Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic GP to join our friendly team. The position is for 6-8 sessions per week. You will join a dedicated team of GPs, supportive nursing and administration teams. We work from purpose built premises and provide a full range of Enhanced Services and Chronic Disease Management.

Main duties of the job
You will be joining a supportive, friendly and well organised GP practice to provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services to the registered diverse population of Gosforth, working as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team in accordance with GMC standards, NHS regulations, and practice policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care including consultations, examinations, and treatment planning
• Undertake surgery consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and online as appropriate)
• Manage acute and chronic conditions
• Conduct home visits where required
• Participate in duty doctor / on-call rota as agreed
• Review and action clinical correspondence and test results in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
• Prescribe safely and cost-effectively in line with local and national guidance
• Engage in clinical governance, QOF, audit, and quality improvement activity
• Overseeing of GP Registrars and medical students
• Contribute to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Work collaboratively with the wider PCN and community services
• Participate in appraisal, revalidation, and mandatory training

Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with GMC Good Medical Practice
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards
• Uphold equality, diversity, and inclusion principles

This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed in line with service needs.

About us
We are a friendly, well-organised 2 Partner Practice serving around 7,400 patients. We are also part of 7 practices that make up Sunderland West Primary Care Network which has an excellent track record for collaboration, care and support.

Our Practice Team includes 2 GPs Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, Pharmacists, and a very experienced Nursing & administration team.

We have regular clinical meetings, practice meetings and MDT meetings.

There are opportunities for the candidate to develop special interests and take a lead role in specific areas of chronic disease management.

Details
Date posted: 18 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: A4820-26-0001
Job locations: Pallion Health Centre, Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 7XF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Fully Qualified GP with GMC registration

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Hylton Medical Group
Address: Pallion Health Centre, Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 7XF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hyltonmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager Kelly Hardy, kellyhardy@nhs.net, 01916257350

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.