GP

Netherfield House Surgery; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Netherfield House Surgery is recruiting a Salaried General Practitioner to deliver high-quality primary medical care in line with the GMS contract. You will contribute to patient services aligned with ICB requirements and participate in clinical audits, appraisal, and health education with the broader care team.

Join a friendly Practice with a collaborative clinical team, rota-based sessions, and ongoing development opportunities within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold MBBS or equivalent and be registered with the GMC.
• Inclusion on NHS England Performers List is required.
• Experience in primary care or general practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties of a General Practitioner including duty doctor cover and home visits.
• Work in line with the Practice rota system for various consultations.
• Promote health education with other health professionals.
• Carry out clinical audits and participate in GP revalidation and appraisal.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical decision making

Audit & appraisal

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration

Performers List inclusion

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

To useprofessional skills and knowledge to provide a high standard of primary andcontinuing medical care to patients in line with the GMS contract

Contribute to thedelivery of patient services in line with ICB requirements

Effectiveclinical administration audit and management appropriate to the role

Contribute to thePractice team by being an effective team member

Duties andResponsibilities

Undertake all theduties associated with the role of a General Practitioner including duty doctor cover and home visitswhen required

To work inaccordance with the Practice rota system for a variety of consultation types ina timely manner

Currently this stands at 12 x 15 minute appointments persession

Complywith all the objectives of the GMS Contract QOF targets and ICB requirementsfor Local Enhanced Services where needed etc

Refer patients tomedical specialists when needed

Promote healtheducation in conjunction with other health care professionals

Carry outclinical audits

Take an activerole and contribute to Practice meetings

Undertake anyother duties requested by the Partners or Managing Partner within professionaland general competence This jobdescription is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities buta guide

Main duties of the job

Undertaking Clinical sessions, as required by the Practice and contributing to the success of the Practice as a whole, by collaborating with colleagues when required.

About us

Netherfield House is a very friendly Practice, with care and fairness at the heart of our service delivery. We have excellent patient feedback via our monthly Friends and Family submissions with 97% rating us Very good (87%) or Good (10%). We meet as a clinical team weekly and also make time each morning to discuss any issues that may be pressing for a team outlook.

We always receive excellent feedback from attached staff working with the Practice, and have built a network of Clinicians (GP, Nursing and Pharmacy) should we ever need them as they find it a pleasure to work here.

The Practice consists of 7 senior clinicians (6 GPs & 1 ACP) working a variety of sessions part time. This ensures that we have a range of specialisms that cover the large majority of conditions. The additional support that we have from our high performing Primary Care Network (Cramlington and District) provides a holistic level of care for our patients. Our PCN provides support and offers extended access through the week, and at weekends, to provide additional GP capacity for those patients that work during the day or have difficulty attending for other reasons. The PCN also provides a visiting services that reduces the need for home visits during the week for GPs etc.

We have good continuity of care, and rated in the top 10 performing Practices within the North East and Cumbria ICB area in the 2025 GP Survey. Access is particularly good and this new role will further enhance that.

Job responsibilities

Netherfield House Surgery

Job Description for Salaried GP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Netherfield House Surgery

Responsible To the Practice GP Partners

Job Purpose

- To use professional skills andknowledge to provide a high standard of primary and continuing medical care topatients in line with the GMS contract

- Contribute to the delivery ofpatient services in line with ICB requirements

- Effective clinicaladministration audit and management appropriate to the role

- Contribute to the Practice teamby being an effective team member

- Duties and Responsibilities

- Undertake all the dutiesassociated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contractincluding patient consultations duty doctor cover and home visits when requiredThis should take into account physical psychological and social factors whendiagnosing illness treating diseases tending to injuries and recommendingtreatment To work in accordance with the Practice rota system for a variety ofconsultation types in a timely manner Currently this stands at 12 x 15 minute appointments per session

- Collect record and maintainpatient information such as medical history reports and examination resultsInformation is recorded on the practices clinical system SystmOne and thisinformation should be recorded accurately using templates and read codes and ina timely manner ARDENS is available Comply with all the objectives of the GMSContract QOF targets and ICB requirements for Local Enhanced Servies whereneeded etc

- Work in accordance withPractice clinical procedures and protocols All work within the practice isgoverned by protocols and procedures alongside other additional governancerequirements from outside organisations including GMC Department of Health ICBetc

- Request perform andor interpret tests and records reports and examination information to assist in the diagnosis of a patients condition Prescribe or administer treatment therapymedication vaccination and other appropriate medical care to treat or preventillness disease or injury Monitor the condition of patients and progress andre-evaluate andor change treatments as required

- Refer patients to medicalspecialists or other practitioners appropriately when necessary and in a timelymanner Referral management is key to the success of the ICB and compliance withprotocols and procedures for referral is key

- Promote health education inconjunction with other health care professionals and have an awareness of thelocal health and social issues

- Carry out clinical audits asappropriate

- Liaise with other healthcareprofessionals when required to include supporting the nursing team

- Act in a way that protects theconfidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patientPracticerelationship This includes compliance with the Practices Confidentiality Policyand Information Governance policy

- Recognise the importance ofeffective communication within the team and communicate effectively with teammembers patients carers and other colleagues and health care professionals

- Take an active role andcontribute to Practice meetings where possible and appropriate

- Support the compliance of thePractice Health and Safety policy Work safely at all times in accordance withlegislative and practice policies and procedures

- Participate in the GPrevalidation and appraisal scheme Maintain a portfolio of continuingprofessional development activities

- Maintain medical knowledge andskill level in line with your Personal Development Plan and for the safedelivery of clinical care within the Practice Keep up-to-date with medicaldevelopments medication and treatments Attend Practice training sessions asappropriate and required

- Attend Practice trainingsessions as appropriate and required

- Comply with all the objectivesof the GMS Contract ICB requirements and PCN arrangements

- Work safely at all times inaccordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures

- Undertake any other dutiesrequested by the Partners or Managing Partner within professional and generalcompetence This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties andresponsibilities but a guide The job description can be amended in line withthe requirements of the Practice and for the delivery of patient care

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES FOR THE FORMAT OF THIS AS WE CANNOT USE COMMAS FULL STOP OR BULLET POINTS IN THE TEXT ON THE NHS JOBS SITE

Person Specification

Experience

• - Understanding of QOF, enhanced services, and contractual obligations
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional Attributes
• - Commitment to patient-centered care
• - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• - Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements
• - Experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervising trainees
• - Additional qualifications in minor surgery, family planning, or chronic disease management
• - Interest in clinical audits, research, or service development
• - Familiarity with local health priorities and community engagement

Qualifications

• Qualifications
• - Fully qualified medical practitioner with MBBS or equivalent
• - Current GMC registration with a license to practice
• - Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List
• Experience
• - Demonstrated experience in primary care or general practice
• - Competence in managing acute and chronic conditions
• - Familiarity with UK clinical governance and NHS frameworks
• Knowledge and Skills
• - Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
• - Ability to use electronic patient record systems such as EMIS or SystmOne
• - Understanding of QOF, enhanced services, and contractual obligations
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional Attributes
• - Commitment to patient-centered care
• - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• - Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements
• - Continuous professional development and participation in appraisal or revalidation
• - Experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervising trainees
• - Additional qualifications in minor surgery, family planning, or chronic disease management
• - Interest in clinical audits, research, or service development
• - Familiarity with local health priorities and community engagement

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.