Salaried General PractitionerGP Practice

Job summary

Job Title: Salaried General Practitioner

Location: Bevan Medical Group, Shotton Colliery, County Durham

Salary: Dependent upon experience

Work Pattern: Up to 6 sessions per week

Main duties of the job

To deliver highly effective medical care to our practice population, in accordance with the GP contract and local and national guidance.

To process administration in a timely manner and work collaboratively within the practice team and wider MDT to ensure excellent, joined up patient care.

To provide support to the GP Partner and wider clinical team.

About us

Our current team comprises of GP's, ANP's, Practice Nurse, Pharmacists and HCA's,supported by friendly and experienced administrative and management teams. We hold frequent practice, clinical, peer support sessions and encourage regular CPD sessions.We are proud to have been accredited as a training practice.

We have a patient list size of over 8,200 patients working from modern, purpose-built premises, based in County Durham. We are active members of Durham Coast Primary Care Network.

The applicant should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to provide high quality, patient-centred care. You will work alongside the team delivering and developing care relevant to the needs of our patient population in conjunction with organisational, local and national priorities.

For the right candidate we offer a competitive salary, dependant on experience and offer NHS pension.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0611-26-0027

Job locations

The Surgery

Bevan Grove

Shotton Colliery

Durham

DH6 2LQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective management of long-term conditions

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training

Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance Effective management of long-term conditions Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all timesIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified GP

MRCGP

Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP

General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a primary care environment

Experience of continued professional development

Experience of QOF and clinical audit

Minimum of two years as a salaried GP

General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

Experience of medicines management

Experience of ICB initiatives

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident

Flexible and cooperative - there may be requirement to work outside of core office hours

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

Eligibility Criteria

Essential

Full GMC Registration

National Performers List registration

Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)

Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Skills

Essential

Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Clear, polite telephone manner

Competent in the use of SystmOne

Effective time management (Planning & Organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem solving & analytical skills

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Experience with clinical risk management

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Minimum of two years as a salaried GP General understanding of the GMS contract Desirable Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative - there may be requirement to work outside of core office hours 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 Eligibility Criteria Essential Full GMC Registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Skills Essential Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of SystmOne Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with clinical risk management

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

South Durham Health CIC

Address

The Surgery

Bevan Grove

Shotton Colliery

Durham

DH6 2LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southdurhamhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Durham Health CIC

Address

The Surgery

Bevan Grove

Shotton Colliery

Durham

DH6 2LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southdurhamhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)