Symphony Healthcare Services Limited

GP - Burnham, Berrow & Highbridge Medical Centre, Somerset

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Job summary

Symphony Healthcare Services have an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic GP to work in a dynamic, forward thinking practice in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. With multiple vacancies available and up to 8 sessions available with attractive and comprehensive remuneration package.

A special interest in a particular area of healthcare would be an advantage, but a willingness to share the load and work with our dedicated team is a must.

Symphony welcomes and supports newly qualified GPs by providing a GP Mentorship Scheme and supporting the NHS GP Fellowship Scheme so that you hit the ground running.

Burnham, Berrow and Highbridge Medical Centre is a large, well established practice with an on-site pharmacy, which provides a wide range of services to around 15,000 patients. We are part of Symphony Healthcare Services, the largest GP provider in Somerset so benefit from the experience and learning across a network of 20 practices.

Burnham-on-Sea is positioned on the edge of the Somerset levels and is home to one of the longest stretches of sandy beach in Europe and its iconic lighthouse. The town has retained much of its traditional charms and hosts a number of eateries, restaurants and shops. Burnham-on-Sea offers something for everyone from water sports and horse riding along the beach to exploring the nearby Mendip Hills and Quantocks.

Our transport links are great too - the M5, Bristol Airport and train routes to London mean that Burnham-on-Sea is very conveniently located.

Main duties of the job

As a Symphony GP, you would undertake all the clinical duties associated with a GP working in primary care, without the responsibilities and risks associated with being a partner. We can offer opportunities from salaried through to employed and consultant level GP posts depending on your experience and the level of responsibility you take on at the practice.

All GPs working for us are paid as Employees, unlike Partners, which means less risk for you and more time to focus on patient care. We put patients first, with our Employed and Consultant GPs working flexibly according to need, so contributing to areas such as QOF, QI, training and research projects providing a huge amount of variety to the role. However, our Salaried GPs have a clearly defined job plan setting out the hours of work and responsibility and tasks associated with the role.

Through annual appraisal, we encourage career development and progression and are keen to support GPs who wish to extend their role, or have specialist skills which can be utilised in primary care. We recognise that some GPs will wish to stay salaried, and some will wish to assume more responsibility once they have found their feet and aspire to Employed or Consultant roles.

About us

A medical practice with a difference - Burnham & Berrow Medical Centre take a fresh approach to supporting and interacting with the local community. A modern, friendly, open environment where teamwork is an absolute priority.

Key benefits:

So that our staff achieve the life balance they deserve, and are rewarded for their skills and experience, and flourish as individuals, we offer:

flexible roles and working options
competitive rates of pay
NHS pension membership
support for those with specialist skills and experience
mentorship from experienced clinicians
close links to the wider Somerset integrated health system, Somerset LMC, SGPET and the Somerset Training Hub

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0215-GP-062025

Job locations

Burnham Medical Centre

Love Lane

Burnham-on-sea

Somerset

TA8 1EU

Highbridge Medical Centre

Pepperall Road

Highbridge

Somerset

TA9 3YA

Berrow Health Campus

Brent Road

Burnham-on-sea

Somerset

TA8 2JU

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and person specification for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.

GP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Symphony differentiates GP roles to provide a greater range of options for GPs, to enable career progression at all levels, and to support recruitment and retention.

For more information about this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Lydia Carmichael-Brown (Deputy Director People Services) on Lydia.Carmichael-Brown@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

If this advert has sparked your interest in being a Symphony GP within Somerset please contact us on SHS.PeopleServices@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and person specification for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.

GP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Symphony differentiates GP roles to provide a greater range of options for GPs, to enable career progression at all levels, and to support recruitment and retention.

For more information about this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Lydia Carmichael-Brown (Deputy Director People Services) on Lydia.Carmichael-Brown@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

If this advert has sparked your interest in being a Symphony GP within Somerset please contact us on SHS.PeopleServices@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003 Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT) 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003 Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT) 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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).