At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide high-quality patient care and lead practice development.
- Company: Polden Medical Practice, a supportive rural healthcare provider in Somerset.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, NHS pension, flexible hours, and generous leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term partnership and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a community-focused practice with a friendly team.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified GP with GMC registration and commitment to patient care.
Looking for a role that still feels like General Practice? Polden Medical Practice is a thriving rural dispensing training practice in Somerset serving approximately 11,000 patients across two owned sites. We are looking for a GP Partner who values continuity and teamwork. We combine traditional continuity of care with modern systems that support safe, efficient and sustainable general practice, keeping patients at the heart of everything we do.
Situated close to Junction 23 of the M5, we're within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Taunton while offering the benefits of rural practice and a strong sense of community.
Main duties of the job:
- Sessions are flexible and can range from 4 to 8 sessions per week.
- Our multidisciplinary team creates a supportive environment where workload is shared appropriately, and clinicians can focus on delivering high-quality patient care.
- We operate a modern digital access model supported by efficient administrative systems and a commitment to reducing unnecessary workload wherever possible.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to registered and temporary patients.
- Undertake routine, acute and complex consultations.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Deliver evidence-based care in accordance with national and local guidance.
- Manage patients with long-term conditions and contribute to QOF achievement.
- Prescribe safely and effectively within professional guidelines.
- Participate in same-day access and triage services.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Partnership and Leadership Responsibilities:
- Take an active role in practice leadership and decision-making.
- Contribute to the strategic direction and future development of the practice.
- Participate in partnership and PCN meetings and governance processes.
- Help shape service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable primary care services.
- Participate fully in the management and running of the business.
- Work collaboratively with partners, managers and the wider practice team to ensure organisational success.
About us:
Polden Medical Practice is a stable, well-established rural dispensing training practice serving approximately 11,000 patients across two sites. We are part of Bridgwater Bay Primary Care Network and are committed to delivering excellent patient-centred healthcare through a professional and supportive team environment. We value continuity, professionalism, kindness, teamwork and sustainable general practice.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salaried GP package based on experience.
- NHS Pension Scheme.
- Seven weeks annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
- One week study leave pro rata.
- Practice-funded indemnity support.
- Weekly clinical meetings and regular protected learning time.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- A stable and highly experienced clinical team.
- Opportunities for leadership, teaching and service development.
- A genuine pathway to partnership for interested candidates.
Why Join Us?
We believe that sustainable general practice is built on strong relationships, continuity of care and a supportive team culture. We are a growing dispensing practice serving expanding communities, with a loyal patient population and a strong reputation locally. Most importantly, you will be joining a friendly and experienced team that values collaboration, mutual support and high-quality patient care.
GP Partner in Bridgwater employer: National health service
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