General Practitioner - Western Vale Family Practice

NHS; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate and driven Salaried GP to join their friendly team in a semi-rural setting. This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality medical care to a diverse patient population while enjoying strong clinical support and flexibility. The practice, known for its commitment to patient-centered healthcare, has a collaborative environment that encourages professional development. With the potential for a permanent position in the future, this opportunity is ideal for a GP looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Qualifications

• Qualifizierter Allgemeinarzt mit MRCGP und CCT.
• Erfahrung in der Allgemeinmedizin und kontinuierlicher beruflicher Entwicklung.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung medizinischer Dienstleistungen und exzellente klinische Pflege.
• Verwaltung von langfristigen Erkrankungen und Unterstützung des Teams.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Zeitmanagement

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit zur autonomen Arbeit

Empathie

Education

MRCGP

Zertifikat über die Ausbildung zum Allgemeinmediziner (CCT)

Vollständige GMC- und medizinische Zulassung

Tools

Office

Outlook

Job description

Western Vale Family Practice is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 7 sessions a week on a 912 month fixed-term contract (to cover maternity leave from September 2025), with the potential to transition into a permanent position in Spring 2026.

We are a well-established, forward-thinking practice supporting a diverse patient population in a semi-rural setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking for a fulfilling role with flexibility, strong clinical MDT support, and the chance to become a long-term member of our thriving practice.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

About us

The team at Western Vale Family Practice are a friendly caring team who are proud to offer high standards of patient-centred healthcare.

We provide healthcare to a patient population of over 13,500+ patients across the Western Vale of Glamorgan. We also undertake the vocational training of General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Medical Students.

Our main site, which is also our administration centre, is in the purpose-developed Health Centre in Cowbridge, and we have branch surgeries in Llantwit Major Health Centre and St Athan.

We offer a range of NHS and Private services in the Practice via our multidisciplinary and highly skilled team. We currently have five GP Partners, three Salaried GPs, two Practice Pharmacists and a Cluster Pharmacist, two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, four Practice Nurses, a Healthcare Support Worker and two Pharmacy Technicians. We also employ around 20 members of staff across Management, Administrative and Reception areas.

We have a strong team ethos and encourage everyone who works with us to feel part of the Western Vale Family Practice team.

We won South Wales GP Practice of the Year 2023 following nomination by our patients and were finalists in two other categories.

We have recently moved to EMIS in March 2025.

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

1. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
2. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
3. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
4. Effective management of long-term conditions
5. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
6. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
7. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
8. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
9. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines, pathways and the audit process
10. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
11. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of Practice development
12. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
13. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
14. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
15. Prepare and complete the revalidation process
16. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
17. Support the training of GP registrars, medical students and Foundation Pharmacists
18. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
19. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
20. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC & Medical Performers registration
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience

• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of Medicines Management
• Experience of Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement
• General understanding of the GMS contract in Wales
• Experience of QIF

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Welsh Speaker

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 experience Salary Available on Application