General Practitioner in Mountain Ash

Meddygfa Glan Cynon is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking training practice in the heart of the Cynon Valley. Working alongside experienced GP Partners and a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse and welcoming community. The role offers a varied mix of routine and urgent clinical work, opportunities to develop specialist interests, and involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.

We are committed to clinician wellbeing, continuity of care and professional development, offering a collaborative working environment, modern premises, EMIS Web, a working day aligned to BMA recommendations and genuine flexibility around working patterns. Whether you are approaching CCT or are an experienced GP looking for a rewarding new opportunity, this is an excellent chance to join a practice where your contribution is valued and your career can thrive.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate will provide high quality primary medical care to our patient population through a mixture of routine and urgent clinical appointments, including house calls and low frequency on call requirements.
• They will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• The role offers opportunities to develop individual clinical interests, contribute to teaching and training activities, participate in quality improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development of practice services.
• The successful applicant will be encouraged to work autonomously while benefiting from the support of experienced GP Partners and a welcoming clinical team.

This is a varied and rewarding position within a practice that values continuity of care, innovation and professional development.

About us

Meddygfa Glan Cynon is a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking training and teaching practice located in the heart of Mountain Ash, serving the communities of the Cynon Valley. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining a positive, collaborative and enjoyable working environment for all members of the team.

Our clinical team consists of five experienced GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists and a wider multidisciplinary team. We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect and open communication, where everyone's contribution is valued and professional development is actively encouraged.

As an accredited teaching practice, we are heavily involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Clinicians have opportunities to participate in teaching, mentoring and supervision activities, alongside developing their own specialist interests and clinical skills.

We operate from modern, well-equipped premises using EMIS Web and benefit from strong administrative and clinical support systems. We are committed to clinician wellbeing and work-life balance, with a working day aligned to BMA recommendations, a manageable approach to workload and a culture that recognises the importance of supporting one another.

Job responsibilities

• The Salaried GP will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary medical services to the registered patients of Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery.
• The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and responsive healthcare, whilst supporting the practice's commitment to continuity of care, medical education and service development.

Clinical Duties

• Undertake routine and urgent GP consultations, appointments including house calls and a low-frequency on call requirement.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with local and national guidance.
• Make referrals to secondary care and community services where appropriate.
• Review pathology, radiology and other investigation results.
• Undertake home visits where clinically required.
• Provide advice and support to patients and carers.
• Participate in safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete referrals, reports, correspondence and associated clinical administration.
• Review laboratory and diagnostic results.
• Action workflow tasks within agreed timescales.
• Complete medical reports and documentation as required.

Quality and Governance

• Participate in clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Comply with GMC standards and professional requirements.
• Maintain up to date mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
• Participate in Significant Event Analysis and learning activities.

Teaching and Training

• As a teaching practice, opportunities are available to support undergraduate medical students.
• Contribute to postgraduate GP training.
• Participate in educational activities and mentoring where appropriate.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute positively to team development and service improvement.
• Promote a supportive and respectful working environment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of ongoing CPD. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Desirable: Interest in developing specialist clinical areas. Previous experience working within UK General Practice.

Qualifications

• Essential: Fully qualified General Practitioner. Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise. Included on the NHS Wales Performers List or eligible for inclusion.
• Desirable: Interest in medical education and training. Experience of EMIS Web.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.