Job summary
Exceptional opportunity with this innovative primary care/general practice provider at our Surgery in Creech St Michael, Somerset. 4 sessions per week (Mondays and Wednesdays) with an attractive and comprehensive remuneration package.
A special interest in a particular area of healthcare would be an advantage, but a willingness to share the load and work with our small but dedicated team is a must.
Main duties of the job
You would undertake all the clinical duties associated with a GP working in primary care, without the responsibilities and risks associated with being a partner. We can offer opportunities from trainee through salaried to consultant level GP posts depending on your experience and the level of responsibility you take on at the practice.
All GPs working for us are paid as Employees, unlike Partners, which means less risk for you and more time to focus on patient care. We put patients first, with our Employed and Consultant GPs working flexibly according to need, so contributing to areas such as QOF, QI, training and research projects providing a huge amount of variety to the role. However, our Salaried GPs have a clearly defined job plan setting out the hours of work and responsibility and tasks associated with the role.
Through annual appraisal, we encourage career development and progression and are keen to support GPs who wish to extend their role, or have specialist skills which can be utilised in primary care. We recognise that some GPs will wish to stay salaried, and some will wish to assume more responsibility once they have found their feet and aspire to Employed or Consultant roles.
About us
About Symphony Healthcare Services
Symphony Healthcare Services was established in 2016 as part of the award-winning Symphony Programme Vanguard, developing new models of care. We now support 20 practices across Somerset providing care for over 133,000 patients.
Symphony has developed a model where each practice is encouraged to operate autonomously, but as a subsidiary of Somerset Foundation Trust and with the backing and economies of scale from a central support team (particularly for HR and strategic management matters).
Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure that primary care is sustainable for patients and practices in Somerset, and we aim to be a national exemplar for primary care provision. We work closely with our practice teams to support, develop and transform patient care and working practices with innovation and technology at the heart of what we do. We also work hard to make sure primary care has a loud voice in Somerset.
Creech Medical Centre joined Symphony Healthcare Services in
2021 and with their support has implemented several new initiatives to improve
care and how we work. Our practice is also working towards becoming a GP
training practice. By working at scale
in primary care in Somerset we can offer you the opportunity to develop
specialist skills in the areas of clinical management, training or leadership
with the support of a larger organisation to develop your GP career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description see attached JD for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities
Creech St. Michael - Our Practice & Village
Our practice list is about 4,700 patients, so small enough
for you to know our patients well, but were also part of Symphony, the largest
GP provider in Somerset so benefit from the experience and learning across a
network of 20 practices. As a practice,
we provide care as a multi-disciplinary team including GPs and Advanced Nurse
Practitioners and are supported by an MSK physio, Mental Health Workers,
Clinical Pharmacists, and Social Prescribers and we are part of the Tone Valley
PCN.
We can offer the best of both worlds a small, country
practice, not far from the county town of Taunton, with the support of a
network of practices behind you so you can concentrate on patient care. Intrigued? Please read on
Our transport links are great - we have fast links to London,
Bristol, Exeter and Bath by rail or road. And Bristol, Cardiff, and Exeter
International Airport links Somerset to the world.
Creech is a much sought after village with good facilities
including a public house, post office, Primary school and village hall.
It is nestled between the majestic Quantock Hills, Somerset Levels, and
the woodland cloaked Blackdown Hills. It sits directly on the Bridgwater and
Taunton Canal which provides a picturesque route through the village for
pleasure boats, kayaks, and paddle boards along with the tow path for
pedestrians and cyclists. Taunton is approximately 4 miles west of Creech, has
a lively nature and plays host to major sports centre Somerset County Cricket
Club. It also has many shopping and hospitality opportunities to go out
and enjoy yourself. There are excellent private and state schools including
three boarding schools in Taunton.
http://gpinsomerset.com/life-in-somerset/
https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/discover-somerset/towns-villages/west-somerset/taunton-(2)
Benefits
So that our GPs achieve the life balance they deserve, and are
rewarded for their skills and experience, and flourish as individuals, we offer:
-
flexible roles and working options
-
support for those with specialist skills and
experience
-
a Mentorship Scheme for newly qualified GPs who
will be supported by an experienced GP mentor
-
car lease scheme
-
cycle to work scheme
-
freedom to join our in house GP locum agency,
Symphony Flex, with additional competitive pay rates.
For more information about
this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Nandini McCulloch (Practice Manager) on nandini.mcculloch1@nhs.net
If this advert has
sparked your interest in being a Symphony GP within Somerset please contact us
on SymphonyHR@somersetft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description see attached JD for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities
Creech St. Michael - Our Practice & Village
Our practice list is about 4,700 patients, so small enough
for you to know our patients well, but were also part of Symphony, the largest
GP provider in Somerset so benefit from the experience and learning across a
network of 20 practices. As a practice,
we provide care as a multi-disciplinary team including GPs and Advanced Nurse
Practitioners and are supported by an MSK physio, Mental Health Workers,
Clinical Pharmacists, and Social Prescribers and we are part of the Tone Valley
PCN.
We can offer the best of both worlds a small, country
practice, not far from the county town of Taunton, with the support of a
network of practices behind you so you can concentrate on patient care. Intrigued? Please read on
Our transport links are great - we have fast links to London,
Bristol, Exeter and Bath by rail or road. And Bristol, Cardiff, and Exeter
International Airport links Somerset to the world.
Creech is a much sought after village with good facilities
including a public house, post office, Primary school and village hall.
It is nestled between the majestic Quantock Hills, Somerset Levels, and
the woodland cloaked Blackdown Hills. It sits directly on the Bridgwater and
Taunton Canal which provides a picturesque route through the village for
pleasure boats, kayaks, and paddle boards along with the tow path for
pedestrians and cyclists. Taunton is approximately 4 miles west of Creech, has
a lively nature and plays host to major sports centre Somerset County Cricket
Club. It also has many shopping and hospitality opportunities to go out
and enjoy yourself. There are excellent private and state schools including
three boarding schools in Taunton.
http://gpinsomerset.com/life-in-somerset/
https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/discover-somerset/towns-villages/west-somerset/taunton-(2)
Benefits
So that our GPs achieve the life balance they deserve, and are
rewarded for their skills and experience, and flourish as individuals, we offer:
-
flexible roles and working options
-
support for those with specialist skills and
experience
-
a Mentorship Scheme for newly qualified GPs who
will be supported by an experienced GP mentor
-
car lease scheme
-
cycle to work scheme
-
freedom to join our in house GP locum agency,
Symphony Flex, with additional competitive pay rates.
For more information about
this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Nandini McCulloch (Practice Manager) on nandini.mcculloch1@nhs.net
If this advert has
sparked your interest in being a Symphony GP within Somerset please contact us
on SymphonyHR@somersetft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
- Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- Accredited as a member of the Royal College Of General Practitioners (MRCGP) MBBS or equivalent medical degree
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
- Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
- Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
- Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- Accredited as a member of the Royal College Of General Practitioners (MRCGP) MBBS or equivalent medical degree
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
