# Salaried GP (ARRS Funded) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hartlepool & Stockton Health. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/salaried-gp-arrs-funded/f533ec02-d652-4264-9e52-ac8ecd2ca8de - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/salaried-gp-arrs-funded/f533ec02-d652-4264-9e52-ac8ecd2ca8de.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hartlepool & Stockton Health - **Location:** The Dovecot Surgery - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Practitioner - **Grade:** General practitioner - **Salary:** Negotiable - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-07T07:59:57.854Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0524-26-0028 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/B0524-26-0028/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=B0524-26-0028 - **Employer website:** https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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). ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. - Experience of working in a primary care environment. - Experience of providing home visits. - Minimum of two years as a salaried GP. - General understanding of the primary care contract. - Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice. **Desirable** - An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners. ### Eligibility **Essential** - Full GMC registration. - Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation. - Conforms to the National Performers List - England and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service - Performers Lists England Regulations 2013. - Appropriate defence indemnity. - Evidence of current validation. - Evidence of last appraisal. - Eligibility to practice in the UK independently. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Qualified GP. - MRCGP. - Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP. - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills. - Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure. - High levels of integrity and loyalty. - Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures. - Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity. - Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations. - Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity. - Ability to identify risk and assess/manage. - Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. - Good interpersonal and organisational skills. - Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient. - Commitment to ongoing professional development. - Polite and confident. - Motivated, forward thinker. **Desirable** - Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required. - Effectively utilise resources. ### Clinical Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP. - Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice. - Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge. - Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes. - Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including recording of accurate clinical notes. - Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues. - Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose. - Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. - Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly. - Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions. - Understanding of safeguarding adults and children. **Desirable** - Knowledge of health promotion strategies. - Experience of medicines management. - Knowledge of public health issues in the local area. - Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service. ### Other requirements and wider responsibilities **Essential** - Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. - Occupational health clearance. - Flexibility to work outside of core office hours. - Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role. - Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.