Job summary
Why Join Our Practice?
We offer a supportive, forward-thinking environment designed to help clinicians thrive both professionally and personally.
Strong teaching culture: We regularly host medical students and GP registrars, creating a stimulating academic environment and opportunities to contribute to training and mentorship.
Protected learning time: Weekly clinical meetings are scheduled on a rotating day so every clinician can attend, ensuring shared learning and strong team cohesion.
Support for specialist interests: We actively encourage clinicians to develop and pursue specialist areas, with support and flexibility to shape your career within the practice.
Commitment to excellence: As a high QOF-achieving practice, we place quality, safety, and evidence-based care at the heart of everything we do.
Low on-call burden: Our well-managed on-call system ensures urgent care responsibilities are shared fairly, keeping the workload sustainable and predictable.
A Practice That Values Its Team
Our clinicians consistently highlight:
A collaborative, approachable team culture
Protected time for education and discussion
A genuine commitment from partners to staff wellbeing and development
Main duties of the job
Manageable workload: Youll see around 25 patients per day in 15-minute appointments, allowing time to deliver safe, high-quality care without feeling rushed.
Low visit demand & compact geography: Our patient population is geographically close to the surgery, reducing travel time and improving worklife balance.
Electronic mail and Lab links
About us
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION
We are looking to recruit an additional full-time or
part-time Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive clinical team. The
practice currently consists of 3 GP Partners and 3 Salaried GPs, and this new
role has been created in response to continued list growth.
You will be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team
including 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 experienced Practice Nurses, a
Nurse Associate, a Healthcare Assistant, and a Clinical Pharmacist, alongside a
well-established administrative team comprising of a proactive Practice
Manager, secretaries, and a care coordinator.
We provide care for a growing patient population of 11,000
patients in Ryhope, on the outskirts of Sunderland. Our practice operates from
a purpose-built, modern premises, currently just completing a £800k
refurbishment and expansion, with excellent road links to Teesside, County
Durham, and Newcastle.
Our team is committed to delivering modern, evidence-based,
and safe clinical care while maintaining the values of a traditional, caring
family practice. We are high QOF achievers and were rated Good overall, with
Outstanding for caring, in our most recent CQC inspection.
We place strong emphasis on training and professional
development, and we are proud to be a GP Registrar and Medical Student training
practice. We are also active participants in our Primary Care Network (PCN) and
local neighbourhood working initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job title:Salaried GP
Line manager:Practice Manager
Accountable to:The Partners (Clinically) Practice Manager
(Administratively)
Job
summary:To work as an autonomous
practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice
population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying
with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC
standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management
of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative
working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
1 Primary 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,
lab reports, Workflow documents, repeat prescription requests and other
associated administrative tasks
Any private work done during the working day i.e. PMAs, medical reports,
will be carried as part of normal duties and all fees received for such remain
the property of the Practice
In accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will make
themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery
consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries,
covering urgent care duties and visiting patients at home
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) of the
QOF
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the
practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
Prepare and complete the revalidation process
Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional
development across the practice team
Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
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 general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal
duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
2 Secondary Responsibilities
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)
3 Review of this Job Description
We will agree your Job Plan with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job title:Salaried GP
Line manager:Practice Manager
Accountable to:The Partners (Clinically) Practice Manager
(Administratively)
Job
summary:To work as an autonomous
practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice
population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying
with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC
standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management
of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative
working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
1 Primary 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,
lab reports, Workflow documents, repeat prescription requests and other
associated administrative tasks
Any private work done during the working day i.e. PMAs, medical reports,
will be carried as part of normal duties and all fees received for such remain
the property of the Practice
In accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will make
themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery
consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries,
covering urgent care duties and visiting patients at home
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) of the
QOF
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the
practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
Prepare and complete the revalidation process
Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional
development across the practice team
Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
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 general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal
duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care
2 Secondary Responsibilities
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)
3 Review of this Job Description
We will agree your Job Plan with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work
- Disclosing Barring Service (DBS) check
- Full clean driving licence with access to own car
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management
- Ability for teamwork and autonomous
- Problem solving and analytic skills
- Audits
- Clinical risk management
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effectively able to communicate and
- understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting team effort
Experience
Essential
- Working in primary care environment
- Continued professional development
- QOF and clinical audit
- Understanding of GMS contract
Desirable
- Medicines management
- ICB initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work
- Disclosing Barring Service (DBS) check
- Full clean driving licence with access to own car
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management
- Ability for teamwork and autonomous
- Problem solving and analytic skills
- Audits
- Clinical risk management
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effectively able to communicate and
- understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting team effort
Experience
Essential
- Working in primary care environment
- Continued professional development
- QOF and clinical audit
- Understanding of GMS contract
Desirable
- Medicines management
- ICB initiatives
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).