About this role
Job summary
Salaried GP Opportunity 4-8 sessions
We are seeking to recruit a 4-8 session salaried GP to join our busy, friendly and highly supportive practice in Houghton le Spring. The practice has excellent transport links to Sunderland, Durham, Newcastle and surrounding areas.
Our practice prides itself on delivering quality patient care, reflected in consistently positive patient feedback. This is underpinned by a strong team ethos, where collaboration, mutual respect and support for all staff are paramount.
We are an established training practice, actively involved in the education and development of Doctors in Training (DiTs), medical students and nursing students. We are committed to supporting professional growth and actively encourage ongoing learning and development across the multidisciplinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming, forward-thinking practice with a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care to our local community.
For enquiries or to arrange an informal visit please contact our Practice Manager - [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred medical care to the practice population.Provide services in accordance with the GMS contract and associated regulatory requirements.Prescribe medicines appropriately, adhering to local and national prescribing guidelines and formularies.Manage patients with long-term conditions effectively and proactively.Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, test results, and associated correspondence.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional standards, practice policy, and current guidance.Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing fairly to the overall practice workload.Adhere to best practice as guided by clinical evidence, national guidelines, and the practice audit programme.Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and service development within the practice.Attend and contribute effectively to practice, clinical, and multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
About us
About us
Kepier Medical Practice is a well-established, patient-focused GP practice located in Houghton-le-Spring. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we provide high-quality primary care services to approximately 8,500 patients.
Our experienced clinical team consists of 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, and 2 Nurse Practitioners, supported by an extended multidisciplinary team including 2 Practice Nurses, a Student Nursing Associate, and a Healthcare Support Worker. We also benefit from a dedicated team of approximately 20 administrative and support staff, alongside in-house Practice Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, a Mental Health Practitioner, and Social Prescribers. The practice has a low home visit rate and is supported by the Sunderland Recovery at Home Team.
We utilise the EMIS Web clinical system and make full use of modern digital solutions including Accurx, eConsult, Ardens, and Agilio TeamNet to support efficient patient care and workflow management.
As a member of Sunderland GP Alliance, we benefit from support with Enhanced Access provision. We are also an active member of the highly supportive Coalfields Primary Care Network (PCN), working collaboratively with neighbouring practices to enhance patient services and staff development opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities
A normal working day consists of 25 appointments plus all associated paperwork Review and action of test results Action and completion of tasks/paperwork for your review Support amongst the wider practice team as appropriate to roleThe main responsibilities of the salaried GP are listed below. This list is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement for other tasks as appropriate.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred medical care to the practice population.Provide services in accordance with the GMS contract and associated regulatory requirements.Prescribe medicines appropriately, adhering to local and national prescribing guidelines and formularies.Manage patients with long-term conditions effectively and proactively.Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, test results, and associated correspondence.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional standards, practice policy, and current guidance.Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing fairly to the overall practice workload.Adhere to best practice as guided by clinical evidence, national guidelines, and the practice audit programme.Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and service development within the practice.Attend and contribute effectively to practice, clinical, and multidisciplinary team meetings as required.Contribute effectively to the development and ongoing success of the practice.Participate fully in the annual appraisal process and maintain compliance with all professional requirements.Prepare for and complete the GMC revalidation process.Commit to lifelong learning and promote a culture of continuing professional development across the practice team.Support the education and training of GP trainees, medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.Support the Partners in achieving the strategic objectives of the practice, identifying opportunities to enhance services, improve efficiency, and support financial sustainability.Review and adhere to all practice policies, procedures, and protocols.Promote collaborative working by maintaining effective communication with colleagues and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with all relevant clinical governance, safeguarding, information governance, and health and safety requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified GP MRCGP General Practitioner Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Full GMC registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Experience Desirable
Experience of working in a GP Practice
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 Kepier Medical Practice
Address Leyburn Grove
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH4 5EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://kepiergp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)