General Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barnsley, S74 9AF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	10 Aug 2026

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Summary

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: Your employment will be for 8 sessions per week as per practice rota, except in exceptional circumstances by mutual agreement, when you may be asked to work at other times. Surgeries, as allocated per practice rota (by mutual agreement) (Start and finish times will differ on day of extended hours surgery as per practice rota) a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population b. The provision of services commensurate with the PMS 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, correspondence from secondary care/third parties, filing and acting on results of investigations and other associated administrative tasks f. On a rotational basis, undertake duty doctor role (one day per week) g. Inclusion in extended hours rota h. Share of emergency appts to support the partners in meeting daily demand i. Provide home visits to those patients meeting the eligible criteria j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance k. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload l. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process m. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice n. Clinical and admin duties required to contribute towards maximum achievement against QOF, ES and local scheme targets. o. Complete insurance forms/medical examinations/incapacity benefit/fitness to work/blue badge etc forms on patients p. Complete death certificates and crem form part 1s (money for part 2s received as separate payment) q. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required r. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process s. Prepare and complete the revalidation process t. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team u. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines v. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure w. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times x. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement always y. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead z. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care aa. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

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