Salaried GP


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£100,545 - £109,074
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	ASHINGTON, NE63 0NG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	24 Aug 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER Conventional role Pay Scale SPMG Salaried GP Salary scale £100,545 to £109,074 pro rate plus medical indemnity. Basis Fixed Term for 4 to 6 months Location All Centres serviced by the Practices, currently including: Newbiggin Health Centre Seaton Hirst Primary Care Centre In the course of your role you will be required to visit other locations including patients homes. Clinical Accountability: The General Practitioners in Partnership Managerial Accountability: Practice Manager JOB PURPOSE To provide personal medical care to patients of the Practice, working as part of the Practice team. Key Areas: Provide high quality medical care to patients registered with the Practice. Provide continuity of care where possible. Work collaboratively with all members of the PHCT. Comply with primary care clinical governance standards. Actively contribute to achievement of highest possible QOF score, Enhanced Servicesand ICB requirements. DIMENSIONS The scope of the role includes the full range of patient related and clinical activity of the Primary CareTeam, within all of the practice locations and patients homes and all administration associated withpatient care. There are options to develop a special interest, such as minor surgery, womens health or other areas. Personal development is actively encouraged and supported. MAIN CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE ROLE Working in a large, busy primary care team across two sites Supporting provision of a safe primary care service Opportunities for development and training, particularly developing a special interest Working in a managed environment Supporting the continued achievement of high quality multi-disciplinary care KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Clinical competencies in full spectrum of Primary Care Ability to work as an integrated team member Excellent communication skills Working knowledge of SystmOne PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Certificate of Completion of Training from the Postgraduate Medical, Education and Training Board GMC Registration DBS Enhanced Disclosure Occupational Health Check Medical Indemnity Insurance On Performers List Clinical Responsibilities In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing both acute and repeat prescriptions, dealing with queries and patient test results. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Timely assessment of incoming electronic and paper correspondence relating to both patient and non patient information as required, using the appropriate electronic systems. To record clear and contemporaneous computer based consultation notes to agreed standards using SystmOne Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines. Participate on a fair share basis in the Co-ordinator and Urgent GP corporate sessions. Participate in training plans of GP registrar, medical and nursing students as required. In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Other responsibilities with the Practice Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment, Enhanced Services and ICB requirements. A commitment to personal development and participation in audit and the Practices In-House Training Education & Development (TED) programme. Participation in an annual individual performance review, annual GP Appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Participation in regular mentor sessions with a designated Partner. CORPORATE CONFIDENTIALITY As an employee you have a responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of any confidential information, which comes into your possession regarding patients, employees or any business relating to the Practice. In accordance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 protected disclosures are exempt from this express duty of confidentiality. HEALTH AND SAFETY As an employee you have a responsibility to abide by all the safety practices and codes provided by the Practice and have an equal responsibility with management for maintaining safe working practices for the health and safety of yourself and others. QUALITY ASSURANCE As an employee of Seaton Park Medical Group you are a member of an organisation that endeavours to provide the highest quality of service to our patients. You are an ambassador of the organisation and, as such, are required to ensure that high standards are maintained at all times. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES As an employee you have a responsibility to ensure that all people that you have contact with during the course of your employment, including patients, relatives and staff are treated equally in line with the Practices Equal Opportunities Policy. RISK MANAGEMENT You have a responsibility for the identification of all risks, which have a potential adverse affect on the Practices ability to maintain quality of care and the safety of patients, staff and visitors, and for the taking of positive action to eliminate or reduce these. SAFEGUARDING The Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. INFECTION CONTROL As an employee you have a responsibility to abide by all Infection Control Guidelines provided by the Practice. SUSTAINABILITY It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Practices environmental impact by switching off lights, computers monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage, minimising the need for printing and amount of paper and toner cartridges used.

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