PCN General Medical Practitioner (GMP)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

The General Medical Practitioner (GMP) will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals and families within the Primary Care Network. The GMP will be responsible for diagnosing and treating a range of medical conditions, promoting health and well-being, and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and examinations of patients.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with patients and the healthcare team.
• Prescribe medications and therapies as appropriate.
• Provide preventive care and health education to patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.
• Support the PCN in achieving health targets and initiatives.

Essential Skills:

GMC registration and a valid license to practice.

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in a primary care setting.
• Special interests in specific areas of medicine (e.g., mental health, chronic disease management).
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
• Knowledge of current NHS policies and guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Skills:
• GMC registration and a valid license to practice.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Desirable Skills:
• Experience in a primary care setting.
• Special interests in specific areas of medicine (e.g., mental health, chronic disease management).
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
• Knowledge of current NHS policies and guidelines.

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

Oakridge Park Medical Centre

Address

Nexus MK PCN - Scorpio House

Rockingham Drive

Milton Keynes

MK14 6LY

Employer's website

https://www.oakridgeparkmedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)