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Job summary

Main area
General Practice
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
050-GP-8279
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
West End Medical Centre
Town
Colwyn Bay
Salary
£81,893 - £123,573 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/10/2026 13:00

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Salaried GP

NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

 

 

Job overview

·    Manage a patient caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care

setting

·    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

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will undertake the full range of duties associated with a GP working in primary care.

Responsibilities include delivering face-to-face, telephone, video and electronic consultations, undertaking home visits where appropriate, providing clinical advice to colleagues, and managing referrals, correspondence, results and associated administration in a timely manner.

The post-holder will make professional and autonomous decisions regarding patient care, including the assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions, in line with current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.

Duties include identifying disease risk factors, promoting health and wellbeing, supporting public health initiatives, and referring, admitting or discharging patients to appropriate services when required.

The post-holder will maintain accurate clinical records, prescribe safely in accordance with local and national guidance, and contribute to audit, quality improvement and patient safety activities.

Any work attracting a private fee must be reported to the Practice Manager in accordance with Practice procedures.

The post-holder will participate in clinical and governance meetings, support the investigation of incidents and complaints, work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, maintain professional registration and CPD requirements, and comply with all Practice policies, confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and NHS Wales standards.

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

The post-holder will undertake the full range of duties associated with a GP working in primary care.

In line with an agreed timetable, responsibilities will include conducting face-to-face, telephone, video and electronic consultations, undertaking home visits where appropriate, providing clinical advice to colleagues, and managing referrals, correspondence, results and other clinical administration in a timely manner.

The post-holder will make professional and autonomous decisions regarding patient care, including the assessment, diagnosis and management of undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions, in accordance with evidence-based practice and current clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities include identifying disease risk factors, promoting health and wellbeing, supporting public health initiatives, and referring, admitting or discharging patients to other services as appropriate.

The post-holder will maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records, contribute to audit and quality improvement activities, and prescribe safely in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance.

Any work attracting a private fee must be reported to the Practice Manager in line with Practice procedures.

The post-holder will attend and contribute to clinical, administrative and governance meetings, support the Practice's quality and patient safety agenda, and participate in the reporting and investigation of incidents, complaints and significant events.

The post-holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, maintain professional registration and continuing professional development requirements, and comply with all Practice policies, confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and NHS Wales standards.

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.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • Audit
  • Teaching / Training experience

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Flexible approach
  • Motivated and efficient

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Zoe Williams-Davies
Job title
Senior Practice Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01492 533800

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Block 14
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
Telephone
03000 855681
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