Job summary
Willington Medical Group, County Durham
Vacancy for Salaried GP (up-to 2 years post qualification)
4 sessions per week
To commence April 2026, or sooner if available.
We are flexible to considering a salaried GP with a view to partnership.
Main duties of the job
Undertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and paperwork.
Comply with all the objectives of the GMS Contract.
Support and contribute to the development of Practice clinical procedures and protocols.
Accurate and timely input of patient data onto the clinical system.
Carrying out clinical audit as appropriate.
Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies, DVLA and others.
Liaise with other health care professionals when required.
Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient / Practice relationship.
Take an active role and contribute to Practice meetings.
Support the development and compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy.
Participate in the GP appraisal scheme.
Attend Practice training sessions whenever possible.
Maintain medical currency in line with your Personal Development Plan.
Contribute to the development and improvement of the Practice.
Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.
About us
We are a semi-rural practice situated 7 miles west of Durham City and close to Durham Dales. Two of our Partners are reducing their sessions to improve work-life balance. We are looking for an additional GP to join our team to assist the practice and the community.
We have personal lists for each GP as we strive to provide continuity of care for our patients. We are trying to balance this with the urgent demands in primary care.
List Size 9,250. Personal lists. 6 GP Partners, (4.4 FTE)
Purpose built premises on a single site.
Paper light, using SystmOne.
Excellent clerical and nursing teams, including 4 Nurse Practitioner /Advanced Clinical Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses plus Health Care Assistants, Pharmacists and an excellent administration team. Consistently high achievers in QOF/Enhanced Services. Culture of openness and continuous learning and improvement. Applications in writing or by email to: Dan Turner, Practice Manager, Willington Medical Group, Chapel Street, Willington, CROOK, DL15 0EQ Telephone: 01388 742500 Email: dan.turner2@nhs.net Informal visits welcome. Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job overview
4 sessions per week
We are a semi-rural practice situated 7 miles west of Durham City and close to Durham Dales. Two of our Partners are reducing their sessions to improve work-life balance. We are looking for an additional GP to join our team to help us all improve work-life balance and to enhance the GP provision for the practice and the community.
We have personal lists for each GP as we strive to provide continuity of care for our patients. We are trying to balance this with the urgent demands in primary care.
We are flexible to considering a salaried GP with a view to partnership.
List Size 9,250. Personal lists. 6 GP Partners, (4.4 FTE)
Purpose built premises on a single site.
Paper light, using SystmOne.
Excellent clerical and nursing team including 4 Nurse Practitioners / Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses plus Health Care Assistants, Pharmacists and an excellent administration team.
Consistently high achievers in QOF/Enhanced Services.
Culture of openness and continuous learning and improvement.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. This will include a share of weekly on-call duties.
In accordance with the Practice timetable, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including both face to face and telephone consultations and home visits as well as dealing with administration work, including prescriptions, results, letters and reports.
Days of working TBC
About us
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic GP to join our team. Willington Medical Group is a friendly and supportive working environment. The Practice has a patient population of around 9,250 and is still growing. Parking is available on site.
We play an active role in our local PCN and have an excellent clinical, admin and management support teams to support the right individual in the role. Dr Wilmer, one of our GP Partners is Wear Valley PCN Clinical Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and paperwork.
Comply with all the objectives of the GMS Contract.
Support and contribute to the development of Practice clinical procedures and protocols.
Accurate and timely input of patient data onto the clinical system.
Carrying out clinical audit as appropriate.
Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies, DVLA and others.
Liaise with other health care professionals when required.
Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient / Practice relationship.
Take an active role and contribute to Practice meetings.
Support the development and compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy.
Participate in the GP appraisal scheme.
Attend Practice training sessions whenever possible.
Maintain medical currency in line with your Personal Development Plan.
Contribute to the development and improvement of the Practice.
Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.
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 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job overview
4 sessions per week
We are a semi-rural practice situated 7 miles west of Durham City and close to Durham Dales. Two of our Partners are reducing their sessions to improve work-life balance. We are looking for an additional GP to join our team to help us all improve work-life balance and to enhance the GP provision for the practice and the community.
We have personal lists for each GP as we strive to provide continuity of care for our patients. We are trying to balance this with the urgent demands in primary care.
We are flexible to considering a salaried GP with a view to partnership.
List Size 9,250. Personal lists. 6 GP Partners, (4.4 FTE)
Purpose built premises on a single site.
Paper light, using SystmOne.
Excellent clerical and nursing team including 4 Nurse Practitioners / Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses plus Health Care Assistants, Pharmacists and an excellent administration team.
Consistently high achievers in QOF/Enhanced Services.
Culture of openness and continuous learning and improvement.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. This will include a share of weekly on-call duties.
In accordance with the Practice timetable, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including both face to face and telephone consultations and home visits as well as dealing with administration work, including prescriptions, results, letters and reports.
Days of working TBC
About us
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic GP to join our team. Willington Medical Group is a friendly and supportive working environment. The Practice has a patient population of around 9,250 and is still growing. Parking is available on site.
We play an active role in our local PCN and have an excellent clinical, admin and management support teams to support the right individual in the role. Dr Wilmer, one of our GP Partners is Wear Valley PCN Clinical Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake all the duties associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and paperwork.
Comply with all the objectives of the GMS Contract.
Support and contribute to the development of Practice clinical procedures and protocols.
Accurate and timely input of patient data onto the clinical system.
Carrying out clinical audit as appropriate.
Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies, DVLA and others.
Liaise with other health care professionals when required.
Act in a way that protects the confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient / Practice relationship.
Take an active role and contribute to Practice meetings.
Support the development and compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy.
Participate in the GP appraisal scheme.
Attend Practice training sessions whenever possible.
Maintain medical currency in line with your Personal Development Plan.
Contribute to the development and improvement of the Practice.
Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.
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 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
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- IT skills (MS Office, Internet and clinical / online tools)
- Interpersonal skills
- Time Management
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of QOF
- An understanding of Patient Choice
Experience
Essential
- Use of Read Codes
- Clinical audit
Desirable
- Minor surgery
- Working with SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Family Planning
- MRCGP
- DRCOG
- Minor Surgery
Behaviours
Essential
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability
- Using initiative
- Team working
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- IT skills (MS Office, Internet and clinical / online tools)
- Interpersonal skills
- Time Management
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of QOF
- An understanding of Patient Choice
Experience
Essential
- Use of Read Codes
- Clinical audit
Desirable
- Minor surgery
- Working with SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Family Planning
- MRCGP
- DRCOG
- Minor Surgery
Behaviours
Essential
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability
- Using initiative
- Team working
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit
Address
Willington Medical Group
Chapel Street
Willington
Crook
County Durham
DL15 0EQ
Employer's website
https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
