About this role
Job summary
Newly qualified and experienced GP's are welcome to apply.
The role is to provide high-quality patient centered general medical services to the registered population of Gosforth. It also includes clinical oversight and support of GP registrars and medical students, contributing to the practice's long-standing training and educational responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Provide face to face, telephone, and online consultations
Deliver high quality acute, chronic, and preventative care
Undertake routine and urgent clinical assessments
Participate in home visiting (shared equitably within the clinical team)
Review and act upon pathology results, correspondence, and clinical reports
Complete referrals, fit notes, and associated clinical documentation in a timely manner
Contribute to QOF, enhanced services, and long-term condition management
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including ARRS staff
Support training, supervision, audit, and quality improvement activity where appropriate
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
Comply with GMC standards, clinical governance requirements, and practice policies
Knowledge & Skills
- Sound knowledge of primary care medicine and NHS systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong clinical decision making and risk management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and management skills
Personal Attributes
- Professional, reliable and patient focused
- Flexible and adaptable to service needs
- Commitment to continuous professional development
About us
About the Practice
Roseworth Surgery is a friendly, forward thinking practice based in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, with a list size of approx 6,000. You will be supported by experienced partners and a salaried GP, working alongside a conscientious and skilled nursing team and a professional patient focused reception team, with strong support from the practice management and medical secretary.
We are a long-standing and well-established GP training practice, with a strong commitment to education, supervision and professional development. Support is available for appraisals and revalidation
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting staff well-being and continuous improvement. As part of Jesmond Lower Gosforth PCN, we work collaboratively across practices to deliver enhanced services and innovative models of care.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be joining a supportive, friendly and well organised GP practice to provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to the registered diverse population of Gosforth, working as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team in accordance with GMC standards, NHS regulations, and practice policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary medical care including consultations, examinations, and treatment planning
- Undertake surgery consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and online as appropriate)
- Manage acute and chronic conditions
- Conduct home visits where required
- Participate in duty doctor / on-call rota as agreed
- Review and action clinical correspondence and test results in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
- Prescribe safely and cost-effectively in line with local and national guidance
- Engage in clinical governance, QOF, audit, and quality improvement activity
- Overseeing of GP Registrars and medical students
- Contribute to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- Work collaboratively with the wider PCN and community services
- Participate in appraisal, revalidation, and mandatory training
Professional Responsibilities
- Comply with GMC Good Medical Practice
- Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards
- Uphold equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed in line with service needs.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
- Experience of working in UK general practice or equivalent primary care setting - Experience in managing both acute and chronic conditions - Experience of using clinical IT systems (e.g. SystmOne or EMIS)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a PCN - Involvement in teaching, training or mentoring
Qualifications Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) - Full GMC registration with a licence to practice - Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and supporting learners within primary care.
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 Roseworth Surgery
Address 27-29 Roseworth Ave
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.roseworthsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)