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 GMS and PCN DES contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team. Further job responsibilities are within the provided job description. Job responsibilities 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Job responsibilities To undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Manage a broad range of acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring that care is delivered in line with evidence-based guidelines and best practices. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Participate in the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD, ensuring that patients receive optimal long-term care. In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated. The post-holder will undertake a share of home visits per week as allocated. The post-holder will also be required to work a share of the PCN Enhanced Access Service, via a rota system. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential MBBS or equivalent medical degree Qualified GP MRCGP - general practitioner certificate of completion of training (CCT) (within first 2 years of qualification) Full GMC registration Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice National Performers List registration (England) Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues Understanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality services To understand the patient's perspective in developing and delivering quality services 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).