Salaried GP Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4UH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A4624-25-0000 |
Summary
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including: Surgery consultations and emergencies Telephone consultations and queries Home visits. Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions including using electronic prescribing services Prescribing in accordance with national guidelines Patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. insurance reports) on behalf of the practice Referral letters (NHS and private) Managing paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner. Dealing with hospital correspondence Checking and managing pathology and test results Making professional autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous computer based consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care Complete care plans required for local enhanced services Participate in enhanced services.