Job summary The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Main duties of the job In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. About us About us; Crawley Road Medical Practice is based in E10, right in the heart of multiculturalism and diversity. We are passionate about patient led care and delivering a high standard of service to our patients. Crawley Practice has been a long standing service in this community with strong connections with our patient population. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number A5759-25-0001 Job locations 479 High Road Leyton London E10 5EL Job description Job responsibilities Other duties Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities Other duties Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Person Specification Experience Essential A broad range of clinical experience in primary or secondary care Exposure to management practices Experience of managing and maintaining high standards of clinical care Familiarity with non-clinical areas e.g. QOF/LTC and Enhanced Services Effective communication skills IT literate Ability to interpret and embrace imposed change in a positive way Desirable Additional years of clinical experience Minor Surgery Qualifications Essential Essential Medical Degree MRCGP Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training Inclusion on Performers List MRCGP Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development Desirable Post Graduate qualification in additional GPWSI Person Specification Experience Essential A broad range of clinical experience in primary or secondary care Exposure to management practices Experience of managing and maintaining high standards of clinical care Familiarity with non-clinical areas e.g. QOF/LTC and Enhanced Services Effective communication skills IT literate Ability to interpret and embrace imposed change in a positive way Desirable Additional years of clinical experience Minor Surgery Qualifications Essential Essential Medical Degree MRCGP Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training Inclusion on Performers List MRCGP Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development Desirable Post Graduate qualification in additional GPWSI Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Crawley Road Medical Centre Address 479 High Road Leyton London E10 5EL Employer's website https://crawleyroadmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)