General Practitioner - Harbourside Health Centre

Introduction

We are recruiting a 4 session (2 day) Salaried GP to join our well organised, digitally progressive practice on the Swansea Waterfront, with an intended start of May 2026 (flexible by agreement).

We prioritise sustainable workload and protected GP time, offering structured sessions with built in administrative time, a sensible duty system and minimal home visits (supported by our Cluster Paramedic service).

Benefits include: 6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata), 1 week study leave (pro rata) + CPD funding, protected learning time supported within contracted time, NHS Pension (Wales) and a contract aligned with the BMA Model Salaried GP Contract.

We use modern systems including Accurx, AskMyGP, workflow based document management and AI assisted transcription to reduce administrative burden.

Our aim is simple: maximise clinical focus and minimise unnecessary admin.

Main duties of the job

4 sessions per week (typically over 2 days). Provide high quality, patient centred care to registered and temporary patients. Mix of face to face, telephone and digital consultations. Participation in agreed rota, including duty sessions within contracted hours. Review and action clinical correspondence, results and administrative tasks within allocated sessional time. Contribute to clinical governance, audit, significant event analysis and appraisal requirements. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient patient care. No out of hours requirement.

The post holder will report to the Lead GP and Practice Manager and will be supported in maintaining appraisal and revalidation requirements.

About us

We are a well organised, supportive and forward thinking practice that prioritises sustainable workloads, protected clinical time and modern systems designed to genuinely reduce GP burden. Our collaborative and approachable culture is underpinned by strong clinical governance, excellent peer support, and a shared commitment to professionalism, transparency and mutual respect.

Our clinical team consists of 9 GPs, 2 Practice Nurses and 2 Healthcare Assistants, supported by a Practice Manager, Deputy Practice Manager and a highly experienced administrative and reception team of 16 staff. We operate across two sites and are structured to provide robust support to clinicians.

We are a digitally progressive practice, using systems such as Accurx, AskMyGP with structured messaging, workflow based correspondence management and AI assisted transcription to streamline documentation. GP home visits are minimal and supported by our Cluster Paramedic service.

This is a stable, well managed practice with a clear and realistic vision for sustainable primary care. Located just minutes from Swansea marina and within easy reach of the Gower coastline, the role offers an excellent opportunity to deliver high quality clinical care while enjoying strong work life balance.

Job responsibilities

Overview

Harbourside Health Centre is recruiting a 4 session (2 day) Salaried General Practitioner with an intended start date of May 2026 (flexible by agreement).

The post holder will work as part of a supportive, digitally progressive primary care team delivering high quality, patient centred care. The role is structured to promote sustainable workload, protected clinical time and efficient systems of working.

The post holder will report to the Lead GP and Practice Manager.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient centred primary medical care to registered and temporary patients
• Undertake face to face, telephone and digital consultations
• Participate in the agreed practice rota, including duty sessions within contracted hours
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage a broad range of medical conditions
• Prescribe safely and cost effectively in line with local and national guidance
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records

Administrative Responsibilities

• Review and action laboratory results, correspondence and electronic workflow tasks within allocated sessional time
• Complete referrals, medical reports and other clinical documentation as required
• Contribute to the safe and efficient management of clinical workload

Administrative time is built into sessional structure.

Clinical Governance & Professional Standards

• Participate in clinical governance activities including audit, significant event analysis and quality improvement
• Comply with GMC Good Medical Practice
• Maintain inclusion on the NHS Wales Performers List
• Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation
• Support a culture of learning, safety and continuous improvement

Multidisciplinary Working

• 9 GPs
• 2 Practice Nurses
• 2 Healthcare Assistants
• Practice Manager and Deputy Practice Manager
• Experienced administrative and reception team

We operate across two sites and provide structured support to clinicians.

Digital & Systems Infrastructure

• Accurx and AskMyGP with structured preset messaging
• Workflow-based document and correspondence management
• AI-assisted clinical transcription (Heidi AI)
• Cluster Paramedic support for home visits

The aim is to maximise clinical focus and minimise unnecessary administrative workload.

Working Pattern

• 4 sessions per week (typically over 2 days)
• No out of hours requirement
• Participation in practice rota within contracted hours

Professional Development

• 6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• 1 week study leave (pro rata) with CPD funding
• Protected Learning Time supported within contracted time
• NHS Pension (Wales)
• Contract aligned with BMA Model Salaried GP Contract

Person Specification Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to travel between practice sites in a timely manner
• Commitment to collaborative team working and professional conduct
• Willingness to participate in agreed rota arrangements within contracted hours
• Interest in service development or quality improvement initiatives
• Willingness to develop portfolio interests aligned with practice needs
• Experience using digital consultation or workflow systems

Qualifications

• MRCGP (or equivalent)
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council
• Inclusion on the NHS Wales Performers List (or eligible to join)
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Evidence of additional clinical interests (e.g. joint injections, minor surgery, women's health)
• Postgraduate certificates or diplomas relevant to primary care
• Level 3 safeguarding (adults and children)

Experience

• Experience working as a GP in UK primary care
• Ability to manage a broad range of clinical presentations independently
• Experience of using electronic clinical systems
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of digital consultation systems
• Experience contributing to audit or quality improvement projects
• Experience supervising or teaching trainees or students

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.

Contract

Permanent

Reference number

M0044-26-0040

Job locations

Harbourside Health Centre, The Beacon Centre for Health