Salaried GP

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The post-holder will join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, delivering a full range of GP duties in primary care. You will conduct in-person and remote consultations, support colleagues with clinical guidance and referrals, and maintain high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.

As part of a multidisciplinary team in North Wales, you will participate in ongoing CPD, ensure timely administration, and adhere to NHS Wales policies while upholding professional registration and

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• CCT in General Practice / CEGPR, or equivalent.
• Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible.
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face, telephone, video and electronic consultations.
• Undertake home visits where appropriate.
• Provide clinical advice to colleagues and manage referrals, correspondence and results promptly.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions on patient care following guidelines.

Skills

Caseload management

Clinical independence

Team working

Counselling

Clinical governance

Audit

Teaching

Education

GMC Registration

CCT in General Practice / CEGPR

Medical Performers List eligibility

CPD evidence

Job description

Job Overview

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Main duties of the job

The post-holder will undertake the full range of duties associated with a GP working in primary care.

Responsibilities include delivering face-to-face, telephone, video and electronic consultations, undertaking home visits where appropriate, providing clinical advice to colleagues, and managing referrals, correspondence, results and associated administration in a timely manner.

The post-holder will make professional and autonomous decisions regarding patient care, including the assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions, in line with current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.

Duties include identifying disease risk factors, promoting health and wellbeing, supporting public health initiatives, and referring, admitting or discharging patients to appropriate services when required.

The post-holder will maintain accurate clinical records, prescribe safely in accordance with local and national guidance, and contribute to audit, quality improvement and patient safety activities.

Any work attracting a private fee must be reported to the Practice Manager in accordance with Practice procedures.

The post-holder will participate in clinical and governance meetings, support the investigation of incidents and complaints, work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, maintain professional registration and CPD requirements, and comply with all Practice policies, confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and NHS Wales standards.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post-holder will undertake the full range of duties associated with a GP working in primary care.

In line with an agreed timetable, responsibilities will include conducting face-to-face, telephone, video and electronic consultations, undertaking home visits where appropriate, providing clinical advice to colleagues, and managing referrals, correspondence, results and other clinical administration in a timely manner.

The post-holder will make professional and autonomous decisions regarding patient care, including the assessment, diagnosis and management of undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions, in accordance with evidence-based practice and current clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities include identifying disease risk factors, promoting health and wellbeing, supporting public health initiatives, and referring, admitting or discharging patients to other services as appropriate.

The post-holder will maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records, contribute to audit and quality improvement activities, and prescribe safely in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance.

Any work attracting a private fee must be reported to the Practice Manager in line with Practice procedures.

The post-holder will attend and contribute to clinical, administrative and governance meetings, support the Practice's quality and patient safety agenda, and participate in the reporting and investigation of incidents, complaints and significant events.

The post-holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, maintain professional registration and continuing professional development requirements, and comply with all Practice policies, confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and NHS Wales standards.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
• Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible.
• Evidence of continuous professional development
  

Desirable criteria

• MRCGP
• Other relevant specialist interests & skills
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Vocational GP training
• Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team
  

Desirable criteria

• Eligibility for minor surgery, obstetrics, family planning accreditation
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care caseload and respond flexibly to workload fluctuations
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Effective counselling and communication skills
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
  

Desirable criteria

• Audit
• Teaching / Training experience
  

Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria

• Flexible approach
• Motivated and efficient