Academic GP Fellow

About The Role

This innovative and exciting scheme provides an excellent career opportunity for newly qualified or established General Practitioners who want to gain knowledge and experience in medical education and research. In addition to the competitive salary, there is funding available for successful applicants to pursue higher qualifications in their field of interest and also to attend / present at conferences. From the opportunities offered by the scheme, previous Fellows have been enabled to establish a portfolio career, combining GP work with medical education, research or both.

The role provides a prime opportunity to join Swansea University Medical School, which is a Top 5 UK Medical School (Times Good University Guide 2023). The School ranks 1st in the UK for Research Environment and 2nd for Overall Research Quality (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021).

Full time Academic Fellows will be based in Swansea University Medical School for three days a week where, with guidance, they can explore some of the extensive teaching and research opportunities that exist. For the other two days, they will be based in a GP practice (in Hywel Dda, Powys or Swansea Bay Health Boards). Over these two practice days, three sessions will be devoted to clinical work and one session will be reserved for the Fellow to develop services and systems that may improve patient care for the local population.  Part time Fellows will have their time allocated according to their individual requirements.  For example, a Fellow working 60% FTE will be based in the University for two days a week and the remaining day in the GP Practice.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.

This is a fixed term post for two years; Fellows will be based for one year in different practices (i.e. two practices during the programme). Practices are appraised by the Programme Directors before and after a Fellow is placed there and potential placements will be discussed with the successful applicants before allocation.

The posts are likely to commence in January 2026, but the starting date is flexible. Applicants wishing to pursue the Fellowship scheme on a less than full time basis are encouraged to apply.

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