Happy House Surgery – GP – Salaried Closing date: 11 June 2026
Job Summary Be part of a friendly and supportive team providing high‑quality care to a practice population of 8,000+ patients. We are looking for an experienced salaried GP to recruit, working 4‑8 sessions per week.
Contract Details
Salary: depending on experience
Contract type: Fixed‑term
Duration: 8 months
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time or compressed hours
Reference number: A4842‑26‑0002
Location: Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4BY, United Kingdom
Key Responsibilities
Provide safe, effective, and autonomous clinical care to a wide range of patient presentations.
Assess, diagnose and manage patient conditions, including those presenting without prior diagnosis.
Deliver consultations via face‑to‑face, telephone and home visits as appropriate.
Undertake triage and prioritisation of patient requests in line with practice protocols.
Manage clinical workload including test results, prescriptions, correspondence and patient queries promptly.
Prescribe appropriately, following local and national guidance.
Identify risk factors and support early diagnosis and prevention of disease.
Develop and review personalized care plans in partnership with patients.
Provide health promotion and education to support improved patient outcomes.
Work in line with practice policies, clinical guidelines and governance frameworks.
Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit, quality improvement and clinical review processes.
Support management of patients with long‑term conditions and safe prescribing practices.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated patient care.
Participate in practice meetings, event reviews and service development discussions.
Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and reflect on practice.
Support and contribute to practice training and development activities.
Adhere to health and safety policies and report incidents appropriately.
Treat all patients, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect, ensuring inclusive care.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, carers and the wider team.
Governance & Quality
Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
Participate in audit, quality improvement activities and clinical review processes.
Contribute to effective management of patients with long‑term conditions.
Support safe prescribing and appropriate use of clinical coding.
Professional Development & Training
Maintain up‑to‑date clinical knowledge through CPD.
Participate in appraisal, audit and reflective practice.
Support peer learning and the overall development of the GP team.
Engage fully in practice‑led and external training opportunities.
Participate in ongoing supervision to support your development.
Health & Safety
Take responsibility for personal and team safety in line with practice policy.
Identify and mitigate risks within the working environment.
Ensure safe working practices, including infection control procedures.
Report and respond to incidents promptly.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Provide care in a non‑judgmental and inclusive manner.
Support equality in access to services and patient care.
Quality & Performance
Take responsibility for your clinical performance and professional conduct.
Contribute to continuous improvement within the practice.
Work effectively with colleagues and external agencies to meet patient needs.
Manage workload efficiently and prioritise appropriately.
Communication
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
Adapt communication methods to meet individual patient needs.
Support a positive and collaborative team environment.
Person Specification – Professional Values & Behaviours
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team‑based environment.
Compassionate, respectful and non‑judgemental approach to patient care.
High standards of professionalism, accountability and integrity.
Willingness to engage in audit, quality improvement and service development.
Qualifications – Essential
Fully qualified General Practitioner with Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent.
Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
On the NHS Performers List.
Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (where applicable).
Current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
Current CPR and anaphylaxis certification.
Eligible to work in the UK (including work permit where required).
Qualifications – Desirable
Evidence of ongoing CPD.
Additional postgraduate qualifications, diplomas or specialist interests.
Interest or experience in teaching, mentoring or research.
Knowledge & Skills – Essential
Understanding of the health and social care needs of a general practice population.
Awareness of needs of vulnerable and underserved patient groups.
Strong clinical decision‑making skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High standard of clinical record‑keeping and data accuracy.
Effective time‑management and organisational skills, including prioritisation under pressure.
Analytical skills to support clinical reasoning and decision‑making.
Commitment to patient‑centred care and professional standards.
Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
Demand, capacity and triage management in primary care.
Clinical coding systems (e.g. Read/SNOMED).
Knowledge & Skills – Desirable
Experience working with vulnerable populations (e.g. homeless patients, refugees, looked‑after children).
Experience – Essential
Experience of working in UK general practice.
Completion of General Practice Specialist Training (GP VTS).
Demonstrable experience managing a broad range of clinical presentations.
Experience working within a multidisciplinary, skill‑mixed team.
Understanding and application of clinical and information governance principles.
Experience maintaining high standards of record‑keeping and clinical documentation.
Evidence of reflective practice and self‑audit.
Experience – Desirable
Experience using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web).
Involvement in quality improvement, audit or service development.
Experience supporting practice or pathway change initiatives.
Additional Requirements
Full UK driving licence (if home visits are required).
Ability to manage workload effectively and work flexibly to meet service needs.
Compliance with all relevant policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety and data protection.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as part of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
UK Registration Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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