Job summary
NPC Ponteland is seeking a Salaried GP for up to 5 sessions per week to join our supportive, well-established team. We serve around 11,000 patients across our main site in Ponteland and our branch site in Dinnington. We pride ourselves on a culture of teamwork, wellbeing, and a healthy work-life balance. Our team activities and social events create a welcoming, inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.
As a teaching practice, we support GP registrars, medical and nursing students, and invest in the development of our own team. We welcome candidates interested in teaching or developing special interests within a forward-thinking, supportive environment. We would ideally like someone who could work their sessions towards the latter part of the week, but we are open to discussion and compromise.
Rooted in a strong local community, the practice also offers the professional support and opportunities of being part of the wider NPC organisation.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
As a GP Practice which is part of Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC), we work with flexibility and independence to run the surgery based on what is best for our patients and staff, and additionally we have the regular and consistent support of the management team to help us to focus on what is clinically important.
As a Salaried GP the post holder will be a key clinician within the team. A job plan will be agreed with you to provide general medical services and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.
About us
NPC is a pioneering partnership with local GPs and now manages several GP practices with around 120,000 registered patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
As an NPC GP we can offer some great benefits some of which are:
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Opportunities for portfolio working and development of specialist clinical interest roles.
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Access to all benefits of Northumbria healthcare; lease cars; home electronics; health and wellbeing offers.
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Support with education, monthly education timeout sessions as well as a quarterly, NPC practice wide education sessions covering a range of topics dictated by the needs of our clinicians. Free access to Red Whale, mentorship and coaching.
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Clinical Support Unit managing medication requests, reviews and document management (coders) to increase efficiency and reduce the admin burden on GPs.
Although part of a larger organisation, NPC, as a GP practice, we work with flexibility and independence to run the surgery based on what is best for our patients and staff, and additionally we have the regular and consistent support of the management team to help us to focus on what is clinically important.
We are a forward-thinking organisation and as part of our culture we are embracing new technologies to improve the services we offer our patients. We understand the importance of listening to our patients and are not afraid to make changes following feedback.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A GP trainer is ideal but not necessary as long as you have a desire to be involved in education.
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Practice team to provide general medical services for the needs of the practice population and to help ensure the Practice provides the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
The post holder will manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.
The post holder is expected to contribute to the operational and strategic management of the practices within Northumbria Primary care and there are opportunities for personal and professional development across a wide range of areas within primary and secondary care
Job description
Job responsibilities
A GP trainer is ideal but not necessary as long as you have a desire to be involved in education.
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Practice team to provide general medical services for the needs of the practice population and to help ensure the Practice provides the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
The post holder will manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.
The post holder is expected to contribute to the operational and strategic management of the practices within Northumbria Primary care and there are opportunities for personal and professional development across a wide range of areas within primary and secondary care
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience as a General Practitioner
- Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
- Experience in a wide variety of clinical settings
- Experience of use of primary care IT systems
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate staff from other professions
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
Desirable
- Experience of leadership and management
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Educational Qualification
- Experience of and commitment to Quality Improvement
- Research experience
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent (JCPTGP/nMRCGP)
- Membership of a recognized defence union (MPS/MDU)
- Currently on a performers list and never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience as a General Practitioner
- Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
- Experience in a wide variety of clinical settings
- Experience of use of primary care IT systems
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate staff from other professions
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
Desirable
- Experience of leadership and management
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Educational Qualification
- Experience of and commitment to Quality Improvement
- Research experience
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent (JCPTGP/nMRCGP)
- Membership of a recognized defence union (MPS/MDU)
- Currently on a performers list and never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
