GP (On the Day Service) in Nottingham

The General Practitioner (GP) working in the Primary Care Network (PCN) commissioned On the Day Service will be at the forefront of providing patient-centred, urgent care within the primary care setting. This role is critical in ensuring patients presenting with acute medical concerns receive timely and high-quality consultations, advice, treatment, and referrals as needed. The GP will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, responding to a diverse range of clinical presentations with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.

The post-holder will manage same-day appointments through face-to-face consultations delivering care that meets clinical standards and adheres to best practices. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of patients. The GP will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff to provide seamless and holistic care. In addition to direct patient care, the post-holder will actively contribute to service development, clinical governance, and educational initiatives within the organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation or Primary Care Network.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Undertake detailed clinical assessments, including history-taking, physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic investigations when clinically appropriate.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Formulate and implement evidence-based management plans tailored to each patient's clinical needs, ensuring safe and effective prescribing practices.
• Manage medical emergencies within the scope of primary care, escalating or referring patients to secondary or specialist care services as necessary.
• In consultation with patients and in line with current disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing counselling and health education.
• Referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements.

Person Specification

• Professional Registration Essential: Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems.
• GMC Registration
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.