Fixed Term Salaried GP

Prudhoe Medical Group

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, enthusiastic and progressive training practice in Prudhoe within the Tyne Valley as a fixed term salaried GP.

Main duties of the job

The role involves all the reasonable duties of a GP in our surgery - surgeries, home visits, duty dr and other typical day to day GP tasks.

We run a standard appointment system with a mixture of pre-bookable and on the day appointments in each surgery.

Patients can choose appointment type and we offer a full range of remote and online consultation methods.

On-call duty involves triaging visit requests and any remaining on the day requests without an appointment. The on-call is split into either a morning or afternoon session.

We run a flexible usual GP system. Patients can choose who they see but continuity is valued and encouraged.

We encourage participation in the practice time out sessions and ICB PLT sessions. We offer paid CPD in addition to your annual leave entitlement and it is expected that CPD is done in this time.

About us

3 Partners,3 Salaried GP, GP registrar.

GPs are supported by:

Experienced nursing 2 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, 1 Phlebotomist, reception and administrative team.

Clinical Pharmacist

Community Paramedic for home visits

Primary Care Mental Health worker supporting patients with more complex difficulties

Physiotherapist

Social Prescribing Team

Midwives on site and Health Visitors in another practice in Prudhoe

We are a training and teaching accredited practice for GP Registrars and 4th and 5th final year students - for Newcastle University

Part of the West Northumberland PCN and GP Federation -HPCA

Providers of Enhanced Services under PMS contract

High QoF achievement and outstanding CQC result

List size of 6,800 patients

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience In line with BMA recommended pay range

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5233-25-0001

Job locations

Kepwell Bank Top

Prudhoe

Northumberland

NE42 5PW


Job description

Job 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

Job description

Job 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
  • Evidence of current validation
  • Evidence of last appraisal
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
  • Evidence of current validation
  • Evidence of last appraisal
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of continued professional development
  • Experience of QOF and clinical audit

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

Prudhoe Medical Group

Address

Kepwell Bank Top

Prudhoe

Northumberland

NE42 5PW


Employer's website

https://www.prudhoemedicalgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Prudhoe Medical Group

Address

Kepwell Bank Top

Prudhoe

Northumberland

NE42 5PW


Employer's website

https://www.prudhoemedicalgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

EMMA JANE STEPHENSON

emma.stephenson17@nhs.net

01661839370

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience In line with BMA recommended pay range

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5233-25-0001

Job locations

Kepwell Bank Top

Prudhoe

Northumberland

NE42 5PW


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