Salaried GP
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Prudhoe, NE42 5DQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0096-24-0002 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Clinical: Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract and additional and enhanced services where appropriate Undertake a variety of duties (as agreed) including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with all queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Develop care plans for health, in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Provide counselling and health education Refer patients to other care providers as appropriate Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collect data for audit purposes Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribe in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate Ensure accurate and timely input of patient data onto the clinical system On call duties: blood results, prescription authorisations, incoming letters, general queries and emergencies Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks Support the management team in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure Actively participate in local clinical governance processes Develop and maintain clinical skills and abilities through CPD and participate in yearly appraisal to identify further education, training and development needs. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times