At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care in a supportive practice environment.
- Company: High Street Surgery, a well-established and collaborative healthcare practice.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality improvement and patient satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.
- Qualifications: Qualified GP with experience in patient care and clinical decision-making.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
Job Description
- Job
- Title: GP Retainer
Location: High Street Surgery, Cheslyn Hay Reports to: GP Partners (Clinical) / Practice Manager (Administrative)
- Sessions: As agreed under the GP Retainer Scheme
- Job Summary
The GP Retainer will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care within a supportive and well-established practice environment.
The post-holder will manage a clinical caseload, delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care to registered and temporary patients.
The role offers flexibility in line with the GP Retainer Scheme while maintaining continuity of care and professional standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations in accordance with the agreed timetable.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, and undifferentiated conditions.
- Make professional, autonomous clinical decisions in line with current guidelines and best practice.
- Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with practice formulary and national guidance.
- Review laboratory results, correspondence, and clinical documents in a timely manner.
- Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate and agreed.
- Develop and implement person-centred care plans.
- Refer patients to secondary care or community services as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system (EMIS).
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities as appropriate to sessions worked.
- Clinical Governance & Quality Work
In accordance with practice policies, NICE guidance, and local pathways.
Contribute to audit, significant event analysis, and service improvement initiatives.
Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD and appraisal.
Confidentiality
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with GDPR, Data Protection legislation, and practice policies.
Ensure all patient information is handled securely and shared only with authorised individuals.
Health & Safety / Infection Control
Comply with practice Health & Safety and Infection Prevention & Control policies.
Maintain safe working practices and adhere to national IPC standards.
Use PPE appropriately and report any risks or incidents promptly.
Promote safeguarding and demonstrate due regard for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Equality & Diversity
Deliver care in a respectful, inclusive, and non-judgemental manner. Support equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.
Personal & Professional Development
Participate in annual appraisal and maintain a portfolio in line with General Medical Council revalidation requirements.
Engage in ongoing CPD in line with professional and retainer scheme requirements.
Contribute positively to team working and practice development.
Working Relationships
The GP Retainer will work collaboratively with 2 GP Partners, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, and a large and experienced administrative team to ensure safe, coordinated patient care.
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