General Practitioner - Town Gate Practice

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

- A warm, collaborative team with a strong sense of community

- 4 to 6 flexible sessions with opportunity to increase in future

- Regular clinical meetings

- Opportunities for career development, including:

GP training & supervision

Minor surgery, womens health, or special interests

Leadership or portfolio roles

- Supportive partnership and efficient management team

- Modern premises with excellent digital systems

- NHS pension scheme

About the practice:

- Training practice for GP registrars, medical students, and other learners

- Friendly and experienced clinical team including ANPs, pharmacists, and nurses

- Semi-rural setting with green spaces and scenic access

- Convenient commuting distance from Cardiff, Bristol, Newport, Gloucester & the Midlands

- Parking onsite

What were looking for:

- A motivated and compassionate GP who values teamwork

- Commitment to high-quality patient care

- Willingness to participate in quality improvement and teaching

- Open to newly qualified or experienced GPs

Informal visits or chats are warmly encouraged by emailing GP Partner, Dr Amanda Ramshaw

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• A recognised primary medical qualification (e.g., MBBS/MBChB or equivalent) from a GMCapproved institution.
• Full GMC Registration
• Full registration with the General Medical Council and a current licence to practise in the UK.
• GP Training Completion
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or equivalent (e.g. MRCGP through UK training or Certificate Confirming Eligibility for GP Registration CEGPR).
• Inclusion on Performers List
• Must be included on the All Wales Medical Performers List (or eligible to be added).
• Eligibility to Practise Independently
• Right to work in the UK and legal eligibility to practise as an NHS GP.
• Medical Indemnity
• Holding appropriate professional defence indemnity (from MPS, MDU, etc.) is often expected.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Demonstrates ongoing learning and updating of clinical skills.

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate medical qualifications (e.g., diplomas in clinical areas such as womens health, dermatology, minor surgery, chronic disease management).
• Specialist clinical interests beyond general practice core competencies.

Experience

Essential

• General Practice Experience
• Completed GP training with CCT, MRCGP, or CEGPR.
• Experience working as a GP in a UK practice (including supervised GP training posts).
• Evidence of competent independent clinical practice.
• Clinical Competence Across Core GP Areas
• Experience in managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Competence in consultations, diagnosis, and management planning.
• Prescribing experience for a broad range of conditions, in line with NHS prescribing guidelines.
• NHS Primary Care Systems Experience
• Familiarity with electronic patient record systems used in Wales (EMIS Web, Vision, SystmOne).
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records and performing routine audits or reviews.
• Multidisciplinary Team Work
• Experience collaborating with nurses, healthcare assistants, and other primary care staff.
• Ability to work in a team and support integrated care pathways.
• Patient-Centred Care
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Experience in managing consultations with diverse populations, including vulnerable patients.
• NHS Regulations & Practice Experience
• Experience working under NHS policies, protocols, and frameworks.
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and data protection requirements.
• Professional Development
• Participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) relevant to GP practice.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with clinical guidelines and best practices.

Desirable

• Experience working in Welsh NHS primary care
• Experience in areas of a clinical interest eg chronic disease management, minor surgery, ENT
• Experience supervising, mentoring or teaching trainees or students

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).