About this role
Job summary
Salary Available Upon Request
4 to 6 Sessions | Salaried or Salaried with a View to Partnership
We are looking to recruit a motivated and compassionate GP to join our friendly team for 4 to 6 sessions per week, either as a salaried GP or salaried GP with a view to partnership.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking training practice where you will be valued as part of a collaborative clinical team.
We are keen to welcome a GP who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and who would like to develop their own clinical interests within a supportive practice environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide general medical services to our patient population, including:
Assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
Providing appropriate treatment, prescribing and referral
Working collaboratively with the wider practice and multidisciplinary team
Participating in clinical meetings and practice development
Contributing to the education and training of students and trainees, where appropriate
Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, governance and patient confidentiality
There will be opportunities to develop individual areas of clinical interest, including:
LARC fitting
Minor surgery
Joint injections
Teaching and training roles
About us
St Thomas Surgery has around 13,000 patients and is a well-established, forward-thinking and successful training practice with a dynamic and supportive partnership.
We operate from one main surgery and two branch surgeries, one of which is a dispensing surgery, serving a diverse and engaged patient population.
There are currently 4 partners and 3 salaried GPs, working alongside practice nurses and HCAs.
St Thomas Surgery is situated in the market town of Haverfordwest, in the stunning coastal county of Pembrokeshire. The surgery offers the opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work with an excellent quality of life. With beautiful beaches, great schools and a welcoming community, this is an ideal location for GPs seeking a better worklife balance.
We are proud to be a training practice for Cardiff and Swansea medical students, F2 doctors and GP Registrars.
We offer:
6 weeks annual leave and 1 week study leave, pro rata
Weekly protected teaching sessions
Mentorship for newly qualified GPs
A collaborative learning environment
Flexible working arrangements to support worklife balance
Support with visa applications for GPs requiring sponsorship
Job description Job responsibilities
Our working day is split into 2 clinical sessions. Salaried GPs work a 1:4 duty session, and the cover for Friday afternoons are shared out equally.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
Provide safe, effective and patient-centred care within their professional competence
Make appropriate referrals and liaise with secondary care and other healthcare professionals
Participate in clinical governance, audit and significant event reviews
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
Contribute to practice meetings and service development
Support the teaching and training of medical students, F2 doctors and GP Registrars, as appropriate
Maintain continuing professional development and keep up to date with relevant clinical guidance
Work effectively as part of the wider practice team
Maintain professional standards and patient confidentiality
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in primary care
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCGP or equivalent Registered with the GMC Right to work in the UK
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 St Thomas Surgery
Rifleman Lane
St Thomas Green
Haverfordwest
SA61 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)