We are seeking a Salaried ARRS GP for 6 sessions per week
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, well-organised, and supportive team at
Chastleton Medical Group, located just outside the beautiful and historic city of
Durham .
Were looking for a GP who:
Is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
Enjoys being part of a cohesive, supportive team
Values a balanced and flexible working life
Brings enthusiasm, initiative, and a willingness to contribute positively to practice development
Main duties of the job
a.Thedelivery of highly effective medical care to the practice population
b.Theprovision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
c.Genericprescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d.Effectivemanagement of long-term conditions
e.Processingof administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescriptionrequests and other associated administrative tasks
f.Maintainaccurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy andguidance
g.Workcollaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
h.Adhereto best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
i.Contributeto the successful implementation of continuous improvement and qualityinitiatives within the practice
j.Acceptdelegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
k.Attendand contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
l.Contributeeffective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinicalgovernance and training
m. Ensure compliance with the appraisalprocess
n.Prepareand complete the revalidation process
o.Committo self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional developmentacross the practice team
p.Supportthe training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
q.Supportthe partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
About us
Why Join Us?
Committed to BMA safe working guidelines
Supportive and Experienced Team
Skilled multidisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistant, Community Nurses, Social Prescribing Link Worker, and Care Coordinator
Daily informal coffee meeting to connect and collaborate
Single-site, suburban practice with on-site parking
Easy commute from
Durham ,
Newcastle, and
Gateshead
Practice Highlights
List size of 10,500
Total triage by dedicated on-call team.
Low home visiting rates thanks to our community nurse practitioners
Training practice with involvement in Durham Dales VTS, Foundation programme doctors (from Aug '26) and medical student education
No extended hours required (option to opt-in for federation shifts)
Additional Benefits
Indemnity and GMC fees fully covered
Strong emphasis on professional development and areas of interest
Low clinical staff turnover we are a team people want to stay in
Job responsibilities
a.Thedelivery of highly effective medical care to the practice population
b.Theprovision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
c.Genericprescribing adhering to local and national guidance
d.Effectivemanagement of long-term conditions
e.Processingof administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescriptionrequests and other associated administrative tasks
f.Maintainaccurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy andguidance
g.Workcollaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
h.Adhereto best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
i.Contributeto the successful implementation of continuous improvement and qualityinitiatives within the practice
j.Acceptdelegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
k.Attendand contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
l.Contributeeffective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinicalgovernance and training
m. Ensure compliance with the appraisalprocess
n.Prepareand complete the revalidation process
o.Committo self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional developmentacross the practice team
p.Supportthe training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
q.Supportthe partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
r.Reviewand always adhere to practice protocols and policies.Encouragecollaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting aculture of continuous improvement
Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of continued professional development
Experience of QOF and clinical audit
General understanding of the primary care contract
Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Experience of medicines management
Experience of ICB initiatives
Skills
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Clear, polite telephone manner
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
Experience with clinical risk management
Personal Qualities
Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Full GMC registration
National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
Primary Medical Services Performers Lists for Scotland
All Wales Medical Performers List and All Wales Locum Register for Wales
Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List PMPL for Northern Ireland
Evidence of current validation
Evidence of last appraisal
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Qualifications
Qualified GP
General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
MRCGP
Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
Other Requirements
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Occupational Health clearance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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