Job summary
Come and join our exceptional and thriving practice in the heart of Somerset in the historic and lively town of Glastonbury.

We are a six partner team and have a vacancy for a 4 - 6 session salaried GP. Working days will include a Thursday & Friday (4 sessions).

It's a great place to perform the demanding and yet highly satisfying role of a GP, with supportive colleagues and a wonderful practice team which altogether means we are well placed to navigate the ever changing world of primary care with autonomy and a sense of well being.

We are a training practice for both GP registrars and medical students, and regularly receive excellent feedback from these posts, and several of our ex-trainees are now partners.

Interested? Please take the time to read the information pack attached to this advert to learn more about the exciting opportunity to work as part of our team.

To informally discuss the opportunity, learn more about how we work, or to apply, please email or call Adam Hann, somicb.glastonburysurgery.recruitment@nhs.net or 01458 836 109.

This is an open advert and we reserve the right to shortlist and interview ahead of the published closing date for this advert.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide high quality general medical services to a personalised list of patients and work as part of the practice team to manage a range of health needs in a purpose built and modern primary care setting, ensuring the continuous delivery of the highest standards of care.

Your working day will follow the BMA guidance on safe daily contacts, with an established blend of pre-booked and same day face to face and telephone appointments.

The experienced multi-disciplinary team of clinicians collectively manage same day patient demand, removing the requirement for limitless duty doctor sessions.

About us
We are a stable, supportive and very friendly training practice that has retained its family and patient-first ethos. We work from purpose-built premises that has been recently extended, in a colourful market town offering semi-rural primary care.

The practice is very successful and has a good reputation amongst the GP community both externally and internally as evidenced by strong staff retention.

We care for a registered population size of 14,000 served by 11 GPs, GP Registrars, Nurse Practitioners, and a team of Practice Nurses and HCAs, physiotherapists, administrative, secretarial and reception.

Caring for the population of Glastonbury, Street and the surrounding villages offers a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse population that is passionate for the town and its rich history and culture. By offering a person centred and continuity of care approach, we can demonstrate quality outcomes, as defined by QOF, whilst also respecting the views and beliefs of the local community.

We undertake a formal and regular business planning cycle to ensure that we effectively manage the rapidly changing environment we are in, optimising opportunities for the practice and have a track record of innovation.

The information pack offers insight into our structure, achievements, and the respective opportunities available to the right person.

Job responsibilities

• Perform the delivery of highly effective medical care to the registered population, with a focus on continuity of care, patient choice and condition management in accordance with best practice clinical and prescribing guidelines.
• Integrate as part of the GP and wider workforce team to deliver quality care and protect the interests of individuals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and support patients to access specialist services through timely and accurate referrals.
• Engage in the planning and delivery of continuous improvement activity.
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice to secure stability and economic growth.
• Inspire and support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines.
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, contributing towards a safe and inclusive culture.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures set by the practice.

Qualifications
Essential

• GMC Registered, not subject to suspension
• Qualified General Practitioner
• Currently on the performers list
• Clear enhanced DBS check
• Evidence of CPD

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in UK General Practice
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups
• Delivery of clinical audit

Desirable

• Delivery of clinical research trials

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).