GENERAL PRACTITIONER - ARRS GP

The post-holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, effective and evidence-based care to the practice population.

Key responsibilities include

Making professional, autonomous clinical decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals. Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions across a wide range of clinical settings. Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations in accordance with practice protocols and national guidance. Identifying disease risk factors, promoting early diagnosis and supporting preventative healthcare initiatives. Developing and implementing personalised care and treatment plans in partnership with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals. Providing health education, self-management support and lifestyle advice to improve patient outcomes and wellbeing. Managing acute and chronic disease presentations in line with current clinical guidelines and best practice. Referring patients appropriately to secondary care, community services, PCN colleagues and other healthcare providers where required. Working closely with pharmacists, nurses, mental health practitioners, social prescribers, care coordinators and other multidisciplinary team members to deliver integrated care. Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with GMC standards, information governance requirements and practice policies. Prescribing safely, effectively and cost-effectively in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance. Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement activities, significant event reviews and service development initiatives. Where possible, attending and participating in practice meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings and educational sessions.