Overview
We are looking for a Salaried GP for 4‑6 sessions a week, working in both Priory Medical Group and our PCN evening Extended Access service. This exciting opportunity invites you to join an innovative and forward‑thinking practice where you will feel valued, supported, and able to expand your GP career. If you would like further information about our practice values or to meet the team first, please get in touch.
Responsibilities
The salaried GP will:
* Provide medical care and services to the practice population, managing a clinical caseload and addressing a diverse range of health needs.
* Conduct surgery and telephone consultations, home visits and administer medications, including hospital discharge and medication changes.
* Perform administrative duties, comply with practice contracts (GMS/PMS/enhanced services), and handle education and training of junior and trainee clinical staff.
* Prepare for and participate in clinical governance activities, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Support the practice by attending meetings, contributing to teaching, and maintaining records for audit and contractual compliance.
Key clinical tasks include:
* Caring for patients in accordance with evidence‑based medicine and national guidelines.
* Conducting patient consultations during appointment hours and undertaking duty and out‑of‑hours rotations.
* Triage patients presenting in person or by telephone, conduct appropriate assessments, and prescribe or refer as required.
* Managing long‑term conditions, complex problems, and promoting healthy living strategies.
* Performing patient testing and screening, and making autonomous clinical decisions.
Key non‑clinical responsibilities:
* Process medical reports, referrals and correspondence; maintain administrative records and data for audit.
* Allocate timely, clear computer‑based records of consultations, and support the practice’s protected learning time.
* Participate in external meetings, contribute to training of clinical staff, and maintain an up‑to‑date portfolio.
Professional development:
* Comply with GMC Code of Conduct; prepare for annual appraisals and revalidation.
* Act as mentor and role model for students and junior staff.
* Keep up to date with current evidence‑based approaches and continue training to meet statutory and practice learning needs.
What we offer
* Support and CPD: Nominated GP mentor with protected time, monthly in‑house clinical case meetings, quarterly whole‑practice “Time Out” sessions, portfolio careers encouragement.
* Multi‑disciplinary team including in‑house pharmacy, physicians, paramedics, advanced practitioners, nurses and mental health practitioners.
* Family Planning clinics, flexible start and finish times, low visiting rate, well‑protected and infrequent on‑call days.
* Competitive salary, indemnity included, 6 weeks standard annual leave, an additional week of flexible CPD time.
About us
We are a friendly, well‑organised practice with an increasing patient list of 15,500 patients across three primary sites: North Shields, Hadrian Park and Tynemouth. We host GP registrars, F2 doctors, medical and nursing students, and are part of a PCN that delivers an extended access service from the ShieldsHealth Hub.
The clinical team includes 7 GP partners, 6 salaried GPs, a physician associate, a paramedic, a trainee advanced practitioner, 5 practice nurses, 7 HCAs, a GP assistant, 4 pharmacists, 5 pharmacy technicians, a FCP, a mental health practitioner and a social prescribing link worker. Our CQC rating is good and we have high levels of QOF achievement.
Qualifications
* MBBS (or equivalent) and full GMC registration.
* Licence to practise without restrictions; evidence of ongoing CPD and appraisal.
* Right to work in the UK.
Experience
* Completion of GP specialty training (or equivalent) and experience in UK general practice.
* Ability to manage a full range of primary‑care presentations and use electronic clinical systems (e.g., SystmOne).
* Previous salaried GP or partner experience; multidisciplinary team working; training or mentoring experience; familiarity with QOF, enhanced services or PCN work.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build rapport, demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and clarity.
* Experience working with diverse or vulnerable populations.
* Strong team‑working skills.
Clinical Skills & Knowledge
* Safe, evidence‑based clinical decision‑making.
* Competence in chronic disease management and managing acute, complex, and multimorbid patients.
* Knowledge of NHS systems, referral pathways, safeguarding, clinical governance and audits.
* Special clinical interests (e.g., women's health, MSK, mental health) welcomed.
Personal Attributes
* High professionalism, integrity, organisation, reliability, adaptability.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage time, and a commitment to patient‑centred care.
* Willingness to engage in appraisal, revalidation and quality improvement initiatives.
* Flexible approach to workload and interest in service redesign.
Confidentiality and Equality
Handle confidential patient, colleague and commercial information with strict confidence and in accordance with data‑protection legislation and the practice’s confidentiality policies.
Comply with equality and diversity policy and the Equality Act 2010. Act as a role model for non‑discriminatory practices and promote patient choice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applicants must submit a DBS form to confirm no prior convictions.
Work pattern
Part‑time, flexible working, compressed hours.
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