About this role
Job summary
Tennant Street Medical Practice in Stockton-on-Tees is looking to recruit an enthusiastic GP under the GP Reimbursement Scheme.
We are looking for a salaried GP for a 6-month fixed-term period - October 2026 March 2027.
We are looking for a maximum of 8 sessions a week, days to be agreed.
Annual salary: To be discussed
Features of Tennant Street:
GMS practice with stable list of 14500 The Partnership consists of 3 male and 6 female GPs. System of personal lists Established training practice and undergraduate teaching practice Recently completed large refurbishment so excellent new facilities Partners have links with ICS, H&SH [Federation], Newcastle University, Medicines Management, Cleveland LMC Varied opportunities for personal development SystmOne Clinical System with a paperlight approach Innovative approach to IT solutions in general practice Democratic decision-making processes Focus on high-quality healthcare Varied demography Excellent internal clinical support via nurse practitioners and practice pharmacists
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a high quality primary care team to ensure that it meets its aims and objectives within an efficient, safe, harmonious and profitable working environment.
To provide high quality health care to all patients registered at the practice. To practice safely using national and local guidelines.
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 our member practices, Tennant Street Medical Practice.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other Responsibilities
Available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Utilisation of clinical systems Undertake home visits when required Prescribe, refer, treat and advise patients as required Respond to clinical queries from the wider team Contribute to completion of the clinical task group Fair share of clinical administration, including tasks, bloods, and other general duties Complete medical reports as and when required Collecting data for audit purposes and complying with QOF requirements Delivering enhanced services Provide support to the clinical team including being available to the wider practice team when required Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety Other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time
Person Specification
Skills and Competencies Essential
Excellent medical knowledge. Communication skills. Strong listening skills. Ability to work as part of a large team. Willingness and ability to handle uncertainty and conflicting demands. Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to stay calm while working under pressure. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Willingness to develop entrepreneurial and business skills. Counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach. Good IT skills. Ability to manage change. Problem solving skills.
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 Tennant Street Medical Practice
Tennant Street
Stockton-on-Tees
Teesside
TS18 2AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)