Overview
4 session GP. We are a friendly GP Practice that believes in strong primary care for our community, with a focus on resilience and portfolio working. The fixed term position is available while restructuring and alterations to our appointment system are undertaken.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and elite team. We are based near the Mendip Hills, offering a high quality of life with easy commutes from Bristol and good road links to Exeter, Taunton, Bath and London. Bristol International Airport is 9 miles away. There are excellent local schools in the area. A high standard of patient care, good patient access and continuity are priorities, alongside work‑life balance for GPs and staff. We are supportive, continuously seeking to improve, develop and grow. We have worked to develop BRAVE (AI technology) to aid identification of individuals at risk of hospital admission to enable personalised care and support plans. We offer continuity of care for patients while maintaining clinician work‑life balance.
Main duties
* Provide high-quality patient care
* Conduct surgery, telephone and video consultations, plus occasional home visits
* Liaise with colleagues and external providers to ensure seamless care
* Investigate and refer patients appropriately, in line with guidance
* Review results and correspondence promptly
* Provide cover for colleagues when required
* Maintain excellent communication with patients and carers
* Work collaboratively and effectively within the team
* Manage your own workload and resources effectively
* Report and follow up on significant incidents
About Us
This is a chance for a like-minded individual to join us in making our excellent service available to Axbridge, Wedmore and the surrounding rural area, while only 15 miles from Bristol. You will become an integral part of our whole team and our aim is to support you to continue to be the GP you wish to be.
Details
* Date posted: 28 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: Depending on experience
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 3 months
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: A1677-25-0001
* Job locations: Houlgate Way, Axbridge, Somerset BS26 2BJ; The Surgery, St Medard Road, Wedmore, BS28 4AN
Job Description & Responsibilities
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Clinical responsibilities include:
* Make themselves available to undertake surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, home visits, check and sign repeat prescriptions, and handle queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
* Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems
* Assess health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
* Screen for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
* Develop care plans in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
* Provide counselling and health education
* Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer to other care providers as appropriate
* Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
* Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions and prescribe in line with the practice formulary
* Undertake all normal duties and responsibilities of a GP in primary care
Other Responsibilities Within The Organisation
* Awareness of and compliance with relevant practice policies/guidelines (prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety)
* Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
* Contribute to evaluation/audit, clinical standard setting and the development of computer-based patient records
* Attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate
Confidentiality
* Protect patient privacy and ensure information is handled confidentially
* Access to confidential information is restricted to authorised persons in accordance with policies
Health & Safety
* Implement and lead on health and safety and infection control as defined by practice policies
* Adhere to infection control standards and PPE usage
* Manage infection control procedures, report hazards, and maintain a clean, safe environment
Equality and Diversity
Support equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, including respecting privacy and dignity and providing non-judgmental care.
Safeguarding
Be aware of safeguarding policies available on the TeamNet portal.
Personal/Professional Development
Engage in ongoing education and development, participate in annual performance reviews, and maintain records of development and performance.
Quality
* Strive for quality and safety in practice
* Assess personal performance and contribute to team performance improvements
* Work with other agencies to meet patient needs and manage time and resources effectively
Communication
* Communicate effectively with team members, patients and carers
* Provide for alternative methods of communication as needed
Compliance & Audits
* Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
* Discuss policy impacts with the team and participate in audits where appropriate
Qualifications
Essential
* Vocationally trained and accredited GP, preferably MRCGP
* Current GMC registration
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with limited supervision
* IT proficiency with primary care systems (EMIS)
* Excellent timekeeping and teamwork
* Good understanding of GMS contracting requirements and QoF
Desirable
* Experience and an interest in a specific disease area
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check
* UK professional registration
* This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and DBS disclosure
DSB & Registration
This post is subject to DBS disclosure. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
* Employer: Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice
* Address: Houlgate Way, Axbridge, Somerset BS26 2BJ
* Alternative location: The Surgery, St Medard Road, Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4AN
* Employer's website: https://www.axbridgeandwedmoremedicalpractice.nhs.uk/
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