Sessional GP

Job overview

General Practitioner – Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) Employer: North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Location: On-site at one of our 3 sites at:

1) Newburn Riverside, Newcastle. 2) Hebburn, South Tyneside or 3) Wynyard, Teesside

Contract Type: Sessional Salary: Competitive sessional rates

About the Role

North East Ambulance Service is seeking experienced General Practitioners to join our Clinical Assessment Service (CAS), supporting NHS 111 and urgent care pathways across the region. This is a key role in delivering safe, high-quality clinical care for patients with undifferentiated presentations, including acute illness, chronic disease exacerbations, and complex cases such as end-of-life care and frail or housebound individuals.

The main function of the role is to provide remote clinical assessment, prescribing, and decision-making, helping to reduce unnecessary emergency department attendances and optimise patient flow through alternative care pathways.

We currently expect on-site working to foster collaboration with our multidisciplinary team.

We also encourage prospective applicants to contact our GP Lead, Dr Suzy Lovat, prior to applying to discuss the role in more detail. Suzannah.lovat@neas.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical consultations for patients accessing NHS 111 and those directed to a primary care “speak to” disposition via 999 or 111.
• Assess and advise patients remotely via telephone.
• Use clinical systems including SystmOne and Cleric (training provided) to document care and facilitate onward referrals.
• Support operational crews and community healthcare professionals with safe discharge planning and alternative care options.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, providing real-time support during complex calls and post-call debriefs.
• Maintain professional standards, statutory and mandatory training, and participate in annual appraisal and revalidation.
• Uphold governance requirements including confidentiality, health and safety, infection control, and equality standards.

You will be supported by the Urgent Care GP Lead, who provides clinical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to ensure you feel confident and well-integrated within the team.

Why Join NEAS?

• Flexible working arrangements with opportunities for remote and on-site sessions.
• Comprehensive induction and training for clinical systems.
• Supportive team environment with access to clinical leadership.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on patient care and the wider urgent care system.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the JD attached to this vacancy where you will find full details of the role and its responsibilities

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.