GP Interest in Palliative Care

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)

Transform lives as a local GP, part of a primary care at scale group
Escape to the country and make a real difference to your life and the lives of others

Minehead Medical Centre is seeking a compassionate and experienced General Practitioner (GP) with a special interest in palliative and end-of-life care
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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
• Salary up to £110,000 per annum (calculated pro-rata for the 20 hours per week available)
• 15-minute appointments
• Relocation support
• Support with skilled-worker visa sponsorship

This is your chance to be part of a values-led team making a real difference in the local community.

About Minehead Medical Centre

Minehead is a vibrant coastal town in Somerset, located on the south bank of the Bristol Channel and within easy reach of Bristol, Taunton, and Yeovil. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and Exmoor National Park, the area offers fantastic walking and cycling routes, making it a great place to live and work.

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. 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.

Location: Minehead Medical Centre, 2 Irnham Road, Minehead, TA24 5DL

System used: EMIS

Why join us?

• 15 minute appointments
• 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
• Relocation support in line with eligibility requirements
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for…