Salaried GP
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2211 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust assigned 7 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2211 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2211 Generalist medical practitioners Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are looking for a Salaried GP to join our large, friendly teaching practice at Lintonville for 6 sessions per week.
This is an exciting time to join us, as we have plans to move into a new, modern purpose-built building just a short distance from our current site.
Our GPs are supported by a wide multidisciplinary team, including experienced practice nurses, clinical pharmacists, mental health practitioners, orthopaedic practitioners, a paediatric nurse practitioner, and many more. This strong team approach enables us to provide high-quality, well-rounded care for our patients.
We place great value on collaboration and team wellbeing. We meet informally each day for coffee, hold weekly clinical meetings, and have regular practice meetings to ensure good communication and shared learning.
As a teaching practice, we actively encourage involvement in education and are keen to support the development of any special interests. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, approachable, and supportive team, working together to foster an open, transparent, and positive working culture.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date if a suitable number of applications have been received.
Job description
We take great pride in developing our future work force in primary care. This includes GP registrars, medical students, nursing students and the continued development of all staff. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in teaching and actively encourage those looking to explore special interests.
Each of our practices have their own unique journey, and we are committed to ongoing quality improvement, enhancing patient care and experience, and fostering staff wellbeing. We are looking for a GP who is enthusiastic about joining us on this journey and contributing to our shared vision for excellence in primary care.
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Practice team to provide general medical services for the needs of the practice population and to help ensure the Practice provides the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
The post holder will manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.
The post holder is expected to contribute to the operational and strategic management of the practices within Northumbria Primary care and there are opportunities for personal and professional development across a wide range of areas within primary and secondary care.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent (JCPTGP/nMRCGP)
- Membership of a recognized defence union (MPS/MDU)
- Currently on a performers list and never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason
Desirable
- DRCOG
- DFFP/FFFP
- DCH
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience as a General Practitioner
- Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
- Experience in a wide variety of clinical settings
- Experience of use of primary care IT systems
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate staff from other professions
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit.
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
Desirable
- Experience of leadership and management
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Educational Qualification
- Experience of and commitment to Quality Improvement
- Research experience
About the employer
NPC is a pioneering partnership with local GPs and now manages several GP practices with around 120,000 registered patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
As an NPC GP we can offer some great benefits some of which are:
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Generalist medical practitioners (SOC 2211) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~83k in sample- Middle half £41,860–64,584
- Median £52,624
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust assigned 7 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2211 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.