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About

Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales. We exist to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities for people in Wales.

To find out more visit Public Health Wales and watch this about our Strategic Plan

Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference

Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.

Executive Summary - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)

Contact

Address: No.2 Capital Quarter; Tyndall Street; Cardiff; CF10 4BZ
Contact Number: 02921 500200

Find out more

Jobs Website

Open

Ref: 028-MD006-0626 Vacancy ID: 8103874

National Safeguarding General Practitioner (GP)

Accepting applications until: 16-Jul-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 16-Jul-2026 23:59

Location

Site: PHW Location and base to be agreed on appointment
Town: Cardiff
Postcode: CF10 4BZ
Major / Minor Region: Cardiff

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Flexible working
Home or remote working

2 sessions per week

Salary

Salary: £81,893 - £123,573 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP)

Specialty

Main area: Safeguarding

Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales

Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales

To find out more visit Public Health Wales and watch this video about our Strategic Plan

Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Important Note for vacancies offered on a fixed-term or secondment basis.
Individuals who hold permanent (substantive) employment within the NHS may only be appointed via secondment. Approval for a secondment must be obtained from your current line manager prior to submitting an application.

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a hybrid role working in a flexible manner but predominantly working from home. Additional office attendance may be required, for example, key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

For further information about the vacancy please see the job description and personal specification attached.

Public Health Wales, reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

If you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job.

Using a generic application or automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, does not usually provide enough personal evidence of your skills and experience relevant to the role. This can make it difficult for us to assess your suitability and will reduce your chances of being shortlisted.

To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert, providing clear evidence and examples to demonstrate how you meet each requirement.

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

If you require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Visa routes, please ensure you self‑assess your eligibility for sponsorship for this role before applying.
Check the Skilled Worker visa guidance or Health and Care visa guidance for details on job eligibility, salary, English language, and sponsorship requirements.

If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Please ensure you check your email account regularly.

We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.

In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy. An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Full GMC Registration
Licensed to practice
On GMC GP register
On a UK Medical Performers List
Practicing as a GP under GMS
Member of Royal College of General Practitioners

Desirable criteria

Quality Improvement qualification
Training experience or Teaching qualification
Leadership development

Experience

Essential criteria

Substantial recent experience working at a practice or strategic level in Safeguarding and Public Protection within a healthcare setting
Able to demonstrate effective leadership style, able to build confidence and motivate staff including the ability to encourage self-initiative, good practice and completion of projects in the team
Experience of contributing towards practice or policy developments at local level
Experience in service or practice improvement using quality improvement methodology
Experience of working with vulnerable children and families
Experience of working with adults at risk

Desirable criteria

Experience in education and training Experience of carrying out research and / or working in an academic department and development of practice
Published research
Experience of contributing towards practice or policy developments at regional or national level
Experience of participating in the process of Child/Adult practice reviews and Domestic Homicide Reviews
Experience in regional or national quality improvement projects

Skills

Essential criteria

Proven ability to manage conflict, challenge poor practice and negotiate difficult issues with stakeholders, often in sensitive or challenging environments
Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills
Excellent communication skills – oral, written and presentation
Ability to think, plan, make decisions and deliver strategically
Ability to analyse highly complex issues and produce succinct, clear advice for a wide range of stakeholders
Ability to challenge poor practice across all disciplines and develop strategies to enable practitioners to change practice
Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
Skills and ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet deadlines

Desirable criteria

Ability to speak Welsh
Research methodology and critical appraisal skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Evidence of continued professional development and learning
Clear understanding and knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, Children Acts 1989 and 2004, VAWDASV Act and related statutory guidance and regulations
Knowledge and understanding of Children’s Rights, and Human Rights legislation
Knowledge of the process of Single Unified Safeguarding Reviews
Knowledge of Regional Safeguarding Boards and Partnership working
Ability to demonstrate a body of expert knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in abuse and protection of vulnerable children, and adults at risk, underpinned by research and practice
Able to convey a clear understanding of the concept of multiagency working and to recognise potential barriers
Clear understanding and working knowledge of governance frameworks, which support the delivery of safeguarding services
Knowledge and understanding of organisational structures in health and other agencies
Knowledge and understanding of the research process and the application of evidence-based practice
Knowledge of equal opportunities and anti- discriminatory practice
Knowledge of the legal framework for information sharing and access under Freedom of information

Desirable criteria

Clear understanding and working knowledge of quality improvement science, relevant literature, and legislation relating to quality and safety of patient care and aligned frameworks

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Demonstrate interpersonal skills that build personal and professional credibility both within and outside the organisation, reflecting and promoting the values of the Trust
Clear thinking and articulate with ability to deal with problems in calm manner
Collaborative and collegiate style when working with others
Acts with integrity, objectivity and sensitivity to a wide range of influences and situations
Self-motivated and competent working with a high degree of autonomy
Able to accommodate flexible and varied working patterns including overnight stays away from home
Able to provide highly professional role modelling
At all times adhere to the professional standards set out by the GMC in ‘Good Medical Practice’ and other relevant GMC guidance