GP Partner

Somer Valley Medical Group is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, forward-thinking GP Partner to join our friendly and ambitious Partnership.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a progressive practice with a clear vision for the future. We are investing in our leadership, developing innovative ways of working, and creating an environment where Partners are supported to influence the strategic direction of the organisation while continuing to provide outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a GP Partner, you will combine high‑quality clinical practice with the opportunity to contribute to the leadership and long‑term sustainability of the practice. Alongside a committed team of Partners and our Practice Business Manager, you will play an active role in shaping services, developing the workforce, improving patient access, and driving continuous quality improvement.

We are looking for someone who:

• Delivers excellent, patient‑centred clinical care.
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive Partnership.
• Wants to help shape the future of primary care.
• Is committed to high professional standards, quality improvement, and innovation.
• Values continuity of care and building strong relationships with patients and colleagues.

Working 6 sessions a week with a percentage of cover in triage.

About us

We are a friendly and forward‑thinking GP surgery with 3 sites located in a vibrant rural town, providing high‑quality healthcare to a growing population of around 18,000 patients. Our practice is at the heart of the community combining traditional, personal patient care with a modern, innovative approach to healthcare delivery.

Our team includes dedicated GPs, practice nurses, nursing associates, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and a skilled administrative team who all work closely together to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. We pride ourselves on our supportive, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere, where every team members contribution is valued and professional development is actively encouraged.

At our surgery, you'll find a positive work ethic built on teamwork, respect, and a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, and a healthy work‑life balance.

Job responsibilities

• Provide medical services to the registered patient population of the practice.
• Consult with patients within surgery, home visit, care home, or outreach settings as agreed by the Partnership.
• Refer patients to secondary care where appropriate, following NICE and local referral pathways.
• Prescribe safely and effectively using NICE guidance, local formularies, and prescribing best practice.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy teams and wider multidisciplinary colleagues where appropriate.
• Support service delivery requirements including occasional additional sessions where unforeseen operational circumstances arise.
• Maintain continuity of care and build long‑term patient relationships through personal list management where appropriate.
• Participate in on call duties to answer urgent patient queries, manage emergency appointments, and undertake urgent home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Act as the Lead GP for the day, providing clinical oversight of triage, workload prioritisation, and safe clinical service delivery.
• Make professionally autonomous decisions in relation to presenting patient problems.
• Assess and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Identify disease risk factors and early signs of illness through preventative and proactive care.
• Develop care plans collaboratively with patients to improve long‑term health outcomes.
• Provide health education, preventative advice, and counselling where appropriate.
• Comply with all safeguarding, information governance, confidentiality, and clinical governance policies.
• Maintain commitment to evidence‑based medicine and best clinical practice standards.

Partnership Responsibilities

As a GP Partner, the post holder will be expected to actively contribute beyond routine clinical duties and participate fully in the responsibilities associated with ownership and leadership of the practice.

This includes:

• Demonstrating long‑term commitment and dedication to the Partnership and future success of the organisation.
• Actively participating in Partnership meetings and collective decision‑making.
• Taking shared responsibility for the overall strategic direction, sustainability, and operational success of the practice.
• Working collaboratively with fellow Partners within a supportive partnership environment where leadership responsibilities are shared collectively.
• Working closely alongside the newly appointed Practice Business Manager in relation to operational management, workforce planning, business development, and organisational performance.
• Supporting financial sustainability and contributing to business planning discussions where required.
• Contributing to workforce development, recruitment planning, and succession planning for the long‑term future of the practice.
• Supporting service development opportunities and innovation within primary care delivery.
• Maintaining a proactive role in ensuring the continued growth and stability of the practice.
• Demonstrate exemplary professional standards, promoting high‑quality clinical practice and positive behaviours across the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified General Practitioner, with applications welcomed from both newly qualified and experienced GPs.
• GMC registration.

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.