Salaried GPGP Practice

Job summary

We're looking for another GP to join our friendly team in Chard, and we'd love to meet you.

We're a practice that cares about knowing our patients and looking after each other; adding a salaried GP to help us improve access, keep continuity at the heart of what we do.

Main duties of the job

Our ask of you...

4-6 sessions a week

BMA model contract

Capped patient lists, so you have the time to do the job properly

One set duty session a week in our Urgent Care Hub

Working across our two sites

About you...

You're a fully qualified GP (MRCGP, on the Performers List or eligible to join) who enjoys continuity of care and being part of a team. Whether you're newly qualified or well into your career, we'd like to hear from you. A special interest is welcome but not essential.

About us

Who you'll be working with...

We have a true mix of skills in the team, so someone will always be on hand should you need them:

11 GP's working across the week, including a dedicated Older Person's GP.

Advanced Nurse Practitioners, each focussing on their own specialism; Paediatrics, Chronic Disease and Frailty.

Paramedics working in our Urgent Care Hub treating those acutely unwell.

A diverse nursing team all with their own experience and expertise.

GPAs, Safeguarding care co-ordinators, Secretaries and Patient Services Team, all working alongside the clinical team to support patients and clinicians alike!

What it's like here...

We were recently rated "Good" by the CQC, and we're proud of it. But, without fail, the thing people mention first is our team. We're a friendly, sociable bunch!

Alongside work, we've have:

A walking group making its way along the South West Coast Path

A reading group

A rounders team (enthusiasm over skill)

Regular fundraising events, usually involving cake/ occasionally more active!

Not forgetting that Chard is a lovely place to be, with the coast, the Blackdown Hills and the Jurassic Coast all within easy reach.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Job share

Reference number

A3874-26-0004

Job locations

St Mary's Crescent

Chard

Somerset

TA20 2DZ

United Kingdom

Ariel Healthcare

Springmead

CHARD

Somerset

TA20 2EW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform 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 guidelines.

Integrate 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 Specification

Qualifications

Essential

About you...

You're a fully qualified GP (MRCGP, on the Performers List or eligible to join) who enjoys continuity of care and being part of a team. Whether you're newly qualified or well into your career, we'd like to hear from you. A special interest is welcome but not essential.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Ariel Healthcare

Address

St Mary's Crescent

Chard

Somerset

TA20 2DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.arielhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ariel Healthcare

Address

St Mary's Crescent

Chard

Somerset

TA20 2DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.arielhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)