About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated salaried GP to join our team for 6 sessions per week, worked across Wednesday to Friday.
You will:
Provide continuity of care to a diverse patient population, including routine and urgent appointments, home visits and telephone and online consultations Work collaboratively with colleagues, the wider primary care network and community teams Contribute to the practice's clinical governance, quality improvement and QOF delivery Share in the practice's duty and on-call arrangements, pro rata
Main duties of the job
Conduct patient consultations, assess symptoms, diagnose conditions and provide appropriate treatment.
Manage acute and chronic medical conditions and coordinate ongoing patient care.
Prescribe medications and review treatment plans safely.
Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare services when necessary.
Provide preventative care, health promotion, screening and immunisations.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using clinical IT systems.
Respond to urgent medical problems and provide appropriate follow-up care.
Work collaboratively with nurses, pharmacists, healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Participate in clinical meetings, audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement activities.
Comply with GMC professional standards, practice policies, safeguarding requirements and clinical governance procedures.
About us
Leadgate Surgery is a friendly, well-established teaching practice serving approximately 5,800 patients in the village of Leadgate and the surrounding communities in County Durham. Our Practice has been involved in undergraduate teaching with Newcastle Medical School for many years. We are also involved in research opportunities and are proud of the long-term relationships we have built with our patients.
We are a supportive and cohesive team consisting of 3 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 2 nurses, 2 GPAs, 1 healthcare assistant a pharmacist and the administrative team. We have a strong emphasis on teamwork, mutual respect and aim to achieve a good work-life balance.
We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our team who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and shares our commitment to deliver high-quality, personalised care. We would love to meet you if you are acaring, team player committed to delivering high standards of quality care to our patients.
We aim to support to develop personal interests and skills.
We use SystmOne, SystmConnect (for triage) and ICE.
Interviews to be held on 13th November 2026
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive range of general medical services in accordance with the practice's contractual obligations, including core services and any applicable additional or enhanced services. Undertake clinical duties in accordance with the agreed practice timetable, including face-to-face and telephone consultations, responding to patient queries, conducting home visits where appropriate, and completing associated clinical and administrative tasks. Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions, making professional and autonomous clinical decisions based on the patient's needs and current evidence-based guidance. Develop, implement and review individualised care plans in partnership with patients, in line with current clinical guidance and practice disease management protocols. Identify risk factors and early signs of illness, and provide preventative care, screening, immunisations, health promotion, counselling and patient education. Prescribe medications safely and appropriately, including acute and repeat prescriptions, in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary and relevant clinical guidance. Review medication and treatment plans regularly to ensure their safety and effectiveness. Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare providers as clinically indicated, coordinating care and supporting continuity of treatment across services. Undertake appropriate home visits and respond to urgent medical problems and emergencies, ensuring timely assessment, treatment and follow-up. Undertake on-call duties, including reviewing and actioning investigation results, authorising prescriptions, reviewing incoming clinical correspondence, responding to general queries and managing urgent clinical situations. Manage patient caseloads appropriately, including initiating, reviewing and concluding episodes of care, and arranging onward referral or transfer to other services where necessary. Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records, ensuring patient information is entered promptly and correctly into the clinical IT system. Undertake all other clinical duties and responsibilities reasonably associated with the role of a General Practitioner working in primary care.
Administration and Practice Management
Complete clinical and administrative work in a timely and efficient manner, including prescription requests, clinical queries, correspondence, paperwork and other duties arising from patient consultations. Ensure patient records are accurate, up to date and appropriately coded, contributing to record summarisation, read-coding and the ongoing development and maintenance of computer-based clinical records. Collect and record clinical data as required for audit, monitoring, reporting and service evaluation. Process requests for medical reports, insurance reports, claim forms and other private and non-private administrative documentation in accordance with practice procedures and applicable requirements. Apply and comply with relevant practice policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, information governance, health and safety and safeguarding. Work in accordance with agreed practice protocols and discuss with colleagues any implications for clinical practice, service delivery or patient care.
Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
Practice in accordance with General Medical Council (GMC) professional standards, relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, clinical governance arrangements and applicable professional guidance. Participate in clinical meetings, clinical audits, significant event reviews, clinical standard setting and quality improvement activities to support patient safety and improve the quality and effectiveness of services. Contribute to the evaluation and development of clinical services, practice procedures and systems, promoting safe, effective, equitable and evidence-based care. Identify opportunities to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes and service delivery, working collaboratively with colleagues to implement appropriate improvements.
Professional Development and Teamwork
Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, lifelong learning, reflective practice and participation in relevant training and educational activities organised by the practice or other appropriate organisations. Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals and administrative staff to deliver coordinated, person-centred care. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external healthcare providers, ensuring appropriate information sharing and continuity of care. Contribute to a supportive, respectful and professional working environment, promoting effective teamwork and the efficient operation of the practice. The post-holder is expected to undertake the full range of duties and responsibilities appropriate to a General Practitioner working in general practice, consistent with their professional competence, the needs of the practice and applicable contractual and professional requirements.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working as a salaried GP within an NHS general practice. Experience managing patients with complex medical, psychological and social needs. Experience prescribing safely and reviewing medication in accordance with current clinical guidance. Experience recognising and managing medical emergencies and identifying patients requiring urgent assessment or hospital admission. Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults. Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, significant event reviews and continuous quality improvement. Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
Experience supporting quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits. Experience supervising, mentoring or teaching medical students, GP trainees or other healthcare professionals. Experience contributing to practice meetings, clinical policy development and service improvement.
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a licence to practise. Inclusion on the GMC General Practitioner Register. Membership of the NHS England Medical Performers List, as applicable to the role. Completion of recognised GP specialty training and possession of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, or an equivalent recognised qualification. Evidence of ongoing professional development in areas relevant to general 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 Leadgate Surgery
Address George Ewen House
Watling Street
Consett
County Durham
DH8 6DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://leadgate.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)