Salaried GP in Rotherham

Key Responsibilities

As a Salaried GP at Gateway Primary Care CIC, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate and patient-focused care.

• Clinical Care
  • Provide safe, effective and comprehensive medical care to the practice population.
  • Assess patients holistically, considering both their physical and psychological needs.
  • Develop appropriate, personalised management and treatment plans.
  • Manage acute, urgent and complex presentations, including initiating emergency care when required.
  • Provide effective diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of long-term conditions.
  • Make appropriate and timely referrals to secondary care, community services and other agencies.
  • Support patients with health promotion, prevention, healthy lifestyles and self-care.
  • Develop and support anticipatory care plans for appropriate patients.
• Prescribing & Medication
  • Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with NICE, local and national guidance.
  • Undertake medication reviews in accordance with practice policies, clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
  • Ensure prescribing decisions are evidence-based and focused on patient safety and outcomes.
• Administration & Clinical Records
  • Complete referrals, prescription requests, correspondence and other administrative tasks in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records.
  • Ensure all clinical documentation meets professional, legal and practice standards.
• Teamwork & Practice Contribution
  • Work collaboratively as an integral member of the practice and wider multidisciplinary team.
  • Share responsibility for the practice workload and contribute positively to team working.
  • Attend and contribute effectively to practice and multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Support the wider primary care network and other healthcare professionals.
  • Contribute to staff training, learning and the development of an effective practice environment.
• Quality, Governance & Improvement
  • Work in accordance with current clinical guidelines, evidence-based practice and audit recommendations.
  • Contribute to clinical governance, QOF, audit and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Take delegated responsibility for specific clinical areas or areas of QOF activity, as appropriate.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of practice services.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
• Professional Standards & Safeguarding
  • Work in accordance with GMC standards and Good Medical Practice.
  • Comply with relevant legislation and practice policies, including Safeguarding Adults and Children.
  • Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, self-directed learning and reflective practice.
  • Participate fully in the appraisal process and maintain appropriate records for revalidation.
  • Ensure ongoing fitness to practise and compliance with professional requirements.
  • Regularly review and adhere to practice policies, protocols and procedures.
• Flexibility
  • Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, depending on service needs, workload and staffing levels.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support the practice and wider team where required.