About this role
Job summary
Join a practice where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
At Alma Medical Centre we're looking for an enthusiastic GP to join our friendly, forward-thinking team.
Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced GP looking for a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you. We're proud to offer a supportive environment where clinical excellence, teamwork and work-life balance are genuinely valued.
We know that choosing a practice is about much more than sessional rate. It's about finding colleagues you enjoy working with, having time to develop professionally, and feeling supported every day.
About us
Alma Medical Centre is a well-established, friendly training practice serving approximately 10,500 patients.
We are a Deep End practice, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community while recognising the challenges and rewards that come with this work.
Our clinical team includes:
Four GP Partners Four Salaried GPs Two Advanced Nurse Practitioners Practice Nurse Nursing Associate Healthcare Assistant Health & Wellbeing Coach Two Social Prescribers Remote Clinical Pharmacists Experienced administrative and reception teams providing excellent clinical support
We're proud of our collaborative culture. We enjoy teaching, continually strive to improve how we work, and welcome colleagues who want to contribute new ideas and help shape the future of the practice.
Main duties of the job
The Role
You'll provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care within a supportive team environment.
Your role will include:
Routine and urgent GP consultations Long-term condition management Home visits on a shared basis Participation in the duty doctor rota Managing clinical correspondence, referrals and prescriptions Supporting quality improvement and clinical governance Working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team Teaching opportunities for those with an interest in education Why choose Alma?
Competitive salary of £11,000 per session Flexible working pattern (68 sessions preferred but negotiable) Six weeks annual leave plus one week study leave (pro rata) Excellent induction and ongoing mentoring Supportive, approachable partners who value new ideas Opportunities to teach medical students and GP registrars Encouragement to develop clinical interests and leadership roles A stable, experienced multidisciplinary team Training practice with strong links to Newcastle and Sunderland Universities Flexible start date
About us
At Hartlepool and Stockton Health GP Federation our guiding aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Relationships are key to everything we do and by working with our practice members and their Primary Care Networks, as well as other local partners, we strive to provide excellent services that help people to live their best lives.
As part of this support, we are hosting this job advert on behalf one of Alma Medical Practice.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Role
You'll provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care within a supportive team environment.
Your role will include:
Routine and urgent GP consultations Long-term condition management Home visits on a shared basis Participation in the duty doctor rota Managing clinical correspondence, referrals and prescriptions Supporting quality improvement and clinical governance Working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team Teaching opportunities for those with an interest in education We encourage all our GPs to pursue areas of specialist interest, quality improvement projects, leadership or teaching if this is something they enjoy.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who:
Enjoys working as part of a supportive team Delivers compassionate, evidence-based patient care Has excellent communication skills Is keen to contribute ideas and help us continue to develop our practice Values collaborative working and continuous learning
Newly qualified GPs are warmly welcomed and will receive excellent support and mentoring.
Person Specification
Additional criteria Essential
Appropriate medical defence indemnity
Qualifications Essential
GMC Registration with Licence to Practise Inclusion on the NHS Performers List MRCGP CCT or equivalent, and eligibility to practise independently in the UK
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 Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]
Address Alma Medical Centre
Nolan Place
Stockton-On-Tees
Cleveland
TS18 2BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)