A great place to fulfil your potential
We believe in co-operation, supporting our GPs, Nurses, Practice Managers and the whole general practice team in the importance of flexible working, career development, education and training. But don’t take it from us. Find out what those of us living and working here have to say.
Dr Catherine Ievers
Medical Director, Somerset LMC
“I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with our newly-qualified GPs throughout Somerset.”
Dr Berge Balian
Chair of the Symphony Programme Board
“The power of general practice is that you have a relationship with patients.”
Dr Cathryn Dillon
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre, Bridgwater
“Training in Somerset was fantastic.”
Dr Jenny Capps
GP, Taunton
“Come and visit – you won’t want to leave.”
Dr Jon Dolman
Clinical Director, Somerset Training Hub
“We knew that the area would be a fantastic place to bring up our children.”
Dr Tom Langston
GP Partner, Crown Medical Centre, Taunton
“We love living in Somerset – so came back.”
Dr Will Harris
GP Partner, Taunton Vale Healthcare
“Everybody I meet knows that I am trying to help them.”
Jill Hellens
Executive Director, Somerset LMC/SGPET
“We tend to keep the majority of our GP trainees each year and many, if they do leave, return when they have a family.”
Katie Sperring
Trainee Nursing Associate, Redgate Medical Centre, Bridgwater
“It’s a great community. I feel safer when my kids are out and about on their own.”
Mark Hayden
Paramedic based at Crown Medical Centre, Taunton.
“The potential for progression here is so much greater.”
Michelle Davidson
Nurse Partner, Vine Surgery, Street
“I love Somerset, it’s so pretty, and warm!”
Paula Messenger
Nurse Advisor, Somerset LMC
“Somerset LMC have provided me with a great opportunity to develop the needs of general practice nursing.”
Sandra Jenkins
“The nicest part is the variety. I love not knowing what I’m going to come in and see.”
Zoe Penny
Student nurse, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
“I used to go to sleep hearing the beeps and the noises but I’ve got used to it now.”
Dr Emma Stuart
GP, Tawstock Medical Centre
“It’s a fantastic friendly place to work.”
Dr Rianne Sewell
GP & Senior Partner, Quantock Vale Surgery
“It’s just the breadth of life that you’re involved with that makes it a really special job.”