GP with Interest in Palliative Care(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Opportunity

OneMedical Group is inviting applications for an experienced General Practitioner with a strong interest in palliative and end-of-life care to join the team at Minehead Medical Centre.

This role combines traditional GP responsibilities with specialist palliative care leadership within the community. You will help coordinate compassionate care for patients with advanced illness, supporting individuals and families through complex health journeys with dignity and respect.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams—including community nurses, hospice specialists, social care providers and hospital colleagues—you will play an important role in improving the quality of end-of-life care within the local population.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality primary care services within both the practice and community settings.
• Provide specialist input in palliative and end-of-life care, supporting patients with complex or advanced conditions.
• Lead advance care planning discussions, including DNACPR decisions and anticipatory care plans.
• Optimise symptom control and medication management to improve patient comfort.
• Work collaboratively with community, hospice and secondary care teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Support colleagues within the practice through leadership, mentoring and service improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Registration with the General Medical Council and inclusion on the GP Specialty Register.
• Current listing on the NHS Performers List.
• Post-CCT experience within general practice, urgent care or primary care services.
• Evidence of training or experience in palliative medicine (e.g. diploma or relevant modules).
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• A proactive and organised approach to clinical and operational responsibilities.

Salary and Benefits

Joining OneMedical Group offers a competitive and supportive working environment with a strong focus on clinician wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £110,000 per year (pro-rata)
• 15-minute patient appointments
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with employer contribution
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

Professional indemnity cover

• 10% protected time for Continuing Professional Development
• 5 days annual study leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Relocation support (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle-to-work and eye-care schemes
• Employee referral programme

The role may also be suitable for doctors seeking portfolio careers, allowing involvement across multiple services or clinical interests.

Visa Sponsorship Information

For eligible applicants already residing in the UK, this position may offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Helpful UK government guidance:

• Skilled Worker visa overview
• Health and Care Worker visa guidance
• Skilled Worker visa job eligibility rules
• Documents required for Skilled Worker visa applications
• Health and Care Worker visa application process

These resources explain eligibility requirements, sponsorship rules and the application process for healthcare professionals wishing to work in the UK.

About Minehead

Minehead is a charming coastal town located on the southern shore of the Bristol Channel in Somerset. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Exmoor National Park, the area offers excellent outdoor opportunities including hiking, cycling and coastal walks.

With easy access to nearby cities such as Bristol and Taunton, Minehead provides a unique combination of relaxed countryside living and professional opportunity.

About OneMedical Group

For more than two decades, OneMedical Group has been delivering innovative healthcare services across the UK. The organisation partners closely with the NHS to design, build and operate healthcare facilities that improve access to care for communities.

As a family-run, values-driven organisation, their mission is simple: to create a healthier future through compassionate, collaborative and community-focused healthcare.

Equality and Diversity

OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. The organisation welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensures that candidates receive appropriate support throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants requiring adjustments during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.