At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care to patients of all ages through various consultation methods.
- Company: Join Burwell Surgery, a supportive and collaborative healthcare team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with a focus on teamwork and patient safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your medical expertise.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified GP with strong clinical skills and a passion for patient care.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
JOB SUMMARY
The Salaried GP will act autonomously and will participate in the care of all age ranges and presenting conditions within their professional scope of practice.
They will provide care for patients by face-to-face appointments, telephone consultations and home visits (as appropriate).
The postholder will triage and prioritise the needs of patients from the daily request list on Askmy GP and undertake assessment, investigation, diagnosis, treatment/referral and prescribing for patients, ensuring clinical safety and excellent care at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care.
- Carry out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
- Delivery of care in line with the National Service Framework and NICE guidelines and evidence-based care.
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
- Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
- Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e. g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
- Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
- Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.
- Take responsibility for continuity of care for registered patients as appropriate.
- Network with other relevant practitioners eg across the PCN
- Develop a special interest
- Contribute to clinical audit processes
- Manage and record consultations via practice software systems eg. Systm One and Askmy GP
- WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
All Burwell Surgery staff, community teams, suppliers and patients.
OTHER
This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the jobholder.
Training can be provided where needed.
- GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Company policies and procedure - To adhere to Burwell Surgery agreed policies and procedures.
- Complete required training and development activities.
- Safeguarding - Prioritise the safety and well-being of patients, especially vulnerable individuals. Report any concerns regarding potential abuse or neglect immediately.
- Confidentiality - Protect sensitive information about patients, colleagues, and organisational operations.
- Integrity and Ethics - Act with honesty and integrity in all interactions.
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Report any unethical behaviour observed within the organisation as per Burwell Surgery's whistleblowing policy.
- Quality - To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies.
- Health and Safety -To share responsibility for abiding by health and safety policies and regulations.
- Lone Working - You may have to work alone, and therefore you are required to adhere to the relevant lone working policy.
- Risk Management - All members of staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested to, co-operate with any investigation undertaken.
Equal Opportunities - To promote and develop the equal opportunities in accordance with Burwell Surgerys equality and diversity policy.
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