General Practitioner ABERYSTWYTH

Applications are welcomed from GPs looking for 4 - 6 sessions per week, who would like to explore the option of partnership in the future. We welcome applications from GPs with special interests, or from those looking to develop. You will work as part of a close-knit supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to the continued development of the practice.

Main duties of the job

• Provide General Medical Services (GMS) in accordance with the NHS GMS contract
• Undertake surgery based consultations, telephone consultation and home visits
• Management of patients with acute and chronic conditions
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with practice and national guidelines
• Process and action results, clinical correspondence and referrals
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional guidelines
• Participate in weekly practice meetings, clinical governance, audits and quality improvement activities
• Supervision of medical students and resident doctors where required
• Work collaboratively as part of our multidisciplinary team

About us

We are a family friendly practice situated in the sea-side town of Aberystwyth, West Wales. Aberystwyth boasts a truly family friendly environment, with excellent schools and further education facilities as well as public sector employers and a well-established university all of which are surrounded by beautiful coastal and mountain terrain offering a plethora of down time activities. We are a high achieving practice operating from a purpose-built premises and providing high quality care to our 9300 patients, using the EMIS clinical system. Our thriving, multi-disciplinary practice comprises of a diverse clinical team including 3 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, Advance Clinical Pharmacist prescriber, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and highly professional nursing and administrative support teams.

Job responsibilities

The GP will provide high-quality, patient-centred General Medical Services to the registered patients of Ystwyth Medical Group. The successful candidate will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective healthcare, whilst supporting the practice's commitment to continuity of care, medical education and service development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Undertake routine and urgent GP consultations, appointments including home visits and an 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

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 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
• Participate in Practice, LHB and Cluster PT4L sessions

Teaching and Training

As a teaching practice, opportunities are available to:

• Support undergraduate medical students
• Contribute to and support Foundation Doctor training
• Contribute to and support postgraduate GP training
• Participate in educational activities and mentoring where appropriate

Team Working

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

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
• 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 medical education and training
• Experience of EMIS
• Interest in developing specialist clinical areas
• Previous experience working within UK General Practice

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.