About this role
Job summary
Villette Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking GP training practice in Hendon, Sunderland, serving just under 6,000 patients within a close-knit and supportive team environment. The practice is looking for a committed GP to join for five to six sessions, working with a diverse and often underserved patient population including care homes and learning disability services.
This role offers a manageable workload with shared on-call duties, strong clinical support, and excellent opportunities for professional development. As a well-established training practice hosting GP registrars and fifth-year medical students, the successful candidate can become involved in teaching, mentorship, and developing specialist interests. The practice is highly regarded for innovation, patient-centred care, strong QOF performance, and staff wellbeing, with low turnover and a collaborative culture that supports clinicians to grow and thrive professionally.
Main duties of the job
The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred GP care to a diverse and often deprived population within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Duties include managing routine and on-call clinics, providing care to patients in care homes and learning disability settings, undertaking ward rounds, and contributing to the practices excellent QOF performance. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to support the training of GP registrars and medical students, participate in in-house teaching, and develop specialist clinical interests within an innovative and forward-thinking practice environment.
About us
Villette Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking GP training practice based in Hendon, Sunderland, caring for just under 6,000 patients within a modern purpose-built surgery. Serving a diverse and often deprived population, the practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment for all staff.
Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs with specialist interests in areas such as cardiology and womens health, alongside a practice pharmacist, nurse practitioner, nursing team, healthcare assistant, GP assistant, and a highly skilled administrative team with dedicated specialist roles. As a long-established training practice, we host GP registrars and fifth-year medical students, creating a positive learning culture with regular teaching sessions and shared clinical development opportunities.
We pride ourselves on having a welcoming atmosphere, low staff turnover, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression. Clinicians benefit from manageable workloads, shared on-call responsibilities, protected educational time, support for developing specialist interests, and opportunities to become involved in teaching and mentorship. The practice also embraces innovation, including the use of AI consultation methods and modern communication systems, helping staff deliver efficient and effective care while maintaining an excellent worklife balance.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred GP care through routine and urgent appointments
Manage a mixture of face-to-face, telephone, and digital consultations
Participate in shared on-call duties and support safe clinical decision-making
Provide care to patients within care homes and learning disability settings, including regular ward rounds
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver effective and coordinated care
Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to achieving high QOF and clinical governance standards
Support and contribute to the training of GP registrars and medical students
Attend and participate in regular clinical meetings, teaching sessions, and practice development activities
Contribute to service improvement, innovation, and the continued development of the practice
Develop and pursue specialist clinical interests where appropriate and supported by the practice
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Fully qualified General Practitioner with Certificate of Completion of Training or equivalent Registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise On the NHS Performers List Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (where applicable) Eligible to work in the UK (including work permit where required)
Desirable
Evidence of ongoing continued professional development (CPD)
Additional Requirements Essential
Full UK driving licence (if home visits are required)
Experience Essential
Experience of working in 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 Villette Surgery
Address Villette Surgery
Suffolk Street
Sunderland
SR2 8AX
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.villettesurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)