Bishop's Close Medical Practice

Salaried GP

The closing date is 06 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic GP who will be a team player who is keen to support and contribute to our programme of continuous improvements and work with us to ensure we maintain and help deliver our vision of high-quality medical services. The weekly expectations would be proportional involvement in the on-call rota and enhanced access sessions (which will include the occasional Saturday working, approx. 2 per year, and the weekly rota will be adjusted accordingly).

We are happy to receive informal enquiries and visits are welcome.

Please telephone 01388 814374 or email marie.carfoot@nhs.net for further information or apply with CV and covering letter to Marie Carfoot marie.carfoot@nhs.net, Business Manager, Health Centre, Bishops Close, Spennymoor. County Durham. DL16 6ED.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th June 2025 interviews will be week beginning 16th June 2025

Main duties of the job

.Bishops Close Medical Practice is a semi-rural training and teaching practice in Spennymoor, County Durham. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-looking team who enjoy working together. Durham offers fantastic opportunities for culture and recreation.

8,600 patients
A team of 6 GPs, 1 GP Registrar, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse, Nurse Associates, HCAs, and Trainee Nurse Associate
Experienced and supportive pharmacy, management and administrative teams
Attached Mental Health Nurse, Wellbeing Practitioners, Cancer Care Facilitators, Physiotherapist.
GP training and medical student teaching.
High achievement in QOF
Overall CQC rating good
Based in spacious Health Centre
Paid study leave, indemnity fees covered
Contract based of BMA model

About us

Bishops Close Medical Practice's core values focus onproviding high-quality, accessible, and patient-centered care, with a commitment to equality, dignity, and respect.The practice also emphasises confidentiality and data protection, adhering to relevant regulations and guidelines.

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,000 a session 10k - 10.5k per session plus annual bonus

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5600-25-0000

Job locations

Bishop's Close Medical Practice

Bishops Close

Spennymoor

County Durham

DL16 6ED

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary key 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:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)