Salaried GP with view to partnership if desired

Job summary

Salaried GP with a view to Partnership if desired Newly qualified, GP retainers and Experienced applicants welcome.

Talbot Medical Centre are looking for a GP (up to 6 sessions) from November 2026, though we are happy to wait for the right candidate. The practice is in the seaside town of South Shields, close to the Tyne Tunnel and A19. We are proud to be part of the Deep End Network, providing innovative care for patients living in an area of high deprivation. We provide good access, excellent care and continuity to our patients. We have a stable patient population of around 8000 and are a well-regarded family practice providing care to generations of families.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will undertake the duties normally associated with working as a GP in primary care, in accordance with the agreed practice timetable and their individual scope of practice.

Duties will include:

• Face-to-face and telephone consultations, including assessment and management of acute and ongoing health problems.
• Home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Reviewing and managing clinical correspondence, results and investigations.
• Reviewing and authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with medication-related queries.
• Completing clinical documentation, referrals, reports and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Providing appropriate follow-up and continuity of care for patients where required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the practice and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in practice meetings, clinical governance and other activities appropriate to the role.
• Undertaking any other duties reasonably required of a GP within the practice.

The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care for all registered and temporary patients, working within professional standards, practice policies and their own scope of competence.

About us

Dedicated clinical team of 5 GP's, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, 3 Health Care Assistants and 2 GP Assistants, 1 Physical & Mental Health Worker

GP Training Practice

Research Practice

Dynamic and supportive management and administrative teams

Daily huddles with an emphasis on supportive team working

Monthly clinical & quality meetings

15 minute routine face to face appointments

Innovative approach to providing care including a monthly coffee social for patients

Medical student teaching for both Sunderland and Newcastle Universities

CQC rating Good, Outstanding for children and young people

Acute Care Team support for home visits

Extended Roles provided across PCN; Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Admiral Nurses

Emis Web with Ardens templates

Partnership owned premises, with plans for an extension within the next 12 months.

Job responsibilities

Working as part of the practice clinical team and in accordance with the agreed practice timetable, the post-holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to our registered patient population.

The post-holder will be expected to:

• Provide safe, effective and compassionate clinical care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute, chronic and undifferentiated conditions.
• Make professional, autonomous clinical decisions based on the assessment of each patient, taking into account their individual needs, circumstances and preferences.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, initiating appropriate treatment and investigation where required.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions in accordance with current evidence-based guidance and practice protocols.
• Develop and review individualised care plans in partnership with patients, supporting shared decision-making and self-management.
• Undertake appropriate screening, health promotion and preventative care, identifying risk factors and early signs of disease.
• Provide appropriate counselling, health education and lifestyle advice to support patients in improving and maintaining their health.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals where required, ensuring effective continuity of care.
• Admit and discharge patients from the practice caseload as clinically appropriate and in accordance with practice procedures.
• Prescribe safely and effectively, including the generation of acute and repeat prescriptions, in line with current legislation, national guidance and practice prescribing policies.
• Maintain accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional and practice standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews, quality improvement activity and other practice initiatives as required.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff, administrative staff and other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to practice meetings, clinical discussions and the development of practice policies, protocols and procedures where appropriate.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development and participation in appraisal and revalidation processes.
• Support the practice in meeting its clinical, contractual, quality and governance requirements.
• Undertake any other duties that are appropriate to the role of a salaried GP and support the effective delivery of high-quality primary care.

The post-holder will work within their professional competence and scope of practice and will contribute positively to the continued development of the practice and the services provided to our patients.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full registration with GMC
• Certification of Completion of Training
• Inclusion on Performers List
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to listen actively to patients in a non-judgmental manner
• Strong attention to detail
• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development.
• Formulating treatment plans and evaluation of progress.
• Ability to work with integrated care pathways, protocols, and patient specific directives.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands.
• UK Registration
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Desirable

• Overview of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF).
• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population.
• Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives.