GP with Interest in Palliative Care(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Transform Lives with Compassionate Primary Care
Join OneMedical Group in Minehead, Somerset, and be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality NHS care. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine general practice with specialist palliative care, directly supporting patients with advanced illness and those nearing end-of-life. You’ll be at the heart of anticipatory care planning, symptom management, and multidisciplinary coordination across the community, care homes, and PCN services.
About the Role
As a GP with a special interest in palliative care, you will:
- Deliver both generalist and specialist palliative care in practice and community settings
- Lead on anticipatory care planning, advance care planning, and DNACPR discussions
- Support symptom management and medication optimisation, aiming to reduce avoidable hospital admissions
- Act as a clinical lead, mentoring colleagues and contributing to service improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with community nursing teams, specialist palliative care services, hospices, secondary care, and social care providers
- This role offers a flexible portfolio approach, with responsibilities potentially spanning multiple services and clinical modalities.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a GP who:
- Is registered with the General Medical Council and on the GP Specialty Register
- Holds a current NHS Performers List registration
- Has post-CCT experience in primary or urgent care
- Has postgraduate experience or qualifications in palliative care (e.g., Diploma in Palliative Medicine, RCGP End of Life Care modules)
- Demonstrates experience in multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centred care
- Has excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to both clinical and operational responsibilities
What We Offer
Clinical & Professional Benefits
- 15-minute patient appointments
- 10% of weekly hours protected for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 5 days of study leave per year (pro-rata for part-time)
- NHS pension scheme with 20.6% employer contribution
- Indemnity cover for clinical hours worked
Lifestyle & Supportive Benefits
- Relocation assistance for eligible UK residents
- Participation in the Refer-a-Friend scheme
- Cycle-to-work and eye-care schemes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
- A welcoming, values-led, family-style workplace culture
- Salary: Up to £110,000 per annum (pro-rata for 20 hours/week)
About Minehead & Community
Minehead is a vibrant coastal town in Somerset, located on the Bristol Channel and close to Bristol, Taunton, and Yeovil. Surrounded by Exmoor National Park, it offers excellent walking, cycling, and outdoor opportunities. The Medical Centre serves as a central hub, reflecting the town’s collaborative and supportive community ethos.
Why OneMedical?
For over 20 years, OneMedical Group has been redefining NHS care delivery in the UK. We integrate primary care, community services, and infrastructure under one roof, delivering personalised and efficient care. Our values are clear: People First, Working Together, and A Healthier Future.
We embrace diversity and inclusion, ensuring equality of opportunity for all applicants. Support for candidates requiring adjustments during recruitment is available
Key Resources & Guidance
- GP registration and licensing
- NHS Performers List guidance
- Health and Care Worker visa route
- Skilled Worker visa guidance
- UK right to work checks
This is a rare chance to combine clinical expertise with specialist palliative care leadership in a supportive and flexible environment while living in a stunning part of the UK.
