Salaried GP - Maternity Cover

NHS; Crickhowell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice in Crickhowell is seeking an enthusiastic salaried GP to cover maternity leave. The role involves 6 sessions per week, with support for all experience levels. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality patient care in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with MRCGP and full GMC registration required.
• Previous primary care experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse health needs, ensuring high standards of care.
• Conduct consultations, manage queries, and issue prescriptions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MRCGP

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job Summary

Crickhowell Group Practice is a 5-partner practice serving approximately 9000 patients. We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly salaried GP to cover a maternity leave. All levels of experience are supported. The role involves 6 sessions per week, with consideration for a job share arrangement.

Main Duties of the Job

You will handle a wide variety of health needs in a primary care setting, working individually and as part of a team to ensure high standards of care. You will also perform administrative and clinical duties related to the position. We are an EMIS practice.

About Us

Crickhowell Group Practice is based in Crickhowell, Powys, within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Located six miles from Abergavenny, 13 miles from Brecon, and 25 miles from Cardiff, we enjoy good local amenities. We serve Crickhowell, Llangatock, Llangenney, Gilwern, and surrounding villages.

The practice includes 8 doctors (5 GP partners and 3 salaried GPs) and 5 nursing staff (FTE). We have an in-house pharmacy and are a dispensing practice, supported by district nurses, MSK physio, frailty practitioners, health visitors, and community mental health colleagues. We are high achievers under the QAIF and receive excellent patient satisfaction ratings. We are a busy center committed to high-quality patient care.

Additional Information

For informal discussions or visits, contact our Practice Manager.

Posted Date: 24 March 2025

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Fixed term for 1 year

Working Pattern: Part-time

Location: War Memorial Health Centre, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1AG

Job Responsibilities

The post-holder will manage diverse health needs, ensuring high standards of care for all patients. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting consultations (surgery, telephone, home visits), managing queries, signing prescriptions, and handling correspondence.
• Making autonomous clinical decisions.
• Assessing undifferentiated health problems.
• Screening for disease risks and early signs.
• Developing care plans and providing health education.
• Recording consultation notes and collecting data for audits.
• Issuing prescriptions and prescribing appropriately.
• Undertaking medical reports and maintaining safeguarding standards.

Other Responsibilities

• Compliance with practice policies and guidelines.
• Engagement in lifelong learning and audits.
• Contributing to the development of patient records and clinical standards.
• Attending training and ensuring mandatory training records are maintained.

Confidentiality

• Respect patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Handle sensitive information responsibly and in accordance with policies.

Health & Safety

• Manage own health and safety and infection control as per policies.
• Use PPE correctly and manage infection control procedures.
• Report hazards and participate in safety training.

Equality and Diversity

• Support and promote equality, diversity, and patient rights.

Personal/Professional Development

• Participate in annual reviews and ongoing training.
• Maintain professional development records.

Quality and Communication

• Maintain quality standards and assess own performance.
• Communicate effectively with team members and patients.

Contribution to Service Implementation

• Apply practice policies and participate in audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified GP, MRCGP, full GMC registration, on the National Performers List.

Experience

• Previous primary care experience.

Other Requirements

• DBS check and UK professional registration.
• Eligibility for UK work and sponsorship if applicable.

Employer Details

Crickhowell Group Practice, War Memorial Health Centre, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1AG. Website: https://www.crickhowellhealthcentre.org.uk/