Salaried GP

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The Salaried GP will act autonomously and will participate in the care of all age ranges and presenting conditions within their professional scope of practice. They will provide care for patients by face-to-face appointments, telephone consultations and home visits (as appropriate).

The postholder will triage and prioritise the needs of patients from the daily request list on AskmyGP and undertake assessment, investigation, diagnosis, treatment/referral and prescribing for patients, ensuring clinical safety and excellent care at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care.

Carry out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.

Delivery of care in line with the National Service Framework and NICE guidelines and evidence-based care.

Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.

Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.

Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.

Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.

Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.

Take responsibility for continuity of care for registered patients as appropriate.

Network with other relevant practitioners eg across the PCN

Develop a special interest

Contribute to clinical audit processes

Manage and record consultations via practice software systems eg. SystmOne and AskmyGP

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

All Burwell Surgery staff, community teams, suppliers and patients.

OTHER

This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the jobholder. Training can be provided where needed.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Company policies and procedure - To adhere to Burwell Surgery agreed policies and procedures. Complete required training and development activities.

Equal Opportunities - To promote and develop the equal opportunities in accordance with Burwell Surgerys equality and diversity policy.

Safeguarding - Prioritise the safety and well-being of patients, especially vulnerable individuals. Report any concerns regarding potential abuse or neglect immediately.

Confidentiality - Protect sensitive information about patients, colleagues, and organisational operations.

Integrity and Ethics - Act with honesty and integrity in all interactions. Disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Report any unethical behaviour observed within the organisation as per Burwell Surgery's whistleblowing policy

Quality - To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies.

Health and Safety -To share responsibility for abiding by health and safety policies and regulations.

Lone Working - You may have to work alone, and therefore you are required to adhere to the relevant lone working policy.

Risk Management - All members of staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested to, co-operate with any investigation undertaken.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
• Evidence of competence in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of adults and children.
• Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary and skill mixed team environment.
• Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical practitioner whose included on the National Performers List.
• Must not be subject to any suspension or restrictions to practice.
• DBS clearance
• Had annual NHS appraisal

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Burwell Surgery

Address

Newmarket Road

Burwell

Cambridge

CB25 0AE

Employer's website

https://www.theburwellsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)