GP with Interest in Palliative Care(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Automotive Jobs, Health and Care
Uk
February 15, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Role

Minehead Medical Centre is seeking a motivated and compassionate GP with a special interest in palliative and end-of-life care. This role allows you to deliver both generalist primary care and specialist palliative input, ensuring patients with advanced progressive illnesses and those nearing the end of life receive coordinated, high-quality care across the local community and care homes.

You will act as a clinical lead for palliative care, guiding anticipatory care planning, symptom management, and seamless coordination with community teams, hospices, social care providers, and secondary care services.

This position offers flexibility, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to shape a critical service within a supportive, values-driven primary care at scale organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver generalist and specialist palliative care across community and practice settings
  • Lead advance care planning and DNACPR discussions with patients and families
  • Support symptom management, medication optimisation, and avoidance of unnecessary hospital admissions
  • Act as a clinical lead, mentoring colleagues and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including community nurses, palliative care specialists, hospices, and social services

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Full GMC registration and on the GP Specialty Register
  • Listed on the NHS Performers List with post-CCT experience in primary or urgent care
  • Evidence of postgraduate training in palliative care, e.g., Diploma in Palliative Medicine, RCGP End-of-Life modules
  • Proven track record in delivering high-quality general practice, including care for patients with advanced illness
  • Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration across healthcare and social care sectors

Desired Attributes

  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Passion for patient care and proactive in clinical and operational responsibilities
  • Ability to work within a values-led, inclusive team culture

Why Join OneMedical Group?

  • Flexible, portfolio-friendly roles allowing clinical variety
  • 15-minute patient appointments for more meaningful consultations
  • Up to £110,000 per annum (pro-rata for 20 hours/week)
  • Support for relocation and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
  • Comprehensive NHS-aligned benefits, including pension (20.6% employer contribution), indemnity cover, study leave, and professional development time
  • Eye care and cycle-to-work schemes
  • Family-friendly policies, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and annual extra leave for work anniversaries

About Minehead

Minehead is a picturesque coastal town in Somerset, near the Bristol Channel, offering a mix of beautiful countryside, vibrant community life, and outdoor activities including Exmoor National Park. It combines peaceful living with easy access to Bristol, Taunton, and Yeovil, making it ideal for both career development and lifestyle.

Minehead Medical Centre acts as a central hub for patient care, reflecting the local community’s spirit. Staff enjoy a collaborative, close-knit working environment that values patient-centred care and innovation.

Why OneMedical Group?

OneMedical Group has been redefining healthcare in the UK for over 20 years, delivering NHS services at scale in a values-led, patient-centred way. We integrate primary care, community services, and clinical innovation under one roof, creating a modern, supportive workplace for healthcare professionals.

Our organisational culture emphasises:

  • People First – valuing staff and patients equally
  • Working Together – collaboration across teams and services
  • A Healthier Future – reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes

Official Guidance & Resources

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