AtImeary Medical Group, we believe General Practice should still be rewarding.
Weknow the pressures GPs face: rising demand, endless administration and the challenge of balancing excellent patient care with your own wellbeing. That is why we have built a practice where your expertise is genuinely valued, your workload is sustainable and your work/life balance matters.
Weare looking for an experienced and motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly,forward-thinking team for 5 sessions per week, with an optional 6th session available for the right candidate. With a stable list (4400), strong MDT support, protected administration and CPD time, and efficient systems designed to reduce unnecessary workload, this is an opportunity to enjoy being a GPagain.
Clinics are 2.5 hours in length and consist of 4-6 x 15 minute face to face appointments and 6-9 x 10 minute telephone calls. You will support our two experienced Nurse Practitioners and have a GP Assistant working alongside you. You will need to be happy to cover the practice on a Thursday as the sole GP. The number of appointments are in line with safe working practice on all days and home visits are low volume (max usually 1 per week).
If you are looking for a well-run, supportive practice where you can build continuity, contribute to service development and thrive professionally, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality patient care through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations
- Manage acute and chronic conditions
- Review and action results, prescriptions and correspondence
- Participate in clinical meetings, governance and quality improvement
- Participate in practice meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings, including palliative care and safeguarding meetings
- Participate in audits, safeguarding and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure adherence to CQC requirements and clinical governance standards
- Contribute to ongoing service development and innovation within the practice
We are ideally located near the stunning coastline of South Shields, home to award-winning beaches. Our practice is based at Stanhope Parade Health Centre, conveniently situated close to local shops, parks, and amenities. Excellent transport links are available, including the Metro, with easy access to the A19, Tyne Tunnel, and A1(M).
We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and supportive working environment, with an experienced and friendly multidisciplinary team. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while placing strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our staff.
- List size: Approximately 4,400 patients
- Clinical team:
- 2 GP Partners
- 1 Nursing Associate
- 2 GP Assistants
- IT system: EMIS Web
- CQC rating: Good
- Patient population: A mixed demographic offering a manageable and varied clinical caseload
5 sessions per week (with optional 6th session considered for right candidate) £12,000 per session, 6 weeks annual leave plus 1 week study leave
Job responsibilities
- Provide high-quality patient care through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations
- Manage acute and chronic conditions
- Review and action results, prescriptions and correspondence
- Participate in clinical meetings, governance and quality improvement
- Participate in practice meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings, including palliative care and safeguarding meetings
- Participate in audits, safeguarding and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure adherence to CQC requirements and clinical governance standards
- Contribute to ongoing service development and innovation within the practice
What We Offer
- Clearly structured sessions in line with BMA safe working practices with enough time built in for administration
- Use of AI technology for note taking and letter writing
- Protected CPD time that is blocked out and not overtaken by clinic demands
- 15-minute face to face appointments with capped numbers
- Extremely low home-visiting rate
- Strong MDT support, including ARRS roles, nursing team and administrative support
- Efficient systems designed to minimise unnecessary workload and reduce administrative burden
- A collaborative, approachable and supportive partnership team
- A positive practice culture where GPs are encouraged to thrive and enjoy their work
- On-site parking
- Kitchen facilities and a shared social space
- Close to shops, public transport, major roads and award-winning beaches
Optional 6th Session
An optional 6th session may be available and could include:
- Medical student teaching
- Enhanced access services
Please note this session is dependent on continuation of these services
Please see full job description in 'Supporting Documents'
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience of working in UK General Practice
- Experience managing acute and chronic disease in primary care
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience using primary care clinical systems
- Additional clinical interests (e.g. womens health, dermatology, minor surgery, frailty)
- Experience supervising trainees
- Leadership or management experience
- Experience in quality improvement / audit leadership
Qualifications
- MBBS / MBChB (or equivalent recognised medical degree)
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or equivalent
- Inclusion on the NHS England GP Performers List
- MRCGP (or equivalent)
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and appraisal
- Medical indemnity cover
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of NHS primary care systems and structures
- Knowledge of GMS / PMS contracts
- Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services
- Understanding of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of safeguarding requirements
- Awareness of NICE and local prescribing guidance
- Skills
- Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and consultation skills
- Effective time management
- Ability to manage workload safely and efficiently
- IT literacy and accurate record keeping
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to high standards of patient care
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.
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