General Practitioner – Western Vale Family Practice

Job title:

General Practitioner – Western Vale Family Practice

Company

NHS

Job description

Salary Available on Application7 sessions a weekWestern Vale Family Practice is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 7 sessions a week on a 912 month fixed-term contract (to cover maternity leave from September 2025), with the potential to transition into a permanent position in Spring 2026.We are a well-established, forward-thinking practice supporting a diverse patient population in a semi-rural setting.This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking for a fulfilling role with flexibility, strong clinical MDT support, and the chance to become a long-term member of our thriving practice.Main duties of the jobTo work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.About usThe team at Western Vale Family Practice are a friendly caring team who are proud to offer high standards of patient-centred healthcare.We provide healthcare to a patient population of over 13,500+ patients across the Western Vale of Glamorgan. We also undertake the vocational training of General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Medical Students.Our main site, which is also our administration centre, is in the purpose- developed Health Centre in Cowbridge, and we have branch surgeries in Llantwit Major Health Centre and St Athan.We offer a range of NHS and Private services in the Practice via our multidisciplinary and highly skilled team. We currently have five GP Partners, three Salaried GPs, two Practice Pharmacists and a Cluster Pharmacist, two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, four Practice Nurses, a Healthcare Support Worker and two Pharmacy Technicians . We also employ around 20 members of staff across Management, Administrative and Reception areas.We have a strong team ethos and encourage everyone who works with us to feel part of the Western Vale Family Practice team.We won South Wales GP Practice of the Year 2023 following nomination by our patients and were finalists in two other categories.We have recently moved to EMIS in March 2025.Date posted10 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Salary Available on ApplicationContractFixed termDuration9 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberM0044-25-0104Job locationsWestern Vale Family PracticeThe Broad ShoardCowbridgeSouth GlamorganCF71 7DAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled populationThe provision of services commensurate with the primary care contractGeneric prescribing adhering to local and national guidanceEffective management of long-term conditionsProcessing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasksOn a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor rolesMaintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidanceWork collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workloadAdhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines, apthways and the audit processContribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practiceAccept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of Practice developmentAttend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as requiredContribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and trainingEnsure compliance with the appraisal processPrepare and complete the revalidation processCommit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice teamSupport the training of GP registrars, medical students and Foundation PharmacistsSupport the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditureReview and always adhere to practice protocols and policiesEncourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled populationThe provision of services commensurate with the primary care contractGeneric prescribing adhering to local and national guidanceEffective management of long-term conditionsProcessing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasksOn a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor rolesMaintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidanceWork collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workloadAdhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines, apthways and the audit processContribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practiceAccept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of Practice developmentAttend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as requiredContribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and trainingEnsure compliance with the appraisal processPrepare and complete the revalidation processCommit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice teamSupport the training of GP registrars, medical students and Foundation PharmacistsSupport the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditureReview and always adhere to practice protocols and policiesEncourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvementPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC & Medical Performers registration
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of Medicines Management
• Experience of Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement
• General understanding of the GMS contract in Wales

Desirable

• Experience of QIF

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS user skills
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC & Medical Performers registration
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of Medicines Management
• Experience of Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement
• General understanding of the GMS contract in Wales

Desirable

• Experience of QIF

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS user skills
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Expected salary

Location

Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan

Job date

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:07:58 GMT

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