Job Summary
We offer a flexible approach to division of roles and responsibilities within our small, friendly and experienced practice team. The clinical teams are also well supported by an excellent administration and management team; this allows our GPs to concentrate on clinical work. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced GP who will take a leading role in improving patient outcomes, especially in areas such as diabetes, and contribute towards redesigning services locally by representing the practice at PCN and IC/S level. We host various trainees (GP Speciality training Registrars, Pre‑Reg Pharmacists, Nursing Assistants, etc.) and want a GP willing to mentor some of our current trainees or students. You will be a team player who supports and contributes to our programme of continuous improvements, clinical meetings and ensures we maintain our high QOF results.
Benefits
* Excellent salary and employment benefits, including BMA contract and NHS pension.
* Opportunities for role progression and personal development to medical director level.
* We actively encourage participation in practice decisions and service developments.
* We support flexible working patterns and part‑time working and therefore encourage applicants who wish to combine a clinical role with other professional or personal commitments.
Main Duties of the Job
* Deliver Primary Medical Services via surgeries, clinics and visits as defined via the job plan.
* Make professionally autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self‑referred or referred internally within the organisation.
* Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make assessment of their health‑care needs.
* Develop with the patient a care plan for health.
* Provide counselling and health education.
* Admit or discharge patients to and from caseload and refer them to other care providers internally or externally as appropriate.
* Work with and support other health professionals within the team to ensure best care for patients.
* Provide clinical leadership for the delivery of the clinical service.
* Identify and implement the key processes, both primary and internal, that support the clinical service.
* Understand how the steps of these key processes add value to the patient.
* Appoint appropriate individuals to lead the key processes.
* Promote the IntraHealth vision of health delivery to all participants who deliver the clinical service.
* Be involved in the recruitment of good‑quality staff and support the systems for mentoring, appraisal (including of communication skills), professional development and support.
* Continuously improve the reliability of the processes within the specialty.
* Pursue the highest quality outcomes of care.
* Maintain a patient focus for the delivery of the service.
* Promote a culture of change and innovation; eliminate wasteful activity.
* Ensure that the Clinical Governance agenda is actively implemented across the service so as to achieve both safe clinical practice and cost‑effectiveness.
* Ensure that the National Quality Requirements and any other specified contractual requirements are achieved. Monitor performance against targets for access, triage, and clinical interventions.
* Implement action plans for areas of non‑achievement of targets and quality standards.
* Provide clinical support in the management of complaints ensuring compliance with the complaints procedure and that all complaints are resolved within the timescales set.
* Review and provide feedback on staff performance.
* Review significant events and clinical incidents.
* Review patient satisfaction surveys.
* Ensure contingency plans and escalation procedures are effective.
* Maintain a policy for record keeping, including written and other media, and the passage of information to staff that complies with Data Protection, Access to Records and Freedom of Information.
* Be involved in the recruitment of clinical staff.
* Provide mentorship and support to nurses in the practice undergoing non‑medical prescribing and advanced clinical skills development.
* Support the development of the clinical roles of other health‑care professionals to complement the GP role.
* Uphold equality and diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation (Disability Discrimination Act 2005, Equality Act 2006, Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000). Act in ways that support equality and diversity, recognise the importance of peoples’ rights, value people as individuals, treat everyone with dignity and respect, consider diversity and respect peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices in working with others, and deliver appropriate services.
* Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality under company policy.
* Be consciously aware of own behaviour and encourage the same levels of behaviour in colleagues.
* Acknowledge others’ different perspectives and recognise the diverse needs and experiences of everyone they meet.
* Develop an equality and diversity objective through the personal development review process with the support of managers.
* Take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or to others and co‑operate with the company in meeting its statutory requirements (Health and Safety).
Qualifications
* Registered with the GMC listed on the GMC GP Register with evidence of re‑validation.
* Accepted medical degree.
* Evidence of continued personal and professional development.
* Appropriate medical indemnity cover with either MDU/MPS MDDUS.
* Appropriate safeguarding training.
* Registered on the National Medical Performers list.
* Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience (Desirable).
Essential Experience
* Knowledge of National Primary Care agenda, including experience of managing professional issues, and fitness to practice.
* Experience of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working.
* Evidence of leadership development.
* Experience of working across professional boundaries, able to enthuse and inspire others using advanced communication.
* Engaging with patients and public (PPG) to learn and improve experience.
* Good knowledge, understanding and implementation of safeguarding policies and practices.
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working in different sectors of the NHS.
* Experience of working within a PCN.
* Experience of staff development and performance management.
* Interest in teaching allied healthcare professionals / GP registrars.
* Interest in diabetes.
Skills and Abilities
* Leadership and motivational skills.
* Committed to patient‑centred care and role‑model for other professionals.
* Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships at every level.
* Confident communicator with ability to be persuasive.
* Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
* Awareness of equality and diversity principles.
* Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and ... (as originally provided).
Desirable Skills and Abilities
* Information governance and Caldicott requirements.
Attitudes
* Positive attitude; self‑motivated and able to motivate others.
* Credibility with clinicians and managers.
* Ability to build trust, respect, and co‑operation quickly.
* Professional courage, integrity, and diplomacy.
* Self‑awareness.
* Commit to empower and develop staff to optimise individual and team potential.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
IntraHealth Ltd.
The Medical Centre,
Front Street West,
Wingate,
County Durham,
TS28 5PZ
Job Location
The Medical Centre,
Front Street West,
Wingate,
County Durham,
TS28 5PZ
Contract & Working Pattern
Permanent contract, Part‑time, Flexible working.
Reference Number
U0025-25-0168
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time (listed for completeness).
Job Function
Health Care Provider, Industries: Medical Practices
Job Details
1. Posted: 19 November 2025
2. Pay scheme: (details not specified)
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