Salaried GP in Newcastle upon Tyne

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, and maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job:

• 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 promptly, including referrals, repeat prescription requests, and other associated administrative tasks
• On a rotational basis, undertake the role of a duty doctor
• 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 of the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance, training, financial management, and HR
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process and prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• 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
• 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)

Location and contract details:

• Location: Westerhope Medical Centre in Newcastle
• Working hours: 8 sessions per week – Mondays (overnight to 8 pm), Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
• Job type: Temporary until the end of March 2027
• Salary: up to £13,660 per session per annum plus £6,570 per annum for Monday additional hours

About us:

We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have access to comprehensive, coordinated, and continuous care within a sustainable primary care system. We believe that we can only build the best primary care service if our employees are happy, empowered, and supported.

Qualifications:

• A recognised primary medical qualification e.g. MBBS or equivalent
• Certificate of Completion of GP Training (CCT)
• GP on NHS Performers List
• Full GMC Registration
• Polite, professional, and confident approach to communication with others
• Passionate about providing great clinical care
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Flexible and open to change to improve things
• Supportive to colleagues

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I create an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. Staff are likewise entitled to a fair and inclusive work environment.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF):

This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being, and safety. All personnel must comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related legislation.

Confidentiality:

This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. All staff must sign and adhere to the Confidentiality Policy and protect patient information at all times.

Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI):

All personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it, and to continually improve our processes to enhance patient care.

Learning and Development:

All staff must undertake mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator and may undertake approved external training to advance their knowledge and skills.

Service Delivery:

Employees must adhere to the information contained with practice policies and regional directives and complete induction on all procedures.

Security:

All staff must ensure the practice remains secure and report any suspicious activity. Codes for door locks are to be kept confidential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The applicant will undergo a DBS check and other requisite background checks as required.