Job summary Pontardawe Primary Care Centre is a friendly, forward thinking training practice within the Upper Valleys cluster of Swansea Bay University Health Board. We are looking to recruit a Salaried GP for 4 sessions a week to add to our close-knit team. The practice consists of 4 GP partners, 4 salaried GPs, Practice Business Manager, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 registrar's, Practice Pharmacist, 3 practice nurses, health care support workers and a dedicated team of administrative staff, including a Pharmacy Technician. We are now looking to offer an opportunity for the right candidate to join our team in order to further improve the quality of care offered to our 13,500 strong patient population. We are seeking a salaried GP for 4 sessions a week, specifically to include Fridays. We boast the advantage of operating our large practice from a Single site with a mixture of face to face (15 minute) appointments and Telephone Appointments. We also encourage opportunities to help develop key services through identification and enablement of special interests. We have recently migrated to EMIS and will have the additional capability of EPS (Electronic Prescribing) from June 2025. We will provide clinical and pastoral support, mentorship and learning opportunities to help integration into our team. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/ or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The post-holder will: Assist in the delivery and provision of General Medical Services, Enhanced Services, and work with the GP Collaborative, in accordance with the GMS and other practice contracts. Continuing professional development opportunities, and regular practice meetings. Make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home and in nursing homes, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Be required to be on-call for clinically urgent and emergency problems and consequently be included in the doctors on-call- rota. Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well as wider guidance such as that from NICE Play a role in the practice achieving QIF/ Collaborative priorities and other key performance indicator targets. About us Located just off the M4 near Swansea, Pontardawe Primary Care Centre is a friendly and high achieveing training practice. Having recently undergone refurbishment and expansion, the building is now modern and enables the practice to grow it's already significant workforce to help achieve our aim of providing high level patient care to our 13,500 strong patient population. The practice has recognised the important role MDT plays in primary care and has been able to successfully blend it's MDT approach to an already established GP presence within the practice, which this post seeks to enhance. The practice is ambitious and is keen to keep moving forward in innovative ways to help manage demand and enhance patient and employee experience. As a training practice we currently house 2 GP registrars and offer significant CPD opportunities to incumbent staff to promote self development. We welcome prospective candidates for an informal chat with the clinical, administrative and management team along with a tour of the practice. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A5036-25-0001 Job locations Tawe Terrace Pontardawe Swansea SA8 4JU Job description Job responsibilities A formal job plan will be designed and agreed with the successful candidate. However, the following generic duties are expected within the role: Clinical Responsibilities: The post-holder will: Make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home and in nursing homes, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Be required to be on-call for clinically urgent and emergency problems and consequently be included in the doctors on-call- rota. Be required to make home visits when oncall or duty Dr within the session time specified Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well as wider guidance such as that from NICE Ensure appropriate follow up of patients Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards Collect data for audit purposes Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible Prescribing generically whenever appropriate and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance, Good Prescribing Practice Work with and support other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary care Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council and Department of Health Play a role in the practice achieving QIF/ Collaborative priorities and other key performance indicator targets. Other Responsibilities within the Organisation: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety Commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF/ Cluster priorities and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Attendance at regular in-house clinical, educational meetings and training as well as events with other agencies as appropriate Assistance with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors and nurses in training as appropriate Other duties or activities as agreed by the partners Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post holder will maintain continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for appraisal and revalidation are met. This may include training needed for areas of Practice Development. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Job description Job responsibilities A formal job plan will be designed and agreed with the successful candidate. However, the following generic duties are expected within the role: Clinical Responsibilities: The post-holder will: Make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home and in nursing homes, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Be required to be on-call for clinically urgent and emergency problems and consequently be included in the doctors on-call- rota. Be required to make home visits when oncall or duty Dr within the session time specified Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate Develop care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well as wider guidance such as that from NICE Ensure appropriate follow up of patients Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards Collect data for audit purposes Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible Prescribing generically whenever appropriate and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance, Good Prescribing Practice Work with and support other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary care Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council and Department of Health Play a role in the practice achieving QIF/ Collaborative priorities and other key performance indicator targets. Other Responsibilities within the Organisation: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety Commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF/ Cluster priorities and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Attendance at regular in-house clinical, educational meetings and training as well as events with other agencies as appropriate Assistance with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors and nurses in training as appropriate Other duties or activities as agreed by the partners Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post holder will maintain continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for appraisal and revalidation are met. This may include training needed for areas of Practice Development. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP GMC full registration Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent (JCPTGP) Membership of recognised defence union (MPS/MDU) MRCGP Currently on a performers list Never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason Desirable Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development Recognised qualifications for GP registrar training Listing of any specifically qualified training of specialist interests Experience Essential The practice welcomes applicants with prior experience of salaried positions or likewise, those who are newly qualified with no experience. Desirable Prior experience of using Vision is desirable but not essential. General Qualities Essential We are seeking a candidate who has the ability to: Work on Fridays, with the other day open for discussion. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team Use initiative and work autonomously Be pleasant and articulate to both patients and staff Is able to work well under pressure Is Self motivated and positive Is Empathetic, honest and caring Adaptable and forward thinking Above all else, we are looking for an individual who is able to embed themselves into the culture of the practice, helping not only our patients but each other to achieve our common goals through teamwork. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP GMC full registration Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent (JCPTGP) Membership of recognised defence union (MPS/MDU) MRCGP Currently on a performers list Never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason Desirable Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development Recognised qualifications for GP registrar training Listing of any specifically qualified training of specialist interests Experience Essential The practice welcomes applicants with prior experience of salaried positions or likewise, those who are newly qualified with no experience. Desirable Prior experience of using Vision is desirable but not essential. General Qualities Essential We are seeking a candidate who has the ability to: Work on Fridays, with the other day open for discussion. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team Use initiative and work autonomously Be pleasant and articulate to both patients and staff Is able to work well under pressure Is Self motivated and positive Is Empathetic, honest and caring Adaptable and forward thinking Above all else, we are looking for an individual who is able to embed themselves into the culture of the practice, helping not only our patients but each other to achieve our common goals through teamwork. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Pontardawe Primary Care Centre Address Tawe Terrace Pontardawe Swansea SA8 4JU Employer's website https://www.pontardaweprimarycarecentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)