Chastleton Medical Group

GP Partner

The closing date is 29 March 2026

Job summary

Chastleton Medical Group is seeking a GP Partner (6 sessions, negotiable) to join our well established, supportive, and forward thinking practice in central Durham. We serve approximately 11,000 patients and are proud of our strong reputation, high patient satisfaction, and commitment to delivering high quality, patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

Who Were Looking For

A GP who is:

Committed to high quality, holistic patient care

Adaptable, innovative, and improvement focused

Keen to contribute to practice development

A collaborative team player

We welcome interest from both experienced partners and newly qualified GPs exploring partnership roles.

About us

Why Join Us:

Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team

3 GP Partners and 6 Salaried GPs

Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician

Social Prescribing Link Worker and Care Coordinators

Daily informal coffee meeting for case discussion and peer support

Low clinical staff turnover

Sustainable, Patient Focused Workload

25 appointments per day (15minute slots)

Total triage via AccuRx

Adherence to BMA safe working guidance

Low home visiting rates supported by community nurse practitioner

Practice Highlights:

List size: 11,000

SystmOne paperless clinical system

Practice owned premises

Training practice involved in Durham Dales VTS and medical student teaching

High QOF and Enhanced Service achievement

CQC rated Goodin all areas

No extended hours required (optional federation shifts available)

Location & Lifestyle:

Central Durham with excellent transport links

Easy commute from Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead, and surrounding areas

Excellent local schools (state and independent)

Onsite parking

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5721-26-0004

Job locations

Chastleton Medical Group

Newton Drive

Durham

DH1 5BH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care. Shared responsibility for the strategic leadership, financial management and governance of the practice. Works collaboratively with the MDT to maintain high standards of patient care, service development and regulatory compliance, as well as delivery of contractual requirement.

To provide the highest possible standard of care to all our patients

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 practice 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

s. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care. Shared responsibility for the strategic leadership, financial management and governance of the practice. Works collaboratively with the MDT to maintain high standards of patient care, service development and regulatory compliance, as well as delivery of contractual requirement.

To provide the highest possible standard of care to all our patients

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 practice 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

s. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • a. Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • b. Experience of continued professional development
  • c. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • d. General understanding of the primary care contract
  • e. Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
  • Please see job description and person specification for further details

Desirable

  • a. Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
  • b. Experience of medicines management
  • c. Experience of ICB initiatives
  • Please see job description and person specification for further details

Qualifications

Essential

  • a. Qualified GP
  • b. General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
  • Please see job description and person specification for further details

Desirable

  • a. MRCCGP
  • b. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
  • Please see job description and person specification for further details
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • a. Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • b. Experience of continued professional development
  • c. Experience of QOF and clinical audit
  • d. General understanding of the primary care contract
  • e. Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
  • Please see job description and person specification for further details

Desirable

  • a. Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
  • b. Experience of medicines management
  • c. Experience of ICB initiatives
  • Please see job description and person specification for further details

Qualifications

Essential

  • a. Qualified GP
  • b. General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
  • Please see job description and person specification for further details

Desirable

  • a. MRCCGP
  • b. Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
  • Please see job description and person specification for further details

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

Chastleton Medical Group

Address

Chastleton Medical Group

Newton Drive

Durham

DH1 5BH


Employer's website

https://www.chastletonmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chastleton Medical Group

Address

Chastleton Medical Group

Newton Drive

Durham

DH1 5BH


Employer's website

https://www.chastletonmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Vikki Reed

victoriareed@nhs.net

01913846171

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5721-26-0004

Job locations

Chastleton Medical Group

Newton Drive

Durham

DH1 5BH


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