Gp, Doctor​/Physician

We are looking to recruit a full-time or part-time Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive clinical team. The practice currently consists of 3 GP Partners and 3 Salaried GPs, and this opportunity has been created to replace an existing GP who is emigrating.

You will be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 experienced Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate, a Healthcare Assistant, and a Clinical Pharmacist, alongside a well-established administrative team comprising of a proactive Practice Manager, secretaries, and a care coordinator.

We provide care for a growing patient population of 11,100 patients in Ryhope, on the outskirts of Sunderland. Our practice operates from a purpose-built, modern premises, that has just completed an £800k refurbishment and expansion, with excellent road links to Teesside, County Durham, and Newcastle.

Our team is committed to delivering modern, evidence-based, and safe clinical care while maintaining the values of a traditional, caring family practice.

We place strong emphasis on training and professional development, and we are proud to be a GP Training and Medical Student host practice. We are also active participants in our Primary Care Network (PCN) and local neighbourhood working initiatives.

Manageable workload: around 25 clinical contacts per day

Low visit demand & patient population geographically compact

Low on-call burden

Protected learning time: weekly clinical meetings

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.

Effective management of long-term conditions.

Processing of administration in a timely manner including referrals, lab reports, workflow documents and other administrative tasks. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjuction with good practice, policy and guidance. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload. Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives. Delegated responsibility for a specific QOF area. Clinical audit. Attend and contribute clinical meetings.

Southlands Medical Group is a busy, forward-thinking GP practice in Ryhope, Sunderland, serving a growing patient population from a modern, recently refurbished health centre. We are a well-established training practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate, Healthcare Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, Care Coordinator and an experienced administrative and reception team. We value every member of the team and encourage everyone to contribute ideas and be involved in the continued development of the practice.

We have a positive, inclusive atmosphere with an open-door approach and a strong team ethos. We work hard, support each other and recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our long-serving staff reflect the supportive environment we have created.

We are ambitious and committed to continuous improvement, embracing innovation, digital technology and new ways of working. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills and interests, with opportunities for learning, professional development and involvement in clinical governance and service improvement.

Working at Southlands means being part of a practice where you are valued, supported and able to make a genuine…