Job summary

The Experienced General Practice Nurse plays a pivotal role in delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centred care. This role is integral to achieving the objectives of the 2026/27 Network Contract DES, with a focus on continuity of care, health inequalities reduction, digital transformation, and long-term condition (LTC) optimisation.

Full-time (37.5 hours per week), or part-time (minimum of 20 hours per week) considered in line with service requirements.

This role is included within the extended hours provision and will involve working an evening on a rota basis.

Expected interview date: week commencing 2nd November

Please note: this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work as part of the existing practice nurse team on long-term condition management, champion public health and prevention, and embed population health principles within general practice.

They will support the development and supervision of new-to-practice nurses and other multidisciplinary staff, contributing to workforce capability across the Primary Care Network. The role also involves fostering integration with community, secondary, and social care systems to ensure proactive and joined-up care delivery.

The post holder will be working at registered nurse level practice as detailed in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.

About us

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) were established in July 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan to improve the quality and accessibility of care by encouraging collaboration among various healthcare services and community organisations.

One of 13 PCNs in Somerset, we are a collaboration of five GP practices in West Mendip: Glastonbury Health Centre, Glastonbury Surgery, Wells City Practice, Wells Health Centre and Vine Surgery Partnership (Street).

At Wells City Practice, you'll be joining a friendly, supportive team committed to providing high-quality patient care. Serving around 8,500 patients, the practice has a 'Good' CQC rating, high levels of patient satisfaction and strong QOF achievement.

Our multidisciplinary team includes six partners, two salaried GPs, a paramedic practitioner, nurses, HCAs, FCP, Clinical Pharmacist and an experienced administrative and management team. We are actively involved in training, research and collaborative working through our local Primary Care Network. We offer opportunities for professional development and training, alongside flexible working arrangements that support a positive work-life balance.

Based in the cathedral city of Wells, the practice offers the opportunity to work in a beautiful part of Somerset, with the Mendip countryside on your doorstep and excellent links to Bath, Bristol and the south coast.

Job summary

We are seeking a professional, motivated, and compassionate Medical Receptionist to join our busy and friendly GP Surgery on a permanent basis working 24 hours a week.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, providing a high-quality reception and administrative service to support the delivery of patient care.

This is a key role within the surgery and requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

You will be comfortable interacting with the public on the telephone and face to face with a professional and friendly approach.

The busy working environment and diverse role presents an opportunity for someone that is eager to learn and work effectively as part of a team. You will have a comprehensive induction with full training for the role.

Working Pattern - 24 hours a week

Wednesday: 8am - 6:30pm

Thursday: 7:45am - 6:00pm

Friday: 7:45am - 1:00pm

If you would like to discuss the opportunity or arrange an informal visit, please get in touch.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please be aware, this advert may close early without notice if sufficient applications have been received.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming working environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• An opportunity to work within a well-established practice with a strong team ethos
• Free parking, access to the NHS Pension scheme and no weekend working

Main duties of the job

About us

We have a registered list size of 14,000 patients who are expertly cared for by a comprehensive and diverse multi-disciplinary team including; GPs, GP Registrars, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacy Technicians, administrative, secretarial & reception staff.

The friendly and supportive working environment offers a structured and pleasant working day. Benefits of working for the practice include a competitive annual leave entitlement, access to the NHS pension scheme, commitment to continued personal and professional development and free on-site parking.

Glastonbury is a small, friendly market town set in the beautiful countryside of Somerset. The Tor dominates the landscape alongside the ruins of the Abbey around which the town was established. Glastonbury has both a medieval and spiritual history which has attracted over the years a diverse population who live alongside many long established families in the area. This all contributes to the uniqueness of the town now famous for the annual Glastonbury Festival. Glastonbury attracts complementary practices in the town; we however provide conventional family medicine as this suits the vast majority of our practice population.

Job summary

The role will provide a specialist paramedic resource for healthcare professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, working within the surgery and the wider PCN as an autonomous, accountable paramedic, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services.This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week). Part-time working may be considered in line with service requirements.This role is included within the extended hours provision and may involve working an evening and/or Saturday on a rota basis.

Please note: this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.Expected interview date: 8th October

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide clinical expertise as an integral member of the Wells Health Centre multidisciplinary team, to assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users, who attend the surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.

A paramedic is authorised to undertake treatments and procedures as directed by the GPs for which they are trained in, and which are within the Royal College of Paramedics guidelines and in line with the HCPC standards framework. The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting selfcare and empowering them to make informed choices about their treatment.

The post-holder will also perform any other clinical and administrative duties, where trained and determined safe to do so by the partners. This may include assisting with medical reports, safeguarding, and clinical support.

Through these activities, the post-holder will support the delivery and development of high-quality care within Wells Health Centre while contributing, where appropriate, to relevant West Mendip PCN priorities and services.

About us

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) were established in July 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan to improve the quality and accessibility of care by encouraging collaboration among various healthcare services and community organisations.

One of 13 PCNs in Somerset, we are a collaboration of five GP practices in West Mendip: Glastonbury Health Centre, Glastonbury Surgery, Wells City Practice, Wells Health Centre and Vine Surgery Partnership (Street).

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Pay depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

W0067-26-0007

Job locations

West Mendip Primary Care Network

c/o Wells Health Centre

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1XJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients, using same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment or make necessary referrals to other members of the Practice, outside agencies and the PCN team.

• Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.

• Be able to: Utilise triage knowledge and skills to appropriately direct patients to the correct care in-house or to the appropriate service. Utilise triage knowledge and skills to appropriately direct patients to the correct care in-house or to the appropriate service. Perform and interpret ECGs; alongside other results as appropriate. Perform investigatory procedures as required. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc.

• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans.

• Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required.

• Collaborate with other members of the PCN including doctors, nurses and other AHPs, accepting referrals and referring to them for specialist care.

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.

• Prescribe, issue and review medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways. This will be done in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs.

• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.

• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.

• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.ALL POST HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO
• Adhere to relevant West Mendip PCN and host practice policies, procedures and governance arrangements, including those relating to health and safety, equality, confidentiality, information governance and infection prevention and control.
• Maintain their personal and professional development and participate in appropriate training, supervision and development activities relevant to the role.
• Complete all statutory, essential and mandatory training requirements.
• Participate in appraisal and relevant clinical and professional supervision arrangements.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients, colleagues and organisational information and comply with current data protection and information governance requirements.
• Comply with the professional standards, conduct and registration requirements of the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control and comply with relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain complete, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional, legal, practice and PCN requirements.
• Report incidents, complaints, clinical concerns, safeguarding concerns and other risks through the appropriate practice and PCN processes.
• Take responsibility for the quality and safety of their own work, working within their scope of competence and seeking advice or escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness of the Wells Health Centre and West Mendip PCN teams, including identifying opportunities to improve services and patient outcomes.
• Work effectively and respectfully with colleagues across practices and other health and care organisations to meet patients' needs.
• Manage their own time, workload and resources effectively.

NOTE

This job description provides an outline of the principal responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The post is an ARRS-funded West Mendip PCN role predominantly aligned to Wells Health Centre. While the post-holder's principal day-to-day responsibilities will be undertaken with Wells Health Centre, flexibility will be required to work collaboratively across West Mendip PCN and with partner organisations where appropriate to meet patient, service and Network Contract DES requirements.

The duties and responsibilities of the role may evolve in response to changes in national guidance, the Network Contract DES, local priorities and service needs. Any significant changes will be discussed with the post-holder.

All duties must be undertaken in accordance with applicable West Mendip PCN, host practice and professional policies, procedures and standards.

Job description Job responsibilities Assess and triage patients, using same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment or make necessary referrals to other members of the Practice, outside agencies and the PCN team.Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.Be able to: Utilise triage knowledge and skills to appropriately direct patients to the correct care in-house or to the appropriate service. Utilise triage knowledge and skills to appropriately direct patients to the correct care in-house or to the appropriate service. Perform and interpret ECGs; alongside other results as appropriate. Perform investigatory procedures as required. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc.Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans.Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required.Collaborate with other members of the PCN including doctors, nurses and other AHPs, accepting referrals and referring to them for specialist care.Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.Prescribe, issue and review medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways. This will be done in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, and patients with complex needs.Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.ALL POST HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TOAdhere to relevant West Mendip PCN and host practice policies, procedures and governance arrangements, including those relating to health and safety, equality, confidentiality, information governance and infection prevention and control.Maintain their personal and professional development and participate in appropriate training, supervision and development activities relevant to the role.Complete all statutory, essential and mandatory training requirements.Participate in appraisal and relevant clinical and professional supervision arrangements.Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients, colleagues and organisational information and comply with current data protection and information governance requirements.Comply with the professional standards, conduct and registration requirements of the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control and comply with relevant policies and procedures.Maintain complete, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional, legal, practice and PCN requirements.Report incidents, complaints, clinical concerns, safeguarding concerns and other risks through the appropriate practice and PCN processes.Take responsibility for the quality and safety of their own work, working within their scope of competence and seeking advice or escalating concerns where appropriate.Contribute positively to the effectiveness of the Wells Health Centre and West Mendip PCN teams, including identifying opportunities to improve services and patient outcomes.Work effectively and respectfully with colleagues across practices and other health and care organisations to meet patients' needs.Manage their own time, workload and resources effectively.NOTEThis job description provides an outline of the principal responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive.The post is an ARRS-funded West Mendip PCN role predominantly aligned to Wells Health Centre. While the post-holder's principal day-to-day responsibilities will be undertaken with Wells Health Centre, flexibility will be required to work collaboratively across West Mendip PCN and with partner organisations where appropriate to meet patient, service and Network Contract DES requirements.The duties and responsibilities of the role may evolve in response to changes in national guidance, the Network Contract DES, local priorities and service needs. Any significant changes will be discussed with the post-holder.All duties must be undertaken in accordance with applicable West Mendip PCN, host practice and professional policies, procedures and standards.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post-registration experience at a senior grade
• Evidence of working collaboratively with other disciplines and agencies
• Demonstrable understanding of systems in health and social care that are wider than immediate role
• Knowledge and experience of long-term conditions management
• Experience of mentoring/teaching
• Able to plan proactively, manage and evaluate own learning, negotiate learning opportunities and establish learning contracts
• A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
• Community experience as a clinician
• Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team across professional and/or organisation boundaries
• Able to work flexibly and using own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice or healthcare environment
• Knowledge of current QoF and enhanced services

Other Requirements

Essential

• Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle that is insured for business purposes
• Able to work across multiple sites as required
• Willingness to work flexibly to support occasional events or activities outside normal working hours

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Proven post registration experience within the field
• Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
• Mentorship or supervisory skills training
• Good knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring working systems
• Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
• Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons), FdSc, DipHE in Paramedic Science or similar
• Completion of an FCP taught module OR has received stage one roadmap sign off
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• Able to operate at an advanced level within the clinical pillar of advanced practice

Desirable

• Independent Non Medical Prescriber
• Roadmap Supervisor

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional appearance & demeanour
• Adaptable to change - flexible in accepting new procedures and policies
• Ability to demonstrate initiative: proactive and self-motivated
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills
• Positive, enthusiastic and motivated, with a genuine commitment to improving patient outcomes

Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrable post-registration experience at a senior grade Evidence of working collaboratively with other disciplines and agencies Demonstrable understanding of systems in health and social care that are wider than immediate role Knowledge and experience of long-term conditions management Experience of mentoring/teaching Able to plan proactively, manage and evaluate own learning, negotiate learning opportunities and establish learning contracts A good understanding of the changing NHS environment Community experience as a clinician Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team across professional and/or organisation boundaries Able to work flexibly and using own initiative Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice or healthcare environment Knowledge of current QoF and enhanced services Other Requirements Essential Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle that is insured for business purposes Able to work across multiple sites as required Willingness to work flexibly to support occasional events or activities outside normal working hours Skills and Knowledge Essential Proven post registration experience within the field Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans Mentorship or supervisory skills training Good knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring working systems Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans Management of patients with complex needs Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons), FdSc, DipHE in Paramedic Science or similar Completion of an FCP taught module OR has received stage one roadmap sign off Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Able to operate at an advanced level within the clinical pillar of advanced practice Desirable Independent Non Medical Prescriber Roadmap Supervisor Personal Attributes Essential Professional appearance & demeanour Adaptable to change - flexible in accepting new procedures and policies Ability to demonstrate initiative: proactive and self-motivated Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills Positive, enthusiastic and motivated, with a genuine commitment to improving patient outcomes

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).

Additional information 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

West Mendip Primary Care Network

Address

West Mendip Primary Care Network

c/o Wells Health Centre

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westmendippcn.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Mendip Primary Care Network

Address

West Mendip Primary Care Network

c/o Wells Health Centre

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westmendippcn.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As a Health Connector, you'll play a key role in the PCNs social prescribing service, supporting people across West Mendip to improve their health, wellbeing and independence through non-clinical, community based support.

Minimum of 22.5 hours per week, with potential of up to 37.5 hours per week in line with service requirements.Please get in touch with the individual listed in the contact section if you would like to discuss this further.

This role is included within the extended hours provision and may involve working an evening and/or Saturday on a rota basis.

Please note: this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Expected interview date: week commencing 2nd November.

Main duties of the job

You'll work directly with individuals and groups, offering time, space and practical support to help people identify what matters to them and access services, activities and resources that can make a positive difference. This includes one-to-one support, facilitating group based wellbeing activity, and helping people take small, achievable steps towards improving their physical, emotional and social health.

The role involves managing a varied caseload, working closely with GP practices and the wider PCN team, and contributing to group sessions that focus on wellbeing, building healthier habits and supporting people with ongoing or pain related conditions. You'll also help strengthen local connections by promoting community resources, contributing to the development of new opportunities, and supporting a prevention focused, neighbourhood approach.

This role forms part of the PCNs social prescribing service, supported by the locally commissioned Health Connections model.

About us

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) were established in July 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan to improve the quality and accessibility of care by encouraging collaboration among various healthcare services and community organisations.

One of 13 PCNs in Somerset, we are a collaboration of five GP practices in West Mendip: Glastonbury Health Centre, Glastonbury Surgery, Wells City Practice, Wells Health Centre and Vine Surgery Partnership (Street).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our busy and well-established GP surgery.

This 20 hours per week permanent vacancy has become available following the planned retirement of a long-serving and valued member of our clinical team. We are therefore looking for someone who is enthusiastic, patient-focused and committed to delivering high-quality care.

Working alongside our GPs, nurses and wider multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee wellbeing support

We welcome and encourage informal visits to the practice, giving you the opportunity to meet the team and learn more about the role before applying.

You will be supported with a comprehensive and tailored induction plan, with a commitment to ongoing training and development.

We reserve the right to close the job advert ahead of the deadline.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertake a range of clinical duties including:

• Phlebotomy (venepuncture)
• Measuring blood pressure, height, weight and BMI
• ECG recordings
• NHS Health Checks
• New patient health checks
• Urinalysis and specimen management
• Supporting chronic disease monitoring clinics
• Infection prevention and control activities
• Stock monitoring and clinical room preparation
• Maintaining accurate patient records using the clinical system

About us

We have a registered list size of 14,000 patients who are expertly cared for by a comprehensive and diverse multi-disciplinary team including; GPs, GP Registrars, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacy Technicians, administrative, secretarial & reception staff.

The friendly and supportive working environment offers a structured and pleasant working day. Benefits of working for the practice include a competitive annual leave entitlement, access to the NHS pension scheme, commitment to continued personal and professional development and free on-site parking.

Glastonbury is a small, friendly market town set in the beautiful countryside of Somerset. The Tor dominates the landscape alongside the ruins of the Abbey around which the town was established. Glastonbury has both a medieval and spiritual history which has attracted over the years a diverse population who live alongside many long established families in the area. This all contributes to the uniqueness of the town now famous for the annual Glastonbury Festival. Glastonbury attracts complementary practices in the town; we however provide conventional family medicine as this suits the vast majority of our practice population.

www.glastonburysurgery.co.uk

Job summary

Glastonbury Surgery is looking to recruit an experienced registered Nurse to join our friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team.

This is a part-time position of up to 30 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to our patient population, working collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues, and the wider practice team. You will play a key role in the management of patients with long-term conditions and contribute to the ongoing development of nursing services within the practice.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee wellbeing support

We welcome and encourage informal visits to the practice, giving you the opportunity to meet the team and learn more about the role before applying.

You will be supported with a comprehensive and tailored induction plan, with a commitment to ongoing training and development.

Previous applicants need not apply. We reserve the right to close the job advert ahead of the deadline.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a skilled registered nurse to work as part of our nursing team to deliver a portfolio of services to the registered population:

• Wound Management
• Screening
• Health Promotion
• Vaccinations and Immunisations
• Ear Care
• Infection Control
• Emergency Management - competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
• Child Health Protection
• Mens Health
• Family Planning
• Womens Health
• Travel Health Advice
• Chronic Disease Management

About us

We have a registered list size of 14,000 patients who are expertly cared for by a comprehensive and diverse multi-disciplinary team including; GPs, GP Registrars, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacy Technicians, administrative, secretarial & reception staff.

The friendly and supportive working environment offers a structured and pleasant working day. Benefits of working for the practice include a competitive annual leave entitlement, access to the NHS pension scheme, commitment to continued personal and professional development and free on-site parking.

Glastonbury is a small, friendly market town set in the beautiful countryside of Somerset. The Tor dominates the landscape alongside the ruins of the Abbey around which the town was established. Glastonbury has both a medieval and spiritual history which has attracted over the years a diverse population who live alongside many long established families in the area. This all contributes to the uniqueness of the town now famous for the annual Glastonbury Festival. Glastonbury attracts complementary practices in the town; we however provide conventional family medicine as this suits the vast majority of our practice population.

www.glastonburysurgery.co.uk

Job summary

Come and join our exceptional and thriving practice in the heart of Somerset in the historic and lively town of Glastonbury.

We are a six partner team and have a vacancy for a 4 - 6 session salaried GP. Working days will include a Thursday & Friday (4 sessions).

It's a great place to perform the demanding and yet highly satisfying role of a GP, with supportive colleagues and a wonderful practice team which altogether means we are well placed to navigate the ever changing world of primary care with autonomy and a sense of well being.

We are a training practice for both GP registrars and medical students, and regularly receive excellent feedback from these posts, and several of our ex-trainees are now partners.

Interested? Please take the time to read the information pack attached to this advert to learn more about the exciting opportunity to work as part of our team.

To informally discuss the opportunity, learn more about how we work, or to apply, please email or call Adam Hann, [email protected] or 01458 836 109.

This is an open advert and we reserve the right to shortlist and interview ahead of the published closing date for this advert.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide high quality general medical services to a personalised list of patients and work as part of the practice team to manage a range of health needs in a purpose built and modern primary care setting, ensuring the continuous delivery of the highest standards of care.

Your working day will follow the BMA guidance on safe daily contacts, with an established blend of pre-booked and same day face to face and telephone appointments.

The experienced multi-disciplinary team of clinicians collectively manage same day patient demand, removing the requirement for limitless duty doctor sessions.

About us

We are a stable, supportive and very friendly training practice that has retained its family and patient-first ethos. We work from purpose-built premises that has been recently extended, in a colourful market town offering semi-rural primary care.

The practice is very successful and has a good reputation amongst the GP community both externally and internally as evidenced by strong staff retention.

We care for a registered population size of 14,000 served by 11 GPs, GP Registrars, Nurse Practitioners, and a team of Practice Nurses and HCAs, physiotherapists, administrative, secretarial and reception.

Caring for the population of Glastonbury, Street and the surrounding villages offers a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse population that is passionate for the town and its rich history and culture. By offering a person centred and continuity of care approach, we can demonstrate quality outcomes, as defined by QOF, whilst also respecting the views and beliefs of the local community.

We undertake a formal and regular business planning cycle to ensure that we effectively manage the rapidly changing environment we are in, optimising opportunities for the practice and have a track record of innovation.

The information pack offers insight into our structure, achievements, and the respective opportunities available to the right person.