Job summary
Job
Opportunity High Performing GP Practice in Narberth, South Wales
We are a
well-established, highly sustainable GP practice with a proven track record of
high staff retention, offering a stable and supportive working environment. Our
team prides itself on high achievement in QAIF and cluster initiatives,
underpinned by forward-thinking, innovative approaches to patient care. We
continually explore ways to enhance patient care through digital technology,
making our practice a modern and dynamic place to work.
About
Narberth
Narberth is
a charming rural market town in Pembrokeshire, known for its vibrant community,
historic character, and scenic surroundings. It offers a friendly and welcoming
environment, with local amenities, cultural events, and a strong sense of
community, making it a desirable place to live and work.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing high-quality, person-centred care through routine and same-day consultations (face-to-face, telephone and online).
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Managing a diverse clinical caseload, including acute and chronic conditions, health promotion and preventative care.
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Working collaboratively with our experienced multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and coordinated patient care.
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Contributing to clinical meetings, practice development and quality improvement initiatives.
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Supporting continuity of care and building strong, trusted relationships with our patient population.
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Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional standards.
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Participating in practice governance, safeguarding and ongoing professional development.
About us
We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice with a strong whole-team ethos. Our aim is to deliver high-quality, sustainable primary care while continually striving to improve and grow. We are proud of our positive working culture where every team member is valued, supported and encouraged to develop. We promote clinical excellence, teamwork and a healthy worklife balance, placing equal importance on caring for our patients and our staff.
We are a medium-sized practice with a patient list of 8,900, serving a diverse population and offering a broad range of clinical experience. Located in the heart of Narberth, a desirable rural market town in Pembrokeshire, we have close working relationships with Hywel Dda University Health Board, the Local Medical Committee and RCGP Wales.
We provide supplementary services including Minor Surgery and Womens Health clinics and support two local care homes, offering meaningful community-based medicine.
Our collaborative multidisciplinary team includes 7 GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, Chronic Disease Nurses, Practice Nurses and HCAs, supported by a skilled and welcoming reception and administration team. As a training practice hosting GP registrars and teaching placements, we are committed to sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement while maintaining a warm, community-focused environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The post holder will:
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Provide comprehensive general medical services to the practice population.
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Undertake a variety of consultation types including face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations.
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Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illness.
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Provide health promotion, screening and preventative care.
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Manage patients with complex and long-term conditions in partnership with the wider clinical team.
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Carry out home visits where clinically appropriate.
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Prescribe in accordance with NHS Wales guidance and local formularies.
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Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
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Provide medical advice and support to the practice team.
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Support the care of patients in local care homes where applicable.
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Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible clinical records.
Team Working and Communication
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Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals and administrative staff.
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Participate in regular clinical meetings and case discussions.
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Contribute to a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture.
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Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external agencies.
Quality, Safety and Governance
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Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activity.
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Contribute to significant event reviews and clinical audits.
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Follow practice policies, protocols and NHS Wales guidance.
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Maintain awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
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Support risk management and patient safety initiatives.
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Participate in complaints review where appropriate.
Teaching and Training
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Contribute to the education of GP registrars, medical students and other learners where appropriate.
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Support the learning and development of the wider practice team.
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Participate in peer review and shared learning.
Professional Development
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Maintain full registration with the GMC and inclusion on the GP Performers List for Wales.
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Maintain appraisal and revalidation requirements.
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Participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
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Keep up to date with national guidance and best practice.
Administrative Responsibilities
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Process clinical correspondence and results in a timely manner.
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Complete reports and documentation as required.
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Contribute to practice development and service planning.
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Use clinical systems in line with practice policy.
Flexibility
The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the role in line with service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The post holder will:
-
Provide comprehensive general medical services to the practice population.
-
Undertake a variety of consultation types including face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations.
-
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illness.
-
Provide health promotion, screening and preventative care.
-
Manage patients with complex and long-term conditions in partnership with the wider clinical team.
-
Carry out home visits where clinically appropriate.
-
Prescribe in accordance with NHS Wales guidance and local formularies.
-
Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
-
Provide medical advice and support to the practice team.
-
Support the care of patients in local care homes where applicable.
-
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible clinical records.
Team Working and Communication
-
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals and administrative staff.
-
Participate in regular clinical meetings and case discussions.
-
Contribute to a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture.
-
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external agencies.
Quality, Safety and Governance
-
Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activity.
-
Contribute to significant event reviews and clinical audits.
-
Follow practice policies, protocols and NHS Wales guidance.
-
Maintain awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
-
Support risk management and patient safety initiatives.
-
Participate in complaints review where appropriate.
Teaching and Training
-
Contribute to the education of GP registrars, medical students and other learners where appropriate.
-
Support the learning and development of the wider practice team.
-
Participate in peer review and shared learning.
Professional Development
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Maintain full registration with the GMC and inclusion on the GP Performers List for Wales.
-
Maintain appraisal and revalidation requirements.
-
Participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
-
Keep up to date with national guidance and best practice.
Administrative Responsibilities
-
Process clinical correspondence and results in a timely manner.
-
Complete reports and documentation as required.
-
Contribute to practice development and service planning.
-
Use clinical systems in line with practice policy.
Flexibility
The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the role in line with service needs.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We are looking for a GP who demonstrates:
- Compassion and respect for patients and colleagues
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement
- Professionalism and integrity
- A positive and proactive approach
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in UK primary care.
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to high standards of patient care.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- IT literacy and experience using clinical systems.
Desirable
- Interest in a clinical specialty (e.g. womens health, minor surgery, teaching, leadership).
- Experience in teaching or training.
- Experience of quality improvement and audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications
- Qualified GP with MRCGP (or equivalent).
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
- Inclusion on the Wales GP Performers List (or eligibility to join).
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We are looking for a GP who demonstrates:
- Compassion and respect for patients and colleagues
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement
- Professionalism and integrity
- A positive and proactive approach
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in UK primary care.
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to high standards of patient care.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- IT literacy and experience using clinical systems.
Desirable
- Interest in a clinical specialty (e.g. womens health, minor surgery, teaching, leadership).
- Experience in teaching or training.
- Experience of quality improvement and audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications
- Qualified GP with MRCGP (or equivalent).
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
- Inclusion on the Wales GP Performers List (or eligibility to join).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
