Salaried GP

Job overview

We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our large, friendly teaching practice at Lintonville for 6 sessions per week.

This is an exciting time to join us, as we have plans to move into a new, modern purpose-built building just a short distance from our current site.

Our GPs are supported by a wide multidisciplinary team, including experienced practice nurses, clinical pharmacists, mental health practitioners, orthopaedic practitioners, a paediatric nurse practitioner, and many more. This strong team approach enables us to provide high-quality, well-rounded care for our patients.

We place great value on collaboration and team wellbeing. We meet informally each day for coffee, hold weekly clinical meetings, and have regular practice meetings to ensure good communication and shared learning.

As a teaching practice, we actively encourage involvement in education and are keen to support the development of any special interests. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, approachable, and supportive team, working together to foster an open, transparent, and positive working culture.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date if a suitable number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

As a GP Practice which is part of Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC), we work with flexibility and independence to run the surgery based on what is best for our patients and staff, and additionally we have the regular and consistent support of the management team to help us to focus on what is clinically important.

As a Salaried GP the post holder will be a key clinician within the team. A job plan will be agreed with you to provide general medical services and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We take great pride in developing our future work force in primary care. This includes GP registrars, medical students, nursing students and the continued development of all staff. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in teaching and actively encourage those looking to explore special interests.

Each of our practices have their own unique journey, and we are committed to ongoing quality improvement, enhancing patient care and experience, and fostering staff wellbeing. We are looking for a GP who is enthusiastic about joining us on this journey and contributing to our shared vision for excellence in primary care.

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Practice team to provide general medical services for the needs of the practice population and to help ensure the Practice provides the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

The post holder will manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.

The post holder is expected to contribute to the operational and strategic management of the practices within Northumbria Primary care and there are opportunities for personal and professional development across a wide range of areas within primary and secondary care.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.