Salaried GP

Job DescriptionJob responsibilities

Swarland Avenue Surgery JOB DESCRIPTION

Salaried GP ACCOUNTABLE TO

Partnership LOCATION

Swarland Avenue Surgery 1. JOB PURPOSE To provide Medical Services to our practice population 2. DIMENSIONS Swarland Avenue Surgery has a list size of 6700 patients. The Partnership consists of 4 GP Partners. The GP Partners are supported by two Salaried GPs, a practice nursing team, Pharmacy Technician and other non-clinical staff. The salaried GP will be accountable to the Partnership. 3. KEY RESULT AREAS To provide medical services including essential, additional and enhanced services to Swarland Avenue Surgery patients. To refer or facilitate on behalf of patients in the practice to other service provisions which will support their better health and well-being To ensure that prescribing is kept within practice policy To collect medical / statistical data as required by the Practice ensuring data collection and entry within Practice policy Use the clinical computer system (System One) to record all consultations and prescriptions issued and ensure complete and comprehensive records are maintained. To work as a member of the practice and with all members of the healthcare team. 4. FUNCTION and RESPONSIBILITIES Responding to medical problems presented by patients of the practice, including history-taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate, and providing appropriate healthcare and advice Contributing to the establishment of and subsequently maintaining appropriate systems to manage chronic diseases, e.g. asthma, diabetes, chronic heart disease, mental health etc. Carrying out home visits where required Taking part or assisting in practice audit Clinical administration related to the delivery of medical services. Providing free certification in accordance with appropriate regulations. Maintaining manual and electronic patients clinical records. Engaging in appropriate teaching and learning activity to maintain professional competence. Contributing to the ongoing development of the practice. Attending Primary Healthcare Team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary Undertaking to supply information/reports for non-NHS purposes, e.g. insurance medicals, etc, subject to clinical priorities 5. WORKLOAD To be agreed within contract of employment. 6. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Practice staff Other members of primary health care team Appropriate clinicians in area of expertise/specialism where appropriate 7. INDEMNITY INSURANCE It is a condition of your employment that you have personal cover with your professional defence organisation.