About this role
Job summary
Marsden Medical Group, Great people, Great place, Great General practice.
Come and discover why the North East coast is the perfect place to build your next chapter.
Are you looking for a GP role that combines a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life?
As we continue to grow, we are ready to welcome a Salaried GP to our team.
Whether you're an experienced GP or newly qualified, this is an opportunity to join a large, supportive practice where clinical excellence, teamwork and work-life balance genuinely matter.
Why join Marsden Medical Group?
Located on the stunning North East coastline, South Shields offers the best of both worlds:
Beautiful beaches, coastal walks and outdoor living
Excellent transport links to Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland
Affordable housing and a fantastic quality of life
Easy access to Newcastle International Airport
A vibrant local community with excellent schools, restaurants and leisure facilities
At Marsden Medical Group, you'll become part of a well-established, stable organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
Up to 8 clinical sessions available plus 1 CPD session (pro rata to WTE) 37.5-hour working week (WTE) Annual DDRB uplift applied when implemented Clinical Session Structure
Each 4 hour 10 minute clinical session includes:
12 booked appointments (AM) or 13 booked appointments (PM) 40 minutes protected workload management time Fair-share home visiting commitment Protected administration time We recognise the realities of modern General Practice and have designed our sessions to support safe, effective consulting and sustainable workloads.
About us
How We Work
Team members work across both sites Shared GP on-call rota with clinical decision support from a GP colleague at the alternate site Saturday enhanced-hours rota approximately 1 in 12 (9am - 1pm) Optional additional evening enhanced-hours sessions available Enhanced-hours work paid separately at an enhanced hourly rate More Than Just a Job
We could tell you about our strong performance, our training credentials, or our growing team.
But what really sets us apart is our culture.
We are proud of our supportive environment, approachable leadership team and genuinely friendly atmosphere. We believe people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and connected.
And yes there is excellent cake and a legendary Friday quiz.
Job description Job responsibilities
Supporting Your Career
We are committed to helping GPs flourish professionally.
You'll benefit from:
Protected CPD time
Support with appraisal and revalidation
Opportunities for teaching and training
Career development opportunities
Clinical leadership opportunities
Experienced colleagues always available for advice and support
Work-Life Balance Matters
We understand that thriving outside work is just as important as thriving within it.
That's why we offer:
6 weeks annual leave pro rata 1 week study leave pro rata Flexible start and finish times where possible Our aim is simple: to support you in building a career that works around your life.
How We Work
Team members work across both sites Shared GP on-call rota with clinical decision support from a GP colleague at the alternate site Saturday enhanced-hours rota approximately 1 in 12 . 9am1pm Optional additional evening enhanced-hours sessions available Enhanced-hours work paid separately at an enhanced hourly rate
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Medical degree GMC registration and inclusion on the GP register Completion of GP training and CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) Eligibility to work in the UK
Experience Essential
Good interpersonal and communication skills Working with a Multidisciplinary medical team
Desirable
Knowledge of local clinical pathways Working with a Multidisciplinary medical team Working in 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 Marsden Road Health Centre
Address Marsden Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 6RE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://marsdenhc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)