Job summary

The post holder will be a skilled, autonomous practitioner working as a core member of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to patients. They will possess the skills, competence, expertise, and clinical decision-making abilities required to plan, co-ordinate and prescribe treatment for Complex and frail patients within the community setting.The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the development of integrated patient pathways in the Neighbourhood for Complex Care which are in line with recognised best practice and evidence base, working closely with stakeholders and care providers

Main duties of the job

Communicate complex clinical information both written and verbal, to patients, carers, and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.Impart / explain the prognosis / outcome of the patient's condition to them and, at times, their carer in a sensitive and supportive manner.Develop a close professional working relationship with all members of the multidisciplinary team through respect for, and understanding of, their different roles and training. Working closely with stakeholders and clinicians to continue to improve care and service, in line with the NHS Plan.Working with GPs, Neighbourhood services and community stakeholders to ensure the needs of the patient and family are placed at the centre of care delivery.Work collaboratively to establish the county wide neighbour hood agenda.Acting as a role model and highly competent practitioner whilst facilitating development of all staff within the teamPromoting an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research, evidence-based practice, and teaching.Facilitate and deliver education, training, and clinical leadership for the advancement of clinical practicePromoting high quality evidenced based practice within caseload and the achievement of development, research, and audit goals throughout the Neighbourhood.Establish links and networks with other professionals in similar roles locally and nationally.Plan and prioritise own work load.Select appropriate and individual treatment pathways .

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeterjust a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-5565

Job locations

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Demonstrate a critical understanding of your broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limits of your own competence and professional scope of practice including working with complexity, risk and incomplete information.*Act on professional judgement about when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on your own practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to change.*Work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate, identifying risk factors in mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking, and interpreting diagnostic tests.*Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care, or seeking to make positive changes, using HEE framework to promote person centred approaches in health and care.*Use expertise and decision production skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate evidence-based judgements and diagnoses.*Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions including prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care.*Exercise professional judgement to manage risk appropriately, especially where there may be complex and unpredictable events and supporting teams to do likewise to ensure safety of individuals, families, and carers.*Work collaboratively with an appropriate range of MDT and interprofessional resources, developing, maintaining, and evaluating links to manage risk and issues across organisations and settings.*Act as a clinical role model for developing and delivering care that is responsive to changing requirements, informed by an understanding of local population health needs, agencies, and networks.*Evidence the underpinning core trust wide ACP competencies as well as speciality specific competencies, knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role and demonstrate application of the capabilities to these in an approach that is appropriate to the individual role, setting and scope.*Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical skills, including history taking, physical examination, requesting, interpreting and acting on appropriate tests and investigations.*Demonstrate effective clinical skills and expertise in managing people with complex frailty in the community setting.*Request specialist investigations such as x-rays, blood tests, scans etc. as appropriate.*Refer patients directly to other consultants for example for psychiatric or geriatrician opinion, or other specialists as required.*Regularly provide expert advice and second opinions to peers, medical colleagues, and other health professions*Plan and prioritise their own clinical workload, ensuring a prompt and efficient service using clinical judgement and departmental guidelines.*Through clinical reasoning formulate a clinical diagnosis and appropriate patient centred goals, following a complete and thorough analysis and interpretation, of the clinical examination.*Select appropriate and individual treatment pathways, where conflicting needs may be identified (conflicting needs would typically occur where treatments can have both adverse as well as beneficial effects at the same time in a patient).

Job description Job responsibilities *Demonstrate a critical understanding of your broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limits of your own competence and professional scope of practice including working with complexity, risk and incomplete information.*Act on professional judgement about when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on your own practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to change.*Work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate, identifying risk factors in mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking, and interpreting diagnostic tests.*Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care, or seeking to make positive changes, using HEE framework to promote person centred approaches in health and care.*Use expertise and decision production skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate evidence-based judgements and diagnoses.*Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions including prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care.*Exercise professional judgement to manage risk appropriately, especially where there may be complex and unpredictable events and supporting teams to do likewise to ensure safety of individuals, families, and carers.*Work collaboratively with an appropriate range of MDT and interprofessional resources, developing, maintaining, and evaluating links to manage risk and issues across organisations and settings.*Act as a clinical role model for developing and delivering care that is responsive to changing requirements, informed by an understanding of local population health needs, agencies, and networks.*Evidence the underpinning core trust wide ACP competencies as well as speciality specific competencies, knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role and demonstrate application of the capabilities to these in an approach that is appropriate to the individual role, setting and scope.*Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical skills, including history taking, physical examination, requesting, interpreting and acting on appropriate tests and investigations.*Demonstrate effective clinical skills and expertise in managing people with complex frailty in the community setting.*Request specialist investigations such as x-rays, blood tests, scans etc. as appropriate.*Refer patients directly to other consultants for example for psychiatric or geriatrician opinion, or other specialists as required.*Regularly provide expert advice and second opinions to peers, medical colleagues, and other health professions*Plan and prioritise their own clinical workload, ensuring a prompt and efficient service using clinical judgement and departmental guidelines.*Through clinical reasoning formulate a clinical diagnosis and appropriate patient centred goals, following a complete and thorough analysis and interpretation, of the clinical examination.*Select appropriate and individual treatment pathways, where conflicting needs may be identified (conflicting needs would typically occur where treatments can have both adverse as well as beneficial effects at the same time in a patient).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ Diploma level education leading to Registration by the NMC/HCPC
• Teaching qualification or relevant experience.
• Non- Medical prescribing course
• Physical examination course
• Relevant Masters degree in Advanced Clinical practice

Experience

Essential

• Proven leadership and management experience in the community setting.
• Proven evidence of educational support to others
• Experience of change management as part of leadership role
• Evidence of research and audit participation and an understanding of the process involved.
• Undertaken research as chief or principal investigator.
• Good understanding of the NHS framework and government policy
• Familiar with current local and national issues
• Experience of developing advanced practice guidelines, protocols, and pathways of care

Desirable

• Experience in developing advanced practice guidelines. Protocols and pathways of care

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• Able to demonstrate advanced decision making /clinical reasoning skill through analysis and interpretation of the clinical examination.
• Ability to cope with potentially distressing situations such as imparting unwelcome news.
• Ability to take overall responsibility and accountability.
• Self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative.
• Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Problem solving approach.
• Innovative and creative, able to think laterally.
• Able to influence and motivate other staff.
• Team player with a 'can do' attitude.
• Personal resilience
• Drive, energy and enthusiasm.
• Always act in a professional manner demonstrating honesty and integrity
• Able to deal with people with challenging behaviour.
• Adaptable and flexible to needs of others and organisation
• Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships both within the Neighbourhood and with Stakeholders
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language.
• Keyboard skills
• Physically able to do work described.
• Concentrate for long periods daily.
• Complete work whilst being subjected to frequent unpredictable interruptions.
• Access to a vehicle for travelling within and outside the trust boundaries.
• Work under pressure, dealing with a complex range of competing priorities and agendas.
• To carry out this role successfully the post holder needs to be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values.
• Kindness
• Respect
• Teamwork

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/ Diploma level education leading to Registration by the NMC/HCPC Teaching qualification or relevant experience. Non- Medical prescribing course Physical examination course Relevant Masters degree in Advanced Clinical practice Experience Essential Proven leadership and management experience in the community setting. Proven evidence of educational support to others Experience of change management as part of leadership role Evidence of research and audit participation and an understanding of the process involved. Undertaken research as chief or principal investigator. Good understanding of the NHS framework and government policy Familiar with current local and national issues Experience of developing advanced practice guidelines, protocols, and pathways of care Desirable Experience in developing advanced practice guidelines. Protocols and pathways of care Additional Criteria Essential Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Able to demonstrate advanced decision making /clinical reasoning skill through analysis and interpretation of the clinical examination. Ability to cope with potentially distressing situations such as imparting unwelcome news. Ability to take overall responsibility and accountability. Self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative. Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands. Problem solving approach. Innovative and creative, able to think laterally. Able to influence and motivate other staff. Team player with a 'can do' attitude. Personal resilience Drive, energy and enthusiasm. Always act in a professional manner demonstrating honesty and integrity Able to deal with people with challenging behaviour. Adaptable and flexible to needs of others and organisation Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping. Develop and maintain good working relationships both within the Neighbourhood and with Stakeholders Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients. Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language. Keyboard skills Physically able to do work described. Concentrate for long periods daily. Complete work whilst being subjected to frequent unpredictable interruptions. Access to a vehicle for travelling within and outside the trust boundaries. Work under pressure, dealing with a complex range of competing priorities and agendas. To carry out this role successfully the post holder needs to be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values. Kindness Respect Teamwork

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).

Additional information 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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking candidates who have completed their FCP Roadmap to Practice or are currently undertaking the taught modular FCP training route.

Are you an experienced and motivated musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapist looking for a new challenge as part of a dynamic, innovative and supportive team?If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Primary Care Networks across Somerset as an MSK First Contact Practitioner.Would you like to work within a forward-thinking service that is leading the way in improving MSK pathways and service delivery?We work collaboratively across Somerset to deliver integrated MSK services and a system wide host model improving access to the right care, by the right person, at the right time.Our integrated MSK service provides accessible expert assessment, diagnosis and advice, with a key focus on identifying the most appropriate care pathway and on supporting patients to self-manage and access local support within their communities.

Main duties of the job

Provide expert clinical care as an MSK First Contact Practitioner, assessing patients without prior GP consultation and determing the most appropriate management plan.

Use advanced clinical reasoning to assess presentation, interpret findings, formulate working and differential diagnoses, and implement evidence based care plans that reflect individual needs, goals and wishes, service availability and local and national guidance. Support individuals to make informed decisions about their care through shared decision making, exploring the risks, benefits and consequences of available options.Deliver supported self-management programmes, that encourage behavioural change, optimise physical activity and independence, and help people achieve goals relevant to their MSK condition. Provide clinical and strategic leadership for FCP services within a designated locality supporting safety, quality, education and clinical governance. Lead development and delivery of education programmes for primary care colleagues promoting biopsychosocial assessment and effective first line management of MSK conditions to maximise appropriate use of MSK services and resources.

About us

Would you genuine opportunities for growth and development within and beyond your role?You will join a network of advanced physiotherapy clinicians and become part of a highly skilled team committed to supporting your professional development, clinical progression and peer learning.You will be given protected time and opportunities to develop both yourself and others. Would you to feel supported and valued whilst caring for others?Alongside delivering excellent patient care we place great importance on staff wellbeing. You will join a warm and welcoming team that helped pioneer the FCP model within Somerset PCNs and understands both the challenges and rewards of the role.We work collaboratively across Somerset delivering services from a range of hub clinics and GP practices.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-5956

Job locations

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached full job description.This post is primarily based within the Sedgemoor locality, supporting Bridgwater and North Sedgemoor Primary Care Networks (PCNs). As part of our developing countywide MSK service model, there may be opportunities and service requirements to provide support across other Somerset localities in the future, and applicants should be prepared to work flexibly where required.You will also have opportunities to contribute to service evaluation, audit and research activities and to share our work through conferences presentations and publications.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached full job description.This post is primarily based within the Sedgemoor locality, supporting Bridgwater and North Sedgemoor Primary Care Networks (PCNs). As part of our developing countywide MSK service model, there may be opportunities and service requirements to provide support across other Somerset localities in the future, and applicants should be prepared to work flexibly where required.You will also have opportunities to contribute to service evaluation, audit and research activities and to share our work through conferences presentations and publications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached job description

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached job description

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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). 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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Hospital at Home Frailty ward have an exciting opportunity for a practitioner with advanced skills to join the team. We have 2 full time post available one set within the team

Are you a compassionate Registered professional with advanced clinical skills seeking an opportunity to work within a hospital at home team and understand what the service can offer patient within somerset in order to keep the patient within own home environment.

Our service covers the urban and rural areas of Somerset, predominantly based in one area however cross cover especially at weekends and time of service needs will be required.

Hospital at Home operate between 8am and 8pm we offer a variety of shift within our rota.

We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work-life balance . Weekend cover is required as part of the role. 30 hours is minimal contract hours for this role.

If you're a qualified practitioner with advanced skill looking for a rewarding challenge , join our friendly, and highly skilled team of ACP and trainee ACP, Medics and support staff. We can offer you training and supervision to support and guide you in your new role.

Advanced skills such as non- medical prescribing are essential for this role.

You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.

Main duties of the job

Hospital at Home enabling people to receive acute care and treatments in home surroundings with support from a team of health and care professionals.

Attend MDT and huddles to discuss patient caseload and plan intervention.

Carry out autonomous assessment and treatment plans for patient within the caseload , manage expectation of patients.

work within scope of practice and seek opportunity for learning from other within team.

Open and honest communication with patients, family and stakeholders.

Prioritise own time and support team to ensure caseload is managed.

Build relationship with neighbourhood teams to support patient to remain within own home.

Work with Internal and external teams to promote Hospital at home.

Participle in service development , identify own needs and support training to team and other teams in directorate.

Ensure as a ACP your meeting the 4 pillars of the role.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job summary

Are you looking for a GP role that offers variety, flexibility, supportive colleagues, and a fantastic quality of life?

Symphony Healthcare Services is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Salaried GPs to join our thriving Symphony South Healthcare team, serving communities across the stunning South Somerset region.

Why Join Symphony South?

As part of a forward-thinking primary care organisation, you'll work within highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams dedicated to providing outstanding patient care while supporting clinicians to thrive.

You will have a designated base practice within our South Somerset network, with occasional sessions at other sites as required. The furthest distance between practices is a 30 minute drive, making travel straightforward and manageable.

Our practices are located across South Somerset countryside, close to Yeovil and within easy reach of the Coast, Dorset, Bath, Bristol and Exeter:

• Buttercross Health Centre, Somerton
• Crewkerne Health Centre
• Hamdon Medical Centre, Stoke-sub-Hamdon
• Ilchester Surgery
• Martock Surgery
• South Petherton Medical Centre

What We Offer:

• Flexible opportunities from 4 to 8 sessions per week
• Competitive salaried GP rates
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Access to a comprehensive range of Symphony employee benefits

Join us and help shape the future of primary care while enjoying everything South Somerset has to offer -we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Symphony Salaried GP, you'll enjoy all the clinical variety and professional satisfaction of working in primary care, without the financial responsibilities and business risks associated with GP partnership.

We offer opportunities tailored to your experience, interests and level of responsibility, whether you're a newly qualified GP looking for a supportive environment to develop your confidence, or an experienced clinician seeking a broader leadership or portfolio role.

Unlike traditional partnerships, all Symphony GPs are employed on a salaried basis, providing greater security, access to employment benefits, and the freedom to focus on what matters most: delivering excellent patient care.

We are committed to helping our clinicians build fulfilling and sustainable careers. Through regular appraisal, mentoring and professional development support, we encourage GPs to pursue specialist interests, develop leadership skills, and expand their scope of practice.

Whether your ambition is to become a trainer, lead quality improvement projects, develop a specialist clinical interest, or shape the future of primary care, Symphony will support you every step of the way.

We would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact:

Contact Kirsty in our People Services Team:

[email protected]

About us

Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.

Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.

Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.

Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day one of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application!

Job summary

Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a master's level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence. Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families, and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will practice as an autonomous and independent practitioner within an educationally and clinically supported, established programme. You be expected to see undifferentiated and undiagnosed patients across the SDEC scope of clinical practice (at the end of training if joining as a trainee).

Course details - Please see the link - https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0564-v1-0

Main duties of the job

You will work within the SDEC area of the Emergency Department, as a qualified ACP in accordance with the established curriculum. The post-holder will support decision making about the intervention plan and appropriate pathway of care with support and supervision from clinical and educational supervisors. If not held already, the post holder will be expected to complete academic level 7 modules in advanced clinical practice in line with the academic requirement. The role is expected to be 80% clinical contact and 20% supported activities and will be required to be full time (37.5 hours per week) (trainee and qualified).

The post-holder will use (develop if a trainee) their expert clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of Same Day Emergency Care attendees and be able to balance risks related to clinical, social and functional needs to make the most appropriate decision in a timely manner. This will include complex discharge of patients directly from SDEC and identifying the patients for whom admission to an inpatient speciality is the most appropriate destination. The post- holder will promote and demonstrate best practice in the care of Same Day Emergency Care patients using National guideline and recommendations.

Please refer to the attached JD for more information.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job summary

The Faster Diagnosis Administrator plays a key role in supporting the early stages of the cancer pathway by ensuring all cancer referrals are processed promptly and accurately in line with the 28 Day Faster Diagnosis Standard. Working as part of a countywide service the post holder will liaise closely with GPs clinical teams and patients to gather information support triage and coordinate timely appointments. This is a fast paced office based role requiring excellent organisation communication skills and a compassionate approach when dealing with patients some of whom may be vulnerable or anxious. The role involves managing referrals booking appointments monitoring pathways and supporting the wider Faster Diagnosis Team to deliver safe efficient and patient focused care

We are looking for two Faster Diagnosis Administrators to join our friendly and supportive team, based across Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil Hospital.

We can offer between 28 and 37.5 hours per week for the right candidates providing flexibility to suit individual circumstances

Main duties of the job

• Process and manage all cancer referrals promptly in line with departmental policy and Cancer Waiting Times targets including the 28 Day Faster Diagnosis Standard.
• Liaise with GPs and other referrers to obtain complete and accurate information to support effective patient triage.
• Work closely with Faster Diagnosis Nurses and Coordinators to support efficient and timely triage and pathway management.
• Register and maintain accurate patient demographic and clinical information on PAS and other relevant systems.
• Book triage calls and first appointments within Trust and national timescales ensuring clinics and sessions are used to maximum capacity.
• Monitor and manage generic email inboxes, telephone enquiries and queries from patients and professionals.
• Act as a first point of contact for patients providing clear calm and empathetic information regarding appointments and pathways.
• Identify and escalate any pathway delays or risks to meeting targets to the appropriate colleagues and managers.
• Carry out table top triage where appropriate, under guidance from senior team members.
• Manage eRS referrals, including rejections and communication with GP practices ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Accurately update and track patient activity across multiple systems and support data quality and performance monitoring.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave and sickness and assist with general administrative and office duties as required.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job summary

Symphony Healthcare Services are recruiting for highly skilled and motivated Emergency Care Practitioners (Prescribing Paramedics or Nurses) to join our dynamic, patient-centred teams at Symphony North (Burnham on Sea, Berrow and Highbridge Medical Centres) and Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital (MIU) in Somerset.

In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for delivering high quality care from first presentation through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow up.

You'll manage patients with minor illness, minor injuries, and a range of acute presentations, using your advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills to make safe, effective decisions.

You'll be a confident critical thinker, able to independently assess and manage minor trauma and injury, while working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient focused care in line with local policy and clinical best practice.

If you're passionate about providing expert autonomous care, thrive in a fast paced environment, and enjoy working as part of a supportive and forward thinking team -we would love to hear from you!

This vacancy consists of 39.5 hours which can be split into either full or part time hours - please make this known when applying.

The pay rate for this role is £31.75 per hour.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 11th October 2026.

Main duties of the job

You will be an experienced ECP (prescribing Nurse or Paramedic) who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. This includes patients presenting with minor illness and minor injuries within both general practice and a Minor Injury Unit setting.

They will demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care, including advanced assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within general practice and the Minor Injury Unit. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision making process and will be competent in the assessment and management of acute presentations, minor trauma and injury.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice and Minor Injury Unit teams to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

About us

Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.

Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.

Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.

Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Job summary

Symphony Healthcare Services are looking for a Patient Services Advisor to join the team at Warwick House Medical Centre, Taunton.

You will be required to provide administration and reception duties for the practice, dealing with patients, clinical staff and colleagues in an efficient and polite manner. You will also be required to receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional and undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice in accordance with agreed procedures, protocols and timescales.

This role consists of 30 hours per week, working Monday-Friday.

The pay rate for this role is £13.09 per hour.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th October 2026.

Main duties of the job

You will also be required to:

• Identify and book appointments and home visits in line with practice protocols, including cross-organisation bookings
• Search for, register if necessary and book onto the computer system patients as they present at the desk
• Deal with enquiries, signposting and requests, either face to face or over the telephone from a variety of external sources, such as patients, relatives, clinical team, hospital, pathology, and work colleagues.
• Deal with distressed/aggressive patients safely and appropriately as they present at the desk or over the telephone
• Be able to prioritise patients in need of urgent medical attention who present to reception in person or telephone in and direct them to the correct clinical intervention/appointment
• Deal with requests from patients and GPs for emergency calls, following protocol and dialling 999 as required
• Maintain an overview of the waiting areas, informing patients of any known delays and ensuring the area remains in a neat and tidy condition

About us

Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.

Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.

Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.

Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Job summary

Symphony Healthcare Services are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to be based at our Symphony North practices (Burnham on Sea, Berrow & Highbridge Medical Centres) and Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital (MIU) in Somerset, with the flexibility to work full or part time covering the hours of 08:00 to 20:00.

You'll be a confident, able to independently support and manage patients, while working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient focused care.

We have various hours vacant - so full-time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered - please state your preference in your application.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 11th October 2026.

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

The post-holder will also work within the Minor Injuries Unit, supporting the Emergency Care Practitioner and Primary Care Practitioner in the assessment and management of patients presenting with minor injuries and urgent primary care needs. The Healthcare Assistant will assist with clinical observations, wound care, patient preparation and general support to ensure safe, effective and timely patient care in accordance with practice protocols and scope of practice.

About us

Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.

Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.

Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.

Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.