Our friendly team at Clark Avenue Surgery are looking to recruit two Salaried GPs to cover maternity leave.
So, if you are an enthusiastic, forward-thinking individual who is looking to work with a team who is committed to providing the best care to our communities we want to hear from you!
We are looking to fill two posts, ideally six sessions per week per post but we can be flexible starting in April 2025.
One evening on-call session per week.
Predominately F2F appointment sessions but will also include clinical triage via AccuRx Total Triage System.
Low GP Home Visit Numbers.
Daily team get-togethers at lunchtime.
Our Team:
4 GP Partners, 1 ANP, 3 Nurses and 2 HCAs. Fantastic Reception/Admin/Secretarial Support.
Teaching Practice for ST1, ST2 and ST3 GP Registrars and Year 3 Medical Students.
To arrange an informal meeting or chat, please contact David Fulker (Practice Manager) at david.fulker@wales.nhs.uk or Dr Gareth Oelmann (Senior Partner) at Gareth.oelmann@wales.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
The Salaried GP is integral to providing primary healthcare services and ensuring the well-being of the patients across all demographics. This role involves delivering a full range of medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, to patients of all ages, managing both acute and chronic conditions. The position requires a collaborative approach to healthcare, working alongside a team of healthcare professionals to facilitate effective treatment outcomes and high standards of patient care.
In addition to clinical duties, the Salaried GP will actively participate in the improvement of medical services within the practice, contributing to practice management and decision-making processes. This role is pivotal in maintaining high clinical standards and patient satisfaction and requires staying updated with medical practices and guidelines that govern general practice.
About us
Clark Avenue Surgery has a 11,000+ patient list size and is situated in Pontnewydd to the North of Cwmbran. Clinically, the surgery benefits from four GP Partners, six salaried GPs, Practice Pharmacist, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and experienced nurse team. Administratively, the surgery benefits from an experienced team including Practice Manager, Medical Secretaries, Prescribing Clerks and Receptionists. We are a training practice, so have regular GP Registrars, Academy Nurses and Medical Students joining us on placements.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
* Patient Care: Deliver comprehensive medical care to patients, including consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, initiate referrals to specialist services as necessary.
* Chronic Disease Management: Oversee the management of complex chronic diseases using patient-centred, structured approaches. Utilise the latest clinical guidelines to ensure effective management of complex conditions.
* Acute Medical Care: Provide urgent care for acute medical conditions and make decisions regarding the need for emergency hospital admission.
* Preventative Medicine: Implement strategies aimed at disease prevention and health promotion within the practice population.
* Home visiting: Undertake home visits including triage of visits as and when required.
Administrative Tasks:
* Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all patients, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to GDPR and other relevant legislation.
* Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement programs that include audits, patient surveys, and reviews of services to enhance clinical outcomes.
* Meeting Participation: Engage in regular multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate on patient care, practice development, and clinical governance.
Educational Activities:
* Training & Supervision: Provide guidance, teaching, and supervision to junior doctors, medical students, and practice staff to promote continuous professional development within the practice.
* Continued Professional Development: Maintain and enhance medical skills and knowledge through ongoing CPD and training.
Communication:
* Patient Communication: Employ excellent communication skills to explain diagnoses, management plans, and therapeutic procedures to patients.
* Collaborative Healthcare Delivery: Work closely with healthcare professionals within the practice and the wider medical community to provide seamless and integrated care for patients.
Leadership and Management:
* Team Involvement: Contribute to the practice's management by offering insights and expertise in the development of practice policies and protocols.
* Service Development: Assist in the development and implementation of new services within the practice to improve patient care and clinical efficiency.
The Practice recognises that the role of a General Practitioner is wide and varied and evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in a primary care environment within the NHS, showing a track record of effective patient care and teamwork.
Qualifications
* Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
* Completion of a full course of training in general practice (CCT) or equivalent recognised by the GMC.
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.
Depending on experience, salary available on application.
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