Salaried GP Vacancy: Southlands Medical Group

We are looking to recruit an additional 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 new role has been created in response to continued list growth.

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 11,000 patients in Ryhope, on the outskirts of Sunderland. Our practice operates from a purpose-built, modern premises, currently just completing a £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 are high QOF achievers and were rated Good overall, with Outstanding for caring, in our most recent CQC inspection.

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

Why Join Our Practice?

- We offer a supportive, forward-thinking environment designed to help clinicians thrive both professionally and personally.

- Competitive Salary, BMA contract

- Manageable workload: You’ll see around 25 patients per day in 15-minute appointments, allowing time to deliver safe, high-quality care without feeling rushed.

- Low visit demand & compact geography: Our patient population is geographically close to the surgery, reducing travel time and improving work–life balance.

- Strong teaching culture: We regularly host medical students and GP registrars, creating a stimulating academic environment and opportunities to contribute to training and mentorship.

- Protected learning time: Weekly clinical meetings are scheduled on a rotating day so every clinician can attend, ensuring shared learning and strong team cohesion.

- Support for specialist interests: We actively encourage clinicians to develop and pursue specialist areas, with support and flexibility to shape your career within the practice.

- Commitment to excellence: As a high QOF-achieving practice, we place quality, safety, and evidence-based care at the heart of everything we do.

- Low on-call burden: Our well-managed on-call system ensures urgent care responsibilities are shared fairly, keeping the workload sustainable and predictable.

A Practice That Values Its Team

Our clinicians consistently highlight:

- A collaborative, approachable team culture

- Protected time for education and discussion

- A genuine commitment from partners to staff wellbeing and development

If you are interested and would like to come to the practice for a look around or informal chat, please contact the Practice Manager, Tracy Hutchinson on 0191 5210210 or by email to tracy.hutchinson10@nhs.net

CV's to tracy.hutchinson10@nhs.net

Full postal address:  Southlands Medical Group, Ryhope Health Centre, Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RY

Website:  www.southlandsmedicalgroup.nhs.uk

Closing date:  24^th April 2026