Salaried GP at Hamdon Medical Centre, Stoke-sub-Hamdon

Salaried GP at Hamdon Medical Centre, Stoke-sub-Hamdon

Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS) are looking to appoint a GP for Hamdon Medical Centre in Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset.

Join one of our many innovative primary care/general practice providers at the Medical Centre in Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset.

We have 8 sessions available with a competitive sessional pay rate. Starting salaries will be offered based on experience and the role you undertake within the practice.

Hamdon Medical Centre is a friendly practice in a rural village, supported by a network of practices, allowing GPs to focus on patient care.

Symphony is the largest GP provider in Somerset, benefiting from shared learning and best practices across 16 practices.

We have excellent transport links to London, Bristol, Exeter, and Bath by rail or road. Bristol, Bournemouth, Southampton, and Exeter International Airports connect Somerset globally.

Hamdon is a beautiful village in South Somerset, with easy access to the coast, surrounded by scenic walks and countryside views.

Main duties of the job

As a Symphony GP, you will perform all clinical duties typical of a GP in primary care, without the responsibilities and risks of being a Partner.

We offer positions from salaried through to employed and consultant-level GP roles, based on your experience and responsibilities.

All GPs are paid as employees, which reduces risk and allows more focus on patient care. Our GPs work flexibly, contributing to areas such as QOF, QI, training, and research. Salaried GPs have a defined job plan detailing hours, responsibilities, and tasks.

We support career development through annual appraisals and encourage role expansion or specialization within primary care.

Some GPs may prefer to remain salaried, while others may aspire to more responsibility or transition to employed or consultant roles.

About us

Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services is part of the award-winning Symphony Programme Vanguard, developing innovative care models. We serve 134,000 patients across 16 practices in Somerset and Devon.

Our model promotes practice autonomy within a supportive network backed by Yeovil Hospital, offering economies of scale and strategic support, especially in HR and management.

Our mission is sustainable primary care for Somerset, aiming to be a national exemplar. We focus on innovation, technology, and transforming patient care.

Working at scale allows for skill development with support from a larger organization, fostering GP career growth.

• Flexible roles and working options
• Access to a GP Mentorship Programme
• Opportunity to join Symphony Flex, our in-house locum agency with competitive pay rates

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

GP Roles and Responsibilities

We offer varied GP roles to support career progression and retention.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact Lydia Carmichael-Brown, Deputy Director of People Services, at .

If interested in becoming a Symphony GP in Somerset, contact us at .

Person Specification Qualifications

• A medical practitioner registered under article 10 of the Medical and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not suspended under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified GP with CCT or equivalent
• Currently on the performers list, not suspended
• Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP), MBBS, or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.