GP with Interest in Palliative Care(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Practice with Purpose — Deliver Compassionate End-of-Life Care in a Coastal Community

This is an opportunity to shape meaningful care where it matters most. Minehead Medical Centre is looking for a committed GP with a strong interest in palliative and end-of-life care to support patients with advanced progressive illness across the practice and community settings.

Here, you will not only provide high-quality general practice, but also lead on anticipatory care planning, symptom control, and multidisciplinary coordination for patients approaching the end of life.

If you are motivated by continuity, compassion, and clinical leadership, this portfolio-style role offers both flexibility and impact.

About the Practice & Location

Minehead Medical Centre sits at the heart of Minehead, a coastal Somerset town on the Bristol Channel, close to Exmoor National Park. The area offers exceptional quality of life, scenic walking routes, and a strong sense of community.

The practice uses EMIS and operates 15-minute appointment slots, allowing for meaningful patient interaction and thoughtful care delivery.

The Role

As a GP with an interest in Palliative Care, you will:

• Deliver holistic primary care for registered patients
• Provide specialist input for those with advanced illness and end-of-life needs
• Lead advance care planning discussions, including DNACPR decisions
• Optimise symptom management and medication regimens
• Reduce avoidable hospital admissions through proactive care
• Act as clinical lead for palliative care within the practice
• Collaborate with community nurses, hospice teams, secondary care clinicians, and social services

You will play a central role in strengthening coordinated, patient-centred care pathways across the Primary Care Network and wider community.

What We’re Looking For

You must:

• Be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practise
• Be on the GP Specialty Register
• Be listed on the NHS Performers List
• Have post-CCT experience in Primary or Urgent Care
• Demonstrate postgraduate training or experience in palliative care (e.g., Diploma in Palliative Medicine or RCGP End of Life Care modules)
• Have experience working collaboratively across disciplines
• GMC registration guidance
• NHS Performers List information

Benefits & Professional Support

You will receive:

• NHS Pension (20.6% employer contribution)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• 5 days study leave (pro-rata)
• 10% protected CPD time
• Indemnity cover for contracted hours
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care support scheme
• Referral programme
• Relocation support (subject to eligibility)
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (eligible UK-based applicants only)
• Skilled Worker visa guidance
• Visa eligibility and salary thresholds
• DNACPR and end-of-life decision-making framework
• Mental Capacity Act guidance (relevant for advance care planning)

Why Join OneMedical Group?

OneMedical Group is a family-run, values-led organisation delivering NHS services at scale. With over 20 years of experience, it integrates clinical services with healthcare infrastructure, creating environments where care is personal, collaborative, and forward-thinking.

Guided by “People First,” “Working Together,” and “A Healthier Future,” the organisation is committed to reducing health inequalities and strengthening local healthcare delivery.

A Role That Balances Career and Lifestyle

This is your opportunity to combine specialist palliative care leadership with the rewards of community-based general practice — all within a stunning coastal setting.

If you are looking for a role where you can build relationships, lead compassionate care, and contribute meaningfully to your local population, this could be the ideal next step.