Job summaryWe 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 Durham and Houghton Le Spring, in a purpose-built building which has been newly renovated to accommodate our very bright and exciting future. The building work has increased the size of the building and include an additional 3 large consulting rooms, making our practice a truly great place to work.
The role is for a 6 session GP to cover maternity leave, this post is fixed term for 12 months. The post will start February 2027.
The practice maintains a very high QOF achievement, offering additional services such as diabetic clinics, minor surgery procedures, dermatology and sexual health.
The practice uses SystmOne, supported by systems such as ACCURX, GP Team Net and transcribed dictation systems.
CQC inspected the practice as Outstanding in 2025, with very high patient satisfaction, with consistently positive FFT feedback month on month.
Main duties of the jobThe 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.
About usWe 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.
DetailsDate posted: 14 October 2026
Salary: £11,000 a session
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A4387-26-0008
Job locations: Woodland View, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6RQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesIn 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 administrative tasks in a timely and safe manner.
Person SpecificationQualifications- MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
- Full GMC registration
- Certification of completion of training
- Inclusion on performers list
ExperienceWe are open to GPs with all levels of experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: West Rainton Surgery
Address: Woodland View, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6RQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://westraintonsurgery.co.uk/
Contact for questions about the jobPractice Manager: Samantha McErlane, samantha.mcerlane@nhs.net, 01915843809
