Take accountability for the highest standards and professional decision making in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers across the practice / PCN. Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from NICE Ensure appropriate follow up of patients Record clear and immediate consultation notes to agreed standards within clinical systems Actively participate in clinical audits, learning events and practice meetings, within a culture of continuous improvement Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions. Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, Greater Manchester Medicines Management Group formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance) Work with and provide support for other members of the primary health care team & Federation Support practices in working towards local and national health care targets such as Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) Play a lead role in the practice achieving agreed and other key performance indicator targets as shaped by the Clinical Director, GP practices and Federation team.