Salaried GP (ARRS Funded)

Job summary

The Dovecot Surgery is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to become part of our dedicated clinical team. We are seeking a GP who shares our passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and who values working within a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking practice environment.

Serving approximately 4,000 patients, The Dovecot Surgery is proud to provide accessible, personalised healthcare to our local community while maintaining a positive and collaborative workplace culture for all staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our patients
• Deliver routine GP consultations and associated clinical administration
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in clinical meetings and practice development initiatives
• Support teaching and learning within the practice where appropriate
• Contribute positively to the continued growth and success of the practice

About us

At Hartlepool and Stockton Health GP Federation our guiding aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Relationships are key to everything we do and by working with our practice members and their Primary Care Networks, as well as other local partners, we strive to provide excellent services that help people to live their best lives.

As part of this support, we are hosting this job advert on behalf one of our member practices, The Dovecot Surgery.

At The Dovecot Surgery, we are committed to delivering excellent care while supporting the wellbeing and development of our team.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• A loyal and diverse patient population
• Two GP Partners
• GP Registrars and an experienced Nursing Team
• Skilled and dedicated Support Staff
• Strong Practice Management support
• Access to a Clinical Pharmacist through our Primary Care Network
• Protected opportunities for clinical discussion and learning
• A culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement

Details

• Date posted: 07 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: B0524-26-0028
• Job locations: The Dovecot Surgery, Lawson Medical Centre, Lawson Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS18 1HU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines

d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

e. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

f. Effective management of long-term conditions

g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

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

i. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways

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

k. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

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

m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans

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

o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area, or areas. or the QOF, as required.

p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

q. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

r. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice

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

v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:

a. Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes

b. Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary

c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Confidentiality

Quality and Continuous Improvement - CI

Induction

Learning and development

Collaborative working

Managing information

Service delivery

Security

Professional conduct, uniforms and appearance

UK Registration

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