Salaried General Practitioner

South Durham Health Cic

North East

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Job summary

South Durham Health CIC is recruiting a Salaried General Practitioner for Bevan Medical Group in County Durham. The role involves delivering high-quality medical care, supporting the GP Partner and MDT, and maintaining efficient administration.

The post offers a competitive salary dependent on experience and access to NHS pension. Applicants should hold UK GP qualifications with GMC registration and be prepared to work as part of a busy practice team under NHS guidelines.

Qualifications

Qualified GP with GMC registration.
Must have MRCGP and CCT or equivalent.
Experience in primary care and QOF/CPD.

Responsibilities

Deliver highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
Provide services in line with the GMS contract and guidelines.
Manage administration promptly and support GP Partner and clinical team.
Collaborate with MDT to ensure joined-up patient care.
Contribute to continuous improvement and practice governance.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

GP Qualification

MRCGP

JCPTGP / VTTC

CCT

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job Title

Salaried General Practitioner

Location

Bevan Medical Group, Shotton Colliery, County Durham

Salary

Dependent upon experience

Work Pattern

Up to 6 sessions per week

Main duties of the job

To deliver highly effective medical care to our practice population, in accordance with the GP contract and local and national guidance.

To process administration in a timely manner and work collaboratively within the practice team and wider MDT to ensure excellent, joined up patient care.

To provide support to the GP Partner and wider clinical team.

About us

Our current team comprises of GP's, ANP's, Practice Nurse, Pharmacists and HCA's, supported by friendly and experienced administrative and management teams. We hold frequent practice, clinical, peer support sessions and encourage regular CPD sessions. We are proud to have been accredited as a training practice.

We have a patient list size of over 8,200 patients working from modern, purpose-built premises, based in County Durham. We are active members of Durham Coast Primary Care Network.

The applicant should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to provide high quality, patient-centred care. You will work alongside the team delivering and developing care relevant to the needs of our patient population in conjunction with organisational, local and national priorities.

For the right candidate we offer a competitive salary, dependant on experience and offer NHS pension.

Job responsibilities

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
Effective management of long-term conditions
Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training
Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Qualifications (Essential)

Qualified GP
MRCGP
Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Experience (Essential)

Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of continued professional development
Experience of QOF and clinical audit
Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
General understanding of the GMS contract

Experience (Desirable)

Experience of medicines management
Experience of ICB initiatives

Personal Qualities (Essential)

Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative - there may be requirement to work outside of core office hours
Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development

Eligibility Criteria (Essential)

Full GMC Registration
National Performers List registration
Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Skills (Essential)

Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Clear, polite telephone manner
Competent in the use of SystmOne
Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem solving & analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Experience with clinical risk management

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.

Employer details

Employer name: South Durham Health CIC

Address: The Surgery, Bevan Grove, Shotton Colliery, Durham, DH6 2LQ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.southdurhamhealth.co.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager Janice Lawson

janice.lawson@nhs.net

Date posted

19 October 2026

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