As a GP working in the Front of House facility at Prince Phillip Hospital, the post holder will provide rapid and high quality clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients and make timely decisions regarding future management. They will work alongside ANP's, ENP's and foundation doctors within the department in their clinical roles and also provide support to other healthcare staff, patients and carers as well as having an active involvement in Clinical Governance/Effectiveness activities. The scope of practice will include the management of minor illness, minor injuries and agreed pathways for selected medical emergencies. The high standards expected will be achieved through working as part of a Multidisciplinary Team within the department [including Mental Health, Frailty Clinic and Drug and Alcohol

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to undertake the normal duties and responsibilities associated with being a GP within Primary Care, with additional skills relating to minor injury as outlined below. These duties are in line with best clinical practice including standards and guidelines set out by the Royal College of General Practitioners.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire

47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Please find below links to some useful information:

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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice 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
• MRCGP
• Hold current medical indemnity from recognized medical defence organisation
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience
Essential

• Experience of minor injuries/working in A& E setting

Desirable

• Special interest in minor injuries/experience of A& E, trauma and orthopaedics and familiar with interpreting X-rays and ECGs
• Use of Welsh Clinical Portal

Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential

• 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 work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good organisational skills and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within an even changing environment.

Personal Qualities
Essential

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

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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