Salaried GP - St Helens

• Surgery consultations.
• Telephone consultations.
• Home visits.
• Duty day.
• Checking and signing repeat prescriptions.
• Checking and actioning blood results.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation.
• Contribute to new ideas and be part of the Practice team.

• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations for patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with practice policies and current clinical guidelines.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
• Review laboratory results, correspondence and other clinical documents as required.
• Conduct home visits when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and complete clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures and promote patient welfare at all times.

• Work within GMC standards and NHS regulations.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other contractual requirements.
• Support the practice in maintaining a high standard of patient care and service delivery.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists, Healthcare Assistants and the wider practice team.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions.
• Provide support and advice to colleagues where appropriate.
• Assist in the training and development of clinical and non-clinical staff.

• Comply with GMC regulations and maintain a valid licence to practise.
• Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation processes.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
• Maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements.

Essential

• Person Specification
• Essential Criteria
• Qualified General Practitioner with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria
• Experience working within General Practice.
• Interest in service development, teaching or quality improvement.
• Experience of using EMIS Web.
• Special clinical interests that compliment existing practice services.