Salaried GP

Job summary

Marsden Medical Group, Great people, Great place, Great General practice.

Come and discover why the North East coast is the perfect place to build your next chapter.

Are you looking for a GP role that combines a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life?

As we continue to grow, we are ready to welcome a Salaried GP to our team.

Whether you're an experienced GP or newly qualified, this is an opportunity to join a large, supportive practice where clinical excellence, teamwork and work-life balance genuinely matter.

Why join Marsden Medical Group?

Located on the stunning North East coastline, South Shields offers the best of both worlds:

Beautiful beaches, coastal walks and outdoor living

Excellent transport links to Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland

Affordable housing and a fantastic quality of life

Easy access to Newcastle International Airport

A vibrant local community with excellent schools, restaurants and leisure facilities

At Marsden Medical Group, you'll become part of a well-established, stable organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Up to 8 clinical sessions available plus 1 CPD session (pro rata to WTE)
• 37.5-hour working week (WTE)
• Annual DDRB uplift applied when implemented

Clinical Session Structure

Each 4 hour 10 minute clinical session includes:

• 12 booked appointments (AM) or 13 booked appointments (PM)
• 40 minutes protected workload management time
• Fair-share home visiting commitment
• Protected administration time

We recognise the realities of modern General Practice and have designed our sessions to support safe, effective consulting and sustainable workloads.

About us

How We Work

• Team members work across both sites
• Shared GP on-call rota with clinical decision support from a GP colleague at the alternate site
• Saturday enhanced-hours rota approximately 1 in 12 (9am - 1pm)
• Optional additional evening enhanced-hours sessions available
• Enhanced-hours work paid separately at an enhanced hourly rate

More Than Just a Job

We could tell you about our strong performance, our training credentials, or our growing team.

But what really sets us apart is our culture.

We are proud of our supportive environment, approachable leadership team and genuinely friendly atmosphere. We believe people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and connected.

And yes there is excellent cake and a legendary Friday quiz.

Job responsibilities

Supporting Your Career

We are committed to helping GPs flourish professionally.

You'll benefit from:

Protected CPD time

Support with appraisal and revalidation

Opportunities for teaching and training

Career development opportunities

Clinical leadership opportunities

Experienced colleagues always available for advice and support

Work-Life Balance Matters

We understand that thriving outside work is just as important as thriving within it.

That's why we offer:

• 6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• 1 week study leave pro rata
• Flexible start and finish times where possible

Our aim is simple: to support you in building a career that works around your life.

How We Work

• Team members work across both sites
• Shared GP on-call rota with clinical decision support from a GP colleague at the alternate site
• Saturday enhanced-hours rota approximately 1 in 12 . 9am1pm
• Optional additional evening enhanced-hours sessions available
• Enhanced-hours work paid separately at an enhanced hourly rate

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree GMC registration and inclusion on the GP register Completion of GP training and CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) Eligibility to work in the UK

Experience

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Working with a Multidisciplinary medical team

Desirable

• Knowledge of local clinical pathways
• Working with a Multidisciplinary medical team Working in GP practice