# Salaried GP in Cardiff & Vale Health Inclusion Service (CAVHIS) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/salaried-gp-in-cardiff-and-vale-health-inclusion-service-cavhis/675e187a-a831-4b38-9721-042ec5899fe8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/salaried-gp-in-cardiff-and-vale-health-inclusion-service-cavhis/675e187a-a831-4b38-9721-042ec5899fe8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Practitioner - **Grade:** General practitioner - **Salary:** £81,893 - £123,573 Per Annum, Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T11:01:41.882Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Primary_Community_Intermediate_Care/Primary_Community_Intermediate_Care-v8017401 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8017401?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview CAVHIS provides clinical care to Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Homeless patients, those on Probation, engaging in Parlour work and patients in the Alternative Treatment Scheme, ATS (formerly known as Safe Haven). CAVHIS is also the designated primary agency in Wales responsible for providing Initial Health Assessments (IAs) and immediate health care support to new asylum seekers, as well as some groups of refugees. People who are registered have access to a GP, Nurse, Health Visitor, Midwife and the British Red Cross. There is an appointment system with triage and booking systems also in place for emergency, same day appointments if appropriate. In addition, CAVHIS provides outreach homeless services with GPs supporting specialist homeless nurses. This service facilitates access to healthcare for homeless patients who are not registered with a local GP or who may require urgent medical care which they are struggling to access through conventional routes. The ATS provides a secure environment for patients who have previously been violent or aggressive in General Practice, to have their clinical needs met. Appointments are 20 minutes long and care is provided by the GP and a nurse. Security staff are always in attendance to ensure the safety of staff and other patients. ### Main duties of the job Routine duties, workload and non-clinical aspects of the role will be articulated through a Job Plan agreed by the Clinical Director. There will be a requirement to work flexibly should the needs of the service change. Any changes to the job plan will be discussed and agreed with the Clinical Director. Clinical Duties Engagement with the Clinical Director and other members of the team to support the provision of safe, appropriate clinical care in line with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the C & V UHB organisational policies and procedures, local/national guidelines and GMC regulations. This includes: - The provision of pre-booked GP consultations to patients - Diagnosis, treatment and referral on as indicated - Maintenance of accurate patient records using paper and electronic systems used in the service such as Vision. - Prescribing in line with C& V UHB Medicines Management guidelines and protocols to ensure safe prescribing and prudent use of resources - The provision of medication reviews as appropriate and monitoring of repeat prescribing Non-clinical duties Engagement with the Clinical Director and other staff to support the provision and development of a high quality service and contribute to staff development. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To provide general medical services to people in CAVHIS including: - Clinical patient assessment - Medication review and management - Referral to relevant health care services - Management of both chronic and acute health condition You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents ## Job Details CAVHIS provides clinical care to Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Homeless patients, those on Probation, engaging in Parlour work and patients in the Alternative Treatment Scheme, ATS (formerly known as Safe Haven). CAVHIS is also the designated primary agency in Wales responsible for providing Initial Health Assessments (IAs) and immediate health care support to new asylum seekers, as well as some groups of refugees. People who are registered have access to a GP, Nurse, Health Visitor, Midwife and the British Red Cross. There is an appointment system with triage and booking systems also in place for emergency, same day appointments if appropriate. In addition, CAVHIS provides outreach homeless services with GPs supporting specialist homeless nurses. This service facilitates access to healthcare for homeless patients who are not registered with a local GP or who may require urgent medical care which they are struggling to access through conventional routes. The ATS provides a secure environment for patients who have previously been violent or aggressive in General Practice, to have their clinical needs met. Appointments are 20 minutes long and care is provided by the GP and a nurse. Security staff are always in attendance to ensure the safety of staff and other patients. ## Job Description Routine duties, workload and non-clinical aspects of the role will be articulated through a Job Plan agreed by the Clinical Director. There will be a requirement to work flexibly should the needs of the service change. Any changes to the job plan will be discussed and agreed with the Clinical Director. Clinical Duties Engagement with the Clinical Director and other members of the team to support the provision of safe, appropriate clinical care in line with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the C & V UHB organisational policies and procedures, local/national guidelines and GMC regulations. This includes: The provision of pre-booked GP consultations to patients Diagnosis, treatment and referral on as indicated Maintenance of accurate patient records using paper and electronic systems used in the service such as Vision. Prescribing in line with C& V UHB Medicines Management guidelines and protocols to ensure safe prescribing and prudent use of resources The provision of medication reviews as appropriate and monitoring of repeat prescribing Non-clinical duties Engagement with the Clinical Director and other staff to support the provision and development of a high quality service and contribute to staff development. ## Responsibilities To provide general medical services to people in CAVHIS including: Clinical patient assessment Medication review and management Referral to relevant health care services Management of both chronic and acute health condition You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents ## Person Specification ### SKILLS **Essential** - Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working - Counselling and communication skills - Understanding of clinical risk - Management and clinical governance - Committed to continuing professional development in the area of practice - Keeping up to date with current practices - Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from colleagues as appropriate - IT skills to enable the use of the electronic patient system and other programmes **Desirable** - Recent experience of conducting audits - Teaching / Training experience ### EXPERIENCE **Essential** - An understanding of trauma-informed practice - Experience in treating people with health needs that are relevant to this group of patients **Desirable** - Experience working with substance and alcohol misuse ### QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice and entry on the GP register - Included on the Welsh Medical Performers List - MB BCh - MRCGP/nMRCGP **Desirable** - Evidence of postgraduate education and/or attendance at training events that are relevant to the post ### PERSONAL QUALITIES **Essential** - Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues - Evidence of ability to work both in a team and independently - Motivated and efficient - Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team - Empathetic and understanding when dealing with sensitive issues ## Documents - [oh (pdf, 632.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10303724) - [jd cy (pdf, 552.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10303723) - [jd en (pdf, 760.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10303722) - [cardiff visitor guide (pdf, 26.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1104) - [data protection privacy notice (m&d) (pdf, 423.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1408) - [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422) - [guidance notes for applicants - medical & dental (pdf, 288.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1106) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy 2023-35 (welsh) (pdf, 4.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2177) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy 2023-35 (english) (pdf, 992.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1107) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.