About this role
Job summary
Beaumont Park Medical Group is seeking enthusiastic and committed Salaried GPs to join our friendly, supportive team from April 2027, working 4 to 6 sessions per week. We are looking to recruit for 10 clinical sessions.
Serving over 6,100 patients in Whitley Bay, we are a well-established, close-knit practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The retirement of a longstanding GP Partner creates an exciting opportunity for a new colleague to join us, contribute to the continued development of the practice and explore a future pathway to partnership.
We offer a supportive working environment, a strong multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to influence how services develop. Our low home-visiting workload is supported by the PCN funded NEAS Home Visiting Service, allowing GPs to focus on clinical care within the practice.
With an exciting new-build practice development imminent and ambitions to become a training practice in 2027, this is an excellent time to join Beaumont Park Medical Group.
Located in Whitley Bay, the practice offers an attractive working environment alongside beautiful beaches, coastal walks and excellent local amenities.
We offer
- 6 weeks' annual leave (pro rata).
- 1 week's study leave (pro rata).
- Paid CPD time.
- Flexibility around clinical session start times.
- A mixture of face-to-face and telephone consultations.
- A supportive, consistent and experienced multidisciplinary team.
Informal visits are encouraged to come and meet the team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care as an integral member of our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.
The role will involve
- Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
- Assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Prescribing safely and effectively in accordance with current guidance.
- Reviewing pathology results, clinical correspondence and medication.
- Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Supporting preventative healthcare and long-term condition management.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the practice and Primary Care Network.
- Contributing to practice meetings, clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of enhanced services.
The post holder will be encouraged to contribute to the continued development of the practice and play an active role in maintaining our high standards of patient care.
For the right candidate, this role also offers the opportunity to develop towards partnership and become more involved in the strategic and operational direction of Beaumont Park Medical Group.
About us
Beaumont Park Medical Group is an established GP practice serving over 6,100 patients in Whitley Bay. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care through a friendly, consistent and supportive team.
Our GP Partners work alongside a multidisciplinary clinical team comprising an Advanced Practitioner, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistant, Pharmacy team, First Contact Physiotherapist, Frailty Nurse and Social Prescriber, supported by dedicated Reception and Secretarial colleagues.
We value the benefits of a smaller practice, where teamwork, strong professional relationships and the opportunity to influence service development are central to working life.
Our 2026 National GP Patient Survey results were highly rated for patients' overall experience. We are also members of Whitley Bay PCN and aim to become a training practice in 2028.
With a new-build practice development imminent and the retirement of a longstanding GP Partner creating an exciting succession opportunity, this is an ideal time to join us and help shape our future.
Based in Whitley Bay, we also offer the attraction of coastal living, with beautiful beaches, coastal walks and excellent local amenities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary key responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.
- Deliver highly effective medical care
- The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
- Prescribe safely and effectively in accordance with local and national guidance
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE / local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for specific areas of practice activity, including QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
- Commit to self-learning and promote a culture of continuing professional development
- Review and adhere to practice protocols
- Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- Full GMC registration.
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or equivalent recognised qualification.
- MRCGP or equivalent recognised qualification.
Desirable
- Experience working in UK general practice.
- Interest in practice development and service improvement.
- An interest in future partnership.
- Interest in medical education and supporting the development of a training 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
Beaumont Park Medical Group
Address
35 Hepscott Drive
Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE25 9XJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://beaumontparkmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)