Job Description

The post-holder will provide comprehensive primary care services, including surgery and telephone consultations, home visits, repeat prescriptions, and related administrative duties. They will exercise professional autonomy in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with undifferentiated health problems, while promoting preventative care through screening, counselling, and health education. Responsibilities include developing patient care plans, maintaining accurate clinical records, meeting QOF and audit requirements, and delivering enhanced services. The role also involves prescribing in line with practice formularies and adhering to all standard duties expected within general practice.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

The post-holder will comply with all relevant practice policies, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety. They will engage in learning, participate in audits, contribute to evaluation and clinical standard setting, support the development of computer-based patient records, and ensure accurate summarising and coding of patient data. Attendance at training and professional events organised by the Practice or external agencies is expected. Communication: The post-holder will communicate effectively with patients, carers, and team members, recognising and responding to the need for alternative methods of communication as appropriate.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will apply Practice policies, standards, and guidance, discuss with the team how these affect their work, and participate in audits where appropriate. Confidentiality: The post-holder will respect and maintain the confidentiality of patient, staff, and organisational information, sharing data only with authorised personnel according to practice policies and legal requirements. Health and Safety: The post-holder will promote and maintain their own and others health, safety, and security, including identifying and managing risks, following infection control procedures, maintaining safe work areas, and reporting potential hazards. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues by treating everyone respectfully, non-judgmentally, and in accordance with relevant legislation and practice policies.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will actively manage their professional development through training, courses, study days, and annual performance reviews, taking responsibility for maintaining records and demonstrating skills to others. Quality: The post-holder will maintain and enhance the quality of care within the Practice by assessing their own performance, contributing to team effectiveness, identifying and managing risks, collaborating with other agencies, and effectively managing their time, workload, and resources.