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Salaried GP (Maternity Cover)

West Rainton Surgery

Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6RQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£11,000

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

20 November 2026

31 days left

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Salaried GP, to join our team at West Rainton Surgery on a fixed term basis. We are situated very close to the A1 between...

The post-holder will be expected to undertake all of the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in primary care. In accordance with the practice timetable the post-holder will make themselves available, as agreed, to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, resolving medication queries, and completion of paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. The post-holder will ensure the highest standards of care for all registered patients.

The team is very important to us, therefore the applicant must be a team player and able to work well and respectfully with all members of the team.

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties and responsibilities typical of working in Primary Care. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether -self referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease protocols. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions. Completing administratative tasks in a timely and safe manner.

We are a supportive, forward thinking teaching and training practice who can be flexible to accommodate the right candidate, With a team of 3 GP partners, 2 salaried GP, GP registrars, a practice nurse, nurse practitioner, a diabetes specialist nurse, practice pharmacist, 2 health care assistants, a nursing associate, GP Assistant, Care Co-ordinators, practice manager, finance manager and a team of receptionists and secretaries. Many of our team members have been part of our practice for over 15 years.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work.

Qualifications

Essential: - Essential; - MBBS or equivalent medical degree.; - Full GMC registration; - Certification of completion of training; - Inclusion on performers list

Experience

Essential: - We are open to GPs with all levels of experience.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

14 October 2026

Last checked

16 October 2026

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About the employer

WRS
West Rainton Surgery

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