General Practitioner - Cwmtawe Medical Group in Clydach

The post holder will provide high quality, safe and effective medical care to patients registered with Cwmtawe Medical Group. The Salaried GP will:

• Provide the full range of general medical services appropriate to General Practice.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic and undifferentiated conditions.
• Work autonomously within their professional competence and in accordance with GMC standards.
• Work collaboratively with GP Partners, other GPs and members of the wider Multidisciplinary Team to meet the needs of patients.
• Contribute to the effective delivery and ongoing development of services within the practice.
• Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures and relevant NHS Wales requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake consultations with patients presenting with acute, chronic and undifferentiated conditions.
• Assess, investigate, diagnose and manage patients appropriately.
• Develop appropriate treatment and management plans in partnership with patients.
• Prescribe medication safely and appropriately in accordance with evidence-based practice, national guidance and practice protocols.
• Review medication for effectiveness, safety and ongoing clinical need.
• Arrange and interpret appropriate investigations.
• Make referrals to secondary care and other health and social care services where clinically appropriate.
• Provide appropriate health promotion, disease prevention and lifestyle advice.
• Provide appropriate management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency presentations.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate and in accordance with practice arrangements.
• Provide telephone, digital and face-to-face consultations in accordance with the practice model of care.
• Provide appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Maintain awareness of and act appropriately upon safeguarding concerns relating to children and adults.

Clinical Governance

• Work within practice and local policies and procedures.
• Participate in clinical governance activities within the practice.
• Participate in significant event reviews, clinical audit and quality improvement activity as required.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of practice clinical policies, protocols and pathways.
• Support the practice in delivering relevant contractual and quality requirements.
• Participate appropriately in the investigation and learning arising from complaints, incidents and patient safety events.
• Maintain appropriate standards of infection prevention and control.
• Use NHS and practice resources appropriately and responsibly.

Team Working

• Work as an effective and responsible member of the practice team.
• Work collaboratively with GP Partners, Salaried GPs, GP Registrars, Nursing staff, Advanced Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clinical, management, reception and administrative teams.
• Recognise the roles and skills of other members of the team and refer or delegate appropriately.
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to the development of effective ways of working.
• Participate in practice and clinical meetings as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external healthcare providers, secondary care and other relevant agencies.
• Work across practice sites where required in accordance with practice arrangements.

Administration and Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
• Ensure accurate, clear and contemporaneous records of all consultations and clinical activity are maintained.
• Ensure clinical computer systems are kept up to date and information is recorded accurately.
• Review and act upon pathology results, correspondence, hospital letters and other clinical information in a timely manner.
• Complete referrals, reports and other clinical documentation appropriately.
• Complete NHS documentation and certification appropriate to the role.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
• Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the practice.

Training and Personal Development

• Maintain full registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
• Maintain appropriate medical indemnity arrangements.
• Participate in annual appraisal and meet the requirements for GMC revalidation.
• Take responsibility for maintaining continuing professional development.
• Maintain a Personal Development Plan.
• Ensure mandatory training is completed and maintained in accordance with practice requirements.
• Remain up to date with developments in General Practice, clinical guidance and relevant NHS Wales policy.
• Participate in educational meetings, courses and study as appropriate to professional development.
• Support the education and development of colleagues, GP Registrars, medical students and other learners where appropriate.

Team Working and Communication

• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and carers.
• Ensure patients are appropriately informed and involved in decisions regarding their care.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to communication difficulties and individual patient needs.
• Communicate difficult or sensitive information appropriately.
• Maintain effective communication within the practice and with external stakeholders.
• Act as an advocate for patients where appropriate.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with GP colleagues, the Nursing Team, Allied Health Professionals and the wider Multidisciplinary Team.
• Communicate closely with Management, Reception and administrative staff to support the smooth running of the practice.
• Maintain professional and respectful working relationships with colleagues and external organisations.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust the practice with sensitive information relating to their health and other matters. They have the right to expect that all members of the practice team will respect their privacy and maintain appropriate confidentiality. In carrying out the duties outlined in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff, other healthcare professionals and the business of the practice. All such information must be regarded as strictly confidential. Information may only be disclosed to authorised persons and in accordance with practice policies, professional requirements, data protection legislation and information governance requirements.

Equality and Diversity

The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, including:

• Acting in a way that recognises and respects individual rights and is consistent with practice policies and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Treating individuals fairly and without discrimination.
• Behaving in a professional, respectful and non-judgemental manner.
• Recognising individual circumstances, needs, feelings, priorities and rights.