General Practitioner (GP) - UK
Overview
A General Practitioner (GP) is a primary care physician who provides comprehensive medical services to individuals of all ages. GPs are typically the first point of contact for patients seeking medical care and are responsible for the overall management of patient health, including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various illnesses and conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Consultations: Conduct face-to-face, telephone, or video consultations with patients to assess their medical conditions and provide appropriate treatment or referrals.
Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose a wide range of medical conditions, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Preventive Care: Provide advice on lifestyle changes, vaccinations, and preventive measures to promote overall health and prevent diseases.
Chronic Disease Management: Manage long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension, ensuring regular monitoring and adjustments to treatment plans.
Referrals: Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare professionals when necessary for further investigation or treatment.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and test results.
Health Education: Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care.
Community Health: Participate in health promotion activities and community health programs to improve public health outcomes.
Skills and Qualifications
Medical Degree: Completion of a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
Specialized Training: Completion of GP specialty training (usually three years) and obtaining the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
Clinical Skills: Proficiency in diagnosing and treating a broad range of medical conditions.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to diagnose and treat complex medical issues.
Empathy and Compassion: Ability to provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families.
Organizational Skills: Effective time management and organizational skills to handle a diverse caseload.
Working Environment
GPs typically work in GP practices, which may be part of larger medical centers or standalone clinics.
They may also provide services in patients' homes, nursing homes, and other community settings.
Working hours can include evenings and weekends, and GPs may be part of an out-of-hours service rota.
Career Prospects
Opportunities for career advancement include becoming a GP partner, taking on leadership roles within practice management, or specializing further in areas such as sports medicine, dermatology, or public health.
GPs can also engage in teaching, research, and policy development.
This hiring is for 2 GPs and it could be part time or full time. We expect the candidates to strat asap.