Salaried GP
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Consett, DH8 6DP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Clinical Responsibilities Provide a comprehensive range of general medical services in accordance with the practice's contractual obligations, including core services and any applicable additional or enhanced services. Undertake clinical duties in accordance with the agreed practice timetable, including face-to-face and telephone consultations, responding to patient queries, conducting home visits where appropriate, and completing associated clinical and administrative tasks. Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions, making professional and autonomous clinical decisions based on the patient's needs and current evidence-based guidance. Develop, implement and review individualised care plans in partnership with patients, in line with current clinical guidance and practice disease management protocols. Identify risk factors and early signs of illness, and provide preventative care, screening, immunisations, health promotion, counselling and patient education. Prescribe medications safely and appropriately, including acute and repeat prescriptions, in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary and relevant clinical guidance. Review medication and treatment plans regularly to ensure their safety and effectiveness. Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare providers as clinically indicated, coordinating care and supporting continuity of treatment across services. Undertake appropriate home visits and respond to urgent medical problems and emergencies, ensuring timely assessment, treatment and follow-up. Undertake on-call duties, including reviewing and actioning investigation results, authorising prescriptions, reviewing incoming clinical correspondence, responding to general queries and managing urgent clinical situations. Manage patient caseloads appropriately, including initiating, reviewing and concluding episodes of care, and arranging onward referral or transfer to other services where necessary. Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records, ensuring patient information is entered promptly and correctly into the clinical IT system. Undertake all other clinical duties and responsibilities reasonably associated with the role of a General Practitioner working in primary care. Administration and Practice Management Complete clinical and administrative work in a timely and efficient manner, including prescription requests, clinical queries, correspondence, paperwork and other duties arising from patient consultations. Ensure patient records are accurate, up to date and appropriately coded, contributing to record summarisation, read-coding and the ongoing development and maintenance of computer-based clinical records. Collect and record clinical data as required for audit, monitoring, reporting and service evaluation. Process requests for medical reports, insurance reports, claim forms and other private and non-private administrative documentation in accordance with practice procedures and applicable requirements. Apply and comply with relevant practice policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, information governance, health and safety and safeguarding. Work in accordance with agreed practice protocols and discuss with colleagues any implications for clinical practice, service delivery or patient care. Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement Practice in accordance with General Medical Council (GMC) professional standards, relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, clinical governance arrangements and applicable professional guidance. Participate in clinical meetings, clinical audits, significant event reviews, clinical standard setting and quality improvement activities to support patient safety and improve the quality and effectiveness of services. Contribute to the evaluation and development of clinical services, practice procedures and systems, promoting safe, effective, equitable and evidence-based care. Identify opportunities to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes and service delivery, working collaboratively with colleagues to implement appropriate improvements. Professional Development and Teamwork Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, lifelong learning, reflective practice and participation in relevant training and educational activities organised by the practice or other appropriate organisations. Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals and administrative staff to deliver coordinated, person-centred care. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external healthcare providers, ensuring appropriate information sharing and continuity of care. Contribute to a supportive, respectful and professional working environment, promoting effective teamwork and the efficient operation of the practice. The post-holder is expected to undertake the full range of duties and responsibilities appropriate to a General Practitioner working in general practice, consistent with their professional competence, the needs of the practice and applicable contractual and professional requirements.