GP - Symphony North (Burnham, Berrow & Highbridge) in Somerset

Symphony Healthcare Services have an exceptional opportunity for enthusiastic GPs to work at Symphony North - which covers Burnham, Berrow and Highbridge medical centres in Somerset. These centres are dynamic and forward-thinking with supportive, multi-disciplinary teams behind them. We have up to 12 sessions available and full-time, part-time and job share opportunities will be considered - please state your preference when you apply. We will also consider permanent or fixed term (12 months) contracts. A special interest in a particular area of healthcare would be an advantage, but a willingness to share the load and work with our dedicated colleagues is a must.

Symphony welcomes and supports newly qualified GPs by providing a GP Mentorship Scheme and supporting the NHS GP Fellowship Scheme so that you hit the ground running. Our transport links are great too - the M5, Bristol Airport and train routes to London mean that Burnham-on-Sea is very conveniently located.

Main duties of the job

As a Symphony GP, you would undertake all the clinical duties associated with a GP working in primary care, without the responsibilities and risks associated with being a partner. We can offer opportunities from salaried through to employed level GP posts depending on your experience and the level of responsibility you take on at the practice. All GPs working for us are paid as Employees, unlike Partners, which means less risk for you and more time to focus on patient care. We put patients first, with our GPs working flexibly according to need, contributing to areas such as QOF, QI, training and research projects providing a huge amount of variety to the role. However, our less experienced GPs have a clearly defined job plan setting out the hours of work and responsibility and tasks associated with the role. Through annual appraisal, we encourage career development and progression and are keen to support GPs who wish to extend their role, or have specialist skills which can be utilised in primary care.

If you would like to speak to a member of the People Services team who manage GP recruitment, please email: SHS.GPRecruitment@Somersetft.nhs.uk

About us

Symphony North takes a fresh approach to supporting and interacting with the local community. A modern, friendly, open environment where teamwork is an absolute priority. To ensure our staff achieve the life balance they deserve, and are rewarded for their skills and experience, we offer:

• Flexible roles and working options
• Competitive rates of pay
• Support for those with specialist skills and experience
• Mentorship from experienced clinicians
• Close links to the wider Somerset integrated health system, Somerset LMC, SGPET and the Somerset Training Hub

Job responsibilities

Symphony differentiates GP roles to provide a greater range of options for GPs, to enable career progression at all levels, and to support recruitment and retention. See attached Job description and person specification for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
• Accredited as a member of the Royal College Of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree

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.