Providing comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients of all ages attending the Primary Care Centre for urgent care outside normal surgery hours.
Seeing patients booked in via NHS 111, Clinical Assessment Service (CAS), Out-of Hours triage (OOH) and Emergency Department streaming, working through a base-clinic caseload at approximately 3–4 patients per hour.
Conducting face-to-face consultations from the clinical base and managing a varied caseload including acute minor illnesses and exacerbations of chronic conditions.
Assisting with telephone triage when there are lower levels of face-to-face consultations booked, providing expert clinical advice, risk assessment, and directing patients to appropriate care pathways.
Utilising the Adastra clinical system to accurately record consultations and clinical notes.
Dispensing medications from stock when required, in line with local protocols and safe medicines management.
Working autonomously while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team - including doctors, nurses and administrative staff - to ensure seamless, patient-centred care.
Making appropriate referrals to secondary care, liaising effectively with other services, and ensuring patient safety through sound clinical decision-making.
Maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to Practice Plus Group policies and NHS guidelines to uphold high standards of care.
Participating in clinical audits, governance activities, and continuous professional development.