Job summary
GPs - are you looking for a new salaried position? To work in a beautiful location, with excellent commuter links, and a great relocation package to bring you here?
We have GP Vacancies our Health Board Practice, West End Medical Centre, in Conwy County;
Westend Medical Centre is situated in Colwyn Bay, with a list size of 18,400 patients. Newly merged from to Practices within the same building, West End Medical Centre is focused on delivering a social model of care and has a multi-Disciplinary team including GPs, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Pharmacists. The practice is also moving towards recruitment of other health care professionals such as Advanced Practice Paramedics and Physicians Associates.
Main duties of the job
The Role:
We are looking for a number of GPs to join the team across the Practice, full or part time. The pay range being offered is within the current DDRB pay scale.
- We offer a generous relocation package of up to £8k.
- We are able to be flexible on your contract with full, part or portfolio contracts available.
- Generous annual leave allowance, of 30 days per year, plus bank holidays.
Requirements:
- Full GMC Registration.
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent.
- Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible for inclusion.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in Primary Care.
The Location:
Conwy County and Colwyn Bay both have a variety of independent coffee shops and bars and is close to the town of Llandudno with a good range of retail stores and a theatre and conference centre. Its coastal location also means that within minutes you can be in the countryside and heading to the Snowdonia National Park. There are also good road and rail links to Chester, Manchester and Liverpool. This family friendly town is close to a number of great state and independent schools, and the University Health Board has links with the two local Universities in Bangor and Wrexham (Glyndwr University).
About us
The Location:
Conwy County and Colwyn Bay both have a variety of independent coffee shops and bars and is close to the town of Llandudno with a good range of retail stores and a theatre and conference centre. Its coastal location also means that within minutes you can be in the countryside and heading to the Snowdonia National Park. There are also good road and rail links to Chester, Manchester and Liverpool. This family friendly town is close to a number of great state and independent schools, and the University Health Board has links with the two local Universities in Bangor and Wrexham (Glyndwr University).
Why Should You Apply?
- Opportunity to be involved in developing the practice's services.
- Flexible working hours, with full, part time and portfolio applications welcomed.
- Opportunities to develop professionally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find a full job description and person specification within the additional documents section of the advert. You can also find a full GP Information pack.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find a full job description and person specification within the additional documents section of the advert. You can also find a full GP Information pack.
Person Specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- oTeam skills: ability to communicate with, support and motivate team.
- oSelf-motivated and can meet deadlines.
- oAbility to prioritise and organise work.
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oAble to use initiative.
Desirable
Personal Aptitude
Essential
- oFlexible and willing to commit to achieve results and meet deadlines.
- oSets high standards and motivated to achieve them.
- oResponds positively to a team ethos.
- oAware of own limitations.
- oAble to work autonomously.
- oFlexible approach to changing priorities and work systems.
Desirable
- oAble to use initiative and innovation.
General
Essential
- oAbility to travel.
- oAppreciation of cultural diversity and equality issues.
Desirable
- oFluency or knowledge of Welsh (training available) or other modern language.
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Prescribed Experience
- BMA membership
- Eligibility to be principal in general practice in Wales
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Holder of MRCGP
- Evidence of other specialist interest / development / training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic clinical patient records
- Eligibility for minor surgery, obstetrics, family planning accreditation
- Experience of undertaking audit in general practice
Skills
Essential
- Able to present logical well thought through arguments
- Able to provide evidence based solutions to problems and issues
- Genuine commitment to improve quality in primary care
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of the nGMS contract
Desirable
- Facilitation skills
- Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- oTeam skills: ability to communicate with, support and motivate team.
- oSelf-motivated and can meet deadlines.
- oAbility to prioritise and organise work.
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oAble to use initiative.
Desirable
Personal Aptitude
Essential
- oFlexible and willing to commit to achieve results and meet deadlines.
- oSets high standards and motivated to achieve them.
- oResponds positively to a team ethos.
- oAware of own limitations.
- oAble to work autonomously.
- oFlexible approach to changing priorities and work systems.
Desirable
- oAble to use initiative and innovation.
General
Essential
- oAbility to travel.
- oAppreciation of cultural diversity and equality issues.
Desirable
- oFluency or knowledge of Welsh (training available) or other modern language.
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Prescribed Experience
- BMA membership
- Eligibility to be principal in general practice in Wales
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Holder of MRCGP
- Evidence of other specialist interest / development / training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic clinical patient records
- Eligibility for minor surgery, obstetrics, family planning accreditation
- Experience of undertaking audit in general practice
Skills
Essential
- Able to present logical well thought through arguments
- Able to provide evidence based solutions to problems and issues
- Genuine commitment to improve quality in primary care
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of the nGMS contract
Desirable
- Facilitation skills
- Ability to speak Welsh
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).
