# Sessional GP > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sessional-gp/37713151-a98d-4806-b0c8-aa2a1fb26ea8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sessional-gp/37713151-a98d-4806-b0c8-aa2a1fb26ea8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** NEAS HQ Bernicia House - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Practitioner - **Grade:** General practitioner - **Salary:** Negotiable - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working, Other, Bank Terms of Engagement - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-10T13:07:42.511Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8199695 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8199695?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.neas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Education **Essential** - Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) - Inclusion in a GP Performers List - Completion of Formal General Practice Training (or equivalent) - Current CPR Training - Current Safeguarding Children Level 3 - Current Safeguarding Adults Level 3 **Desirable** - Care of the Sick Child online course (within six months of engagement) ### Experience **Essential** - Working in general practice - Demonstrable commitment to CPD **Desirable** - Experience of the Out of Hours environment ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Able to provide clinical leadership in differing styles as the situation requires within a multi-disciplinary team to quickly establish rapport and credibility with others in the team ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 261.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10505401) - [recruitment policy (pdf, 280.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2814) - [use of artificial intelligence (pdf, 168.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3053) - [collection of personal data explained (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2812) - [applicant guidance notes july 2025 neas (pdf, 312.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2966) ## 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.