General Practitioner

General Practitioner

Responsibilities

Conduct video-based new patient assessments and ongoing reviews, evaluating medical suitability for treatment
Take thorough medical histories and apply strong clinical judgment to guide care decisions in a time-efficient manner
Act as an escalation point for complex safeguarding issues alongside our clinical governance team
Provide advice on complex clinical queries and support the upskilling of our wider clinical team
Ensure accurate, compliant patient records in line with our governance protocols
Provide patients with clear, supportive guidance on next steps in their treatment journey
Collaborate across the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe prescribing pathways
Contribute to the development of innovative patient pathways, clinical processes, and quality standards
Prescribe under a formal shared care agreement framework alongside specialist consultants, acting as the named non-specialist prescriber where clinically appropriate; all patients on shared care are subject to regular clinical reviews
Complete a structured and intensive induction before assuming independent prescribing responsibilities: observe a minimum of three MDT meetings, shadow three full clinics, and complete a supervised induction period of up to three months
Complete mandatory annual Medicines Management and Controlled Drugs Governance training given the shared care prescribing of Schedule 2 controlled drugs
Obtain documented informed consent and assess mental capacity prior to all prescribing decisions, in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Prescribe on the basis of independent clinical judgment; prescribing decisions are not linked to volume targets, revenue incentives, or product preferences
Participate in the monthly clinical audit cycle, including consultation note audits, prescribing rationale reviews, and outcome audits
Maintain GMC revalidation and good standing throughout your employment, notifying the clinical governance team promptly of any change to your registration status

Requirements

Required GMC-registered GP with a license to practise in the UK
At least 5 years of post-registration experience
Enhanced DBS check (to be completed prior to commencement of work, required under )
Complete mandatory training including medicines management, controlled drugs governance, safeguarding, and information governance modules, before commencing patient-facing duties
Report all incidents and significant events through our incident reporting process
Comply with all patient confidentiality obligations and information governance requirements as set out in our information governance and confidentiality policies at all times, including after leaving the role
Strong diagnostic and decision-making skills
Comfortable working autonomously in digital-first and hybrid environments
Excellent communication skills and digital fluency
A genuine interest in innovation, health tech, and emerging therapies

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment, prescribing under shared care agreements, and maintaining compliance with governance protocols. Strong ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and provide innovative patient care solutions.
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