About this role
Job summary
We are looking for someone who will share our commitment to providing excellent healthcare and will liaise with the partners where appropriate to ensure continuity of care. The candidate must be fully registered with the General Medical Council, have suitable medical indemnity insurance, and be listed on the performers list for general medical services.
To provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services while contributing to the leadership, strategic development, and sustainability of the practice. The Salaried GP Partner will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and accessible healthcare, whilst actively supporting the achievement of practice objectives and service improvements.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be looking for 4 sessions (Mondays/ Fridays) excellent rate of pay per session per year. Annual leave entitlement is 7 weeks (pro rata). There will be share of on call which is based on triage and review patient who needs to be seen and the day is split in half day cover only.
The post-holder will work as part of a team, dealing with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients.
In accordance with the Practice timetable, the post-holder will undertake a variety of duties including:
Surgery consultations,
Telephone consultations,
Occasional home visits (low requirements as normally undertaken by Cluster Paramedic)
Checking and signing repeat prescriptions,
Reviewing results and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
About us
Fairfield Surgery is an 7,900 patient GMS practice based in the Port Talbot Resource Centre with a friendly administrative team. There are 3 GP Partners with a clinical team of Practice Pharmacist, Practice Paramedic,
Practice Nurses and a Health Care Worker. Supported by a community team of District Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors.
Our vision is to offer excellent medical care in accordance with best practice taking care to support all our staff.
We offer:
Modern purpose-built surgeryFree parkingGood working conditionsNHS Pension scheme
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Provide comprehensive medical services to registered patients in accordance with GMC standards and NHS Wales requirements.
Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations as appropriate.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Prescribe medications safely and cost-effectively.
Conduct home visits where clinically appropriate.
Manage clinical correspondence, pathology results, and hospital communications.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
Participate in safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults.
Support preventive healthcare and health promotion initiatives.
Leadership and Partnership Responsibilities
Contribute to strategic planning and future development of the practice.
Work with partners and management to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
Collaborate effectively with nurses, healthcare support workers, and administrative staff.
Support integrated working with community and secondary care services.
Provide clinical advice and mentorship to colleagues where appropriate.
Participate in practice meetings and clinical discussions.
Quality Improvement and Governance
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects, and significant event reviews.
Support compliance with practice policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain awareness of current clinical guidelines and best practice.
Administrative Responsibilities
Complete clinical documentation accurately and promptly.
Process referrals within agreed timescales.
Sign prescriptions within agreed timescales, both manual and EPS
Manage test results and action accordingly
Manage clinical workflow and action tasks effectively.
Professional Development
Maintain GMC registration, licence to practise, and appraisal requirements.
Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Keep knowledge and skills up to date with current evidence-based practice.
Engage in mandatory training and revalidation requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised medical qualification. Full GMC registration with licence to practise. MRCGP or equivalent qualification. Inclusion on the Wales Performers List or eligibility for inclusion.
Desirable
Special Interests welcomed
Experience Essential
Experience working in General Practice. Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Understanding of NHS primary care systems and processes.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name GP Practice in Wales
Address Fairfield Surgery
Port Talbot Resource Centre
Moor Road
PORT TALBOT
SA12 7BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)