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Western Vale Family Practice is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 7 sessions a week on a 9–12 month fixed-term contract (to cover maternity leave from September 2025), with the potential to transition into a permanent position in Spring 2026.

We are a well-established, forward-thinking practice supporting a diverse patient population in a semi-rural setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a GP looking for a fulfilling role with flexibility, strong clinical MDT support, and the chance to become a long-term member of our thriving practice.

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team. 

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

• Effective management of long-term conditions

• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

• Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines, apthways and the audit process

• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of Practice development

• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

• Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

• Prepare and complete the revalidation process

• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

• Support the training of GP registrars, medical students and Foundation Pharmacists

• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Qualified GP

MRCGP

General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Full GMC & Medical Performers registration

Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

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Experience of working in General Practice

Experience of Continued Professional Development

Experience of Medicines Management

Experience of Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement

General understanding of the GMS contract in Wales

Experience of QIF

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Strong IT skills

Clear, polite telephone manner

Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

EMIS user skills

Effective time management (planning and organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes

Experience with clinical risk management

Polite and confident

Flexible and cooperative

Motivated, forward thinker

High levels of integrity and loyalty

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Effectively utilise resources

Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

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