Clinical Duties Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute, minor illness, and chronic conditions. Undertake same-day face to face or telephone appointments. Provide home visits for housebound or frail patients, as appropriate. Request, interpret, and act on appropriate investigations (e.g., blood tests, ECGs, urinalysis).
Prescribe (if qualified) or recommend treatments in line with scope of practice and local protocols. Support the management of long-term conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension). Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals to ensure continuity of care. Recognise and manage urgent and emergency presentations, escalating or referring when appropriate.
Promote health education, disease prevention, and self-care strategies. Professional Responsibilities Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical records in line with practice policies. Adhere to clinical governance, safeguarding, and infection control protocols. Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice.
Participate in practice meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to the training and mentoring of students, junior staff, or colleagues.