Grantham
A Locum GP is required to work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the the multidisciplinary team. The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team Branston and Heighington Family Practice is a semi-rural GP surgery serving the communities of Branston, Heighington, and the surrounding areas of Lincolnshire. As a community-focused practice, we place strong emphasis on continuity of care, personalised support, and building long-standing, trusted relationships with with our patients. The practice provides a full range of primary care services, including routine and same-day appointments, chronic disease management, health promotion, minor illness treatment,, and access to an experienced multidisciplinary team. Our semi-rural setting allows us to offer a friendly, patient-centred environment while maintaining high clinical standards and adopting modern approaches to care. Branston and Heighington Family Practice is committed to continually improving services, supporting staff development, and working collaboratively with with local health partners to meet the evolving needs of the community we serve The following are the core responsibilities of the the Locum GP in delivering health services. • Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable, • The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population, • The provision of of services commensurate with the primary care contract, • 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, • Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance, • Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the the patient in in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care, • Effective management of of long-term conditions, • Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care, • Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks, • Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local local clinical guidelines and local care pathways, • Maintain accurate clinical records in in conjunction with good practice, policy and and guidance, • On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload, • Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit processSupport the delivery of anticipatory care plans, • On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice, • Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and and quality initiatives within the practice, • Attend and and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required, • Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the the practice, including clinical governance and training, • Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children, • Ensure compliance with the appraisal process, • Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice, • Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team, • Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies, • Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the the practice, • Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement, • Conduct home visits as agreed, • Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team, • There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels, • Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed Essential • Qualified GP, • MRCGP, • JCPTGP or CCT, • National Performers List Registration, • Full GMC Registration 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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