Job summary Are you a newly qualified GP (within the last two years)? Are you looking for an exciting and supportive role to launch your career? Do you want to be part of an innovative and collaborative Primary Care Network practice team? Symphony Health Care Services is recruiting for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP to join theSouth Somerset West Primary Care Network (PCN) team, as part of the ARRS (Additional Reimbursable Roles Scheme). You will be based at Buttercross Health Centre (in Somerton, Somerset) and Crewkerne Health Centre (in Crewkerne, Somerset) which are 2 of the 4 practices that make up our PCN. The other 2 practices in the PCN are Hamdon Medical Centre and Martock & South Petherton surgeries. Our PCN is highly supportive, forward-thinking and collaborative. Join us and become a part of a thriving network dedicated to excellent patient care and a positive work environment. PCBs form a key building block of the NHS Long Term Plan and bring general practices together to work at scale, that has been a policy priority for some years.This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the diversity of primary care. We are looking for up to 8 sessions per week to be worked across the 2 practices, but we will consider part time working requests for the right candidate. You will be within 2 years of GP qualification and the role will be employed through the Network Contract DES on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026. Main duties of the job As a Symphony GP, you will: Provide high-quality medical care to a diverse patient population. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care. Participate in clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Use our online access platform Anima to manage patient care So that our GPs achieve the life balance they deserve, and are rewarded for their skills and experience, and flourish as individuals, we offe r: flexible roles and working options Access to a supportive network of healthcare professionals within the PCN. support for those with specialist skills and experience a Mentorship Scheme for newly qualified GPs who will be supported by a GP Trainer car lease scheme paid study leave cycle to work scheme freedom to join our in house GP locum agency, Symphony Flex, with additional competitive pay rates. centralised hubs for Workflow and Medicines Management, reducing the admin burden on GPs standard and consistent work practices built on best practice close links to the wider Somerset integrated health system, Somerset LMC, SGPET and the Somerset Training Hub About us Symphony Healthcare Services Limited was established in 2016 as part of the award-winning Symphony Programme Vanguard, developing new models of care. We now support 16 practices across Somerset providing care for over 100,000 patients. Symphony has developed a model where each practice is encouraged to operate autonomously, but as a subsidiary of NHS Somerset Foundation Trust (SFT), and with backing from a central support team (HR, finance, corporate and strategic management matters). Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure that primary care is sustainable for patients and practices in Somerset and we aim to be a national exemplar for primary care provision. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance and transform patient care and working practices, with innovation and technology at the heart of what we do. Symphony welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Symphony offers many fantastic employee benefits, including the option to join a NHS or NEST pension scheme, plus varied salary sacrifice options (see attached poster), plus generous annual leave, flexible working from day one of employment and home working options where appropriate to the role. Thank you for your interest in joining Symphony We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number E0215-SHSGP24012025 Job locations Buttercross Health Centre Behind Berry Somerton Somerset TA11 7PB Crewkerne Health Centre Middle Path Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8BX Job description Job responsibilities Pleasesee attached job description and person spec for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Pleasesee attached job description and person spec for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Newly qualified GP (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post) Full GMC registration and license to practice Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register Accredited as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) MBBS or equivalent medical degree Desirable Experience of supporting service change Experience in triage (digital or telephone) Competent user of EMIS Web Experience of using Anima (online triage system) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Newly qualified GP (within 2 years and not having had a substantive post) Full GMC registration and license to practice Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register Accredited as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) MBBS or equivalent medical degree Desirable Experience of supporting service change Experience in triage (digital or telephone) Competent user of EMIS Web Experience of using Anima (online triage system) 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 Symphony Healthcare Services Limited Address Buttercross Health Centre Behind Berry Somerton Somerset TA11 7PB Employer's website https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)