GP with Interest in Palliative Care - Minehead Medical Centre
Employment type: Permanent
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.
If you:
* Are a General Practitioner registered with the GMC, on the GP Specialty Register and on the NHS Performers List with post CCT experience in Primary or Urgent Care
* Can provide evidence of postgraduate training or experience in palliative care (e.g., Diploma in Palliative Medicine, RCGP End of Life Care modules)
* Have proven experience delivering high-quality general practice, including care for patients with advanced illness and end‑of‑life needs
* Have experience of multidisciplinary and cross‑sector collaboration
* Have a passion for your work and a burning desire to thrive in a dynamic organisation whilst delivering NHS services to a wide range of patients
* Are organised and have a proactive approach to clinical and operational responsibilities
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
* Provide generalist and specialist palliative care across community and practice settings.
* Lead anticipatory care planning, including advance care planning and DNACPR discussions.
* Support symptom management, medication optimisation, and reducing avoidable hospital admissions.
* Act as a clinical lead, supporting colleagues and contributing to service development and quality improvement.
You could enjoy with us:
* The opportunity to help shape the future of a valuable local service
* A lively and supportive PPG
* A portfolio role which may comprise clinical roles/responsibilities both inside and outside the company, and/or multi‑modality working within the company across multiple services
* 15‑minute appointments
* Relocation support in line with eligibility requirements
* Support with 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).
Up to £110,000 per annum FTE dependent on experience
System used:
EMIS
Other Benefits
* NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
* 30 days plus Bank Holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time, less than 40 hours per week)
* Indemnity cover for the hours worked
* Extra days leave for work anniversary each year
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity/Adoption pay
* 10% of weekly hours set aside for continuing professional development time
* 5 days study leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
* Participation in OMG’s refer a friend scheme
* Eye care scheme – free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
* Cycle to work scheme
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk
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