The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance d. Effective management of long-term conditions e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance h. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure s. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to: a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA) Communication Connect with various support agencies, both statutory and voluntary, to ensure individuals have access to comprehensive support. Establishing positive working relationships and effective communication with the Huntingdon PCN GP Practices, integrated care health and care teams, and a range of local voluntary sector and community organisations. Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment. Communicate effectively and empathetically, to overcome communication barriers with patients and the general public displaying emotional crisis, vulnerability, verbal/ physical aggression, learning difficulties, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication. Ability to cope with frequently challenging, diverse and stressful situations. Admin and Professional Engage in discussions about service direction, improvements, audits, and policy implementation. Contribute to maintaining health and safety. To use highly developed knowledge and skills to provide high standards of patient centred care. To maintain accurate contemporaneous records on all aspects of the care process and patient contact. To ensure that all project paperwork e.g. performance information is completed and available in a timely manner. Provide intelligence to the system on the impact of patient lifestyle changes via outcome measure reporting. Contribute to the development of the service, e.g. developing service pathways, paperwork and sharing good practice. Awareness of, and compliance with, all relevant local/clinical policies and guidelines. Participate in data collection data for audit purposes and be responsible for monitoring progress against key performance targets. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Value and respect colleagues, other members of staff and patients and show commitment to working as a team member. To attend and participate in practice clinical meetings and other multi-disciplinary meetings where necessary. Record keeping, information collection and communication To ensure data recorded (by post holder and by those staff supervised by post holder) on all electronic systems conforms to necessary policies, processes and protocols. To be responsible for the accurate maintenance of clinical record keeping and the required communication of individual patient care packages for which the post holder has responsibility. To be responsible for the accurate recording of information relating to the patients in receipt if care as determined by the PCNs operational policies or when directed by the Clinical Director. Development and Supervision Participate in clinical audits and research as necessary to own work. Provide the day to day supervision and direction of junior staff as allocated by the Clinical Director. To measure own personal goals ensuring they align to the wider PCN goals and strategic objectives. To assist service projects as and when required. Professional & PCN Policies The post holder must comply with all national, statutory, legislative, professional and local policy. The post holder should proactively contribute to improve local policy and any changes to improve service or protocols. To be responsible for the application in practice of the PCNs policies and procedures and the limit of the authority and responsibility the post holder has within these. To operate within the PCNs standing financial instructions and their application to financial and physical resources. Our Vision and Values Huntingdon PCNs vision is to bring GP practices together with other local services to provide the best care in the right place. This role will support Huntingdon PCN which covers 4 GP Practices and have a patient population of 47,000 patients. Our values are: Integrity - We promise to conduct ourselves with the upmost integrity, staying open and honest with colleagues and patients. Empathy - We strive to take perspective of and feel emotions of another person, taking action to alleviate stress and pain of others showing kindness and care in our approach. Putting ourselves in other peoples shoes, both patients and colleagues, establishing an empathetic connection. Empowerment - We seek to champion positive relationships and build trust whilst empowering others GENERAL 1. This job description is not exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder. 2. Any other duties which may be requested by the line manager in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service. 3. Huntingdon PCN is an equal opportunities employer. The post holder is at all times expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Policy. 4. The post holder is required to take reasonable care of the health and safety of him/her acts or omissions at work, and to co-operate with Huntingdon PCN to ensure that statutory and departmental safety regulations are adhered to.