General Practitioner Princess Street Surgery in Gorseinon

We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our friendly and hardworking team in Gorseinon, Swansea, working 2 - 4 sessions per week. You will be joining a supportive practice and working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We welcome GPs at all stages of their career, and a specialist interest would be particularly welcomed and supported. We offer a collaborative working environment where you will have the opportunity to develop your interests while being part of a committed and approachable team.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality, safe and effective clinical care, assessing, diagnosing and managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions within general practice.
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, taking a patient-centred approach and ensuring patients receive appropriate assessment, treatment, advice and follow-up.
• Support patients with ongoing and complex health needs, taking a proactive approach to preventative care, health promotion and long-term condition management.
• Work closely with our friendly and dedicated multidisciplinary team, including nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare professionals, to provide coordinated and comprehensive care for our patients.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately, make referrals where necessary, review investigations and results, and ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to clinical governance, significant event reviews, quality improvement and the ongoing development of practice services.
• Work collaboratively with the GP partners and wider practice team, contributing to a positive, supportive and hardworking practice environment.

About us

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our supportive and hardworking team in Gorseinon, Swansea, for 2-4 sessions per week. You will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. The role will involve clinical patient reviews, with opportunities to contribute to the wider development of the practice. We welcome GPs with a specialist interest, which would be particularly valued and supported within the practice. If you are looking for a welcoming practice where teamwork, professional development and excellent patient care are at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract.
• To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines.
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Effective management of long-term conditions.
• To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training.
• Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children.
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice.
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team.
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Wider responsibilities

• Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
• Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise.
• Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.

Person Specification

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of providing home visits.
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
• General understanding of the primary care contract.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge.
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues.
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose.
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Understanding of the local pathology test processes and the ability to process the results and advise patients accordingly.
• Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long-term conditions.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Experience of medicines management.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Understanding and knowledge of QAIF and enhanced service.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP.
• MRCGP.
• CCT.
• Full GMC registration.
• All Wales Medical Performers List.
• 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.