Salaried General Practitioner


Location
Durham, England
Salary
Negotiable
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
General practitioner
Deadline
13 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
19 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

33 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP

  • Skills

    Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

  • Skills

    Clear, polite telephone manner

  • Skills

    Competent in the use of SystmOne

  • Skills

    Effective time management (Planning & Organising)

  • Skills

    Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

  • Skills

    Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Skills

    Problem solving & analytical skills

  • Skills

    Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

  • Skills

    Experience with clinical risk management

  • Experience

    Experience of working in a primary care environment

  • Experience

    Experience of continued professional development

  • Experience

    Experience of QOF and clinical audit

  • Experience

    Minimum of two years as a salaried GP

  • Experience

    General understanding of the GMS contract

  • Qualifications

    Qualified GP

  • Qualifications

    MRCGP

  • Qualifications

    Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP

  • Qualifications

    General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

  • Personal Qualities

    Polite and confident

  • Personal Qualities

    Flexible and cooperative - there may be requirement to work outside of core office hours

  • Personal Qualities

    Motivated, forward thinker

  • Personal Qualities

    Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required

  • Personal Qualities

    High levels of integrity and loyalty

  • Personal Qualities

    Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

  • Personal Qualities

    Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations

  • Personal Qualities

    Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient

  • Personal Qualities

    Commitment to ongoing professional development

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Full GMC Registration

  • Eligibility Criteria

    National Performers List registration

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Experience of medicines management

  • Experience

    Experience of ICB initiatives

Job summary

Job Title: Salaried General Practitioner

Location: Bevan Medical Group, Shotton Colliery, County Durham

Salary: Dependent upon experience

Work Pattern: Up to 6 sessions per week

Main duties of the job

To deliver highly effective medical care to our practice population, in accordance with the GP contract and local and national guidance.

To process administration in a timely manner and work collaboratively within the practice team and wider MDT to ensure excellent, joined up patient care.

To provide support to the GP Partner and wider clinical team.

About us

Our current team comprises of GP's, ANP's, Practice Nurse, Pharmacists and HCA's,supported by friendly and experienced administrative and management teams. We hold frequent practice, clinical, peer support sessions and encourage regular CPD sessions.We are proud to have been accredited as a training practice.

We have a patient list size of over 8,200 patients working from modern, purpose-built premises, based in County Durham. We are active members of Durham Coast Primary Care Network.

The applicant should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to provide high quality, patient-centred care. You will work alongside the team delivering and developing care relevant to the needs of our patient population in conjunction with organisational, local and national priorities.

For the right candidate we offer a competitive salary, dependant on experience and offer NHS pension.

Details

  • Date posted: 19 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: B0611-26-0027
  • Job locations: The Surgery, Bevan Grove, Shotton Colliery, Durham, DH6 2LQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective management of long-term conditions

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training

Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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This advert is for Salaried General Practitioner with South Durham Health CIC in Durham, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Nov 2026.

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