Job summary
As a GP working in the Front of House facility at Prince Phillip Hospital, the post holder will provide rapid and high quality clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients and make timely decisions regarding future management. They will work alongside ANP's, ENP's and foundation doctors within the department in their clinical roles and also provide support to other healthcare staff, patients and carers as well as having an active involvement in Clinical Governance/Effectiveness activities. The scope of practice will include the management of minor illness, minor injuries and agreed pathways for selected medical emergencies. The high standards expected will be achieved through working as part of a Multidisciplinary Team within the department [including Mental Health, Frailty Clinic and Drug and Alcohol
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to undertake the normal duties and responsibilities associated with being a GP within Primary Care, with additional skills relating to minor injury as outlined below. These duties are in line with best clinical practice including standards and guidelines set out by the Royal College of General Practitioners.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Please find below links to some useful information:
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Please find below links to some useful information:
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice and entry on the GP Register
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
- MRCGP
- Hold current medical indemnity from recognized medical defence organisation
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of minor injuries/working in A&E setting
Desirable
- Special interest in minor injuries/experience of A&E, trauma and orthopaedics and familiar with interpreting X-rays and ECGs
- Use of Welsh Clinical Portal
Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential
- Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care caseload and respond flexibly to workload fluctuations
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Effective counselling and communication skills
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Good IT proficiency
- Ability to develop and sustain relationships with a wide range of individuals and within groups
- Ability to work across organisations to deliver a common objective.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational skills and excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and within an even changing environment.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach
- Motivated and efficient
- Commitment to learn and best practice
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice and entry on the GP Register
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
- MRCGP
- Hold current medical indemnity from recognized medical defence organisation
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of minor injuries/working in A&E setting
Desirable
- Special interest in minor injuries/experience of A&E, trauma and orthopaedics and familiar with interpreting X-rays and ECGs
- Use of Welsh Clinical Portal
Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential
- Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care caseload and respond flexibly to workload fluctuations
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Effective counselling and communication skills
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Good IT proficiency
- Ability to develop and sustain relationships with a wide range of individuals and within groups
- Ability to work across organisations to deliver a common objective.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational skills and excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and within an even changing environment.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach
- Motivated and efficient
- Commitment to learn and best practice
Desirable
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).
