The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.
- a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
- d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- e. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- f. Effective management of long-term conditions
- g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
- h. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- i. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
- j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- k. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- l. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
- n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- q. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- r. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
- s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
- u. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
- y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
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