Salaried GP

Job Overview

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is a dynamic and patient focused organisation. The Health Board are responsible for the direct management of a number of GP Practices and are developing these practices to be gold standard exemplars, creating services that are better able to meet the needs of the local population, easier to access and navigate, and are a rewarding and satisfying place to work.

The Health Board is looking for GPs who believe in a vision for high quality medical care and compassion within primary care, and who want to actively engage in delivering this in Pen Y Maes Health Centre, Wrexham.

Please also take a look at the GP Applicant Information Pack attached in the supporting documents for further details.

Main duties of the job

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, including:

• Manage a patient caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting; undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone, video, and email consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, providing advice to other colleagues, and dealing with queries, paperwork, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner;
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting other team members by sharing clinical knowledge and experience;
• Demonstrating through day-to-day action a contemporary approach to Primary Care which is patient-centred, prudent and team-enabling.

This role will require flexibility to meet the demands of the practice and an individual work plan will be agreed in advance with the successful applicant.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
• Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible for inclusion
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

• Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
• MRCGP
• Other relevant specialist interests & skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• Vocational GP training
• Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Eligibility for minor surgery, obstetrics, family planning accreditation

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care caseload and respond flexibly to workload fluctuations
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Effective counselling and communication skills
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
• Good IT proficiency
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with a wide range of individuals and within groups
• Ability to work across organisations to deliver a common objective
• Ability to draft letters, reports and protocols in a timely manner

Desirable criteria

• Audit
• Research interests relevant to post
• Teaching / Training experience
• Ability to speak Welsh

Personal Attributes

Essential Criteria

• Flexible approach
• Motivated and efficient
• Commitment to learn and best practice