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Norton Medical Centre

GP Partner

The closing date is 28 February 2026

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Job summary

Norton Medical Centre is looking to recruit an experienced GP as aGP Partner for 6 sessionsto join our team, we are part of theNorton & Billingham PCN. This is an opportunity to join a large, well-established practice at a pivotal timewhere there is real scope to shape the future, strengthen systems, and help drive meaningful, sustainable improvement.

We are open and transparent that our currentCQC overall rating is Requires Improvement. We see this as a catalyst for positive change, and we are committed to a clear improvement journey focused on leadership, governance, access and patient experiencewhile protecting safe, high-quality clinical care and supporting our staff.

Main duties of the job

Who were looking for

  • A GP who isvalues-led, collaborative and resilient
  • Interested inleadership and service improvement, with a constructive, solutions-focused mindset
  • Keen to work within a large practice and alongside a supportive PCN MDT

About us

About us

16,000 patients with a varied demographic

We are a team of 4 GP partners, 5 salaried GP's (2 with retainer roles), ANP and CP, 6 nurses, 3 HCA's and support from a comprehensive admin team.

We have a daily informal coffee time meet-ups with our clinical team.

15minute appointments

Pro-rata admin days

Total Triage model.

Long history of teaching and training

6 weeks Annual leave with 2 weeks study leave (pro rata).

Paid sabbatical to reward long commitment to the partnership.

Community matron support for care home visits

  • SystmOneclinical system
  • Norton & Billingham PCN
  • A committed multidisciplinary team with PCN support including:
    • ARRS GP support
    • Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW)
    • First Contact Practitioner (FCP)
    • Mental Health Practitioner
    • Care Coordinator

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5669-26-0002

Job locations

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Why this role could be right for you

  • Genuine influence as a partner: a chance to help shape strategy, culture, and ways of working.
  • Improvement with purpose: be part of a practice that is actively addressing challenges and is motivated to modernise and strengthen delivery.
  • Innovation welcomed: we are keen to develop smarter workflows, effective triage and navigation, and better use of our MDT to improve access and continuity.
  • Supportive, team-based approach: we value openness, learning, and practical solutions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why this role could be right for you

  • Genuine influence as a partner: a chance to help shape strategy, culture, and ways of working.
  • Improvement with purpose: be part of a practice that is actively addressing challenges and is motivated to modernise and strengthen delivery.
  • Innovation welcomed: we are keen to develop smarter workflows, effective triage and navigation, and better use of our MDT to improve access and continuity.
  • Supportive, team-based approach: we value openness, learning, and practical solutions.

Person Specification

Discussion

Essential

  • We welcome informal conversations and practice visits. Please contact: Dr Neary - julie.neary1@nhs.net
Person Specification

Discussion

Essential

  • We welcome informal conversations and practice visits. Please contact: Dr Neary - julie.neary1@nhs.net

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

Norton Medical Centre

Address

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norton Medical Centre

Address

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

GP Partner

Dr Julie Neary

julie.neary1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5669-26-0002

Job locations

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ


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