GP Partner/Salaried GP with a view to PartnershipNHS

Job summary

Looking for a role where you can genuinely enjoy being a GP again?

Humshaugh & Wark Medical Group is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice. We are open to applications from those seeking a GP Partnership, Salaried GP role with a view to Partnership or a Salaried GP position.

What Makes Us Different?

At Humshaugh & Wark Medical Group, we believe general practice should be rewarding, sustainable and enjoyable.

We offer:

• A supportive and approachable clinical team
• Strong emphasis on continuity of care
• A manageable workload and protected clinical time
• Highly skilled nursing, administrative and dispensing teams
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests and leadership roles
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• An excellent team culture where everyone's contribution is valued

Life in Northumberland

Our practice sits within easy reach of Hexham and Newcastle while benefiting from the peace and beauty of rural Northumberland. From Hadrians Wall and Kielder Forest to excellent schools and thriving local communities, the area offers an outstanding quality of life for individuals and families alike.

Join a practice where relationships matter, teamwork is valued, and you can make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of your community.

Main duties of the job

The Role

We are flexible and would welcome applications from:

• Existing GP partners seeking a new opportunity
• GPs interested in developing a partnership role in the future
• Experienced salaried GPs
• Newly qualified GPs

Ideally 6 sessions, but we will consider both full-time and part-time applications.

Job description

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical services to registered patients.
• Undertake consultations in surgery, by telephone, online, and through home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with current guidelines and best practice.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Participate in safeguarding processes and fulfil statutory responsibilities relating to vulnerable children and adults.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant medical records.
• Contribute to the achievement of quality and performance targets.

Partnership Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for the overall governance and strategic direction of the practice.
• Participate in partnership meetings and decision-making processes.
• Work collaboratively with partners to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the practice.
• Support service development and innovation to meet the changing needs of patients and the NHS.
• Contribute to financial planning, resource allocation, and workforce development.

Leadership and Management

• Provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the recruitment, retention, supervision, and development of staff.
• Foster a positive and inclusive working environment.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and organisational change.

Quality, Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with NHS contractual requirements and regulatory standards.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement programmes.
• Maintain professional registration, appraisal, and revalidation requirements.
• Contribute to risk management and patient safety initiatives.

Training and Education

• Support the education and development of medical students and other healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Maintain personal professional development through continuing medical education.
• Share learning and good practice within the practice team.

Communication and Teamwork

• Work effectively with colleagues across primary, community, and secondary care.
• Build strong relationships with patients, carers, local organisations, and healthcare partners.
• Promote effective multidisciplinary working and communication.

About us

We are located in the heart of the beautiful North Tyne Valley, our practice offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a close-knit community, while enjoying an excellent work-life balance in one of the most stunning parts of Northumberland.

About the Practice

• Rural dispensing practice serving a loyal and appreciative patient population
• Modern approach to primary care with a strong focus on quality and innovation
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working
• Training and development opportunities encouraged
• Well-established and stable leadership team
• Dispensing and non-dispensing patient population

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and portfolio career opportunities
• A supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional development
• The opportunity to influence the future direction of the practice