Salaried GPNHS
Job summary
The Whickham Practice
We have an opportunity for a GP to join our well established, friendly team in Gateshead as a salaried GP. This is an additional role.
We are a single site practice working from a very pleasant, purpose built surgery and we look after approximately 15,600 patients. Our stable team comprises of 5 partners, 5 salaried doctors, a paediatric Nurse Practitioner, practice nurses, health care assistants, GPAs and phlebotomists supported by a full complement of highly experienced administrators and reception staff. We are also a member of Gateshead Inner West PCN and share a frailty nurse, link workers, physiotherapists, a mental health practitioner, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with 3 other practices. We adhere to safe-working guidance from the BMA.
We have a long legacy in Whickham of both undergraduate and postgraduate education and we are currently engaged with teaching GP Registrars and medical students.
If you are looking to join a forward thinking, dynamic and supportive team, we would encourage you to contact us for an informal chat and arrange a visit.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
** Interviews will be on the afternoon of Monday 5th October 2026 **
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a doctor to work 5-7 clinical sessions plus 1 admin session. We are happy to be flexible for the right candidate and we are looking at someone starting as soon as possible.
You will have a highly supportive working environment focusing on your professional and personal well-being.
We actively support all clinical staff to pursue their special interests and have previously supported GP's to develop their involvement in dermatology and information technology.
Job description
WHICKHAM PRACTICE
JOB DESCRIPTION: Salaried GP
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Partnership
LOCATION: Whickham Cottage Medical Centre
HOURS: 5-7 clinical sessions, 1 admin session plus visits
1. JOB PURPOSE
To provide Medical Services to the Whickham Practice patient list.
2. SCOPE
Whickham Practice has a list size of approximately 15,600 patients. The Partnership currently consists of 5 Partners and 5 salaried GPs. The doctors are supported by a nursing team and other non-clinical staff.
The salaried GP will be accountable to the Partnership via the Practice Manager.
3. KEY RESULT AREAS
The post holder will undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care and provision of Medical Services to the Practice population
Development of specialist skills and services that would support delivery of evidence based, best practice
To refer or facilitate on behalf of patients in the practice to other service provisions which will support their better health and well-being
To ensure that prescribing is kept within practice policy
To collect medical data as required by the Practice in line with the Quality and Outcomes framework and audit purposes
Use the EMIS Web clinical computer system to record all consultations and prescriptions issued and ensure complete and comprehensive records are maintained.
To provide one session of extended hours per week
4. WORKLOAD
Flexible - clinical sessions (start hours flexible) of face to face, telephone, eConsult and video appointments and up to two visits each day.
Clinical and Practice Work consultations, repeat prescriptions etc, and the administrative functions required of a general practitioner.
5. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Practice staff
Other members of primary health care team
Appropriate clinicians in area of expertise/specialism where appropriate
Social services/community services local authority
Other colleagues/stakeholders in Gateshead health community.
6. INDEMNITY INSURANCE
It is a condition of your employment that you have personal cover with your professional defence organisation.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be changed to reflect service needs following consultation with the post holder
7. SALARY
Negotiable depending on experience
About us
We have a well established team and offer a wide range of specialist services. We support development in these areas, some of our doctors have special interests and we welcome the benefits that these bring.
We hold a number of clinics including LTC, diabetic clinic, heart failure clinic and minor surgery.
We encourage continuity of care and we have a duty doctor system on a rotational basis. We provide extended hours on Tuesday and Wednesday evening and Friday morning.
We use EMIS Web and have an internal document management team who code incoming information.
The practice takes an active part in supporting the work of the PCN and the Federation.