General Practitioner - St Thomas Surgery, Haverfordwest

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:

• 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

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 work-life 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 work-life balance
• Support with visa applications for GPs requiring sponsorship

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

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. 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.