Job Summary
Due to retirement a position has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated salaried GP to join our well-established, high achieving practice, rated Good by CQC.
Our list size is approximately 6200 patients
Newburn Surgery has been offering excellent patient-centred health care for over 90 years and is ideally located within easy access to Newcastle city centre, as well as the beautiful Northumberland coastline.
We are a forward-thinking GP training and undergraduate teaching practice with consistent excellent patient feedback. We operate from partner-owned premises and a medical suite within the nearby Lemington Centre.
* the post is for 4 sessions per week, working on a Tuesday and Friday
* to start January 2026
* we offer a competitive salary (both experience and qualifications will be considered)
* full indemnity paid
* 6 weeks holiday plus CPD time
* regular clinical and educational meetings
* we encourage development with courses and any specialist interests you may have.
* we welcome and will fully support newly qualified GPs.
* you will have a highly supportive working environment focusing on your professional and personal well-being.
Main duties of the job
In your role you will provide a variety of duties including:
* face to face consultations
* telephone consultations
* e-consultations
* visiting patients at home
* supervising and supporting students, F2 and GPR training.
* undertaking a share of on-call sessions
* checking and signing prescriptions
* dealing with medication queries and test results
* paperwork including insurance reports and medical correspondence all in a timely manner.
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and dedicated team. A high standard of patient care is our utmost priority together with the work-life balance of our GPs and staff. This is a chance for a like-minded individual to join us in continuing our excellent service.
We have 4 partners and 2 salaried GP with a supportive and experienced team of practice nurses and HCAs and a very multi skilled administrative team.
We are a longstanding GP and undergraduate training practice and have doctors in training (GPR, FY2), 4th and 5th year medical students.
We are part of the Newcastle Outer West PCN and as such have access to pharmacists, dietician, physiotherapists, practice nurses, HCAs, health and wellbeing coaches, social prescribers and counsellors. The PCN provides excellent links with the voluntary sector and we have link workers for children and young people's mental health, patients with learning disabilities, adult mental health and those with long term conditions.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4389-25-0000
Job locations
4 Newburn Road
Newburn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8LX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within Primary Care.
Please see Main Duties above.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within Primary Care.
Please see Main Duties above.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Clinical knowledge/expertise appropriate for the provision of GMS including the management of common medical emergencies
* Commitment to provide a high standard of GMS
* Professional integrity
* Communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Empathy to develop effective relationships with patients
* Willingness to work flexibly across boundaries
* Ability to meet clinical commitments
* Personal organisational/administration skills
* Conceptual thinking/problem solving
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Ability to work in teams
* Enthusiasm
* Commitment to General Practice
Desirable
* An understanding of Primary Care Networks
* A good understanding of QOF and Enhanced Services
* Familiar with SystmOne
* Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings
* A keenness for teaching
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent.
* MRCGP.
* Full current GMC registration.
* DBS clearance
* Full driving license
* Medical Indemnity
Person Specification
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent.
* MRCGP.
* Full current GMC registration.
* DBS clearance
* Full driving license
* Medical Indemnity
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Newburn Surgery
Address
4 Newburn Road
Newburn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8LX
Employer's website
https://www.newburnsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Newburn Surgery
Address
4 Newburn Road
Newburn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8LX
Employer's website
https://www.newburnsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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