Primary duties and areas of responsibility The successful post-holder will: Provide a range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate. Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems. Provide face-to-face and virtual consultations for routine and urgent care to meet identified patients need. Conduct patient home visits (where required). Manage patient care within the Practice, including managing patient queries, investigating and reviewing results, developing care plans and making necessary referrals in a timely manner. Issue and sign computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand written prescriptions whenever possible), adhering to national and local guidelines. Work with our clinical and support teams in delivering holistic and patient centred care. Maximise the effective use of current clinical computer systems. Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to an agreed standard using EMIS. Ensure safe, evidence based and cost effective care in line with Practice disease management protocols and NICE guidelines. Contribute to QOF & IIF requirements and recording data appropriately. Health Promotion and Patient Support: Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice and disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education. Screen patients for disease risk factors, lifestyle factors and early signs of illness and support patients in adopting health promotion strategies and self-care principles. Contribute to the delivery of anticipatory care planning. Professional Development: Maintain awareness of clinical practice developments. Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary. Participate in performance reviews and take responsibility for your own personal development. Engage in mandatory training and attend courses as required. Work towards developing an area of special interest in: Frailty Lifestyle Medicine Urgent Care Womens Health Team Collaboration: Provide clinical support and guidance to both clinical and administrative staff to maintain the highest care standards and support others professional development. Work alongside the Practice Clinical Pharmacy team to review and manage patient medications following the appropriate policies and local clinical guidelines. Collaborate with health and social care providers to deliver an integrated, safe service. Actively participate in MDT and care conference meetings as required. Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary. Risk Management and Compliance: Adhere to all practice policies and procedures, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, and data protection. Work within current ICB policy for prescribing. Apply infection control measures and manage risks in compliance with local and national guidelines. Contribute to clinical governance through clinical audits, data collection, peer reviews and significant event analysis. Patient Safety and Confidentiality: Ensure patient and carer confidentiality, in line with practice policies. Manage patient data securely, only disclosing to authorised persons. Equality and Diversity: Support equality and diversity in all aspects of patient care and teamwork. Respect the privacy, dignity, and rights of patients and colleagues. The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in primary care, as set by the Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical Council, all other Royal Colleges and Councils applicable to the staff within the Practice, Department of Health, ICB, CQC and all other regulatory and standard setting organisations. Please see full Job Description for further information.