Conducting routine and urgent appointments, both face-to-face and via telephone, ensuring high-quality care. To be an active participant of the practice based primary health care team undertaking a fair share of appointments, home visits & administrative duties including triaging telephone calls. This may include participating in extended opening hours Prescribing according to local and national guidelines. The possibility of Handling home visits for routine and emergency cases. Managing administrative tasks, such as letters, results, referrals, and emails, in a timely manner. Making appropriate referrals and managing related admin. Checking and signing repeat prescriptions to maintain care quality. Providing cover for colleagues in emergencies, considering individual commitments. The possibility of Participating in on-call sessions as per pro-rata hours. Supporting Enhanced Access if required. Collaborating with other health and social care providers to deliver integrated care. Maintaining accurate consultation records using the S1/EMIS clinical system. Offering clinical support to colleagues, helping the team meet high standards in patient care and QOF/Enhanced Services targets. This is a dynamic role that offers both patient care and team collaboration in a supportive environment. Other General DutiesTo maintain confidentiality at all times To adhere to Federation policies and procedures. To adhere to Federation policies and procedures. To evaluate allocation of daily post/results/respond to phone calls and implement changes to patient medical records as appropriate. To work in an efficient, proactive and friendly manner demonstrating respect for patients and colleagues. To attend Practice Clinical meetings and professional meetings to ensure personal development is maintained and that changes are communicated to other members of the practice. To work within Clinical Governance principles and both local and national frameworks. To maintain clinical skills and abilities through continuing professional development by attendance at relevant training and study days. To participate in annual appraisal and discussion on training needs. To work in accordance the Health & Safety Regulations and Federation Policies. Any other duties deemed appropriate, which may arise with the development of the Practice. CONFIDENTIALITY: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers.They may also have access to information relating to the Practice/Federation as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice/Federation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Federation policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data HEALTH & SAFETY:- The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Federation Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Federation guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Being aware of and discharging responsibilities in the process of preventing and controlling infection by using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified EQUALITY & DIVERSITY:- The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:- The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Federation as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. QUALITY:- The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision 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 Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Duties and Responsibilities:- This is not an exhaustive list and may be changed in light of changing service needs or national and local policies and priorities. All changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. Eligible applicants must be on NHS England's medical practitioner list as outlined in section 91 of the NHS Act 2006, hold full registration with the GMC on the General Practitioner Register, and have completed their GP training (Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice) within the past two years. They should also demonstrate professional integrity with no suspensions or regulatory restrictions and agree to the Federations employment terms within the PCN framework. The position requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK, medical indemnity insurance, and an enhanced DBS check. The recruitment will be in line with the DES.