Salaried General Practitioner (GP)

Job responsibilities

Salaried General Practitioner (GP)

Location: Cwm Garw Practice, Pontycymmer, Bridgend, Wales. Contract: Salaried GP Fixed term 6months with view to extend to permanent contract at the end of the fixed term.

Start date: Flexible. Salary: Sessional rate negotiable depending on experience.

About the Practice

Cwm Garw Practice is a well-established dispensing GP practice serving a rural and semi-rural population in Wales. We provide comprehensive General Medical Services (GMS) and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within NHS Wales.

As a dispensing practice, we offer an integrated service to our patients, supported by an experienced and efficient dispensary team. We work closely with our local Primary Care Cluster, community services and secondary care colleagues.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, HCAs, care coordinators, dispensary staff and a strong administrative and management team. We actively promote staff wellbeing, professional development and sustainable working practices.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and compassionate Salaried General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. The post holder will deliver high-quality primary medical care in line with the GMS contract, NHS Wales policies and clinical governance requirements.

The role offers clinical autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and patient-centred primary medical care to registered patients
• Undertake routine and urgent consultations (face-to-face, telephone and/or digital)
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in line with NICE guidance and best practice
• Prescribe safely and appropriately within professional and practice guidelines
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system
• Participate in clinical governance activities including audit, quality improvement and significant event analysis
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and wider Primary Care Cluster
• Contribute to practice meetings and service development
• Comply with NHS Wales policies, safeguarding responsibilities and information governance requirements

Working Pattern and Benefits

• 6 sessions per week inc. 1 day On-Call (Negotiable) Monday, Tuesday and Friday
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• 10 or 15-minute appointments 25 appointments per day.
• Home visits supported by the MDT
• Indemnity arrangements in line with NHS Wales requirements
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• Annual leave and study leave in accordance with BMA / NHS Wales guidance
• Supportive practice management and experienced GP colleagues

About You

Essential Criteria

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Completion of GP Specialty Training (CCT or equivalent)
• Inclusion on the NHS Wales Performers List (or eligibility to apply)
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and the values of NHS Wales
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a dispensing and/or rural practice setting
• Interest in developing a clinical or non-clinical special interest
• Welsh language skills (desirable but not essential)

Why Join Us?

• Friendly, inclusive and supportive practice culture
• Stable and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Integrated dispensing service with dedicated dispensary staff
• Manageable workload with strong MDT support
• Opportunity to shape and develop your role
• Attractive rural/semi-rural Welsh location with excellent quality of life

Cwm Garw Practice is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent clinical, diagnostic and decision-making skills
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively
• IT skills appropriate to primary care clinical systems

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Essential:
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and the values of NHS Wales
• Professional, flexible and reliable approach to work
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Completion of GP Specialty Training (CCT or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS Wales Performers List (or eligibility to apply)

Experience

Essential

• Essential:
• Experience of working independently as a General Practitioner

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Experience of working in a dispensing and/or rural practice setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the GMS contract and primary care services within NHS Wales
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and information governance

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).