General Practitioner – Weight Management Freelance

Description:

• Utilize a digital platform to efficiently and thoroughly assess patient eligibility and suitability for GLP-1 RA therapy, adhering to national and local guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records, audits and patient tracking within expected time frames and adhering to professional codes of conduct.
• Effectively manage your caseload and time to achieve optimal clinical effectiveness while prioritising patient safety. Respond to urgent clinical matters as needed and know when to signpost or escalate to the consultant endocrinologists or the MDT if beyond your own scope.
• Work closely with the administrative and dietetic teams to ensure a smooth patient journey – from onboarding to discharge.
• Liaise with our primary care colleagues as needed.
• Provide cross-cover for other programmes, such as T2DR and/or other tasks within our weight management services as needed.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to work, willingly adapting to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges.

Requirements:

• Strong interest in supporting people living with obesity.
• Qualified GP with GMC registration, license to practice and at least one year post-CCT experience.
• Full eligibility to live/ work in the UK.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and thrive in an innovative and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Able to commit to a minimum of 4 sessions per week (Mon-Saturday).