Locum GP - CareCo Pilot

Somerset CareCo is launching an exciting pilot service that helps people remain safely at home and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. We are inviting experienced, self‑employed General Practitioners to join this innovative project between 4 January and 2 May 2026. Based at Ashford Court in Taunton, this role offers full clinical independence and flexibility — clinicians choose the sessions they wish to work within the weekday service window of 08:00 to 20:00.

This is an opportunity to work with a collaborative, multi‑agency team focused on improving local care pathways and reducing avoidable use of urgent services. You will contribute to shaping a model of care with the potential for national impact. If you value autonomy, variety, and the chance to influence how primary care integrates with wider health and social care systems, this pilot is for you.

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Review clinical queues and make timely, evidence‑based decisions.

Liaise with other healthcare professionals to coordinate ongoing care.

Determine safe and appropriate next steps for patients using professional judgement.

Support and advise local teams in preventing unnecessary hospital conveyance.

Contribute to the development and evaluation of care pathways within the pilot model.