About this role
Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a salaried General Practitioner into our Hywel Dda University Health Board managed practice, Meddygfa Penrhyn/Peninsula Practice, Solva. The Practice joined the Hywel Dda University Health Board portfolio of Managed Practices from 1 April 2023, following the resignation of the GMS contract.
This is an opportunity to join a circa 4,800 patient Practice. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes other GP's, Nurse/Paramedic Practitioners, Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician support as well as experienced and well established nursing and administrative teams. The Health Board is committed to multi-disciplinary team working and will be looking to expand the team further in the coming months.
We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our team to provide leadership as well as a clinical commitment and can offer a mix of face-to-face consultations, telephone triage and remote consultations. The Practice uses E-Consult and has signed up to Workflow Optimisation.
You will be part of the wider Health Board GP team and have the opportunity to participate in a monthly Journal Club and have peer support through the Deputy Medical Director's team, as well as from your salaried GP peers and from the Primary Care Cluster Locality Lead. There is the opportunity for training and development in any areas of specialist interest.
Main duties of the job
To provide, as part of a core multi-disciplinary team, a high quality general medical service to the registered patients of the practice (including temporary residents To provide consultation and appropriate clinical management of patients attending the practice, or to those where a home visit is clinically necessary To provide leadership, clinical oversight and direction to the rest of the clinical team To provide telephone and/or virtual consultation and appropriate management of patients who contact the practice, where necessary To undertake telephone triage as and when necessary To keep accurate and legible records of all patient contacts and contribute to electronic data recording and audit as directed by the service
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
Hywel Dda in three Counties: https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Entry on the GP Register Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council MRCGP Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible Evidence of continuous professional development Conducting sessions in a General Practice Setting
Desirable
Additional Higher qualification(s)
Clinical Experience Essential
Broad based experience within the specialty area Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post Experience of leading a team
Desirable
Previous experience working in the UK or NHS
Teaching Essential
Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
Teaching qualification
Research and Scholarship Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way
Desirable
Active participation in research
Clinical Governance Essential
Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Desirable
Knowledge of risk management
Safeguarding Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation
Other Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Skills and Attributes Essential
Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions Ability to work flexibly Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team. Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.
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 Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Meddygfa Penrhyn
Cysgod-yr-Eglwys
Solva
SA62 6TW
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)