Exciting New GP Roles – Help Shape Local Care in Jesmond & Gosforth
Gosforth and Jesmond Health (GJH) is looking for two motivated GPs to join their dynamic, community-focused team in Jesmond and Gosforth. Here are the details:
| Vacancy Type: | ARRS-eligible GP |
| Start Date: | Immediate |
| Closing Date: | 4 June 2025 |
| Salary: | Dependent on experience |
| Contract: | 12-month pilot (with potential extension based on success and funding) |
| Apply: | By email to bendavies1@nhs.net or vicky.watson1@nhs.net |
About Gosforth Jesmond Health (GJH)
Gosforth Jesmond Health (GJH) is a dynamic company established by the North Gosforth and Jesmond & Lower Gosforth Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to manage and deliver PCN contracts and services.
GJH supports Jesmond Health Partnership and 5 other GP practices across two PCNs, and serves a combined population of approximately 75,000. Their approach is innovative and collaborative, aiming to provide high-quality primary care in a challenging healthcare landscape.
About the Role
GJH are looking for two GPs eligible for ARRS funding to join their growing multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our Same Day Access (SDA) service and provide home visiting care, with a particular focus on supporting elderly and housebound patients.
You’ll work alongside an experienced team including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and a Paramedic Prescriber, with support from our Clinical Directors.
Key Responsibilities
- Home visits across PCN practice areas, collaborating with community teams and providing holistic care for housebound patients.
- Same Day Access clinic work, based at 200 Osborne Road, Jesmond, seeing acutely unwell patients triaged by practices.
- Active participation in team-based care, including case discussions and shared learning.
This role builds on a successful ‘Winter Hub’ model and supports year-round adult and paediatric SDA services.
What GJH is Looking For
- Passion for same day care and elderly medicine
- Flexibility and enthusiasm for working across multiple practices
- Team players keen to help shape and improve local services
ARRS Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for these ARRS-funded roles, applicants must:
- Have obtained their CCT within the past two years (as of recruitment date)
- Not have held a substantive GP post in general practice before
Support & Development
The visiting service is currently supported by two Clinical Directors and a full-time Paramedic Prescriber. The successful candidates will receive mentorship and ongoing support from our senior clinical team.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you.
Please contact:
📧 bendavies1@nhs.net
📧 vicky.watson1@nhs.net