The eleven district schemes in Wales offer a wide range of lifestyle opportunities. Some schemes are based in cosmopolitan centres with large hospitals, lively shopping centres and busy nightlife. Others are based in university and market towns, with vibrant student cultures, significant charm and strong artistic traditions.
All are surrounded by outstanding scenery and in close proximity to all there are wonderful recreational opportunities. Wales is passionate about sport; and there are multiple opportunities to participate in and support a wide range of sports throughout the country. The coastline of Wales is renowned for its beautiful beaches, splendid cliff top views and excellent kayaking, sailing and surfing. Once they’ve experienced this coastline and Wales’ superb hill-walking trails and climbing challenges large numbers of visitors from around the world, return year after year.
GP specialty training in Wales consists of a mixture of approved hospital and general practice posts that meet regulatory requirements. All the Specialty Training Schemes in Wales offer the opportunity to undertake the complete training programme as a 3-year scheme. Wales Deanery also recognises the benefit of overseas experience and training in the developing world, so sympathetically considers all requests for time out-of-programme to gain such experience.
Doctors who have started or are due to start their first post of their GP training in Wales in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, February 2021, August 2022 and Feb 2023 Financial Incentives FAQ's
- will have their first AKT and CSA examination fees paid for by the Welsh Government,
- will be eligible for a targeted incentive if they choose to train in the following schemes: Aberystwyth, Bangor, Dyffryn Clwyd, Pembrokeshire and Wrexham. (GP trainees who commit to undertake their ST3 year in a training practice in Powys will also be eligible for this incentive).
Recruitment Contact
GP Training Team
Health Education and Improvement Wales, Ty Dysgu, Cefn Coed, Nantgarw, CF15 7QQ
Programme & Employment Information
| Advert |
Oriel |
| Advert appears |
View current round information on Recruitment page |
| Apply from |
View current round information on Recruitment page |
| Closing Date |
View current round information on Recruitment page |
| Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment |
View current round information on Recruitment page |
| Invitations to Selection Centre expected |
N/A |
| Selection Centre Date |
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| Selection Centre Location |
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| What to bring to Selection Centre |
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| Travel Expense Claim Forms |
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| Offers from |
View current round information on Recruitment page |
| Programme Details |
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| Role Description |
GP Training |
| Training Locations (& link to map) |
Visit HEIW (nhs.wales) website |
| Anticipated Duration of Programme |
3 years |
| Anticipated Outcome of Programme (subject to satisfactory progression) |
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or,
Certificate of Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) |
| Expected Rotation Information (+ exceptions) |
12 months Hospital rotations and 24 months General Practice rotations |
| Sample Rotation |
As above |
| GMC Trainees/Trainers Survey link |
National Training Survey |