Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

GP Partner/Salaried GP with a view to Partnership

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
GP/General Practitioner

Posted 8 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2452459


Job summary

Looking for a role where you can genuinely enjoy being a GP again?

Humshaugh & Wark Medical Group is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice. We are open to applications from those seeking a GP Partnership, Salaried GP role with a view to Partnership or a Salaried GP position.

What Makes Us Different?

At Humshaugh & Wark Medical Group, we believe general practice should be rewarding, sustainable and enjoyable.

We offer:

  • A supportive and approachable clinical team
  • Strong emphasis on continuity of care
  • A manageable workload and protected clinical time
  • Highly skilled nursing, administrative and dispensing teams
  • Opportunities to develop specialist interests and leadership roles
  • Flexible working arrangements considered
  • An excellent team culture where everyone's contribution is valued

Life in Northumberland

Our practice sits within easy reach of Hexham and Newcastle while benefiting from the peace and beauty of rural Northumberland. From Hadrians Wall and Kielder Forest to excellent schools and thriving local communities, the area offers an outstanding quality of life for individuals and families alike.

Join a practice where relationships matter, teamwork is valued, and you can make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of your community.

Main duties of the job

The Role

We are flexible and would welcome applications from:

  • Existing GP partners seeking a new opportunity
  • GPs interested in developing a partnership role in the future
  • Experienced salaried GPs
  • Newly qualified GPs

Ideally 6 sessions, but we will consider both full-time and part-time applications.

About us

We are located in the heart of the beautiful North Tyne Valley, our practice offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a close-knit community, while enjoying an excellent work-life balance in one of the most stunning parts of Northumberland.

About the Practice

  • Rural dispensing practice serving a loyal and appreciative patient population
  • Modern approach to primary care with a strong focus on quality and innovation
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary working
  • Training and development opportunities encouraged
  • Well-established and stable leadership team
  • Dispensing and non-dispensing patient population

What We Offer

  • Competitive remuneration
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working and portfolio career opportunities
  • A supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional development
  • The opportunity to influence the future direction of the practice
Details
Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4675-26-0000

Job locations

1 East Lea

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Northumberland

NE46 4BU

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary medical services to registered patients.
  • Undertake consultations in surgery, by telephone, online, and through home visits where clinically appropriate.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with current guidelines and best practice.
  • Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
  • Participate in safeguarding processes and fulfil statutory responsibilities relating to vulnerable children and adults.
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant medical records.
  • Contribute to the achievement of quality and performance targets.
Partnership Responsibilities
  • Share responsibility for the overall governance and strategic direction of the practice.
  • Participate in partnership meetings and decision-making processes.
  • Work collaboratively with partners to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the practice.
  • Support service development and innovation to meet the changing needs of patients and the NHS.
  • Contribute to financial planning, resource allocation, and workforce development.
Leadership and Management
  • Provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
  • Support the recruitment, retention, supervision, and development of staff.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive working environment.
  • Contribute to policy development and implementation.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and organisational change.
Quality, Governance and Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with NHS contractual requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Participate in clinical governance activities, audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement programmes.
  • Maintain professional registration, appraisal, and revalidation requirements.
  • Contribute to risk management and patient safety initiatives.
Training and Education
  • Support the education and development of medical students and other healthcare professionals where applicable.
  • Maintain personal professional development through continuing medical education.
  • Share learning and good practice within the practice team.
Communication and Teamwork
  • Work effectively with colleagues across primary, community, and secondary care.
  • Build strong relationships with patients, carers, local organisations, and healthcare partners.
  • Promote effective multidisciplinary working and communication.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary medical services to registered patients.
  • Undertake consultations in surgery, by telephone, online, and through home visits where clinically appropriate.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with current guidelines and best practice.
  • Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
  • Participate in safeguarding processes and fulfil statutory responsibilities relating to vulnerable children and adults.
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant medical records.
  • Contribute to the achievement of quality and performance targets.
Partnership Responsibilities
  • Share responsibility for the overall governance and strategic direction of the practice.
  • Participate in partnership meetings and decision-making processes.
  • Work collaboratively with partners to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the practice.
  • Support service development and innovation to meet the changing needs of patients and the NHS.
  • Contribute to financial planning, resource allocation, and workforce development.
Leadership and Management
  • Provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
  • Support the recruitment, retention, supervision, and development of staff.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive working environment.
  • Contribute to policy development and implementation.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and organisational change.
Quality, Governance and Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with NHS contractual requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Participate in clinical governance activities, audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement programmes.
  • Maintain professional registration, appraisal, and revalidation requirements.
  • Contribute to risk management and patient safety initiatives.
Training and Education
  • Support the education and development of medical students and other healthcare professionals where applicable.
  • Maintain personal professional development through continuing medical education.
  • Share learning and good practice within the practice team.
Communication and Teamwork
  • Work effectively with colleagues across primary, community, and secondary care.
  • Build strong relationships with patients, carers, local organisations, and healthcare partners.
  • Promote effective multidisciplinary working and communication.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
  • Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams.
  • Sound organisational and decision-making abilities.
  • Commitment to collaborative working and partnership.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to service delivery.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of EMIS IT systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
  • Integrity and professionalism.
  • Enthusiasm for rural/community-based healthcare.
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate patient-centred care.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to practice development.
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working within UK General Practice.
  • Demonstrable commitment to high-quality patient care.
  • Understanding of NHS primary care systems, contracts, and performance frameworks.
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
Qualifications
Essential
  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
  • Included on the GP Register.
  • MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
  • Eligible to work as an NHS General Practitioner.
Desirable
  • Previous experience as a GP Partner.
  • Experience in practice leadership or management.
  • Interest in developing specialist clinical services.
  • Educational supervision or training qualifications.
  • Experience of quality improvement and service redesign projects.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
  • Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams.
  • Sound organisational and decision-making abilities.
  • Commitment to collaborative working and partnership.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to service delivery.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of EMIS IT systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
  • Integrity and professionalism.
  • Enthusiasm for rural/community-based healthcare.
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate patient-centred care.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to practice development.
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working within UK General Practice.
  • Demonstrable commitment to high-quality patient care.
  • Understanding of NHS primary care systems, contracts, and performance frameworks.
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
Qualifications
Essential
  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
  • Included on the GP Register.
  • MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
  • Eligible to work as an NHS General Practitioner.
Desirable
  • Previous experience as a GP Partner.
  • Experience in practice leadership or management.
  • Interest in developing specialist clinical services.
  • Educational supervision or training qualifications.
  • Experience of quality improvement and service redesign projects.
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).

Additional information
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

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

Address

1 East Lea

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Northumberland

NE46 4BU

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details
Employer name

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

Address

1 East Lea

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Northumberland

NE46 4BU

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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