Salaried GP - Glastonbury Surgery
- Employer
- NHS Somerset ICB
- Location
- Glastonbury, Somerset, Mendip
- Closing date
- 30 Jun 2023
- Phone number
- 01458XXXXXX
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- Sector
- General Practice, GP (salaried)
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
Job Details
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unexpectedly looking for a 6 session Salaried GP at Glastonbury Surgery from March 2023 – our outgoing colleague has kindly provided the following testimony which we think describes what we can offer to a new or experienced GP here:
“As some general feedback - the things that initially attracted me to apply to Glastonbury were that I had been told it was a very supportive and friendly practice so a good place to be as a newly qualified GP, and that you already have GPs doing the newly qualified fellowship there. Also, that trainees stayed on which is always a good sign, and that it was a fairly large stable and successful practice with good mix of teams (GPs, ANPs, good admin support etc).
When I came for my tour the things that really impressed me were the welcoming and friendly team, from reception to the practice manager and the partners I met at the meeting, and then all the GPs, nurses and HCAs etc I met on my tour with the Deputy PM. Again, as a new GP I was reassured that I felt as a practice you were keen to support and help me develop my career, providing a mentor etc, and also allowing me to focus on settling into life as a new GP without lots of added pressures or additional roles. Also, the modern purpose-built building, conference/meeting room, parking, bee garden, and having my own room were a bonus!
Since starting the positive things have included the coffee meeting each day, so can discuss cases, catch up with colleagues etc, having the catch-up slots was good at the start as well, and having the option to continue them if I had wanted. Also only having half days as the nominated doctor, and the workload being shared between the whole team so don't have that dread of being the "duty doctor" and leaving very late. I do think there is a focus on work life balance which is also positive, and a real culture of support with everybody chipping in on the overflow lists. Easily the biggest selling point though is the team - everybody is genuinely supportive, fun, and really care about each other. I always know I `can just wander into the corridor if I need to ask somebody something and there will be an open door waiting.”
We would welcome informal visits to the practice to meet us and the team – please contact Andrea Ball, Practice Manager to arrange or call for more information; andrea.ball1@nhs.net, 01458 836109 or 07342161988. For application please send a cv and accompanying letter.
We are a Tier 2 Licensed practice.
Relocation package of up to £8,000 may be available.
For further details please email via the click apply button or for an informal discussion about this job please click 'Reveal Phone Number' and give us a call.
Funded relocation scheme available with eligibility criteria
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I have worked as a partner for 20 years and am now enjoying the range of GP career options available whilst enjoying the relaxed rural lifestyle, Somerset is a beautiful county and a great place to live whatever stage you are in your career!”
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