Salaried GPGP Practice

Full time

Posted 28 August 2026 Closing date 28 September 2026

Horden (1.4 miles, direct) Park Lane (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (11.4 miles, direct) Peterlee Bus Station Stand A (2.0 miles, direct)

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a sessional GP to join our busy,

friendly and supportive practice in Blackhall and Peterlee in County Durham.

Our practice prides itself on delivering quality patient care

underpinned by a strong team ethos, where collaboration, mutual respect and

support for all staff are paramount.

We are an established training practice, actively involved

in the education and development of Doctors in Training (DiTs) and medical

students. We are committed to supporting professional growth and actively

encourage ongoing learning and development across the multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming,

forward-thinking practice with a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to

delivering high-quality care to our local community.

Main duties of the job

Provide

safe, high-quality, patient centred clinical care to the registered

practice population.

Deliver

services in line with the GMS contract, its schedules, and all relevant

statutory and regulatory requirements.

Issue

prescriptions safely and appropriately, in accordance with local and

national prescribing policies, guidelines, and formularies.

Proactively

and effectively manage patients with long term conditions, including

regular review and optimisation of care.

Complete

all associated administrative work in a timely manner, including

referrals, repeat prescription authorisation, review of test results, and

handling of clinical correspondence.

Maintain

clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records that comply with GMC

standards, practice policies, and current professional guidance.

Work

constructively within the multidisciplinary team, sharing the clinical and

administrative workload equitably.

Practise

in line with current evidence, national and local clinical guidelines, and

learning from the practices audit and significant event programme.

Participate

in and support continuous quality improvement, clinical audit, and service

development activities within the practice.

Attend

and contribute meaningfully to practice, clinical, and multidisciplinary

team meetings as required.

About us

Blackhall and Peterlee Practice is a

well-established, patient-focused GP practice located in the Easington area in

County Durham. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we provide high-quality primary care

services, operating across two locations, caring for 10,000+ patients.

We are a large training practice with

four GP partners, four salaried GPs, a nursing team of nurse practitioners,

nurses and HCAs, pharmacists, social prescriber, care coordinator, and health

and well-being coach, along with a large administrative team to support the team

and patients. We provide education and supervision for GP trainees and medical

students.

We utilise Systmone clinical system and make full use

of modern digital solutions including Accurx, eConsult, Ardens, Patient

partner and Agilio TeamNet to support efficient patient care and workflow

management.

As part of Easington Central PCN we

offer enhanced access and attached staff including physiotherapist, adult

mental health support and CAMHS to support efficient patient care and workflow

management. Everyone within the team and wider PCN team is supportive, friendly

and approachable.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

A0150-26-0004

Job locations

Hesleden Road

Blackhall Colliery

Hartlepool

Cleveland

TS27 4LQ

United Kingdom

O'neill Drive

Peterlee

County Durham

SR8 5UQ

United Kingdom

New Seaham Medical Group

Eastdene Road

Seaham

County Durham

SR7 8DY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

15 minute appointments

Mix of telephone and face to face appointments.

Review and action test results/tasks/paperwork

Pro rata on call supported with same day nurse

practitioner appointments.

Minimal home visits

Minimal extended access commitment.

Communicating effectively with staff, colleagues

and patients.

Opportunistically addressing QOF alerts during

consultations where appropriate.

Contributing to QOF to maximise points in all

areas.

Identification and reporting of issues of

quality and risk.

Protected time for your own reviews to allow for

continuity of care.

We are a supportive Practice and encourage discussion of

cases and information informally and in clinical meetings. The main responsibilities of the salaried GP are listed

below. This list is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement for other

tasks as appropriate.

Deliver high-quality, patient-centred medical

care to the practice population.

Provide services in accordance with the GMS

contract and associated regulatory requirements.

Prescribe medicines appropriately, adhering to

local and national prescribing guidelines and formularies.

Manage patients with long-term conditions

effectively and proactively.

Complete administrative tasks in a timely

manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, test results, and

associated correspondence.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical

records in line with professional standards, practice policy, and current

guidance.

Work collaboratively as part of the

multidisciplinary team, contributing fairly to the overall practice workload.

Adhere to best practice as guided by clinical

evidence, national guidelines, and the practice audit programme.

Contribute to continuous quality improvement

initiatives and service development within the practice.

Participate fully in the annual appraisal

process and maintain compliance with all professional requirements.

Prepare for and complete the GMC revalidation

process.

Support the education and training of GP

trainees, medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare

professionals as appropriate.

Support the Partners in achieving the strategic

objectives of the practice, identifying opportunities to enhance services,

improve efficiency, and support financial sustainability.

Review and adhere to all practice policies,

procedures, and protocols.

Promote collaborative working by maintaining

effective communication with colleagues and fostering a culture of continuous

improvement.

Ensure compliance with all relevant clinical

governance, safeguarding, information governance, and health and safety

requirements.

Helping to provide supervision to our GP

Registrar trainees

Job description

Job responsibilities

15 minute appointments

Mix of telephone and face to face appointments.

Review and action test results/tasks/paperwork

Pro rata on call supported with same day nurse

practitioner appointments.

Minimal home visits

Minimal extended access commitment.

Communicating effectively with staff, colleagues

and patients.

Opportunistically addressing QOF alerts during

consultations where appropriate.

Contributing to QOF to maximise points in all

areas.

Identification and reporting of issues of

quality and risk.

Protected time for your own reviews to allow for

continuity of care.

We are a supportive Practice and encourage discussion of

cases and information informally and in clinical meetings. The main responsibilities of the salaried GP are listed

below. This list is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement for other

tasks as appropriate.

Deliver high-quality, patient-centred medical

care to the practice population.

Provide services in accordance with the GMS

contract and associated regulatory requirements.

Prescribe medicines appropriately, adhering to

local and national prescribing guidelines and formularies.

Manage patients with long-term conditions

effectively and proactively.

Complete administrative tasks in a timely

manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, test results, and

associated correspondence.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical

records in line with professional standards, practice policy, and current

guidance.

Work collaboratively as part of the

multidisciplinary team, contributing fairly to the overall practice workload.

Adhere to best practice as guided by clinical

evidence, national guidelines, and the practice audit programme.

Contribute to continuous quality improvement

initiatives and service development within the practice.

Participate fully in the annual appraisal

process and maintain compliance with all professional requirements.

Prepare for and complete the GMC revalidation

process.

Support the education and training of GP

trainees, medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare

professionals as appropriate.

Support the Partners in achieving the strategic

objectives of the practice, identifying opportunities to enhance services,

improve efficiency, and support financial sustainability.

Review and adhere to all practice policies,

procedures, and protocols.

Promote collaborative working by maintaining

effective communication with colleagues and fostering a culture of continuous

improvement.

Ensure compliance with all relevant clinical

governance, safeguarding, information governance, and health and safety

requirements.

Helping to provide supervision to our GP

Registrar trainees

Person Specification

Personal Qualities, attributes and abilities

Essential

Polite and confident, flexible, and cooperative.

Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense.

Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.

High levels of integrity.

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.

Observance of strict confidentiality.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

MRCGP

General Practitioner Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Full GMC registration

National Performers List registration

Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Person Specification

Personal Qualities, attributes and abilities

Essential

Polite and confident, flexible, and cooperative.

Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense.

Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.

High levels of integrity.

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.

Observance of strict confidentiality.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

MRCGP

General Practitioner Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Full GMC registration

National Performers List registration

Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

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