General Practitioner – Mondays - Carmarthen

• General Practitioner
• Reports To Clinically: Clinical Director
• Reports To Administratively: Operations Director
• Day: Monday
• Salary/Hourly Rate: £75 Per Hour
• Job Summary
• To use professional skill and knowledge to provide a high standard of primary and continuing medical care to patients.
• Contribute to the delivery of patient services in line with GMC requirements
• Effective clinical administration, audit and management, appropriate to the role
• Contribute to the Practice team by being an effective team member
• Role & Responsibilities
• Undertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner, including patient consultations.

This should take in to account physical, psychological and social factors when diagnosing illness, treating diseases, tending to injuries and recommending treatment.

• Collect, record and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports and examination results.

Information is recorded on the practice’s clinical system and this information should be recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

• Work in accordance with Practice clinical procedures and protocols.

All work within the practice is governed by protocols and procedures alongside other additional governance requirements from outside organisations including GMC, HIW etc.

• Request, perform and/or interpret tests and records, reports and examination information to assist in diagnosis of patients’ condition.

Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other appropriate medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.

• Monitor patients’ condition and progress and re‑evaluation and/or change treatments as necessary.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners appropriately, when necessary and in a timely manner.
• Promote health education in conjunction with other health care professionals and have an awareness of the local health and social issues.
• Carrying out clinical audit as appropriate.
• Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies and other third parties.
• Liaise with other health care professionals when required.
• Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient/Practice relationship.

This includes compliance with the Practice’s Confidentiality Policy and Caldicot guidance.

• Recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and communicate effectively with team members, patients, carers and other colleagues and health care professionals.
• Take an active role and contribute to Practice meetings where possible and appropriate.
• Support the compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy. Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative and practice policies and procedures.
• Participate in the GP revalidation and appraisal scheme.
• Maintain portfolio of continuing professional development activities.
• Maintain medical knowledge and skill level in line with your Personal Development Plan and for the safe delivery of clinical care within the Practice.
• Keep up to date with medical developments, medication and treatments.
• Attend Practice training sessions as appropriate and required.
• Undertake any other duties requested by the Directors or Practice Manager within professional and general competence.

Requirements And Skills

• GMC registered General Practitioner
• Working experience in General Practice.
• Solid understanding of healthcare procedures and regulations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Problem‑solving attitude

Apply to: Kieran Reynolds -kieran@theigp. co. uk or call 03456 252 252 for a confidential discussion.

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