Job summaryWe are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
As a GP, you will provide comprehensive medical care, including consultations, diagnosis, treatment, preventative healthcare, and chronic disease management. You'll work alongside experienced clinicians, nursing staff, and administrative teams committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're looking for a permanent role as a salaried position we offer a welcoming managed practice with opportunities for professional development, career progression, and continued learning.
Essential- GMC registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GP Register
- MRCGP (or equivalent)
- Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
- Commitment to patient-centred care and multidisciplinary working
Desirable- Experience of working in NHS Wales primary care
- Welsh language skills
- Experience in managed practice settings
- Interest in teaching, training, or service development
Main duties of the job- Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and digital consultations for patients presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management plans in line with current clinical guidelines and NHS Wales standards.
- Prescribe medications safely and appropriately, ensuring adherence to local prescribing policies and formularies.
- Manage and monitor patients with long-term conditions, including participation in chronic disease management programmes.
- Promote preventative healthcare, health screening, vaccination programmes, and patient education initiatives.
- Make timely referrals to secondary care, community services, and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system in accordance with professional and regulatory requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, and administrative staff.
- Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement activities, significant event reviews, and audit processes.
- Contribute to the effective operation of the managed practice, supporting service development and the delivery of accessible primary care services across the local community.
- Provide supervision to trainees, medical students, or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
About usIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
DetailsDate posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £81,893 to £123,573 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-SALGP-HWB-0826
Job locations: Hwb Iechyd Eifionydd, Pwllheli Road, Criccieth, LL52 0RR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, providing high-quality, patient-centred medical services to the registered population of a managed practice within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The role involves delivering comprehensive general medical services, promoting continuity of care, and supporting the ongoing development of safe, effective, and sustainable primary care services across North Wales.
The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the values of NHS Wales, the General Medical Council (GMC), and the Health Board, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care that meets the needs of a diverse patient population.
Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will:
- Provide comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all ages through face-to-face, telephone, video, and home visit consultations where clinically appropriate.
- Assess, investigate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions using evidence-based practice.
- Deliver holistic, patient-centred care that promotes shared decision-making and supports patients in managing their own health.
- Undertake routine and urgent consultations, ensuring timely assessment and management of presenting conditions.
- Prescribe medicines safely, effectively, and economically in accordance with NHS Wales prescribing guidance and local formularies.
- Request, interpret, and act upon appropriate diagnostic investigations.
- Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services, and other healthcare professionals where clinically indicated.
- Manage patients with long-term conditions in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver preventative healthcare, including health promotion, immunisation, screening, and lifestyle interventions.
- Provide palliative and end-of-life care, working collaboratively with specialist teams where appropriate.
- Undertake home visits where clinically necessary.
Patient Safety and Clinical GovernanceThe post holder will:
- Maintain high standards of clinical care in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice and Health Board policies.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, significant event analysis, and clinical governance activities.
- Identify and report clinical risks, incidents, and patient safety concerns in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records using the practice's electronic patient record system.
- Participate in annual appraisal, revalidation, mandatory training, and continuing professional development (CPD).
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance, and health and safety requirements.
Multidisciplinary Team WorkingThe post holder will:
- Work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Physician Associates, Healthcare Support Workers, Community Teams, and administrative colleagues.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions where appropriate.
- Support integrated working across primary, community, and secondary care services.
- Build effective relationships with local healthcare providers, social care services, voluntary organisations, and community partners.
Operational ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will:
- Participate in the practice duty doctor rota and contribute to same-day access services.
- Manage clinical workload efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Support effective appointment utilisation and service delivery within the managed practice.
- Contribute to the achievement of national and local quality standards and contractual requirements.
- Participate in practice meetings, educational sessions, and Health Board initiatives as required.
- Assist with service development and implementation of new models of care where appropriate.
Teaching, Training and Professional DevelopmentThe post holder will:
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing education and CPD.
- Participate in appraisal and GMC revalidation requirements.
- Contribute to the education and supervision of medical students, GP trainees, foundation doctors, or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
- Support the learning and development of colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.
CommunicationThe post holder will:
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, colleagues, and external agencies.
- Demonstrate excellent consultation and interpersonal skills.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection legislation, NHS Wales policies, and GMC guidance.
- Promote equality, dignity, and respect in all interactions.
General ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will:
- Act in accordance with the NHS Wales Values and Behaviours Framework.
- Comply with all Health Board policies and procedures.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
- Support environmental sustainability and responsible use of NHS resources.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post as reasonably required by the Health Board.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MRCGP (Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners)
- Independent Prescribing
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice and entry on the GP Register 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.
- Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team
Desirable- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
- Other relevant specialist interests & skills
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE ABILITYEssential- Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care caseload and respond flexibly to workload fluctuations
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
- Ability to draft letters, reports and protocols in a timely manner
- Ability to work across organization to deliver a common objective
- Good IT proficiency
Desirable- Eligibility for minor surgery, obstetrics, family planning accreditation
- Audit
- Research interests relevant to post
- Teaching / Training experience
- Ability to speak Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Hwb Iechyd Eifionydd, Pwllheli Road, Criccieth, LL52 0RR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Health Services Manager
Tom Hutchison
thomas.hutchison@wales.nhs.uk
01766800550
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
