About this role
Job summary
4 to 6 sessions a week
Nant Dowlais Health Centre is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 4 sessions a week on a 6 month fixed term contract. A long term locum position may be considered, however a fixed term salaried contract is preferable. There is potential to transition into a permanent position post 6 months.
We are a well established, forward thinking practice supporting a 10,000 patient list, located in Cwmbran which is within 5 miles of the M4 corridor with excellent transport links to Cardiff and Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking for a fulfilling role with flexibility, strong clinical MDT support, and the chance to become a long term member of our thriving practice at this exciting and changing time in General Practice.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions 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
Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
Providing counselling and health education
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
Collecting data for audit purposes
Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions
Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary, or generically, whenever this is clinically appropriate
In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in discussion with the recruiting manager.
About us
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team at the beginning of a brand new practice under the leadership of a friendly, dynamic multidisciplinary partnership? Nant Dowlais Health Centre opens on 1 July 2020, serving a 10,000 patient list in West Cwmbran. We are seeking a salaried GP, long term locum for 4 sessions per week, to join our experienced team comprising:
Multi disciplinary partnership 3 GP Partners, 2 ANP Partners
GPs 3 partners and 2 salaried
Mental Health and General Practice Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioner
Practice Pharmacist
Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants
Administrators
Care Navigators
Management Team
The successful candidate will have a positive approach and be a team player who embraces the model of the GP as Primary Care Consultant leading a team of extended role practitioners to deliver high quality healthcare. We expect you to adopt Prudent Healthcare principles and recognise and value the contribution of our non GP practitioners and support staff. We are an approved GP Specialty Training Practice with a strong focus on education for both GP registrars and medical students.
If you are ready to make a commitment to our strong, highly capable team we welcome your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the main responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
Effective management of long term conditions
Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
Attend and contribute effectively to weekly practice educational meetings
Support the training of GP registrars and Medical students
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Medical Degree Qualified GP, completed GP Specialist Training
Desirable
GP Trainer
Experience Essential
Experience as a salaried locum GP previously.
Desirable
Experience of working within a busy practice alongside a multi disciplinary team
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name GP Practice in Wales
Address Nant Dowlais Health Centre,
Fairwater Square, Fairwater
Cwmbran
Torfaen
NP44 4TA
Employer's website https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)