General Practitioner – Cwm Calon(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Practice

Cwm Calon and Aberbeeg Medical Practices are community-focused, medium-sized GP surgeries serving approximately 5,500 patients in the ex-mining valleys of Blaenau Gwent. The practice recently expanded with the addition of Aberbeeg Medical Practice, creating a supportive and forward-thinking multi-site team environment.

We are a training practice, committed to professional development, patient-centred care, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.

Role Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic Salaried GPs with a potential view towards partnership to join our team. As a GP with Cwm Calon and Aberbeeg, you will provide high-quality clinical care while contributing to the growth and innovation of the practice.

Key Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• NHS Pension Scheme & full professional indemnity.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive CPD support, including study leave and mentorship.
• Opportunities to develop clinical special interests and teaching roles.
• Modern working environment with strong administrative support.
• Participation in local cluster initiatives shaping healthcare delivery.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care to a diverse community population.
• Manage patient consultations, chronic disease management, and enhanced services.
• Contribute to clinical governance, CPD, and mentoring programs.
• Support training of GPSTs, medical students, and junior staff.
• Participate in the practice’s multidisciplinary team, including pharmacists, nurses, and HCAs.
• Engage in practice-wide initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Enhanced Services Include:

• Joint injections
• Shared care prescribing
• DOAC initiation & monitoring
• Warfarin monitoring
• Insulin/injectable initiation & monitoring

Drug & alcohol misuse services

• Team Structure
• 3 GP Partners & 2 Salaried GPs
• Practice Nurses
• Clinical Pharmacist (independent prescriber)

GPSTs & Medical Students

• HCA-led Chronic Disease Management Clinics
• Dedicated Prescribing Team
• GP Support Officers

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• MBChB or equivalent medical degree
• MRCGP CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training)
• GMC registration
• Active on All Wales Medical Performers List (or willing to apply)

Desirable:

• UK professional registration (NHS Careers Guidance)
• Experience working with diverse patient populations

Other Requirements:

• DBS/Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) 1975
• Willingness to undertake visa sponsorship if required (Skilled Worker Visa Guidance)
• Criminal record checks for applicants from overseas (Criminal Record Checks for Overseas Applicants)

Core Values

• Treat colleagues and patients with respect and care.
• Support personal and professional development across the team.
• Deliver patient care with empathy, professionalism, and excellence.

Application Process

• Apply before 20 December 2025.
• Interviews will be scheduled shortly after closing.
• For applicants requiring sponsorship, ensure compliance with Skilled Worker visa points requirements before applying.

Why Join Cwm Calon & Aberbeeg?

• Be part of a dynamic, friendly, and supportive practice.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression, including potential partnership.
• Engage with an innovative training practice shaping the future of primary care in Wales.