Salaried GP

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Criccieth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The post holder will join a multidisciplinary primary care team delivering comprehensive general medical services to the registered population within the North Wales region. The role emphasizes patient-centred care, continuity of care, and the development of safe, effective primary care services in line with NHS Wales standards and GMC guidance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, promoting shared decision-making, undertaking home visits when necessary,

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all ages through face-to-face, telephone, video, and home visit consultations where clinically appropriate.
• Assess, investigate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions using evidence-based practice.
• Deliver holistic, patient-centred care that promotes shared decision-making and supports patients in managing their own health.
• Undertake routine and urgent consultations, ensuring timely assessment and management of presenting conditions.
• Prescribe medicines safely, effectively, and economically in accordance with NHS Wales prescribing guidance and local formularies.
• Request, interpret, and act upon appropriate diagnostic investigations.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services, and other healthcare professionals where clinically indicated.
• Manage patients with long‑term conditions in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver preventative healthcare, including health promotion, immunisation, screening, and lifestyle interventions.
• Provide palliative and end‑of‑life care, working collaboratively with specialist teams where appropriate.
• Undertake home visits where clinically necessary.

Job description

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, providing high-quality, patient-centred medical services to the registered population of a managed practice within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The role involves delivering comprehensive general medical services, promoting continuity of care, and supporting the ongoing development of safe, effective, and sustainable primary care services across North Wales. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the values of NHS Wales, the General Medical Council (GMC), and the Health Board, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care that meets the needs of a diverse patient population.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all ages through face-to-face, telephone, video, and home visit consultations where clinically appropriate.
• Assess, investigate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions using evidence-based practice.
• Deliver holistic, patient-centred care that promotes shared decision-making and supports patients in managing their own health.
• Undertake routine and urgent consultations, ensuring timely assessment and management of presenting conditions.
• Prescribe medicines safely, effectively, and economically in accordance with NHS Wales prescribing guidance and local formularies.
• Request, interpret, and act upon appropriate diagnostic investigations.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services, and other healthcare professionals where clinically indicated.
• Manage patients with long‑term conditions in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver preventative healthcare, including health promotion, immunisation, screening, and lifestyle interventions.
• Provide palliative and end‑of‑life care, working collaboratively with specialist teams where appropriate.
• Undertake home visits where clinically necessary.

Patient Safety and Clinical Governance

The post holder will:

• Maintain high standards of clinical care in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice and Health Board policies.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, significant event analysis, and clinical governance activities.
• Identify and report clinical risks, incidents, and patient safety concerns in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records using the practice's electronic patient record system.
• Participate in annual appraisal, revalidation, mandatory training, and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance, and health and safety requirements.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

The post holder will:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Physician Associates, Healthcare Support Workers, Community Teams, and administrative colleagues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions where appropriate.
• Support integrated working across primary, community, and secondary care services.
• Build effective relationships with local healthcare providers, social care services, voluntary organisations, and community partners.

Operational Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Participate in the practice duty doctor rota and contribute to same‑day access services.
• Manage clinical workload efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Support effective appointment utilisation and service delivery within the managed practice.
• Contribute to the achievement of national and local quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Participate in practice meetings, educational sessions, and Health Board initiatives as required.
• Assist with service development and implementation of new models of care where appropriate.

Teaching, Training and Professional Development

The post holder will:

• Maintain professional competence through ongoing education and CPD.
• Participate in appraisal and GMC revalidation requirements.
• Contribute to the education and supervision of medical students, GP trainees, foundation doctors, or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
• Support the learning and development of colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.

Communication

The post holder will:

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Demonstrate excellent consultation and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection legislation, NHS Wales policies, and GMC guidance.
• Promote equality, dignity, and respect in all interactions.

General Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Act in accordance with the NHS Wales Values and Behaviours Framework.
• Comply with all Health Board policies and procedures.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
• Support environmental sustainability and responsible use of NHS resources.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post as reasonably required by the Health Board.