About this role
Job summary
A rare opportunity to join a cohesive, friendly and forward thinking rural practice for a salaried GP.
Main duties of the job
Due to increasing demand and our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care, we are seeking an enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our small, supportive team of clinicians for 2-4 sessions per week.
About us
We are located in the village of East Brent, just 5 minutes from Junction 22 of the M5 and 35 minutes from Bristol, offering an excellent blend of rural community practice with easy access to transport links.
About Brent Area Medical Centre
We are a highly traditional, deeply committed, positive and collaborative practice with a strong team ethos. Our clinicians and staff genuinely enjoy working together, and continuity of care is central to how we support both patients and clinicians.
In the face of the many challenges that Primary care faces in the modern day, we aim to provide a job that is actually enjoyable, while also providing patient centred, high level, traditional care with excellent patient access.
Practice Overview
3,600 patientsGood CQC rating across all areas (Dec 2015)High QOF achievement
Team includes:
2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCAWonderful admin support teamPCN Health Coach and pharmacistMSK FCPExperienced Reception, Dispensary & Admin teamsActive involvement in North Sedgemoor PCN
Low number of home visits
Full range of services including family planning and travel medicine
Monthly MDT meetings with community colleagues
Strong relationships with neighbouring practices
PCN with proactive ARRS recruitment
We work to a Practice Formulary that supports dispensary sustainability and profitability, reviewed regularly to ensure high quality prescribing.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Role
As a Salaried GP, you will
Provide high quality care to registered and temporary patients Contribute to service development and practice initiatives Work closely with colleagues across the practice and PCN Enjoy continuity of care that supports both patients and cliniciansThis is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a stable, friendly, and supportive practice with a genuinely positive culture.
Benefits
Attractive premises
Supportive, cohesive team
6 weeks annual leave
1 week study leave
NHS Pension
Opportunities to develop areas of special interest
Person Specification
Experience Essential
We are above all looking for someone who will be a great fit for our friendly, positive team. Experience and years served are not essential we value personal qualities, potential, and a collaborative approach. Key qualities we value are Positivity and a can do attitude, Recognition of the importance of teamwork, Respect for all colleagues, regardless of role, Honesty, openness and fairness, Balanced, reasonable contributions to discussions, Willingness to go the extra mile when needed, Loyalty and commitment, Acceptance of decision making by consensus. We are seeking a well rounded clinician with excellent clinical skills who will thrive in a close knit, supportive environment. We are happy to encourage development into additional clinical areas, and will fully support integration into a dispensing practice for those without prior experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Brent Area Medical Centre
Address Brent Road
East Brent
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 4JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.brentareamedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)