GP for Urgent Treatment Centre

An opportunity has arisen for a GP just like you, seeking an alternative to the daily grind (only big cities can offer) to instead come and work in friendly Somerset in our new co-located Urgent Treatment Centre. This can be a permanent or fixed term position, part time or full time - we are very adaptable., key duties required but not limited to are as followed

o To act as an autonomous clinician providing clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment (where appropriate), for patients that attend the UTC, either walk in patients or those referred from other stakeholders such as the NHS 111.

o To provide triage where required.

o Evaluate clinical information from history and examination and initiate appropriate treatment, referral or discharge.

o Refer patients to appropriate care settings, where necessary

o Discharge or treat, within scope of practice, as appropriate.

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.

You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!