General Practitioner – North Cardiff Medical Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a salaried GP to join our very friendly and progressive practice. We are a supportive and approachable team of 7 GP partners along with 4 existing salaried GPs, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses and 3 HCAs. We are supported by an excellent Docman/workflow team, dedicated reception, and prescribing team, and are led by a dynamic management team.
North Cardiff Medical Centre is a large practice (list size 15,000+) and we are proud of our good local reputation. We are a training practice as well as teaching medical students. The practice ethos is one of co-operative working and mutual support, aiming to deliver excellent patient care whilst recognising the importance of maintaining a good work/life balance. We offer a good income with generous annual holiday allowance and study leave entitlement.
We would happily consider a range of sessions for a suitable candidate and offer good support for anyone venturing into partnership for the first time. As partners we have an open-door policy and are always available to discuss cases or chat over a coffee.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide clinical services as designated by the Partnership
To contribute to the clinical governance agenda of the practice
To work with the Partnership to develop clinical services.
To participate in Continuing Professional Development and the National Appraisal Programme.
To provide, as part of a core multi-disciplinary team, a high quality general medical service to the registered patients of the practice (including temporary residents)
To provide consultation and appropriate clinical management of patients attending the practice, or to those where a home visit is clinical
To provide telephone and appropriate management of patients who contact the practice, where necessary
Assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
Reviewing and actioning their allocated pathology and investigation results
Completing referrals and associated clinical administration
Maintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS Web.
Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and compassionate care.
About us
North Cardiff Medical Centre is a progressive, 7 Partner, training Practice serving a patient list size of 15,000 over two sites. Our main site is a modern purpose built premises on the outskirts of Cardiff. These are some of the advantages of working at North Cardiff Medical Centre:
- Medical team of 7 Partners and 4 salaried GPs
- Comprehensive nursing team including an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Senior Practice Nurses, 1 junior nurse, Frailty Nurse and 2 HCAs
- Cluster employed Clinical Pharmacists
- Supportive management, administration and reception teams
- Modern purpose built premises with excellent facilities
- Smaller branch surgery with in-house pharmacy
- Full programme of in-house education
- Close links with LMC and Locality GP Cluster Network
- Active Patient Participation Group – Winner of the 2015 National PPG Awards
Job responsibilities
North Cardiff Medical Centre is based on the outskirts of Cardiff. The practice is well organised, friendly and successful. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated individual who will share our values and play an active role within our changing Practice team.
- A medical team of 7 Partners and 4 salaried GPs
- A comprehensive nursing team including an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Senior Practice Nurses, Frailty Nurse and HCAs
- Supportive management, administration and reception teams
- Modern purpose built premises with excellent facilities
- Smaller branch surgery with in-house pharmacy
- Full programme of in-house education
- Close links with LMC and Locality GP Cluster Network
- Active Patient Participation Group – Winner of the 2015 National PPG Awards
We welcome applications from established as well as newly qualified GPs. We would be delighted to welcome you to visit at any time, meet the team and ask any questions you may have. Please contact Ms Alyson Jones Practice Manager on 02920005216 or email alyson.jones6@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Experience
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Comprehensive understanding of clinical computer systems – EMIS and Electronic Prescribing
- Experience working in NHS General Practice
- Interest in quality improvement and service development
- Relevant training and accreditation for provision of: Family planning services
Qualifications
- JCPT GP certification
- Eligible to be a Principal in General Practice
- Vocationally Trained
- GMC registered GP with inclusion on the Performers list
- Licensed to practice
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General
- Holder of MRCGP
- Other specialist interests
Additional Criteria
- Able to provide a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- A commitment to the ongoing development of the practice
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ensure timely follow-up of investigations and clinical actions
- Manage patients with complex and long-term conditions
- Maintain safe prescribing practices
- Adaptable and flexible
- Facilitative style
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Creative
- Team player
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.
Salary available upon request, depending on experience.
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