About this role
Job summary
We are a friendly and motivated team looking for a Salaried GP to join our expanding team. We are an established GMS practice with a list size of 7000 patients. We have a strong reputation for providing excellent patient care in a friendly and supportive environment. We are keen to attract the right candidate to work with us in our practice to deliver outstanding care for our patients.
Please note we may close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
Main duties of the job
3 session salaried GP position with a view to increase to 4 sessions in early 2027.
Protected time each month for CPD pro rata.
12 bookable appointments per sessions.
Mix of telephone and face to face appointments.
Protected time for your own reviews to allow for continuity of care.
Minimal home visits.
Average of 1 day triage commitment per work
Extended access cover is optional and can be done remotely if you opt in.
About us
We are keen to attract the right candidate to work with us in our practice to deliver outstanding care for our patients. Our team is currently made up of 3 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 1 Clinical Pharmacists, 2 Practice Managers, 2 Practice Nurses and 1 Healthcare Assistant, 2 Care Coordinators and a Patient Engagement Care Coordinator with strong support from a motivated clerical team.
We are a Deep End Practice which means we are part of a network of Practices with a patient population in socioeconomically deprived areas of the North East and North Cumbria. We are passionate about having a positive impact on reducing health inequalities in our area.
We are a training Practice for Doctors in Training and we host medical students.
Job description Job responsibilities
12 bookable appointments per sessions.
Mix of telephone and face to face appointments.
Average of 1 day triage commitment per work.
Communicating effectively with staff, colleagues and patients.
Opportunistically addressing QOF alerts during consultations where appropriate.
Contributing to QOF to maximise points in all areas.
Identification and reporting of issues of quality and risk.
Use SystmOne clinical system.
All documents are subject to a robust workflow system.
Checking and actioning results
Protected time for your own reviews to allow for continuity of care.
Minimal home visits due to having our frailty nurse at our attached care home and a dedicated frailty GP session for planned home visits.
We are a supportive Practice and encourage discussion of cases and information at daily and monthly clinical meetings.
Protected time for daily coffee meeting to discuss cases.
Extended access cover is optional and can be done remotely if you opt in
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in urgent care and/or a primary care environment. Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions. Experience of providing home visits. Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice. Understanding of evidence-based practice. Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
Desirable
Experience in Triage Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework. Knowledge of public health issues in the local area. Awareness of issues within the wider health arena. Knowledge of health-promotion strategies.
Qualifications Essential
Eligibility to work in the UK. On GMC GP Register On Medical Performers List UK work permit (if required) Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check Membership of a recognised medical indemnity organisation are essential conditions of employment. We would also be open to applications from newly qualified GPs (qualified within the last 2 years) as an ARRS GP.
Desirable
Evidence of continued professional development MRCGP
Personal Qualities, attributes and abilities Essential
Polite and confident, flexible, and cooperative. Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense. Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required. High levels of integrity. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations. Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient. Commitment to ongoing professional development. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort. Observance of strict confidentiality.
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 Heaton Road Surgery
Address 17-19 Heaton Road
Byker
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE6 1SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://heatonroadsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)