GP​/Partner

Ariel Healthcare is a dynamic and innovative practice basedin the South Somerset Countryside town of Chard. Chard has a small-town feeland close-knit community. We are on theborder of both Devon and Dorset, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, just offthe A303 trunk road to London and benefit from good transport links to Tauntonand Yeovil. The UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, Exmoor and the Somerset Levels are all only half an hours drive away, allowing for plenty of lifestyle and downtime opportunities.

Due to retirement, we are keen to find the right person tofurther enhance our GP team. We focus onthe quality of the care we provide to our patients and encourage continuity ofcare throughout our patient population.

We have named GP lists, aiming for the small practice feel but with the benefits of a large practice team for support.

With urgent care being separately managed, routine surgeries can bespent focusing on the quality and continuity of patient care.

2 sites within walking distance and plans for a new build surgery within the next couple of years. The only practice in Chard.

A dynamic and forward thinking GP to join our close and friendly team. You will be a list holding GP with a focus on routine clinical care spending 1 or 2 sessions a week (pro-rata) in our Urgent Care hub alongside another GP and the associated clinicians. With an admin session (pro-rata) a week to give you time to manage clincial workflow.

This could either be in a salaried role for those who wishit or with the possibility of partnership for those who are seeking more of aleadership role. All offers would be initially for a salaried post. For those wanting more of a leadership role, there would be 6 months salaried mutual assessment prior to consideration of partnership but there would be parity fromthe start of partnership.

We hold monthly GP meetings for all our GPs, partners and salaried. This is where the day to day decisions are made with regards how GP matters are run. For those who wish it however, the partners hold fortnightly meetings to decide strategic matters and the forward planning of the practice as a whole.

Multidisciplinary close working team with 11 GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Nursing Associates, Pharmacists, Paramedics,Pharmacy Technicians, Mental Health Worker, Physician Associate and Health Coach

Dedicated Older persons GP and team to enhance care forthose near the end of their life

Innovative Urgent Care hub focusing on acute care with anMDT approach

Dedicated safeguarding team to support our vulnerable patients

Training practice and recognised learning organisations

Minor surgery and LARC servcies

Active focus on staff development encouraging each individual to follow their passions

High Qof Achievement

PCN working we collaborate closely with our local PCN toenhance patient care while maintaining our practice ethos. We are an active participant in all PCNmatters

Active LMC participant and currently the PCN lead forLMC representation

Good ICB relationship we are lucky that we have a positive and supportive working relationship with Somerset ICB

Active staff social activities including a South West walking group team, Book club, Rounders and Skittles team

Work closely with our local community we have hosted thelocal schools friendship posters and the camera club photos and are always looking to engage with our community

We have quarterly protected half day closures for the whole practice where everyone can get together and training is organised

• 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.
• 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.

• GMC Registered not subject to suspension
• MRCGP or equivalent
• Currently on the performers list
• Clear enhanced DBS check
• Evidence of CPD and up to date mandatory training
• Interest in career development and progression with a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Willingness to take a lead role in either research, prescribing, teaching and training or clinical quality.

• Experience of working in UK General Practice
• Ability to work in a team in an MDT environment

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