A salaried GP post at Margaret Street Surgery, an NHS practice with a branch in Tycroes, on a one-year fixed-term contract. The work centres on general practice consultations across a wide range of conditions, with prescribing, long-term condition management and preventative care. The role is part-time at around six sessions a week, though this is negotiable, and sits within a practice of about 9,500 patients alongside nurses, pharmacists and social prescribers. Fit depends on GMC registration and a place on the All Wales Medical Performers List.
What the job involves
- Provide medical care in routine appointments across a wide range of conditions
- Assess health concerns, make diagnoses and develop treatment plans
- Prescribe medication, monitor prescriptions and advise on its use
- Provide preventative care, including screening and lifestyle advice
- Take medical histories and carry out physical examinations
- Manage long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma and mental health conditions
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in practice management software
- Conduct home visits when needed, in line with practice protocols
- Contribute to practice policies, guidelines and quality improvement
- Attend multi-disciplinary team and practice meetings, including clinical governance
- Support practice staff and develop clinical skills
- Take part in CPD and educational activities required by the GMC and NHS Wales
What’s required
Qualifications
- Completion of GP training or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration
- Current RCGP membership
- Listed on the All Wales Medical Performers List
Experience
- Experienced or newly qualified GP
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Living within easy commute of the practices
Nice to have
- Knowledge of, or experience in, EMIS or other clinical systems
- Experience as a salaried GP in an NHS Wales practice
- Postgraduate qualifications, such as the Diploma in Clinical Medicine
- Experience in chronic disease management, women's health, minor surgery or child health
- Understanding of the challenges and opportunities within NHS Wales
What’s offered
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities for training, learning and career progression
- Encouragement to pursue specialist clinical interests
- Clinical autonomy within a controlled workload
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team with weekly clinical meetings