Job summary
Branch End Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking dispensing practice in the beautiful Tyne Valley, serving around 5,300 patients. We are an established GP training practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GP partners, salaried GPs, Doctors in Training, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, care coordinators and an experienced administrative team. We also work closely with our attached ARRS colleagues, including first contact physiotherapists, mental health practitioners and social prescribers, ensuring our patients benefit from a truly multidisciplinary approach to care.

We are looking to recruit a Salaried GP on a fixed-term contract from 1st September 2026 until 31 March 2027 for 2-3 sessions per week. The successful candidate will provide a mix of routine and urgent GP appointments, supported by an experienced clinical and administrative team. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the teaching and supervision of Doctors in Training and medical students.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, well-organised practice that values continuity of care, teamwork and innovation. We offer flexible working, excellent clinical support, opportunities to develop your interests, and the chance to work in a beautiful semi-rural location with good transport links to Newcastle and the surrounding areas.

Main duties of the job
Delivering high-quality medical care to the registered practice population.
Undertaking a combination of routine and same-day GP appointments.
Managing patients with acute and long-term conditions in line with national and local guidance.
Prescribing safely and cost-effectively in accordance with local and national prescribing guidance.
Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records.
Processing clinical administration in a timely manner, including referrals, investigations, correspondence and repeat prescription requests.
Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including our attached ARRS colleagues, to provide coordinated patient care.
Contributing to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services and other quality improvement initiatives.
Participating in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, clinical audit and practice development activities.
Supporting the education and supervision of Doctors in Training and medical students, where appropriate.
Maintaining professional registration, appraisal and revalidation requirements and engaging in continuing professional development (CPD).
Working in accordance with practice policies, clinical governance standards and GMC guidance.
Contributing to the ongoing development of the practice and supporting the partners in delivering high-quality, sustainable primary care services.

About us
We are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining continuity of care, building strong relationships between clinicians and patients. We are fortunate to work within a supportive local community with an engaged patient population who value the care provided by the practice. This enables our team to deliver personalised, holistic care that is at the heart of general practice.

We are committed to continual improvement and actively participate in research, Primary Care Network and Federation initiatives. Our GP partners are actively involved in wider primary care leadership, research and service development across West Northumberland, creating opportunities for clinicians to develop their interests and become involved in research, teaching, leadership and quality improvement alongside their clinical role.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 7 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A4368-26-0000
Job locations: Main Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7LL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Delivering high-quality medical care to patients registered with the practice.
• Providing a range of routine GP consultations, managing long-term conditions and undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate. The practice operates a dedicated duty doctor system to support urgent and acute presentations, ensuring patients receive timely care and clinicians are supported within their roles.
• Prescribing safely and effectively in line with local and national guidance.
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional standards, practice policies and guidance.
• Completing clinical administration in a timely manner, including referrals, correspondence, investigations and repeat prescription requests.
• Supporting the delivery of services within the GMS contract and other practice priorities.
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit, significant event reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Participating in practice meetings and contributing to the ongoing development of services.
• Supporting the education and supervision of Doctors in Training and medical students, where appropriate.
• Maintaining professional registration, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Engaging in continuing professional development and supporting a culture of learning within the practice.
• Working in accordance with practice policies, protocols and GMC guidance.
• Promoting effective communication and collaborative working across the whole practice team.

Additional Responsibilities
The successful candidate may also be encouraged to:

• Develop areas of clinical interest and contribute to wider practice or Primary Care Network initiatives.
• Participate in research, service improvement projects and local initiatives to enhance patient care.
• Support the review of significant events and learning from incidents to improve practice processes.

Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Eligibility
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU/MDDUS)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Skills
Essential

• Excellent clinical knowledge and skills, with the ability to provide safe and effective care as an autonomous General Practitioner.
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Systmone user skills
• Effective time management - planning and organising
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.