Salaried GP

Job Responsibilities The post-holder will be responsible for managing a varied clinical caseload and providing high-quality medical care to registered and temporary patients of Harlequin Surgery. Main Purpose of the Role The successful candidate will work as part of the clinical team to support the Practice Partners in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred primary care. The role will involve managing a broad range of presentations in general practice and contributing to the ongoing development of services for our local patient population. The post-holder may also have the opportunity to develop or lead on areas of clinical interest, support long-term condition management, contribute to prescribing and quality improvement work, and participate in enhanced services, patient engagement and health promotion initiatives. Responsible to: The Practice Partners Clinical Responsibilities In line with the agreed practice timetable, the post-holder will undertake a range of general medical duties, which may include surgery consultations, telephone consultations, online queries, home visits where required, prescription management, referrals, correspondence and associated clinical administration. The post-holder will be expected to: • Provide general medical services to patients presenting with a wide range of acute, chronic, undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. • Make professional and autonomous clinical decisions in relation to patients presenting directly or referred by other members of the practice team. • Assess patients healthcare needs and formulate appropriate management plans. • Identify risk factors and early signs of illness through appropriate screening, assessment and clinical judgement. • Work with patients to develop care plans in line with current clinical guidance and practice protocols. • Provide appropriate health advice, counselling and education to support patients in managing their health and wellbeing. • Refer patients to other healthcare professionals, community services or secondary care providers where clinically appropriate. • Record clear, accurate and contemporaneous consultation notes in accordance with professional and practice standards. • Support data collection, audit activity and quality improvement work where required. • Issue acute and repeat prescriptions safely and appropriately, using electronic prescribing systems wherever possible. • Prescribe in accordance with local guidance, the practice prescribing policy and evidence-based practice. • Ensure that any private work undertaken, including medical reports, insurance forms and private letters, is appropriately recorded and accounted for in line with practice procedures. • Undertake the usual duties and responsibilities expected of a GP working in a primary care setting. Other Practice Responsibilities The post-holder will be expected to: • Work in accordance with Harlequin Surgery policies and procedures, including those relating to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, infection control and health and safety. • Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development, reflective practice and evidence-based care. • Contribute to audit, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development within the practice. • Support the effective use of electronic patient records and accurate clinical coding. • Contribute to the summarising and maintenance of patient records where appropriate. • Attend relevant practice meetings, training sessions and educational events as required. • Support, mentor or provide guidance to other members of the practice team where appropriate and within the scope of the role. Confidentiality and Data Protection The post-holder must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality at all times. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, staff members or the business of the practice must only be accessed, used or shared where appropriate and in accordance with practice policies, data protection legislation and professional obligations. All information obtained during the course of employment must be treated as confidential and must not be disclosed to unauthorised persons. Any breach of confidentiality may be treated as a disciplinary matter. Health and Safety The post-holder will support the promotion and maintenance of health, safety and security within the practice by: • Following practice health and safety policies and procedures. • Using workplace security systems and processes appropriately. • Identifying and managing risks associated with work activities. • Keeping knowledge and skills up to date through relevant training. • Following infection prevention and control procedures. • Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment. • Reporting any risks, hazards or concerns in accordance with practice procedures. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The post-holder will support the rights, dignity and individual needs of patients, carers, colleagues and other members of the practice community by: • Acting in a way that respects peoples rights and is consistent with practice policies and current legislation. • Treating patients, carers and colleagues with dignity, respect and compassion. • Behaving in a professional, inclusive and non-judgemental manner. • Recognising and responding appropriately to the diverse needs and circumstances of the practice population. Personal and Professional Development The post-holder will be expected to: • Maintain professional registration and meet all requirements for appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development. • Participate in any practice-based appraisal, review or training programme relevant to the role. • Take responsibility for maintaining an up-to-date record of personal and professional development. • Keep clinical knowledge and skills current through appropriate learning, training and reflection. • Support learning and development within the team where appropriate. Quality and Governance The post-holder will contribute to maintaining and improving quality within Harlequin Surgery by: • Raising concerns relating to quality, safety or risk where appropriate. • Taking responsibility for their own clinical performance and professional standards. • Reflecting on individual and team performance to support improvement. • Working effectively with colleagues and external agencies to meet patients needs. • Managing workload, time and resources effectively. • Supporting clinical governance, audit and service improvement activity. Communication The post-holder will recognise the importance of effective communication and will aim to: • Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues. • Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and carers. • Adapt communication methods to meet individual patient needs, including those requiring alternative communication support. • Promote good working relationships across the practice and wider healthcare system. Contribution to Service Planning and Development The post-holder will: • Work in accordance with practice policies, clinical standards and guidance. • Engage with the wider team in considering how policies and guidance affect clinical work. • Participate in clinical audits, service reviews and improvement projects where appropriate. • Contribute to the ongoing development of services in line with the needs of patients and the local community. General This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time in line with the needs of the practice. The post-holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role as Harlequin Surgery continues to develop its services. Job description Job responsibilities Job Responsibilities The post-holder will be responsible for managing a varied clinical caseload and providing high-quality medical care to registered and temporary patients of Harlequin Surgery. Main Purpose of the Role The successful candidate will work as part of the clinical team to support the Practice Partners in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred primary care. The role will involve managing a broad range of presentations in general practice and contributing to the ongoing development of services for our local patient population. The post-holder may also have the opportunity to develop or lead on areas of clinical interest, support long-term condition management, contribute to prescribing and quality improvement work, and participate in enhanced services, patient engagement and health promotion initiatives. Responsible to: The Practice Partners Clinical Responsibilities In line with the agreed practice timetable, the post-holder will undertake a range of general medical duties, which may include surgery consultations, telephone consultations, online queries, home visits where required, prescription management, referrals, correspondence and associated clinical administration. The post-holder will be expected to: • Provide general medical services to patients presenting with a wide range of acute, chronic, undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. • Make professional and autonomous clinical decisions in relation to patients presenting directly or referred by other members of the practice team. • Assess patients healthcare needs and formulate appropriate management plans. • Identify risk factors and early signs of illness through appropriate screening, assessment and clinical judgement. • Work with patients to develop care plans in line with current clinical guidance and practice protocols. • Provide appropriate health advice, counselling and education to support patients in managing their health and wellbeing. • Refer patients to other healthcare professionals, community services or secondary care providers where clinically appropriate. • Record clear, accurate and contemporaneous consultation notes in accordance with professional and practice standards. • Support data collection, audit activity and quality improvement work where required. • Issue acute and repeat prescriptions safely and appropriately, using electronic prescribing systems wherever possible. • Prescribe in accordance with local guidance, the practice prescribing policy and evidence-based practice. • Ensure that any private work undertaken, including medical reports, insurance forms and private letters, is appropriately recorded and accounted for in line with practice procedures. • Undertake the usual duties and responsibilities expected of a GP working in a primary care setting. Other Practice Responsibilities The post-holder will be expected to: • Work in accordance with Harlequin Surgery policies and procedures, including those relating to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, infection control and health and safety. • Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development, reflective practice and evidence-based care. • Contribute to audit, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development within the practice. • Support the effective use of electronic patient records and accurate clinical coding. • Contribute to the summarising and maintenance of patient records where appropriate. • Attend relevant practice meetings, training sessions and educational events as required. • Support, mentor or provide guidance to other members of the practice team where appropriate and within the scope of the role. Confidentiality and Data Protection The post-holder must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality at all times. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, staff members or the business of the practice must only be accessed, used or shared where appropriate and in accordance with practice policies, data protection legislation and professional obligations. All information obtained during the course of employment must be treated as confidential and must not be disclosed to unauthorised persons. Any breach of confidentiality may be treated as a disciplinary matter. Health and Safety The post-holder will support the promotion and maintenance of health, safety and security within the practice by: • Following practice health and safety policies and procedures. • Using workplace security systems and processes appropriately. • Identifying and managing risks associated with work activities. • Keeping knowledge and skills up to date through relevant training. • Following infection prevention and control procedures. • Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment. • Reporting any risks, hazards or concerns in accordance with practice procedures. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The post-holder will support the rights, dignity and individual needs of patients, carers, colleagues and other members of the practice community by: • Acting in a way that respects peoples rights and is consistent with practice policies and current legislation. • Treating patients, carers and colleagues with dignity, respect and compassion. • Behaving in a professional, inclusive and non-judgemental manner. • Recognising and responding appropriately to the diverse needs and circumstances of the practice population. Personal and Professional Development The post-holder will be expected to: • Maintain professional registration and meet all requirements for appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development. • Participate in any practice-based appraisal, review or training programme relevant to the role. • Take responsibility for maintaining an up-to-date record of personal and professional development. • Keep clinical knowledge and skills current through appropriate learning, training and reflection. • Support learning and development within the team where appropriate. Quality and Governance The post-holder will contribute to maintaining and improving quality within Harlequin Surgery by: • Raising concerns relating to quality, safety or risk where appropriate. • Taking responsibility for their own clinical performance and professional standards. • Reflecting on individual and team performance to support improvement. • Working effectively with colleagues and external agencies to meet patients needs. • Managing workload, time and resources effectively. • Supporting clinical governance, audit and service improvement activity. Communication The post-holder will recognise the importance of effective communication and will aim to: • Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues. • Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and carers. • Adapt communication methods to meet individual patient needs, including those requiring alternative communication support. • Promote good working relationships across the practice and wider healthcare system. Contribution to Service Planning and Development The post-holder will: • Work in accordance with practice policies, clinical standards and guidance. • Engage with the wider team in considering how policies and guidance affect clinical work. • Participate in clinical audits, service reviews and improvement projects where appropriate. • Contribute to the ongoing development of services in line with the needs of patients and the local community. General This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time in line with the needs of the practice. The post-holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role as Harlequin Surgery continues to develop its services.