General Practitioner - Abersychan Group Practice
Abersychan Group Practice serves approximately 10,600 patients & has provided general medical services in the area for over 40 years.
DUE TO THE RETIREMENT OF OUR SENIOR PARTNER AFTER 30 YEARS WE ARE Offering UP TO 4 Sessions.
POST DUE TO START 1st MARCH 2026 BUT HAPPY TO WAIT FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE
Purpose built premises at 2 sites
The practice is situated in Abersychan, on the A4043 between Pontypool and Blaenavon, within easy reach of Newport and the M4 motorway.
As of 1st October 2025, we have Seven GP Partners
The practice is supported by: Two Salaried GPs, One GP Retainer, One ANP, Four Practice Nurses, One HCA, Two Phlebotomists plus a team of Receptionists and Administrators.
The practice participates in a wide range of National & Local Enhanced Services.
We are a GP Trainee practice and currently have one GP in training along with a Medical Student
Main duties of the job
Undertaking a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and 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 the 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
Prescribing in accordance with locally/nationally agreed guidelines
Job responsibilities
* Management of a caseload and wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
* Make self available for surgery consultations, telephone consultations, home visits, repeat prescription checks and timely correspondence.
* Make professional, autonomous decisions regarding presenting problems.
* Assess health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
* Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
* Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and according to current disease management protocols.
* Provide counselling and health education.
* Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate.
* Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
* Compile and issue computer‑generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible.
* Prescribe in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary when clinically appropriate.
* Contribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
* Advise on and comply with all relevant practice policies, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
* Keep up to date with life‑long learning and evidence‑based best practice.
Other responsibilities within the organisation
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
A commitment to life‑long learning and audit to ensure evidence‑based best practice.
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
Contributing to the development of computer‑based patient records.
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read‑coding patient data.
Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Confidentiality
All information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the practice is strictly confidential and may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice’s confidentiality policies. Breach may result in disciplinary action.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
* Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
* Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent clinical experience.
* Valid and current professional indemnity insurance.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of medical treatments, procedures and emerging healthcare issues.
* Additional qualifications in areas such as family medicine, public health, or specialist GP training.
* Experience in clinical leadership, teaching, or mentoring roles.
* Training or experience in specific areas of interest (e.g., minor surgery, dermatology, paediatrics).
Experience
* In‑depth understanding of medical conditions, treatments and patient care protocols.
* Ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions.
* Proficiency in using electronic medical records systems and other healthcare IT platforms.
* Strong decision‑making, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
* Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and standards.
* Excellent communication skills with patients, families and colleagues.
* Understanding of safeguarding protocols for vulnerable adults and children.
* Advanced knowledge in specific clinical areas such as elderly care, chronic disease management or palliative care.
* Expertise in health promotion and prevention strategies.
Additional Criteria
* Eligibility to work in the UK (if applicable).
* A full, clean driving licence (if the role requires home visits or travel).
* Compassionate, empathetic, and patient‑focused approach to care.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
* High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
* Adaptability and willingness to keep learning and developing professionally.
* Strong time management and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.
Prohibited Acts
You shall not:
* Hold yourself out to be in partnership with the partners, or pledge the credit of the Partners.
* Maintain a mobile telephone at your own expense for practice business.
* Fail to comply with national standards of infection control and cleanliness and other professional requirements.
Health & Safety
Implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice policy, manual and published procedures.
Use personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
Ensure proper use of hand hygiene and manage accidental exposures.
Ensure safe storage and disposal of sharps.
Equality and Diversity
Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring welcoming, non‑judgmental and inclusive practice.
Personal/Professional Development
Maintain continued education through attendance at courses and study days, and participate in annual individual performance review.
Quality
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk; assess own performance and contribute to team effectiveness.
Communication
Communicate effectively with team members, patients and carers; respond to alternative methods of communication as needed.
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