Salaried GP with view to partnership if desired

• Face-to-face and telephone consultations, including assessment and management of acute and ongoing health problems.
• Home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Reviewing and managing clinical correspondence, results and investigations.
• Reviewing and authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with medication-related queries.
• Completing clinical documentation, referrals, reports and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Providing appropriate follow-up and continuity of care for patients where required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the practice and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in practice meetings, clinical governance and other activities appropriate to the role.
• Undertaking any other duties reasonably required of a GP within the practice.

• Provide safe, effective and compassionate clinical care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute, chronic and undifferentiated conditions.
• Make professional, autonomous clinical decisions based on the assessment of each patient, taking into account their individual needs, circumstances and preferences.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, initiating appropriate treatment and investigation where required.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions in accordance with current evidence-based guidance and practice protocols.
• Develop and review individualised care plans in partnership with patients, supporting shared decision-making and self-management.
• Undertake appropriate screening, health promotion and preventative care, identifying risk factors and early signs of disease.
• Provide appropriate counselling, health education and lifestyle advice to support patients in improving and maintaining their health.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals where required, ensuring effective continuity of care.
• Admit and discharge patients from the practice caseload as clinically appropriate and in accordance with practice procedures.
• Prescribe safely and effectively, including the generation of acute and repeat prescriptions, in line with current legislation, national guidance and practice prescribing policies.
• Maintain accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional and practice standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews, quality improvement activity and other practice initiatives as required.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff, administrative staff and other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to practice meetings, clinical discussions and the development of practice policies, protocols and procedures where appropriate.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development and participation in appraisal and revalidation processes.
• Support the practice in meeting its clinical, contractual, quality and governance requirements.
• Undertake any other duties that are appropriate to the role of a salaried GP and support the effective delivery of high-quality primary care.

Essential

• Qualifications
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full registration with GMC
• Certification of Completion of Training
• Inclusion on Performers List
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to listen actively to patients in a non-judgmental manner
• Strong attention to detail
• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development.
• Formulating treatment plans and evaluation of progress.
• Ability to work with integrated care pathways, protocols, and patient specific directives.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands.
• UK Registration
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Desirable

• Overview of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF).
• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population.
• Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives.