Job summary
Job title: General Practitioner
Responsible to: Head of General Practice
Location:The Alliance Medical Group Practices
Salary:£104,437.95
Contract type:Permanent
Hours: Full-time, or Part Time to be considered
Main duties of the job
Were seeking a full-time
or part-time GP to join The Alliance Medical Group, part of Sunderland GP
Alliance, serving around 25,000 patients across three practices in Washington
and Sunderland. Youll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary teamincluding
GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and specialists in safeguarding and learning
disabilitiesdelivering integrated, patient-focused care.
As
a teaching and training organisation, we host GP registrars and students from
medical, nursing, and paramedic backgrounds, while supporting professional
growth through mentorship, peer learning, and career development. This is an
opportunity to join an ambitious, forward-thinking practice that values staff
wellbeing, innovation, and high-quality care.
About us
For a second year in a row, Sunderland GP Alliance has been listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and Better Health At Work - Gold Award, offering 33 days annual leave plus many other benefits
Sunderland GP Alliance is owned by the GP Practices of Sunderland and helps GPs work collaboratively for the benefit of patients and staff. We are a not-for-profit organisation, ensuring any surplus is reinvested back into better services for patients.
Sunderland GP Alliance runs three medical practices at New Silksworth Medical Practice, South Hylton Surgery and Monument Surgeries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
- Provide
high-quality patient care through surgery, home visits, and telephone
consultations.
- Make professional,
autonomous decisions on undifferentiated and complex presentations.
- Conduct triage,
manage repeat prescriptions, and respond to patient queries efficiently.
- Screen patients
for early signs of illness and proactively manage long-term conditions.
- Develop care plans
in line with current clinical protocols.
- Deliver patient
education and health promotion advice.
- Maintain accurate,
contemporaneous patient records.
- Prescribe safely,
adhering to Practice and CCG formulary guidance.
- Engage in
continuous professional development, audit, and quality improvement
initiatives.
- Collaborate with
statutory and voluntary agencies to enhance patient care.
Practice Responsibilities:
- Participate in
audit, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain
compliance with clinical coding and data entry standards.
- Contribute to
health and safety compliance and the safeguarding of patients.
- Attend meetings
and engage in peer support and training initiatives.
- Uphold
confidentiality and privacy standards for all patient and staff information.
Training and Development:
- Actively
participate in personal and team development programmes.
- Share expertise
and support the professional growth of colleagues.
- Engage in peer
networks to strengthen clinical practice across the Alliance.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
- Respect and
promote the rights, dignity, and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Deliver care in a
non-judgmental, inclusive, and culturally sensitive manner.
Communication & Teamwork:
- Maintain clear,
professional communication with colleagues, patients, and external agencies.
- Adapt
communication style to meet patient and team needs effectively.
The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance
and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment
policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
- Provide
high-quality patient care through surgery, home visits, and telephone
consultations.
- Make professional,
autonomous decisions on undifferentiated and complex presentations.
- Conduct triage,
manage repeat prescriptions, and respond to patient queries efficiently.
- Screen patients
for early signs of illness and proactively manage long-term conditions.
- Develop care plans
in line with current clinical protocols.
- Deliver patient
education and health promotion advice.
- Maintain accurate,
contemporaneous patient records.
- Prescribe safely,
adhering to Practice and CCG formulary guidance.
- Engage in
continuous professional development, audit, and quality improvement
initiatives.
- Collaborate with
statutory and voluntary agencies to enhance patient care.
Practice Responsibilities:
- Participate in
audit, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain
compliance with clinical coding and data entry standards.
- Contribute to
health and safety compliance and the safeguarding of patients.
- Attend meetings
and engage in peer support and training initiatives.
- Uphold
confidentiality and privacy standards for all patient and staff information.
Training and Development:
- Actively
participate in personal and team development programmes.
- Share expertise
and support the professional growth of colleagues.
- Engage in peer
networks to strengthen clinical practice across the Alliance.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
- Respect and
promote the rights, dignity, and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Deliver care in a
non-judgmental, inclusive, and culturally sensitive manner.
Communication & Teamwork:
- Maintain clear,
professional communication with colleagues, patients, and external agencies.
- Adapt
communication style to meet patient and team needs effectively.
The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance
and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment
policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
- On/eligible to be on a medical performers list
- Enhanced DBS check
- UK driving licence
- Current CPR certificate
- UK work permit (if required)
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Other Post Graduate Diplomas
- Experience/interest in research
- Experience/interest in teaching/training
Experience
Essential
- Successfully Completed General Practice Specialist Training
- Appropriate range of previous experience in hospital posts
- Clinical and Information Governance
- Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of working in EMIS-Web
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between various locations
- Understands the principles of equality and diversity
- Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement
- Commitment to addressing health inequalities and patient empowerment
- Patient advocate
- Excellent communicator
- Desire to work within the Sunderland area
Motivation and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to articulate the core values of general practice
- Knowledge of current issues affecting general practice
- Counselling and Feedback skills
- Team working and interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Ability to maintain trust and confidence of patients;
- Leadership skills;
- Willingness to share knowledge and collaborate across entire primary health team;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams;
- Ability to work flexibly;
- Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately;
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis;
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to differing workplaces
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
- Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
- General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained
- On/eligible to be on a medical performers list
- Enhanced DBS check
- UK driving licence
- Current CPR certificate
- UK work permit (if required)
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Other Post Graduate Diplomas
- Experience/interest in research
- Experience/interest in teaching/training
Experience
Essential
- Successfully Completed General Practice Specialist Training
- Appropriate range of previous experience in hospital posts
- Clinical and Information Governance
- Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of working in EMIS-Web
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between various locations
- Understands the principles of equality and diversity
- Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement
- Commitment to addressing health inequalities and patient empowerment
- Patient advocate
- Excellent communicator
- Desire to work within the Sunderland area
Motivation and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to articulate the core values of general practice
- Knowledge of current issues affecting general practice
- Counselling and Feedback skills
- Team working and interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Ability to maintain trust and confidence of patients;
- Leadership skills;
- Willingness to share knowledge and collaborate across entire primary health team;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams;
- Ability to work flexibly;
- Ability to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriately;
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis;
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to differing workplaces
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner
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).
