Salaried GP
Company: South Tyneside Health Collaboration
Job ID: B0170-26-0036
Closing date: 02 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for 2 x Salaried GP's across 2 surgeries, Whitburn Surgery and Albert Road Surgery.

• GP 1 Mon/Thur/Fri
• GP 2 Mon/Tues/Wed

Declaration of Relationships Important Information for Applicants
As part of our recruitment process, all applicants must email HR at southtyneside.hr.sthc@nhs.net at the time of submitting their application to confirm whether or not they have any family, friendship or other close personal relationships with existing STHC employees.

If a relationship exists, please provide the employee's name and nature of the relationship.

This information is requested to identify and manage any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that anyone with a personal relationship to an applicant is not involved in the recruitment and selection activities, and ensure a fair process for all applicants.

Having a relationship with an existing employee will not affect your application.

Main duties of the job
The Salaried GP provides safe, effective and patient-centred general medical services to the practice population. The role involves six clinical sessions per week, delivering a broad range of general practice consultations and contributing to long-term condition management, preventative care, medicines optimisation, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.

The post holder works collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and supports the practice in delivering high-quality primary care.

About us
STHC is a GP Federation, set up in 2017, to bring together GP practices to work collaboratively, delivering services at scale across the borough of South Tyneside and is formed from the 20 practices across South Tyneside.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience £11583.51 to £12274.69
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: B0170-26-0036

Job locations
Whitburn Surgery, Bryers Street, Whitburn, SR6 7EE, United Kingdom
Albert Road Surgery, 118 Albert Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear, NE32 5AG, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and patient-centred general medical services to the practice population.
• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and other appropriate consultations, assessing, diagnosing and managing patients within the scope of professional competence.
• Provide appropriate management of acute illness, chronic disease, mental health and preventative healthcare needs.
• Recognise and appropriately manage urgent and deteriorating patients, arranging escalation or referral where clinically indicated.
• Provide appropriate follow-up, safety-netting and continuity of care.
• Request and interpret appropriate investigations and act on results in a timely manner.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals.
• Manage incoming clinical correspondence and ensure appropriate follow-up and action.
• Use evidence-based clinical decision-making and relevant national and local guidance.
• Prescribe safely and effectively within professional competence and in accordance with local formularies and prescribing guidance.
• Support medicines optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship and safe prescribing practice.
• Review medication appropriately and act on monitoring requirements, interactions, adverse effects and clinical concerns.
• Contribute to the delivery and review of long-term condition care in line with evidence-based guidance.
• Support achievement of QOF indicators and delivery of enhanced and locally commissioned services.
• Contribute to clinical audits, searches, recalls and proactive management of patients at risk.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, pharmacy and other clinical teams to improve outcomes and continuity of care.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, patient safety and professional practice.
• Participate in significant event reviews, incident reporting, clinical audits and organisational learning.
• Identify and escalate clinical risks, safeguarding concerns and potential patient safety issues.
• Work in accordance with NICE guidance, local policies, clinical protocols and CQC requirements.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and appropriate clinical records.
• Work collaboratively with Practice Managers, GPs, nurses, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Participate in practice meetings, MDT discussions and shared learning.
• Support a positive, inclusive and collaborative clinical culture.
• Maintain GMC registration, licence to practise, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Maintain appropriate CPD and clinical competence.
• Contribute to peer review, case discussion and shared clinical learning.
• Support GP trainees, medical students or other learners where appropriately trained and agreed.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement activity.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical pathways, patient experience, access, continuity and outcomes.
• Support implementation of service developments, digital transformation and agreed changes to clinical practice.
• Use clinical data and evidence to support measurable improvements in care.
• Undertake six clinical sessions per week in accordance with the agreed job plan and practice requirements.
• Use clinical capacity effectively and contribute to safe appointment utilisation.
• Work collaboratively with practice and organisational leadership to resolve issues affecting patient care.
• Support agreed clinical priorities and service developments across the practice.
• Act as a positive professional role model and demonstrate integrity, compassion and accountability.
• Promote patient-centred care, openness, learning and continuous improvement.
• Support a respectful and inclusive working environment.
• Undertake other appropriate duties consistent with the role and level of responsibility.

This Job Description provides a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the post. The Job Description may be amended over time, in consultation with the post holder to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification
Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Included on the NHS England Performers List.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and successful annual appraisal/revalidation.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-CCT experience within UK General Practice.
• Experience providing a broad range of general practice consultations.
• Experience of long-term condition management and preventative care.
• Experience of clinical audit or quality improvement.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Good understanding of NHS Primary Care contracts, standards and general practice requirements.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and safeguarding principles.
• Understanding of QOF, enhanced services and clinical performance.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage clinical risk appropriately.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing clinical demands.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to interpret clinical information and contribute to improvement initiatives.
• Strong consultation, safety-netting and shared decision-making skills.
• Patient-centred and committed to delivering safe, effective care.
• Professional, supportive and approachable.
• Professional integrity and accountability.
• Positive role model for colleagues and wider teams.
• Adaptable, resilient and solution-focused.
• Committed to continuous professional and organisational development.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours where required by the service.
• Full UK driving licence where required to work across STHC sites.

Desirable

• Leadership, Management or Medical Education qualification (or willingness to undertake).
• Experience supporting learners, trainees or other clinicians.
• Experience contributing to service development or enhanced services.
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation and safe prescribing principles.
• Good knowledge of EMIS or equivalent clinical systems.

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. Apply through our website for more details.

Employer details
Employer name: South Tyneside Health Collaboration
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager, Lisa Finnon, lisa.finnon@nhs.net, 01915290939