Overview
Nant Dowlais Health Centre is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 4 sessions a week on a 6 month fixed-term contract. A long term locum position may be considered, however a fixed term salaried contract is preferable. There is potential to transition into a permanent position post 6 months. We are a well-established, forward-thinking practice supporting a 10,000 patient list, located in Cwmbran within 5 miles of the M4 corridor with excellent transport links to Cardiff and Bristol. 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 at this exciting and changing time in General Practice.
* Main duties of the job and Clinical Responsibilities: in accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will undertake surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
* Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
* Assessing health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
* Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
* Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.
* Providing counselling and health education; recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards; collecting data for audit purposes.
* Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions; prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary, or generically, when clinically appropriate.
* Undertaking all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and will be defined in discussion with the recruiting manager.
About Us
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team at the beginning of a brand new practice under the leadership of a friendly, dynamic multidisciplinary partnership? Nant Dowlais Health Centre opened on 1 July 2020, serving a 10,000 patient list in West Cwmbran. We are seeking a salaried GP/long term locum for 4 sessions per week, to join our experienced team comprising: multidisciplinary partnership (3 GP Partners, 2 ANP Partners), GP partners and salaried GPs, Mental Health and General Practice Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Pharmacist, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, Administrators, Care Navigators, Management Team. The successful candidate will have a positive approach and be a team player who embraces the model of the GP as Primary Care Consultant leading a team of extended role practitioners to deliver high quality healthcare. We expect you to adopt Prudent Healthcare principles and recognise and value the contribution of our non GP practitioners and support staff. We are an approved GP Specialty Training Practice with a strong focus on education for both GP registrars and medical students.
Details
* Date posted: 17 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Salary £11,500 per session
* Contract: Fixed term, Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: M0044-25-0246
Job Locations
Nant Dowlais Health Centre, Fairwater Square, Fairwater, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 4TA
Job Description and Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Medical Degree - Qualified GP, completed GP Specialist Training
Desirable: GP Trainer
Experience
Essential: Experience as a salaried, locum GP previously
Desirable: Experience of working within a busy practice alongside a multi-disciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For information see the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
GP Practice in Wales
Nant Dowlais Health Centre, Fairwater Square, Fairwater, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 4TA
Employer's website: https://gpwales.co.uk
Note: This description consolidates the essential information for the role and removes extraneous postings and unrelated listings.
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