Clinical Responsibilities
* Conduct face‑to‑face consultations
* Manage telephone and digital consultations
* Participate in the practice’s total triage system delivered through Accurx, reviewing and clinically assessing patient requests to determine the most appropriate course of action
* Undertake duty doctor/on‑call sessions, providing same‑day clinical assessment and decision‑making for urgent patient needs (on‑call responsibilities are shared across the GP team and allocated on a sessional pro‑ratio basis)
* Carry out home visits where clinically appropriate
* Check, sign and reauthorise repeat prescriptions
* Manage patient queries, clinical correspondence and administrative tasks in a timely manner
* Make professional and autonomous clinical decisions regarding presenting problems, whether self‑referred or referred by other healthcare professionals
* Assess the healthcare needs of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
* Screen patients for risk factors and early signs of disease
* Develop care plans in partnership with patients and in line with practice disease‑management protocols
* Provide health promotion, counselling and preventative care
* Admit or discharge patients from the practice caseload and refer to other healthcare providers where appropriate
* Maintain accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional and medico‑legal standards
* Contribute to clinical audit and data collection activities
* Compile and issue computer‑generated acute and repeat prescriptions
* Prescribe in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary, or generically where clinically appropriate
* Support the teaching and supervision of GP registrars and undergraduate medical students, contributing to the practice’s role as a training environment
In general, the post‑holder will undertake all duties and responsibilities normally associated with a General Practitioner working in primary care.
Other Responsibilities within the Organisation
* Maintain awareness of and comply with all practice policies and guidelines, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety
* Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and evidence‑based practice
* Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of electronic patient records
* Assist with summarising patient records and clinical coding
* Attend training sessions and meetings organised by the practice or external organisations where appropriate
Confidentiality
Patients entrust the practice with sensitive information regarding their health and personal circumstances. All staff must respect this confidentiality and act appropriately. The post‑holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, staff and the practice as an organisation. All such information must be treated as strictly confidential and only disclosed to authorised individuals in accordance with practice policies and relevant legislation.
Health and Safety
The post‑holder will promote and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves, colleagues and patients in accordance with the practice’s health and safety policies and infection control procedures. Responsibilities include:
* Using workplace security systems appropriately
* Following national infection prevention and control standards
* Ensuring correct handling, labelling and transport of clinical specimens
* Appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
* Maintaining high standards of hand hygiene
* Managing and reporting incidents involving exposure to infection risk
* Ensuring correct handling and disposal of sharps and clinical waste
* Maintaining a clean, safe and tidy working environment
The post‑holder will undertake regular infection control training (minimum twice annually).
Equality and Diversity
* Act in accordance with practice policies and relevant legislation
* Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and colleagues
* Demonstrate a non‑judgemental and inclusive approach
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