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)

Minehead Medical Centre is seeking a compassionate and experienced General Practitioner (GP) with a special interest in palliative and end-of-life care.

Minehead Medical Centre has recently rated ‘Good’ in all areas by the CQC in its first inspection under One Medicare’s leadership. After taking over the service in early 2024 following an ‘Inadequate’ rating of the previous provider, the new team has made rapid and significant improvements, transforming patient care, access, and leadership. 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

Full details of all responsibilities are provided in the Job Description.

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and on the Performers List
• Evidence of postgraduate training or experience in palliative care (e.g., Diploma in Palliative Medicine, RCGP End of Life Care modules)
• Proven experience delivering high-quality general practice, including care for patients with advanced illness and end-of-life needs
• Experience of multidisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• In-depth understanding of palliative and end-of-life care principles
• Knowledge of relevant national and local policies (e.g., NICE, GSF)
• Excellent communication skills, including sensitive discussions and advance care planning
• Strong leadership and collaborative working abilities
• Compassionate, empathetic, patient-centred approach
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving access
• Resilient, flexible, and adaptable to changing service needs

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community, working in a supportive team environment with a focus on leadership, professional development, and patient-centred care.

System used: EMIS

Location:

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

• 15 minute appointments maximum of 27 per day
• 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)
• Continued personal and professional development
• Participation in OMG’s refer a friend scheme
• Internal wellbeing support through OMGs Wellbeing Advisors
• Fortnightly Grocery Order for our services
• 24 / 7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
• Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to NHS Discounts
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available…