FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
About us
Minehead Medical Centre, under the leadership of OneMedicare, has recently been rated ‘Good’ in all areas by the CQC following significant improvements made since early 2024. We are a passionate, close-knit team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. As a central hub in the Minehead community, we take pride in fostering a supportive, collaborative, and compassionate environment that truly reflects the needs of the people we serve.
Employer: One Medical Group
Position: GP with an interest in palliative care
Salary: £88,000 – £100,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Work location: Minehead Medical Centre, 2 Irnham Road, Minehead, England.
What We Offer:
- A meaningful role within a service recognised for quality, leadership, and rapid improvement
- ‎A strong clinical team with a collaborative culture focused on innovation and patient-centred care
- ‎15-minute appointments (maximum of 27 per day)
- ‎NHS Pension with 20.6% employer contribution
- ‎30 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- ‎Indemnity cover for contracted hours
- ‎Extra day of leave each year on work anniversary
- ‎Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- ‎10% of weekly hours allocated for CPD
- ‎5 days study leave per year (pro-rata)
- ‎Continued personal and professional development opportunities
- ‎Employee referral scheme (OMG refer a friend)
- ‎Internal wellbeing support via OMG Wellbeing Advisors
- ‎Fortnightly grocery order for staff
- ‎24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
- ‎Eye care scheme: free eye test plus glasses contribution
- ‎Cycle-to-work scheme
- ‎Access to NHS discounts
- ‎Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (for eligible candidates already residing in the UK)
- ‎Work environment supported by EMIS clinical system
Other Benefits:
- Strong organisational values: People First, Working Together, and A Healthier Future
- ‎A family-run legacy with CEO-led leadership rooted in compassion and community care
- ‎A culture inspired by the trusted ethos of the traditional family doctor
- ‎Opportunities to contribute to reducing health inequalities
- ‎Belonging to a group with both NHS care delivery and healthcare property development expertise
- ‎Inclusive recruitment with support available for candidates needing adjustments
Your Role Will Include:
You will serve as a GP with a special interest in palliative and end-of-life care, providing high-quality, patient-centred primary care. Your responsibilities include:
- ‎Delivering generalist and specialist palliative care across practice and community settings
- ‎Leading anticipatory care planning, advance care planning, and DNACPR discussions
- ‎Supporting symptom management, medication optimisation, and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions
- ‎Acting as the clinical lead for palliative care within the practice
- ‎Collaborating closely with community nurses, hospices, specialist teams, PCN services, secondary care, and social care colleagues
- ‎Contributing to service development, quality improvement, and supporting colleagues
What We’re Looking For:
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the performers’ list
- ‎Postgraduate training or experience in palliative care (e.g., Diploma in Palliative Medicine, RCGP End of Life Care modules)
- ‎Proven ability to provide high-quality general practice and advanced illness/end-of-life care
- ‎Experience working across multidisciplinary teams and sectors
- ‎Evidence of ongoing professional development
‎Skills & Attributes:
- ‎Strong understanding of palliative and end-of-life care principles
- ‎Excellent communication skills, especially in sensitive and complex discussions
- ‎Leadership capability and collaborative mindset
- ‎Compassionate, patient-centred approach
- ‎Commitment to reducing health inequalities
- ‎Resilient, adaptable, and able to respond to evolving service needs
This is an opportunity to make a profound and lasting impact in your community. At Minehead Medical Centre, you’ll join a team that values compassion, innovation, and genuine care for patients and one another. If you’re passionate about palliative and end-of-life care — and ready to lead, inspire, and deliver meaningful change — this role offers the perfect environment to thrive professionally while shaping a healthier future for the people of Minehead.
Hours: 20 hours (full-time – 40 hours)
Work Location: In person
APPLICATION PROCESS
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