General Practitioner - Brynteg Surgery

GP Practice in Wales; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A GP practice in Ammanford is seeking an independent GP to join on a fixed term basis covering maternity leave. The role includes six sessions weekly, with responsibilities such as conducting face-to-face appointments and phone consultations, under a supportive multidisciplinary team environment. Ideal candidates must have relevant medical qualifications and experience in NHS primary care and will be part of a cohesive practice culture focusing on quality clinical care.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage clinical administration safely and efficiently.
• Experience in safeguarding adults and children as per role requirements.
• Evidence of maintaining CPD and reflective practice through annual appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Participate in providing at least twenty face-to-face appointments daily.
• Manage six phone consultations each day and perform home visits.
• Support and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills

Experience working as an independent GP in NHS primary care

Competence in managing a full range of undifferentiated primary care presentations

Experience in long term condition management

Ability to manage acute, urgent and on the day clinical demand

Experience with telephone, face to face and total triage consultation models

Familiarity with electronic patient records and prescribing systems

Experience working within multidisciplinary primary care teams

Education

Recognised primary medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB or GMC accepted equivalent)

Completion of GP specialty training and award of CCT in General Practice

Full GMC registration with a current licence to practise

Inclusion on the NHS Wales Medical Performers List

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Join a welcoming, forward thinking practice where your clinical skills genuinely make a difference. This fixed term GP role offers six sessions a week within a supportive team who value good communication, shared problem solving and a calm, organised working day. You will work across our main and branch sites, using EMIS within a total triage model that keeps the day structured and manageable. Expect a mix of twenty face to face appointments, six phone calls and one home visit on average, with on call duties just once a fortnight. We are EPS enabled, well staffed and proud of the collaborative culture we have built. If you want a role where you can focus on high quality clinical care without unnecessary drama, this is a great fit.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a GP to join us on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave, working six sessions per week. The role includes on call cover once a fortnight (on average), around one house call per day, and occasional cover at our nearby branch practice. We operate a total triage model, use EMIS and are fully EPS enabled. Clinical workload includes twenty face to face appointments per day plus six phone consultations, all at fifteen minutes. You will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team at a well organised practice.

About us

We are a large practice based in Ammanford with a branch site in Glanamman. We are a friendly, helpful, resourceful team who always do our best for our patients. We have a team of 11 GPs, an ANP and several MINS, practice nurses and HCA's.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a GP to join us on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave, working six sessions per week. The role includes on call cover once a fortnight (on average), around one house call per day, and occasional cover at our nearby branch practice. We operate a total triage model, use EMIS and are fully EPS enabled. Clinical workload includes twenty face to face appointments per day plus six phone consultations, all at fifteen minutes. You will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team at a well organised practice.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working as an independent GP in NHS primary care
• Competence in managing a full range of undifferentiated primary care presentations
• Experience in long term condition management (e.g. diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular disease)
• Ability to manage acute, urgent and on the day clinical demand
• Experience with telephone, face to face and total triage consultation models
• Familiarity with electronic patient records and prescribing systems (e.g. EMIS Web or similar)
• Experience working within multidisciplinary primary care teams
• Ability to manage clinical administration safely and efficiently
• Experience in safeguarding adults and children as per role requirements
• Evidence of maintaining CPD and reflective practice through annual appraisal and revalidation processes
• Previous experience working in Welsh GP practices and familiarity with local pathways and schemes
• Experience providing womens health services, including contraception, implants or coil fitting
• Experience supporting or supervising trainees, PAs or other MDT roles
• Experience working across multiple sites or branch practices
• Experience with chronic disease QI projects or clinical audits
• Experience delivering enhanced services or participating in cluster level work
• Experience using EMIS Web specifically
• Experience with total triage and digital consultation platforms
• Experience in palliative care or care home work
• Experience in mental health management in a primary care setting

Qualifications

• A recognised primary medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB or GMC accepted equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with a current licence to practise
• Completion of GP specialty training and award of CCT in General Practice, or recognised equivalent (CEGPR / CESR route)
• Inclusion on the NHS Wales Medical Performers List
• Valid medical indemnity appropriate for GP work
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check
• Mandatory training up to date, including safeguarding adults and children (usually Level 3) and basic life support
• Occupational health clearance, including Hep B immunisation status
• Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG)
• Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH)
• Letter of Competence in Subdermal Implants or Coil Fitting
• MRCGP (if not already held through training)
• Additional clinical diplomas such as DCH (Child Health) or Diploma in Dermatology
• Experience or additional training in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular)
• Experience working in Welsh primary care, including familiarity with local pathways and schemes
• Experience with EMIS Web or other primary care systems
• Teaching or mentoring qualifications (e.g. GP Trainer qualifications, PGCert in Medical Education)
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment

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.

Depending on experienceAvailable upon Request