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Birtley Medical Group

Salaried GP Six sessions

The closing date is 22 August 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen here at Birtley Medical Group for a salaried GP to join our growing multi-disciplinary team.

This post holder will work as one of a team of GPs and other health care professionals delivering general practice services to patients at Birtley Medical Group. We provide comprehensive primary care to a population of approximately 15,000 patients from purpose-built premises within a supportive and friendly environment. At all times the post holder must act in a professional manner consistent with the code of conduct expected from medical practitioners representing Birtley Medical Group and the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Range of general practice consultations including telephone triage, e-consults, face to face, home visits, urgent and non-urgent appointments.

Overseeing and participating in chronic disease management.

Our GP surgeries consist of 12 patients a.m and 12 patients p.m with a maximum of 2 home visits.

About us

We are a large practice with approx 15,000 patients, based in the centre of Birtley.

The team consists of:

6 partners, salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists and Mental Health Practitioner

We are a training practice with GP Registrars, Foundation Doctors and medical students. We encourage staff to strive towards continued professional development.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0642-25-0004

Job locations

Durham Road

Birtley

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL DUTIES

Range of general practice consultations including telephone triage, e-consults, face to face, home visits, urgent and non-urgent appointments.

Participate in fair share of on call am/pm sessions.

Dealing with administrative tasks

Assisting with optimisation of QoF

Participation in audit, clinical meetings and team cohesion

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Work as part of a team to ensure QoF targets are met.

Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, time in meetings and clinical audit where required.

Liaison with voluntary agencies and multi-disciplinary teams in both the community and secondary care.

TEACHING AND TRAINING

We are a training practice for medical students, GP Registrars and F2s. Participation in teaching is encouraged (but by no means mandatory)

GENERAL DUTIES

To attend all mandatory training courses and any specific to your role as discussed with your clinical lead.

To contribute to our regular clinical team meetings.

To follow standard policies and procedures for Birtley Medical Group.

Maintaining regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety stipulations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL DUTIES

Range of general practice consultations including telephone triage, e-consults, face to face, home visits, urgent and non-urgent appointments.

Participate in fair share of on call am/pm sessions.

Dealing with administrative tasks

Assisting with optimisation of QoF

Participation in audit, clinical meetings and team cohesion

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Work as part of a team to ensure QoF targets are met.

Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, time in meetings and clinical audit where required.

Liaison with voluntary agencies and multi-disciplinary teams in both the community and secondary care.

TEACHING AND TRAINING

We are a training practice for medical students, GP Registrars and F2s. Participation in teaching is encouraged (but by no means mandatory)

GENERAL DUTIES

To attend all mandatory training courses and any specific to your role as discussed with your clinical lead.

To contribute to our regular clinical team meetings.

To follow standard policies and procedures for Birtley Medical Group.

Maintaining regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety stipulations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A patient centred approach to care
  • Good management of patient care
  • Effective communication skills with both clinical and non -clinical staff
  • Excellent IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Emis Web

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Medicine
  • Current GMC Registration
  • Registered on the national performers list

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good Organisational skills
  • Flexibility
  • Good Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Player
  • Highly Motivated
  • Drivers license, business insurance and access to a vehicle
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A patient centred approach to care
  • Good management of patient care
  • Effective communication skills with both clinical and non -clinical staff
  • Excellent IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Emis Web

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Medicine
  • Current GMC Registration
  • Registered on the national performers list

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good Organisational skills
  • Flexibility
  • Good Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Player
  • Highly Motivated
  • Drivers license, business insurance and access to a vehicle

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

Birtley Medical Group

Address

Durham Road

Birtley

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 2QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birtley Medical Group

Address

Durham Road

Birtley

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 2QT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Josh McCarton

josh.mccarton@nhs.net

01914112786

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0642-25-0004

Job locations

Durham Road

Birtley

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 2QT


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