General Practitioner Oakfield Surgery

GP Practice; Cefn Hengoed; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakfield Street Surgery is a friendly, dynamic and well-established GP training practice caring for around 13,500 patients. We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our experienced team, with 46 sessions per week, Monday to Wednesday, and a flexible pattern to be agreed.

The post is under a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential permanency, supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team and an emphasis on teaching, development and patient-centred care within a well-established practice.

Qualifications

• Commitment to GMC standards and patient safety.
• Ability to participate in teaching and training of GP trainees and medical students.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking routine face-to-face and telephone GP consultations, assessing, diagnosing & managing a range of acute & chronic conditions.
• Participating in the practice duty/on-call GP rota as part of the agreed job plan, including telephone & clinical triage, urgent patient assessments & appropriate home visits.
• Reviewing pathology, investigation results & out-of-hours reports, taking appropriate action where required.
• Making appropriate referrals & providing ongoing management & follow-up of patients.
• Providing clinical advice & support to the wider multidisciplinary practice team.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records & working in accordance with GMC standards, practice policies & relevant NHS Wales requirements.
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement & patient safety.
• Working collaboratively with our 6 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting our strong teaching and training ethos, including contributing to the education & development of GP trainees, medical students and other learners where appropriate.

Job description

Working 46 sessions per week, Monday to Wednesday, the role will include:

• Undertaking routine face-to-face and telephone GP consultations, assessing, diagnosing & managing a range of acute & chronic conditions.
• Participating in the practice duty/on-call GP rota as part of the agreed job plan, including telephone & clinical triage, urgent patient assessments & appropriate home visits.
• Reviewing pathology, investigation results & out-of-hours reports, taking appropriate action where required.
• Making appropriate referrals & providing ongoing management & follow-up of patients.
• Providing clinical advice & support to the wider multidisciplinary practice team.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records & working in accordance with GMC standards, practice policies & relevant NHS Wales requirements.
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement & patient safety.
• Working collaboratively with our 6 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting our strong teaching and training ethos, including contributing to the education & development of GP trainees, medical students and other learners where appropriate.

The post holder will report to the GP Partners & will have an agreed job plan reflecting their clinical responsibilities. Oakfield Street Surgery is committed to supporting professional development. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop their skills & areas of interest within a supportive & experienced team.

Oakfield Street Surgery is a friendly, dynamic and well-established GP training practice with approximately 13,500 patients. We have a strong and experienced clinical team of 6 GP Partners and 4 Salaried GPs, supported by an experienced and collaborative multidisciplinary practice team. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and approachable working environment, where colleagues work together, share knowledge and support one another. We value good communication, teamwork and a positive approach to patient care, while recognising the importance of maintaining a healthy and enjoyable working environment. As a training practice, we have a strong commitment to teaching, learning and professional development. We enjoy working with doctors and learners at different stages of their careers and encourage all members of the team to develop their skills, interests and areas of expertise. We offer the opportunity to work within an experienced GP team while still enjoying the variety, continuity and relationships with patients that make general practice rewarding. The successful candidate will be encouraged to become actively involved in the life and development of the practice and will have the opportunity to contribute ideas and develop their own areas of interest.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly, experienced team at Oakfield Street Surgery, an established GP training practice caring for around 13,500 patients. We are offering 46 sessions per week, Monday to Wednesday, with a flexible working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate. The post is initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a view to permanency. Youll join a supportive clinical team of 6 GP Partners and 4 Salaried GPs, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary practice team. As a training practice, we have a strong ethos of teaching, professional development and collaborative, patient-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking for a well-supported role within a busy and welcoming practice, with the potential to develop a long-term career at Oakfield Street Surgery.