General Practitioner (GP)
We are seeking a qualified and experienced General Practitioner (GP) to provide safe, effective and high-quality medical care to registered patients within a primary care setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive clinical services to the practice population, maintaining high standards of patient care and complying with the relevant General Medical Services (GMS) or Personal Medical Services (PMS) contract. The post-holder will work in accordance with applicable professional standards and clinical guidance, contributing to the effective management of the practice and fostering positive, collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
This is a full-time position offering nine sessions per week, with a competitive remuneration package.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the Salaried GP include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional duties may be required depending on workload, staffing levels and service needs.
- Deliver high-quality medical care to the registered patient population.
- Provide clinical services in accordance with the relevant GMS or PMS contract.
- Prescribe generic medications where appropriate, adhering to local and national prescribing guidance.
- Effectively manage long-term conditions in line with recognised clinical guidelines.
- Process administrative tasks promptly, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and related clinical documentation.
- Participate in telephone triage and duty doctor responsibilities on a rotational basis.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with professional standards, practice policies and relevant guidance.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute fairly to the overall clinical workload.
- Apply evidence-based clinical guidelines and participate in clinical audits to support best practice.
- Contribute to the implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
- Take delegated responsibility for specific clinical areas or quality improvement indicators, as required.
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings.
- Support the effective running and ongoing development of the practice, including clinical governance, training, financial management and human resources.
- Comply with applicable professional appraisal requirements.
- Maintain compliance with relevant professional revalidation requirements.
- Engage in ongoing learning and continuing professional development, while promoting a culture of learning across the practice team.
- Support the education and training of medical students and other healthcare professionals, where appropriate.
- Contribute to the achievement of practice objectives by identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, efficiency and resource utilisation.
- Review and adhere to practice protocols, procedures and policies.
- Promote effective communication and collaborative working across the multidisciplinary team, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities as requested by the clinical lead.
- Engage in local initiatives designed to enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in the review of significant events and contribute to learning and improvements in patient safety.