Key Clinical Responsibilities: Provide full general practice care to the population following recognised evidenced based medicine frameworks, (such as the UKs National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) & the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) guidelines) etc and follow in-house prescribing guidelines and referral practices. In conjunction with the wider health and social care team, monitor, maintain and promote the health of the population, undertaking chronic disease management clinics and auditing of healthcare targets. Working with the multi-disciplinary team and in liaison with the Chief Medical Officer, ensure that systems, policies and protocols for chronic disease management are reviewed and refined. Provide urgent and emergency GP clinic reviews to visiting foreign nationals (mostly fishermen), tourists, military personnel and their dependants, treating medical problems ranging from minor to severe in the general practice setting. Examine patients to certify fitness for work, insurances, immigration, pension purposes etc. Keep patients (and/or their carers if appropriate), informed about their condition and involve them in decision making about their treatment. Keep accurate, legible contemporaneous and complete records of all consultations within the patients medical records in accordance with good professional practice and the requirements of the FIG health service. Carry out a range of work related administrative tasks, as well as preparing letters and reports as required. Contribute to the development of medical and hospital practice by participating in continuing professional development, teaching, encouraging learning and promoting good practice. Participate in clinical governance activities including clinical audit, quality improvement processes, clinical risk management and delivery/development of evidence-based practice. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of service improvements. Deputise for absent colleagues as necessary. Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the UKs General Medical Council, (GMC), (or other FIG recognised registering body) and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time. General Responsibilities: Adherence to, and compliance with, all relevant Practice policies/guidelines/procedures, e.g. prescribing, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality etc. Adherence to, and compliance with FIG and DHSS IT and data management policies and procedures, including contributing to the housekeeping and accurate updating of computer-based patient records. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources and contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Ensure continuing membership of a medical defence organisation and maintenance of registration with the UKs GMC, (or FIG recognised equivalent body). The job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive definition of your duties.