About this role
Job summary
Job summary
Four Elms Medical Centre is seeking two highly motivated and compassionate Salaried GPs to join our friendly / Supportive and forward-thinking team.
This post is for 6-8 sessions a week (3-4 days) primarily working in Lliswerry surgery, Newport. We have another surgery close by in Ringland, Newport and one in Cardiff. A successful candidate will predominantly work in Lliswerry but may be required to work at any of the surgeries if required, remotely or in-person. All of our doctors (11 currently) and PAs (2) work in the same capacity.
We are a well-established, forward-thinking practice supporting a 33,000 patient list shared over four sites. We have GP surgeries in the Cardiff Royal Infirmary, Pengam Green Cardiff, Ringland Newport and Lliswerry Newport. All surgeries are located just off M4 corridor with excellent transport links to Cardiff centre and Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking for a fulfilling role within a strong clinical MDT setting, and the chance to become a long-term member of our thriving practice at this exciting and changing time in our General Practice.
Main duties of the job
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
Overview of your organisation
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team under a well established partnership serving a shared 33,000 patient list in South Wales .
Our team is comprised of :
6 GP Partners and 5 salaried GPs
Mental Health practitioner
Physicians Associates
First Contact physiotherapists
General Practice Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Practice Pharmacists
Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants
Administrators
Reception Team
Management Team
We are an approved GP Specialty Training Practice with a strong focus on education for both GP registrars and medical students. We are recognised as a leading Postgraduate 'Training Practice' affiliated to the Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, to provide undergraduate education.
As a partnership we are committed to giving our patients access to new treatments and healthcare opportunities through NHS-approved research studies.
If you are ready to make a commitment to our strong, highly capable team we welcome your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Medical Degree CCT in General Practice
Desirable
Women's health experience/diploma
Experience 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.
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 Ringland Medical Practice
Address Lliswerry Medical Centre
Fallowfield Dr
Newport
NP19 4TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ringlandmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)