General Practitioner - Abersychan Group Practice

NHS; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A GP practice in Wales is seeking General Practitioners to join their team, offering up to 6 sessions per week at a pay rate of £11,000 per session. The position, based at Abersychan Group Practice, is a permanent contract commencing October 1, 2025. Applicants should have a medical degree, full GMC registration, and experience in diagnosing various conditions. A compassionate, patient-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• Up-to-date medical knowledge is essential.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surgery consultations and home visits.
• Make autonomous decisions regarding patient problems.
• Develop care plans with patients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Safeguarding awareness

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)

Completion of Foundation Training

Job description

Overview

Abersychan Group Practice is seeking GPs to join with up to 6 sessions per week. Pay per session £11,000.00. Post due to start October 1, 2025, but may wait for the right candidate. Purpose-built premises at two sites in Abersychan, between Pontypool and Blaenavon.

Responsibilities

• Surgery consultations, telephone consultations, patient home visits, signing repeat prescriptions, processing queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions about presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers.
• Assess health care needs of patients with undifferentiated/undiagnosed problems.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Develop care plans in consultation with patients in line with current disease management protocols.
• Prescribe in accordance with locally/nationally agreed guidelines.

About Us

Abersychan Group Practice serves approximately 10,600 patients and has provided general medical services in the area for over 40 years. We are a GP trainee practice with two GPs in training and a medical student. The practice is supported by one Salaried GP, one GP Retainer, one ANP, four Practice Nurses, one HCAs, two Phlebotomists and a team of receptionists and administrators. The practice participates in a wide range of National & Local Enhanced Services.

Details

Date posted 03 September 2025. Pay: £11,000 per session. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Part-time. Location: Abersychan Group Practice, Old Road, Abersychan, Pontypool, Gwent NP4 7BH. Reference M0044-25-0186.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and full GMC registration.
• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent.
• Up-to-date medical knowledge and knowledge of treatments, procedures and guidelines.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions.
• Excellent communication, safeguarding awareness, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in family medicine, public health, or GP leadership; experience in clinical leadership or teaching; interest in minor surgery, dermatology, pediatrics.

Essential criteria

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Full driving license if home visits/travel required.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach; strong organization and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; time management skills.

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service check required. Certificate of Sponsorship available for skilled workers. UK registration required. See NHS Careers for details.

Employer

GP Practice in Wales, Abersychan Group Practice, Old Road, Abersychan, Pontypool, Gwent NP4 7BH. Website: gpwales.co.uk