NHS Jobs • London SW6 4UL
About this role
PLEASE FIND JD ATTACHED IN SUPPORTING INFORMATION Key elements of the role are to: perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently - alongside other health care professionals - to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues whilst maintaining clinical excellence be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct, ensuring the safety of patients and quality of care You will undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the practice or external organisations. Assessing the health needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Contributing to QOF requirements and recording data appropriately. Contributing to PCN requirements and recording data appropriately. In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, as set by Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical council, all other Royal colleges and councils applicable to the staff within the practice, Department of Health, Clinical Commissioning Groups and all other regulatory and standard setting organisations.