Salaried GP (6 sessions)

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to manage a diverse caseload in a primary care setting. This role involves conducting consultations, assessing patient needs, and developing personalized care plans. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong decision-making skills and a commitment to high standards of patient care. Join a team that values lifelong learning and supports professional development while making a significant impact on community health. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about delivering quality healthcare in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Manage a caseload and address diverse health needs in primary care.
• Conduct surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, and manage prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Assess healthcare needs and develop care plans with patients.
• Record clear consultation notes and handle sensitive patient information.

Skills

Autonomous decision-making

Patient assessment

Care plan development

Counseling and health education

Communication skills

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate training in primary care

Job description

Job Summary

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical Responsibilities

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will undertake duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, home visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, and managing queries, paperwork, and correspondence promptly.
• Make autonomous, professional decisions regarding presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare staff.
• Assess healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed issues.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early illness signs.
• Develop care plans in collaboration with patients, following current disease management protocols.
• Provide counseling and health education.
• Admit or discharge patients from the caseload and refer to other providers as appropriate.
• Record clear consultation notes to standard.
• Prepare and issue computer-generated prescriptions, avoiding handwritten ones.
• Prescribe according to the practice formulary or generically when appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities

Be aware of and comply with all relevant practice policies, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, and health & safety. Commit to lifelong learning, contribute to audits, and support the development of electronic patient records and coding. Attend training sessions as organized.

Confidentiality & Data Protection

Handle sensitive patient and organizational information with confidentiality, sharing only with authorized persons in line with policies.

Health & Safety

Promote and maintain health and safety standards, identify risks, and report hazards, following practice guidelines.

Equality & Diversity

Support the rights and dignity of patients, carers, and colleagues, respecting diversity and individual circumstances.

Professional Development

Participate in performance reviews, undertake necessary training, and maintain professional development records.

Quality & Teamwork

Maintain high-quality standards, assess personal performance, contribute to team effectiveness, and work effectively with other agencies.

Communication & Service Development

Communicate effectively within the team and with patients, recognizing alternative communication needs. Contribute to service improvements and participate in audits.