Are you looking to join a forward thinking, friendly, and well organised practice where your ideas matter and your wellbeing is prioritised? We are seeking a motivated and compassionate 6 Session Salaried GP (Preferably Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday) to join our supportive multidisciplinary team at Newpark Surgery on a fixed term 9 month maternity cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to experience working within a highly collaborative, innovative primary care environment. You will join a team that truly values your contribution, encourages professional development, and supports a healthy work life balance. Our clinicians work closely across disciplines, and you will be fully supported by experienced GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists, and administrative staff.
Whether you are newly qualified or more experienced, this role offers the chance to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues while contributing to high quality, patient centred care within a welcoming and forward thinking practice.
Main duties of the job
* Provide high quality clinical care for patients through face to face, telephone, and video consultations.
* Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
* Undertake appropriate clinical examinations, investigations, and treatment planning.
* Participate in the duty doctor rota to support same day urgent care and on the day clinical decision making.
* Work closely with our multidisciplinary team including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, mental health practitioners, and administrative staff to ensure safe and coordinated care.
* Review and action pathology results, clinical correspondence, and repeat prescription requests in a timely manner.
* Contribute to safeguarding processes, following local and national policies and escalation pathways.
* Participate in clinical meetings, MDT discussions, and quality improvement activities.
* Support continuity and patient experience during the maternity cover period.
* Maintain accurate, up to date clinical records in line with GMC guidance and practice protocols.
* Adhere to professional standards, clinical governance requirements, and practice policies throughout the fixed term period.
About us
Newpark Surgery is a well established, patient focused GP practice located in the heart of Talbot Green, serving a growing list size of approximately 12,500 patients. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, accessible, and compassionate primary care to our community, supported by strong leadership and a well structured clinical and administrative team.
Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners, Healthcare Assistants, and experienced administrative staff all working collaboratively to provide high quality, patient centred care. As a teaching and training practice, we actively support learning, development, and the professional growth of clinicians at all stages.
We embrace innovation, digital optimisation, and new models of care to enhance patient experience and improve clinical outcomes. Our culture is friendly, inclusive, and forward thinking, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, wellbeing, and work life balance.
Newpark Surgery is part of a proactive and supportive Primary Care Network, enabling shared resources, extended access services, and wider community health initiatives. Together, we are committed to delivering excellent care and continually improving services for our local population.
Job description
Role Purpose
The postholder will work as part of the clinical team at Newpark Surgery, providing safe, high quality primary care to a diverse patient population of approximately 12,500 patients. This is a fixed term 9month maternity cover role, offering an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, forward thinking practice with a strong focus on teamwork, continuity, and patientcentred care.
The role involves managing routine and urgent clinical presentations, supporting sameday demand, contributing to clinical governance activities, and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain safe and effective service delivery during the maternity leave period.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
* Provide consultations via face to face, telephone, and video appointments.
* Assess, diagnose, and manage acute, chronic, and complex patient presentations across the full spectrum of primary care.
* Undertake clinical examinations, request appropriate investigations, and develop treatment plans.
* Provide safe, evidence based prescribing in line with local and national guidance.
* Support long term condition management alongside the nursing and pharmacy teams.
* Contribute to the duty doctor rota, delivering same day access and urgent clinical care.
Teamworking & Collaboration
* Work closely with GPs, ANPs, nurses, pharmacists, mental health practitioners, HCAs, and administrative colleagues.
* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and shared care discussions.
* Support continuity of care throughout the maternity cover period.
* Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative practice culture.
Clinical Governance & Safety
* Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely clinical records in line with GMC and practice standards.
* Support clinical governance, including audits, quality improvement projects, and learning activities.
* Follow safeguarding procedures, elevate concerns appropriately, and participate in safeguarding processes.
* Contribute to safe systems of work and risk management activities within the practice.
Education, Development & Contribution to the Practice
* Participate in clinical meetings, protected learning time, and wider professional development opportunities.
* Support trainees, students, or newer clinicians as appropriate to your experience.
* Maintain up to date clinical knowledge and meet CPD and revalidation requirements.
Administrative Responsibilities
* Action pathology results, clinical correspondence, and repeat prescription queries in a timely manner.
* Complete referrals, reports, and necessary documentation consistent with practice timelines.
* Participate in workflow optimisation and initiatives that enhance patient experience and operational efficiency.
Working Environment
Newpark Surgery offers a friendly, supportive, and well structured working environment with modern facilities and a strong multidisciplinary approach. Our practice culture values innovation, clinician wellbeing, and open communication. As part of our commitment to sustainability and staff support, we ensure realistic appointment schedules and dedicated time for administrative work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Fully qualified GP with MRCGP or equivalent accreditation.
* GMC registration with a current licence to practise.
* Inclusion on the GMC GP Register (or eligibility for entry).
* Inclusion on the Medical Performers List (or eligibility for inclusion).
* Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with GMC requirements.
* Additional postgraduate qualifications such as:
* Diplomas in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, respiratory, cardiology)
* Mental health or palliative care qualifications
* Minor surgery or joint injections
* Experience working within NHS Wales or Welsh primary care pathways.
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.
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