GP with an Interest in Palliative Care – Minehead Medical Centre
Location: Minehead Medical Centre and patient homes within the local community
Hours: 20 hours (full-time - 40 hours)
Minehead Medical Centre is seeking a compassionate and experienced GP with a special interest in palliative and end-of-life care.
Minehead Medical Centre has recently rated ‘Good’ in all areas by the CQC in its first inspection under OneMedicare’s leadership. After taking over the service in early 2024 following an ‘Inadequate’ rating of the previous provider, the new team has made rapid and significant improvements, transforming patient care, access, and leadership. We are a passionate, close-knit team committed to providing the highest standards of care in a way that truly meets the needs of our patients. The Medical Centre is a central hub in the town, and we are proud to reflect the welcoming and collaborative spirit of the wider Minehead community.
The GP with an interest in palliative care will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care, delivering both generalist and specialist input for patients with advanced progressive illness and those approaching the end of life.
You will act as a clinical lead for palliative care within the practice, supporting anticipatory care planning, symptom management, and coordination of care across the community, care homes, and PCN services. You will work collaboratively with community nursing teams, specialist palliative care teams, hospices, secondary care colleagues, and social care providers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide generalist and specialist palliative care across community and practice settings.
2. Lead anticipatory care planning, including advance care planning and DNACPR discussions.
3. Support symptom management, medication optimisation, and reducing avoidable hospital admissions.
4. Act as a clinical lead, supporting colleagues and contributing to service development and quality improvement.
Full details of all responsibilities are provided in the Job Description.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
5. Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and on the performers’ list
6. Evidence of postgraduate training or experience in palliative care (e.g., Diploma in Palliative Medicine, RCGP End of Life Care modules)
7. Proven experience delivering high-quality general practice, including care for patients with advanced illness and end-of-life needs
8. Experience of multidisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration
9. Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills, Knowledge and Attributes – Essential
10. In-depth understanding of palliative and end-of-life care principles
11. Knowledge of relevant national and local policies (e.g., NICE, GSF)
12. Excellent communication skills, including sensitive discussions and advance care planning
13. Strong leadership and collaborative working abilities
14. Compassionate, empathetic, patient-centred approach
15. Commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving access
16. Resilient, flexible, and adaptable to changing service needs
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community, working in a supportive team environment with a focus on leadership, professional development, and patient-centred care.
System used: EMIS
Location: Minehead Medical Centre, 2 Irnham Road, Minehead, TA24 5DL
Why join us?
Our Benefits;
17. 15 minute appointments – maximum of 27 per day
18. NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
19. 30 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time, less than 40 hours per week)
20. Indemnity cover for the hours worked
21. Extra days leave for work anniversary each year
22. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity/Adoption pay
23. 10% of weekly hours set aside for continuing professional development time
24. 5 days study leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
25. Continued personal and professional development
26. Participation in OMG’s refer a friend scheme
27. Internal wellbeing support through OMGs Wellbeing Advisors
28. Fortnightly Grocery Order for our services
29. 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
30. Eye care scheme – free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
31. Cycle to work scheme
32. Access to NHS Discounts
33. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates who already hold residence in the UK at the time of application (Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals applying from outside the UK).