Job responsibilities
JOB
SUMMARY
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible
for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an
excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the APMS contract.
Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical
practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by
example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the
multidisciplinary team.
MAIN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
and patient care responsibilities
To
be responsible for the effective, high quality provision of Alternative Personal
Medical Services (APMS) for the registered population of the Practice, under
the terms of the NHS (General Medical Services) Regulations 1992.
To
be an active participant of the practice based primary health care team
undertaking a fair share of appointments, home visits & administrative
duties including triaging telephone calls and Duty Doctor Responsibilities as
outlined in the job plan. This may include participating in extended opening
hours
Provision
of patient consultations, physical examinations, diagnosis, care planning, appropriate
treatment and referral.
Provide
early intervention and prevention advice such as diet, exercise, consumption of
alcohol, drugs, immunization and screening.
Provide
contraception and maternity medical services to practice population.
Work
alongside the clinical team to achieve agreed prescribing protocols, including
adherence to the LMSG Prescribing Formulary, as appropriate.
Provide
at no cost to the patient (except where cost incurred by the practice), all
appropriate immunizations in respect of travel abroad and immunizations against
prescribed diseases as per the GMS Contract.
Sign
post patients towards the range of Health and Social Service available,
ensuring a patient focus for the delivery of services.
Contribute
to the development of all aspects of the practices work including clinical
policies, evaluation, audit, medication switches, fair share of disease related
patient reviews, clinical governance and research undertaken by the practice.
Maintain
good working relationships and communication with patients, carers and other
members of the Primary Health Care Team.
To
provide continuity of medical services to a named nursing/ residential home
within the practice.
To
complete as appropriate medical certificates and other documentation as part of
the patients continued care.
Information
and Technology
Undertake
all necessary patient related administration duties which will include the
development and use of a common patient record system (SystmOne).
To
work towards objectives/targets as agreed with the Clinical Lead to comply with
national and CCG directives i.e. QOF and collection of data.
Complete
patient electronic medical records using the appropriate templates.
Other
General Duties
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
To adhere to Federation policies and procedures.
To
evaluate allocation of daily post/results/respond to phone calls and implement
changes to patient medical records as appropriate.
To
work in an efficient, proactive and friendly manner demonstrating respect for
patients and colleagues.
To
attend Practice Clinical meetings and professional meetings to ensure personal
development is maintained and that changes are communicated to other members of
the practice.
To
work within Clinical Governance principles and both local and national
frameworks.
To
maintain clinical skills and abilities through continuing professional
development by attendance at relevant training and study days.
To
participate in annual appraisal and discussion on training needs.
To
work in accordance the Health & Safety Regulations and Federation Policies.
Any
other duties deemed appropriate, which may arise with the development of the
Practice.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
In
the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to
gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other
matters. They do so in confidence and
have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act
appropriately
In
the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder
may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their
carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information
relating to the Practice/Federation as a business organisation. All such
information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information
relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the
business of the Practice/Federation may only be divulged to authorised persons
in accordance with the Federation policies and procedures relating to
confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
HEALTH
& SAFETY:-
The post-holder will assist in
promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as
defined in the Federation Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using
personal security systems within the workplace according to Federation
guidelines
- Identifying
the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a
way that manages those risks
- Making
effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Being
aware of and discharging responsibilities in the process of preventing and
controlling infection by using appropriate infection control procedures,
maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting
potential risks identified
EQUALITY
& DIVERSITY:-
The
post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers
and colleagues, to include:
Acting
in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them
in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current
legislation.
Respecting
the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving
in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and
respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT:-
The post-holder will participate in
any training programme implemented by the Federation as part of this
employment, such training to include:
- Participation
in an annual individual performance review, including taking
responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or
professional development.
- Taking
responsibility for own development, learning and performance and
demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar
work.
QUALITY:-
The post-holder will strive to
maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert
other team members to issues of quality and risk
- Assess
own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly
or under supervision
- Contribute
to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities
and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams
performance
- Work
effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
- Effectively
manage own time, workload and resources
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- This
is not an exhaustive list and may be changed in light of changing service
needs or national and local policies and priorities. All changes will be
fully discussed with the post holder.