Locum/Salaried GP

For newly qualified GPs, this role is designed to provide:

Clinical Responsibilities: -

In accordance with the agreed Practice

timetable which includes on call, the post-holder will make themselves

available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations,

telephone, video and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at

home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries,

paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Making professional, autonomous

decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred

from other health care workers within the organisation.

Assessing the health care needs of

patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Screening patients for disease risk

factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in

line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans

for health.

Providing counselling and health

education.

Referring to other care providers as

appropriate.

Recording clear and contemporaneous

consultation notes to agreed standards including Read coding, collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF

and enhanced service requirements.

Prescribing in

accordance with the local Northamptonshire ICB prescribing formulary and guidance (or generically) whenever this is

clinically appropriate

In general the post-holder will be

expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated

with a GP working within primary care.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:-

Awareness of and compliance with all

relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data

protection, health and safety.

within the organisation by involvement in evaluation, audit and clinical

standard setting.

Attending and contributing to training and

events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Active involvement in the clinical

supervision of all clinical colleagues within the practice including GP

Registrars, medical students, nursing and allied health professionals where

appropriate and within your competency.

Supporting the Partnership and Management

team to develop and run the practice where appropriate.

Have access to transport to perform

home visits/other duties as required from the role.

a well-established practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care

whilst supporting the development and wellbeing of our staff. We pride

ourselves on being friendly, collaborative and forward-thinking, creating an

environment where clinicians can thrive.

Qualifications

Essential: - MBBS or equivalent medical degree; - Full GMC registration; - Inclusion on Performers List; - MRCGP

Desirable: - Educational or Clinical Supervisor

Experience

Essential: - Experience in General Practice; - Working in and out of hours in Primary care.; - Ability to plan and improve the patient journey and patient care.

Personal skills and qualities