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Ariel Healthcare is a dynamic and innovative practice basedin the South Somerset Countryside town of Chard. Chard has a small-town feeland close-knit community. We are on theborder of both Devon and Dorset, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, just offthe A303 trunk road to London and benefit from good transport links to Tauntonand Yeovil. The UNESCO World HeritageJurassic Coast, Exmoor and the Somerset Levels are all only half an hoursdrive away, allowing for plenty of lifestyle and downtime opportunities.Due to retirement, we are keen to find the right person tofurther enhance our GP team. We focus onthe quality of the care we provide to our patients and encourage continuity ofcare throughout our patient population.We have named GP lists, aiming for the small practice feel but with thebenefits of a large practice team for support.With urgent care being separately managed, routine surgeries can bespent focusing on the quality and continuity of patient care.2 sites within walking distance and plans for a new build surgery within the next couple of years. The only practice in Chard.Main duties of the jobA dynamic and forward thinking GP to join our close andfriendly team. You will be a list holding GP with a focus on routine clinical care spending 1 or 2 sessions a week (pro-rata) in our Urgent Care hub alongside another GP and the associated clinicians. With an admin session (pro-rata) a week to give you time to manage clincial workflow.This could either be in a salaried role for those who wishit or with the possibility of partnership for those who are seeking more of aleadership role. All offers would beinitially for a salaried post. For thosewanting more of a leadership role, there would be 6 months salaried mutualassessment prior to consideration of partnership but there would be parity fromthe start of partnership.We hold monthly GP meetings for all our GPs, partners andsalaried. This is where the day to daydecisions are made with regards how GP matters are run. For those who wish it however, the partnershold fortnightly meetings to decide strategic matters and the forward planningof the practice as a whole.About usMultidisciplinary close working team with 11 GPs, AdvancedNurse Practitioners, Nurses, Nursing Associates, Pharmacists, Paramedics,Pharmacy Technicians, Mental Health Worker, Physician Associate and HealthCoachDedicated Older persons GP and team to enhance care forthose near the end of their lifeInnovative Urgent Care hub focusing on acute care with anMDT approachDedicated safeguarding team to support our vulnerablepatientsTraining practice and recognised learning organisationsMinor surgery and LARC servciesActive focus on staff development encouraging eachindividual to follow their passionsHigh Qof AchievementPCN working we collaborate closely with our local PCN toenhance patient care while maintaining our practice ethos. We are an active participant in all PCNmattersActive LMC participant and currently the PCN lead forLMC representationGood ICB relationship we are lucky that we have a positiveand supportive working relationship with Somerset ICBActive staff social activities including a SouthWest walking group team, Book club, Rounders and Skittles teamWork closely with our local community we have hosted thelocal schools friendship posters and the camera club photos and are alwayslooking to engage with our communityWe have quarterly protected half day closures for the wholepractice where everyone can get together and training is organisedJob responsibilitiesPerform the delivery of highly effective medical care to the registered population, with a focus on continuity of care, patient choice and condition management in accordance with best practice clinical and prescribing tegrate as part of the GP and wider workforce team to deliver quality care and protect the interests of individuals.Maintain accurate clinical records and support patients to access specialist services through timely and accurate referrals.Engage in the planning and delivery of continuous improvement activity.Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, contributing towards a safe and inclusive culture.Adhere to the policies and procedures set by the practice.Person SpecificationQualificationsGMC Registered not subject to suspensionMRCGP or equivalentCurrently on the performers listClear enhanced DBS checkEvidence of CPD and up to date mandatory trainingInterest in career development and progression with a commitment to lifelong learning.Willingness to take a lead role in either research, prescribing, teaching and training or clinical quality.ExperienceExperience of working in UK General PracticeAbility to work in a team in an MDT environmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr