General Practitioner

Job summary

Salary Available Upon Request

4+ (up to 6) sessions a week. The number of sessions can be discussed depending on the applicant's preference and practice requirements.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried General Practitioner to join our friendly, forward-thinking team.

Reports to: The Partners (Clinically) The Practice Manager (Administratively)

The role will include a varied general practice workload, including face to face and telephone consultations, management of acute and long term conditions, prescribing and clinical administration.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality, safe and effective clinical care, assessing, diagnosing and managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions within general practice.
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, taking a patient-centred approach and ensuring patients receive appropriate assessment, treatment, advice and follow-up.
• Support patients with ongoing and complex health needs, taking a proactive approach to preventative care, health promotion and long-term condition management.
• Work closely with our friendly and dedicated multidisciplinary team, including nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare professionals, to provide coordinated and comprehensive care for our patients.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately, make referrals where necessary, review investigations and results, and ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to clinical governance, significant event reviews, quality improvement and the ongoing development of practice services.
• Work collaboratively with the GP partners and wider practice team, contributing to a positive, supportive and hardworking practice environment.

About us

Riverside Medical Practice is based at Pontllanfraith Health Centre and is a busy single site practice with a stable list size of approx 8800 patients. You will work alongside an excellent clinical team comprising of 4 GP partners, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 Health Care Assistant, 1 pharmacist and an excellent receptionist and administrative team. We also have a team of NCN/HB Allied Health Professionals working from the practice site to include a Physiotherapist, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and a Pharmacist. The District Nursing Team are also based within the building along with other Health Board Allied Health Professionals and an Independent Dispensing Pharmacy also provides a service from within the building. We provide an exceptional service and are proud to have maintained have been awarded 'Best GP Practice in South Wales - 2024' and runners up in 2023. The practice has a manageable workload and serves a friendly practice population with a strong emphasis on community values.

Details

• Date posted: 06 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Available on Application
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: M0044-26-0338
• Job locations: Riverside Medical Practice, Off Blackwood Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP12 2YU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed look into the job description please see the attached file via this advert or email morgan.waters4@wales.nhs.uk

UK Registration

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Certificate of Sponsorship

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