Salaried GPGP Practice

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic doctor to join our friendly and supportive, long-established GMS practice in the semi-rural village of Pelton, Chester-le-Street, County Durham.

We are seeking a colleague to work 6 or 8 sessions per week, with flexibility to support a healthy work life balance and accommodate the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will undertake a variety of duties, including face to face consultations, telephone and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing prescriptions and dealing with queries, referral letters and correspondence in a timely manner.

About us

The practice is led by three GP Partners and supported by a highly experienced and dedicated nursing team, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality care to approximately 10,200 patients.

We provide a wide range of clinics and services across two sites: The Lavender Centre in Pelton and our branch surgery on Craghead Road, Pelton. We are high QOF achievers and are committed to delivering Enhanced Services, while actively supporting ongoing education and professional development for all members of the team.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

A0486-26-0002

Job locations

Pelton Lane

Pelton

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH2 1HS

United Kingdom

Fellrose Surgery

Craghead Road

Pelton Fell

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH2 2NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including face to face consultations, telephone and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Assessing the health care 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 management protocols

Providing counselling and health education

Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Pelton and Fellrose Medical Group

Address

Pelton Lane

Pelton

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH2 1HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.peltonandfellrose.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pelton and Fellrose Medical Group

Address

Pelton Lane

Pelton

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH2 1HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.peltonandfellrose.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)