About this role
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
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 - [email protected]
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)