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 with a view to Partnership. This role has arisen due to the retirement of one of our partners, and one of our current salaried GPs joining the partnership.
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, 4 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 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 would likely be Monday 26th January 2026.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a doctor to work 5 clinical sessions plus 1 admin session Monday to Wednesday. 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHICKHAM PRACTICE
JOB DESCRIPTION: Salaried GP
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Partnership
LOCATION: Whickham
Cottage Medical Centre
HOURS: 5 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 4 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHICKHAM PRACTICE
JOB DESCRIPTION: Salaried GP
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Partnership
LOCATION: Whickham
Cottage Medical Centre
HOURS: 5 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 4 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GP Qualification
- GMC Registration
- Medical Indemnity
- Good team worker
- Willingness to work flexibly across boundaries
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to provide a high standard of GMS
- Ability to meet clinical commitments.
- Clinical knowledge/expertise appropriate for the provision of GMS (including the management of common medical emergencies)
- Personal organisational/administration skills - keeps appropriate records
- Professional integrity - takes responsibility
- Conceptual thinking/problem solving
- Awareness of personal development
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Communication skills to be clear, fluent and articulate
- Professional integrity - makes the care of the patient the first concern
- Empathy/sensitivity develops effective relationships with patients
- Ability to work in teams
- Enthusiasm
- Commitment to General Practice
- Critical thinking within personal value framework
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Innovation
- Any special interests
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GP Qualification
- GMC Registration
- Medical Indemnity
- Good team worker
- Willingness to work flexibly across boundaries
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to provide a high standard of GMS
- Ability to meet clinical commitments.
- Clinical knowledge/expertise appropriate for the provision of GMS (including the management of common medical emergencies)
- Personal organisational/administration skills - keeps appropriate records
- Professional integrity - takes responsibility
- Conceptual thinking/problem solving
- Awareness of personal development
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Communication skills to be clear, fluent and articulate
- Professional integrity - makes the care of the patient the first concern
- Empathy/sensitivity develops effective relationships with patients
- Ability to work in teams
- Enthusiasm
- Commitment to General Practice
- Critical thinking within personal value framework
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Innovation
- Any special interests
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).
