Southlands Medical Group

Salaried GP

The closing date is 24 April 2026

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.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience BMA rates of pay

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1200-26-0001

Job locations

Black Road

Ryhope

Sunderland

SR2 0RY


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

  • GP Training CCT

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

  • EMIS user skills

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

  • GP Training CCT

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

  • EMIS user skills

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Southlands Medical Group

Address

Black Road

Ryhope

Sunderland

SR2 0RY


Employer's website

http://www.southlandsmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Southlands Medical Group

Address

Black Road

Ryhope

Sunderland

SR2 0RY


Employer's website

http://www.southlandsmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Tracy Hutchinson

tracy.hutchinson10@nhs.net

01915210210

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience BMA rates of pay

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1200-26-0001

Job locations

Black Road

Ryhope

Sunderland

SR2 0RY


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