Salaried GP (Maternity Cover)

Clinical CareThe GP will provide comprehensive, evidence-based medical care across a range of clinical settings, ensuring patients receive timely, appropriate, and effective treatment. Consultation Delivery • Provide consultations using a variety of platforms including: • Face-to-face appointments • Telephone consultations • Video consultations • eConsult triage and responses • Adapt consultation style to meet the needs of individual patients, including those with communication barriers or complex health needs. Diagnosis & Treatment • Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions using clinical expertise and evidence-based guidance. • Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans, considering: • Clinical presentation • Medical history • Patient preferences • Current NICE guidelines • Initiate and interpret investigations and act appropriately on results. Long-Term Condition Management • Provide ongoing care for patients with chronic conditions such as: • Diabetes • Hypertension • Asthma/COPD • Cardiovascular disease • Work in line with: • QoF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) • ECF (Enhanced Care Frameworks) • Practice protocols Urgent and Same-Day Care • Provide urgent, same-day assessments for acute presentations. • Make safe, timely clinical decisions under pressure. Home Visits • Undertake home visits for patients who are housebound or clinically unable to attend the practice. • Ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation after visits. Medicines ManagementThe GP will ensure safe, effective, and cost-conscious prescribing practices. • Prescribe medications in accordance with: • NICE guidelines • Local formulary recommendations • Support deprescribing initiatives to reduce unnecessary medication use. • Work closely with the clinical pharmacy team to optimise patient outcomes. • Promote antimicrobial stewardship by: • Avoiding unnecessary antibiotic prescribing • Following current prescribing guidelines Preventative Care & ScreeningThe GP will actively contribute to improving population health through preventative care initiatives. • Encourage patient participation in national screening programmes such as: • Cervical screening • Breast screening • Bowel cancer screening • Participate in PCN-led population health initiatives targeting at-risk groups. Teamwork & CollaborationThe GP will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated, holistic care. • Collaborate with: • Practice nurses • Nurse practitioners (NPs) • Healthcare assistants (HCAs) • Clinical pharmacists • First contact physiotherapists • Social prescribers • Mental health practitioners • Engage with PCN services and contribute to shared pathways. • Attend: • Practice meetings • MDT discussions • Clinical case reviews • Provide clinical support and mentorship to: • GP trainees • Newly qualified staff Administration & Record KeepingThe GP will maintain high standards of clinical documentation and administrative efficiency. • Record clear, accurate, and contemporaneous patient records using SystmOne. • Complete daily administrative responsibilities, including: • eConsult triage and follow-up • Referral letters • Test result reviews • Document management • Respond to tasks from administrative and reception teams in a timely manner. • Participate in rota duties including extended access where required. • Ensure effective communication with: • Patients • Colleagues • External healthcare providers SafeguardingThe GP has a duty to safeguard vulnerable patients. • Adhere to local and national safeguarding policies. • Identify concerns relating to: • Children at risk • Vulnerable adults • Escalate concerns appropriately. • Attend safeguarding meetings and contribute reports where required. • Maintain up-to-date safeguarding training. Quality, Governance & ComplianceThe GP will actively contribute to maintaining high standards of care and regulatory compliance. • Follow all Crocus Medical Practice policies and protocols. • Participate in: • Clinical audits • Significant event analysis • Quality improvement (QI) projects • Support CQC compliance and inspection readiness. • Engage in appraisal and revalidation processes. • Maintain ongoing professional development in line with GMC requirements. Communication & Patient ExperienceThe GP will ensure a high standard of patient interaction and experience. • Deliver patient-centred care with: • Empathy • Respect • Professionalism • Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and colleagues. • Manage challenging conversations and situations calmly. • Ensure patients feel listened to, respected, and supported. • Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive practice environment. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical CareThe GP will provide comprehensive, evidence-based medical care across a range of clinical settings, ensuring patients receive timely, appropriate, and effective treatment. Consultation Delivery • Provide consultations using a variety of platforms including: • Face-to-face appointments • Telephone consultations • Video consultations • eConsult triage and responses • Adapt consultation style to meet the needs of individual patients, including those with communication barriers or complex health needs. Diagnosis & Treatment • Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions using clinical expertise and evidence-based guidance. • Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans, considering: • Clinical presentation • Medical history • Patient preferences • Current NICE guidelines • Initiate and interpret investigations and act appropriately on results. Long-Term Condition Management • Provide ongoing care for patients with chronic conditions such as: • Diabetes • Hypertension • Asthma/COPD • Cardiovascular disease • Work in line with: • QoF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) • ECF (Enhanced Care Frameworks) • Practice protocols Urgent and Same-Day Care • Provide urgent, same-day assessments for acute presentations. • Make safe, timely clinical decisions under pressure. Home Visits • Undertake home visits for patients who are housebound or clinically unable to attend the practice. • Ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation after visits. Medicines ManagementThe GP will ensure safe, effective, and cost-conscious prescribing practices. • Prescribe medications in accordance with: • NICE guidelines • Local formulary recommendations • Support deprescribing initiatives to reduce unnecessary medication use. • Work closely with the clinical pharmacy team to optimise patient outcomes. • Promote antimicrobial stewardship by: • Avoiding unnecessary antibiotic prescribing • Following current prescribing guidelines Preventative Care & ScreeningThe GP will actively contribute to improving population health through preventative care initiatives. • Encourage patient participation in national screening programmes such as: • Cervical screening • Breast screening • Bowel cancer screening • Participate in PCN-led population health initiatives targeting at-risk groups. Teamwork & CollaborationThe GP will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated, holistic care. • Collaborate with: • Practice nurses • Nurse practitioners (NPs) • Healthcare assistants (HCAs) • Clinical pharmacists • First contact physiotherapists • Social prescribers • Mental health practitioners • Engage with PCN services and contribute to shared pathways. • Attend: • Practice meetings • MDT discussions • Clinical case reviews • Provide clinical support and mentorship to: • GP trainees • Newly qualified staff Administration & Record KeepingThe GP will maintain high standards of clinical documentation and administrative efficiency. • Record clear, accurate, and contemporaneous patient records using SystmOne. • Complete daily administrative responsibilities, including: • eConsult triage and follow-up • Referral letters • Test result reviews • Document management • Respond to tasks from administrative and reception teams in a timely manner. • Participate in rota duties including extended access where required. • Ensure effective communication with: • Patients • Colleagues • External healthcare providers SafeguardingThe GP has a duty to safeguard vulnerable patients. • Adhere to local and national safeguarding policies. • Identify concerns relating to: • Children at risk • Vulnerable adults • Escalate concerns appropriately. • Attend safeguarding meetings and contribute reports where required. • Maintain up-to-date safeguarding training. Quality, Governance & ComplianceThe GP will actively contribute to maintaining high standards of care and regulatory compliance. • Follow all Crocus Medical Practice policies and protocols. • Participate in: • Clinical audits • Significant event analysis • Quality improvement (QI) projects • Support CQC compliance and inspection readiness. • Engage in appraisal and revalidation processes. • Maintain ongoing professional development in line with GMC requirements. Communication & Patient ExperienceThe GP will ensure a high standard of patient interaction and experience. • Deliver patient-centred care with: • Empathy • Respect • Professionalism • Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and colleagues. • Manage challenging conversations and situations calmly. • Ensure patients feel listened to, respected, and supported. • Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive practice environment.