Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit asalaried General Practitioner into our Hywel Dda University Health Board managed practice, Meddygfa Penrhyn/Peninsula Practice, Solva. The Practice joined the Hywel Dda University Health Board portfolio of Managed Practices from 1 April 2023, following the resignation of the GMS contract.
This is an opportunity to join a circa 4,800 patient Practice. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes other GP's, Nurse/Paramedic Practitioners, Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician support as well as experienced and well established nursing and administrative teams. The Health Board is committed to multi-disciplinary team working and will be looking to expand the team further in the coming months.
We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our team to provide leadership as well as a clinical commitment and can offer a mix of face-to-face consultations, telephone triage and remote consultations. The Practice uses E-Consult and has signed up to Workflow Optimisation.
You will be part of the wider Health Board GP team and have the opportunity to participate in a monthly Journal Club and have peer support through the Deputy Medical Director's team, as well as from your salaried GP peers and from the Primary Care Cluster Locality Lead. There is the opportunity for training and development in any areas of specialist interest.
Main duties of the job
* To provide, as part of a core multi-disciplinary team, a high quality general medical service to the registered patients of the practice (including temporary residents
* To provide consultation and appropriate clinical management of patients attending the practice, or to those where a home visit is clinically necessary
* To provide leadership, clinical oversight and direction to the rest of the clinical team
* To provide telephone and/or virtual consultation and appropriate management of patients who contact the practice, where necessary
* To undertake telephone triage as and when necessary
* To keep accurate and legible records of all patient contacts and contribute to electronic data recording and audit as directed by the service
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 11,000 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;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 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.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£104,048 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
100-MED-GP-110-B
Job locations
Meddygfa Penrhyn
Upper Solva
SA62 6TW
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
Hywel Dda in three Counties:
Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda:
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
Hywel Dda in three Counties:
Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda:
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Entry on the GP Register
* Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council
* MRCGP
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
* Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Conducting sessions in a General Practice Setting
Desirable
* Additional Higher qualification(s)
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Broad based experience within the specialty area
* Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post
* Experience of leading a team
Desirable
* Previous experience working in the UK or NHS
Teaching
Essential
* Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others
* Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups
* Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
* Teaching qualification
Research and Scholarship
Essential
* Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area
* Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice
* Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately
* Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way
Desirable
* Active participation in research
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance
* Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
* Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management
Safeguarding
Essential
* Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility
* Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation
Other
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Listening/Speaking: Pronounce Welsh words, place names, department names, etc. Greet and understand a greeting. Use basic every day words and phrases, e.g. thank you, please, excuse me, etc. Understand / pass on simple verbal requests of a routine / familiar / predictable kind using simple language, e.g. 'May I speak to...'. State simple requests and follow up with extra questions / requests in a limited way. Reading/Understanding: Understand simple key words and sentences on familiar / predictable matters relating to own job area, e.g. on signs, in letters. Writing: Fill in simple forms, note down simple information, e.g. date and venue of a meeting, Welsh address, etc.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions
* Ability to work flexibly
* Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure
* Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Entry on the GP Register
* Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council
* MRCGP
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
* Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Conducting sessions in a General Practice Setting
Desirable
* Additional Higher qualification(s)
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Broad based experience within the specialty area
* Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post
* Experience of leading a team
Desirable
* Previous experience working in the UK or NHS
Teaching
Essential
* Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others
* Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups
* Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
* Teaching qualification
Research and Scholarship
Essential
* Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area
* Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice
* Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately
* Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way
Desirable
* Active participation in research
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance
* Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
* Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management
Safeguarding
Essential
* Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility
* Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation
Other
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Listening/Speaking: Pronounce Welsh words, place names, department names, etc. Greet and understand a greeting. Use basic every day words and phrases, e.g. thank you, please, excuse me, etc. Understand / pass on simple verbal requests of a routine / familiar / predictable kind using simple language, e.g. 'May I speak to...'. State simple requests and follow up with extra questions / requests in a limited way. Reading/Understanding: Understand simple key words and sentences on familiar / predictable matters relating to own job area, e.g. on signs, in letters. Writing: Fill in simple forms, note down simple information, e.g. date and venue of a meeting, Welsh address, etc.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions
* Ability to work flexibly
* Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure
* Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Meddygfa Penrhyn
Upper Solva
SA62 6TW
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Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Meddygfa Penrhyn
Upper Solva
SA62 6TW
Employer's website
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