Salaried GP in Cardiff & Vale Health Inclusion Service (CAVHIS)
Job overview
CAVHIS provides clinical care to Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Homeless patients, those on Probation, engaging in Parlour work and patients in the Alternative Treatment Scheme, ATS (formerly known as Safe Haven).
CAVHIS is also the designated primary agency in Wales responsible for providing Initial Health Assessments (IAs) and immediate health care support to new asylum seekers, as well as some groups of refugees. People who are registered have access to a GP, Nurse, Health Visitor, Midwife and the British Red Cross.There is an appointment system with triage and booking systems also in place for emergency, same day appointments if appropriate.
In addition, CAVHIS provides outreach homeless services with GPs supporting specialist homeless nurses. This service facilitates access to healthcare for homeless patients who are not registered with a local GP or who may require urgent medical care which they are struggling to access through conventional routes.The ATS provides a secure environment for patients who have previously been violent or aggressive in General Practice, to have their clinical needs met. Appointments are 20 minutes long and care is provided by the GP and a nurse. Security staff are always in attendance to ensure the safety of staff and other patients.
Main duties of the job
Routine duties, workload and non-clinical aspects of the role will be articulated through a Job Plan agreed by the Clinical Director.
There will be a requirement to work flexibly should the needs of the service change.
Any changes to the job plan will be discussed and agreed with the Clinical Director.
Clinical Duties
Engagement with the Clinical Director and other members of the team to support the provision of safe, appropriate clinical care in line with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the C & V UHB organisational policies and procedures, local/national guidelines and GMC regulations.
This includes:
- The provision of pre-booked GP consultations to patients
- Diagnosis, treatment and referral on as indicated
- Maintenance of accurate patient records using paper and electronic systems used in the service such as Vision.
- Prescribing in line with C& V UHB Medicines Management guidelines and protocols to ensure safe prescribing and prudent use of resources
- The provision of medication reviews as appropriate and monitoring of repeat prescribing
Non-clinical duties
Engagement with the Clinical Director and other staff to support the provision and development of a high quality service and contribute to staff development.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well” and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing.We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline.Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide general medical services to people in CAVHIS including:
- Clinical patient assessment
- Medication review and management
- Referral to relevant health care services
- Management of both chronic and acute health condition
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice and entry on the GP register
- Included on the Welsh Medical Performers List
- MB BCh
- MRCGP/nMRCGP
- Evidence of postgraduate education and/or attendance at training events that are relevant to the post
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria- An understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Experience in treating people with health needs that are relevant to this group of patients
- Experience working with substance and alcohol misuse
SKILLS
Essential criteria- Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
- Counselling and communication skills
- Understanding of clinical risk
- Management and clinical governance
- Committed to continuing professional development in the area of practice
- Keeping up to date with current practices
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from colleagues as appropriate
- IT skills to enable the use of the electronic patient system and other programmes
- Recent experience of conducting audits
- Teaching / Training experience
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential criteria- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and independently
- Motivated and efficient
- Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Empathetic and understanding when dealing with sensitive issues
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated.We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.
We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Bydd Dyfarniad Cyflog Agenda ar gyfer Newid 2026/27 yn weithredol o 1 Ebrill 2026.
Sylwer: bydd cyflog ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus sydd â dyddiad dechrau o 1 Ebrill ymlaen yn unol â dyfarniad cyflog 2026/27. I gael rhagor o fanylion gweler y cylchlythyr cyflog sydd ar gael trwy ddilyn y ddolen hon https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086