About this role
Job summary
Salary Available on Application
4 to 6 sessions a week
Applications are welcomed from GPs looking for 4 - 6 sessions per week, who would like to explore the option of partnership in the future.
We welcome applications form GPs with special interests, or from those looking to develop.
You will work as part of a close-knit supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to the continued development of the practice.
Main duties of the job
Provide General Medical Services (GMS) in accordance with the NHS GMS contract
Undertake surgery based consultations, telephone consultation and home visits
Management of patients with acute and chronic conditions
Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with practice and national guidelines
Process and action results, clinical correspondence and referrals
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional guidelines
Participate in weekly practice meetings, clinical governance, audits and quality improvement activities
Supervision of medical students and resident doctors where required
Work collaboratively as part of our multidisciplinary team
About us
We are a family friendly practice situated in the sea-side town of Aberystwyth, West Wales. Aberystwyth boasts a truly family friendly environment, with excellent schools and further education facilities as well as public sector employers and a well-established university all of which are surrounded by beautiful coastal and mountain terrain offering a plethora of down time activities.
We are a high achieving practice operating from a purpose-built premises and providing high quality care to our 9300 patients, using the EMIS clinical system.
Our thriving, multi-disciplinary practice comprises of a diverse clinical team including 3 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, Advance Clinical Pharmacist prescriber, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and highly professional nursing and administrative support teams.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The GP will provide high-quality, patient-centred General Medical Services to the registered patients of Ystwyth Medical Group. The successful candidate will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective healthcare, whilst supporting the practice's commitment to continuity of care, medical education and service development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Undertake routine and urgent GP consultations, appointments including home visits and an on call requirement
Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with local and national guidance
Make referrals to secondary care and community services where appropriate
Review pathology, radiology and other investigation results
Undertake home visits where clinically required
Provide advice and support to patients and carers
Participate in safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS
Administrative Responsibilities
Complete referrals, reports, correspondence and associated clinical administration
Review laboratory and diagnostic results
Action workflow tasks within agreed timescales
Complete medical reports and documentation as required
Quality and Governance
Participate in clinical governance activities
Contribute to quality improvement and audits
Comply with GMC standards and professional requirements
Maintain up to date mandatory training and appraisal requirements
Participate in Significant Event Analysis and learning activities
Participate in Practice, LHB and Cluster PT4L sessions
Teaching and Training
As a teaching practice, opportunities are available to:
Support undergraduate medical students
Contribute to and support Foundation Doctor training
Contribute to and support postgraduate GP training
Participate in educational activities and mentoring where appropriate
Team Working
Work collaboratively with GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, HCSWs, Advanced Clinical Pharmacists and Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team
Contribute positively to team development and service improvement
Promote a supportive and respectful working environment
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Fully qualified General Practitioner Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise Included on the NHS Wales Performers List or eligible for inclusion Evidence of ongoing CPD Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to high-quality patient care
Desirable
Interest in medical education and training Experience of EMIS Interest in developing specialist clinical areas Previous experience working within UK General Practice
Experience Essential
n/a
Desirable
n/a
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 Ystwyth Medical Group
Parc Y Llyn Retail Park
Llanbadarn Fawr
ABERYSTWYTH
Dyfed
SY23 3TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)