General Practitioner

- · Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice
- · Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required.
- · Comply with all established Medical clinic practices regarding consultations, patient care, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices.
- · Perform necessary procedures and obtain approval from the insurance company prior to performing the procedures.
- · Accurately document all relevant patient information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with the health record keeping policy.
- · Communicate medical information to patients and the patients’ families.
- · Liaise with other medical specialities and support services for additional input as required.
- · Accept appropriate referrals from other speciality Medical Centres, walk-in patients and patients referred from other hospitals.
- · Maintain a good working relationship with members of staff and promote collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
- · Implement, support and follow all clinic initiatives, policies and procedures.
- · Attend all Medical clinic meetings.
- · Assist the Medical director with recruitment of new staff when required.
- · Assume other administrative or clinic duties as requested by the Medical director.
- · Be willing to deputise/delegate appropriately when appropriate.
- · Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
- · Commit to continual personal development (CPD) and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
- · Contribute to evaluation/audit and Medical clinic standard setting within the organisation.
- · Maintain own CPD through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met.