Job summary

Job Title: Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) - Professional Practice and Support Accountable to: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Contracted Time 6 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week for Responsible Officer (RO) and Medical Professional Standards duties, including senior leadership meetings Clinical activity in any speciality (up to 4 PAs) to be maintained in agreement with the CMO under a standard Consultant or SAS contract. 20% responsibility allowance

Base NELFT headquarters with options for working from home and cross-site working across the Trust footprint. Travel will be required. Support Deputy Responsible Officer (4 PAs/week to be recruited to) Band 6 Support Officer as part of Medical Staffing Team This is a very senior and influential medical leadership role in the Trust, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, and one of four deputies. The post holder will be part of the wider executive management team.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will: Lead the development and delivery of systems that promote professional support, development and governance for medical staff across the Trust. This will include designing, implementing and evaluating mentoring and buddying arrangements for doctors requiring additional support and newly appointed consultants; supporting the induction and integration of doctors joining the organisation; overseeing the quality assurance of medical appraisal processes; developing and delivering training for appraisers and appraisees; developing and deliver

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

This post has received Royal College Approval

Application for thissubstantivepost will only be accepted if youhold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, dynamic individual to join our committed and well integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high standard care to the local community. This will be a full-time, substantive post (potentially >10 Programmed Activities by negotiation).

Those with sub-specialty training in stroke medicine will be encouraged to apply.Applicants are encouraged to clearly exhibit how they meet our criteria in their applications.

Main duties of the job

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary provides an active acute thrombolysis service (with thrombectomy provided at Royal Preston Hospital) and also makes use of the specialist Telestroke On-Call Service out of hours and at weekends. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will join the regional Telestroke On-Call rota.

The post supports continued development of the Stroke Service and you will work alongside existing Stroke Consultants, as well as a wider Care of the Elderly Team and General Medicine colleagues. You will also liaise with Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery and Vascular Surgery Teams, as well as Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Matrons, Ward Managers, Nurses, Therapists and Secretaries, to assist in providing excellent care to our patients at all stages of the patient's hospital journey. You will provide clinical leadership to a dedicated team.

About us

The Trust's Hospitals are situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty offering superb outdoor and recreational activities, particularly related to the sea, lakes, fells and countryside. Cities such as Liverpool and Manchester are merely a short train or car journey away.

We can offer you a commitment to teaching, education and audit. The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has a keen interest and deep involvement in medical and dental education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, so you could play an active role in progressing the knowledge and skills of these junior colleagues. Medical Students from Lancaster Medical School receive the whole of their education, academic and clinical, in Cumbria and North Lancashire. UHMBFT is the lead NHS organisation and takes responsibility throughout the five years of the degree for the provision of acute practice placements.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L0080526-C

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate colleague who is proficient in Stroke Medicine to provide acute medical and rehabilitation care to our patients.You will contribute in providing a high quality TIA Service. A new, combined Acute and Rehabilitation Stroke Unit was opened in December 2019.

You will see patients in the Combined Stroke Unit, the TIA Clinic, and undertake Out-Patient Clinics. You will also be allocated time for SPA and clinical administration work

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a passionate colleague who is proficient in Stroke Medicine to provide acute medical and rehabilitation care to our patients.You will contribute in providing a high quality TIA Service. A new, combined Acute and Rehabilitation Stroke Unit was opened in December 2019. You will see patients in the Combined Stroke Unit, the TIA Clinic, and undertake Out-Patient Clinics. You will also be allocated time for SPA and clinical administration work To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCP or equivalent
• Certificate of completion in specialist training (CCT) in general internal medicine (GIM) and geriatric medicine or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interview

Desirable

• Evidence additional stroke experience

Experience

Essential

• Broad exposure to medical diseases and the management of these
• Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervise junior medical staff and medical students

Person Specification Qualifications/Skills Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCP or equivalent Certificate of completion in specialist training (CCT) in general internal medicine (GIM) and geriatric medicine or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interview Desirable Evidence additional stroke experience Experience Essential Broad exposure to medical diseases and the management of these Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervise junior medical staff and medical students

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Every day, thousands of people contact our NHS 999 service in moments of urgent need. Behind every call, skilled clinicians are making critical decisions - ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

We're looking for experienced and compassionate Paramedics and Nurses to join our clinical team within the Integrated Contact Centre (ICC) as 999 - Clinical Advisors. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role at the heart of urgent and emergency care.

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Monitor live 999 calls handled by Emergency Call Takers (ECTs)
• Provide clinical oversight to ensure safe and appropriate patient outcomes
• Use your expertise to make real-time, dynamic clinical assessments
• Apply evidence-based decision-making supported by advanced clinical software

This role offers a rare chance to use your clinical judgement in a fast-paced environment where your decisions directly impact patient safety and the effective flow of urgent care services across the NHS.

If you're looking for a role where your experience truly makes an impact--this is it.

Please note that courses are scheduled to run monthly from November 2026.

Main duties of the job

1. Work within a team as an autonomous practitioner, providing high-quality clinical telephone triage using decision-support systems
2. Assess incoming symptom-based calls and determine urgency and priority.
3. Provide evidence-based clinical advice and support onward referral within the NHS.
4. Communicate clinical information verbally and via technical links effectively with healthcare partners to ensure seamless care.
5. Contribute to achieving national ambulance standards and local performance targets.
6. Participate in team meetings and work with managers to maintain strong performance.
7. Engage in monthly call audits and ongoing self-reflection.

About us

At South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), every role contributes to helping people when they need us most. Whether delivering frontline care, supporting our Emergency Operations Centres, or working in corporate and support services, your work makes a meaningful difference every day.

Our values ofCaring, Professional and Honestguide everything we do. We care for our patients, communities and each other, act professionally with pride and a commitment to excellence, and work honestly, building trust through openness, integrity and respect.

We offer a range of learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support, flexible working where service needs allow, membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, and a variety of staff benefits. We also work in partnership with our recognised trade unions,Unison, Unite GMB and RCN, which provide members with workplace support, representation and advice.

SCAS is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are valued for who they are, and have opportunities to grow and succeed.

Join SCAS and help us deliver exceptional care when it matters most.

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Hand and Wrist Surgery. The 12 month fellowship is supervised by Miss Joanna Higgins and Jeremy Southgate.

We are principally recruiting for fellows to commence in September 2026but will consider applicants for future opportunities if deemed suitable at the point of interview.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be employed in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Directorate, working betweenBournemouth Hospital (elective), Wimborne Hospital (elective) and Poole Hospital (trauma). All aspects of elective and traumatic conditions affecting the hand and wrist are covered betweenthe two sites. These include wrist fracture fixation, scaphoid surgery to include non-unions, softtissue hand trauma, arthroplasty of the small joints of the hand, thumb base and wrist, arthroscopicwrist surgery and nerve decompression. The full range of hand and wrist surgery is covered, withpotential to spend time in The Pulvertaft Hand Unit in Derby (up to two weeks every six months) to covercongenital hand, flap reconstruction and flexor tendon surgery.The aim of this fellowship is to offer particular emphasis on the training and quality improvement inhand and wrist surgery, both elective and trauma. There will be weekend working expected in this role.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Winter 2026when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Poole Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,582 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3939

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Additional Postgraduate Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS or equivalent

Clinical training and experience

Essential

• Experience in hand & Wrist surgery and trauma work
• Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Greater than 2 years orthopaedic registrar level experience with 6 months Hand and Wrist experience
• Experience of working in the NHS for minimum of 4 months

Desirable

• Interest in working towards hand diploma

Management and administration training and experience

Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialty service
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
• Ability to work within sub-speciality team
• Log book evidence of exposure to hand and wrist surgery

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in audit and research projects

Teaching experience

Essential

• Ability to teach and communicate clinical and operative skills
• To supervise junior staff postgraduate learning programmes
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
• Interest in taking part in post graduate research or service improvement

Research and audit experience

Essential

• Evidence of Audit Management
• First name publications in refereed journals
• Evidence of audits completed
• Research in progress
• Evidence of the ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems

Person Specification Additional Postgraduate Qualifications Essential FRCS or equivalent Clinical training and experience Essential Experience in hand & Wrist surgery and trauma work Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Greater than 2 years orthopaedic registrar level experience with 6 months Hand and Wrist experience Experience of working in the NHS for minimum of 4 months Desirable Interest in working towards hand diploma Management and administration training and experience Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialty service Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists Ability to work within sub-speciality team Log book evidence of exposure to hand and wrist surgery Desirable Evidence of involvement in audit and research projects Teaching experience Essential Ability to teach and communicate clinical and operative skills To supervise junior staff postgraduate learning programmes Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates Interest in taking part in post graduate research or service improvement Research and audit experience Essential Evidence of Audit Management First name publications in refereed journals Evidence of audits completed Research in progress Evidence of the ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

We offer a competitive salary, full-time and part-time opportunities, flexible working patterns (Monday to Saturday), private pension with employer contributions, 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days plus bank holidays, wellness and lifestyle benefits, 10 days paid CPD leave with a personal allowance, and a quarterly performance bonus subject to individual and hospital targets.

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with at least two years' experience to join our dedicated medical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative clinician looking to support a high-quality ophthalmology service while bringing specialist skills and expertise to an established team.

As a Practice Plus Group Consultant, you will work in a well-equipped, professional, and supportive environment, delivering outstanding clinical care across a range of ophthalmology procedures. Working alongside a friendly and compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure every patient receives the highest standard of treatment and care.

Reporting to the Hospital Medical Director, you will undertake ophthalmology procedures for patients referred to our services, working in line with established protocols and clinical practices. The role will be primarily based at Emersons Green Hospital in Bristol, with occasional cross-site working at our Day Surgery Centre in Devizes, Wiltshire, when required.

Main duties of the job

As well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within ophthalmology from your wide training and extensive experience, you will required to demonstrate a high level of skill in the operative and non-operative aspects on the management and assessment of the following areas: Slit-Lamp examination Gonioscopy Fundoscopy Tonometry Refraction You will also be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in the following areas: High Volume Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia (essential) Eyelid surgery Laser treatment

About us

• UK Registered Medical professional
• 2+ years UK based experience
• Specialist GMC registered

Job summary

TITLE OF POST: Spinal Fellow in Neurosurgery

GRADE: Trust Doctor / Senior Clinical Fellow - MT05

SPECIALTY: Neurosurgery

SUPERVISING CONSULTANT Mr Murtuza Sikander

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full time

BASE HOSPITAL: West Wing, John Radcliffe

WORK PATTERN: To be agreed with supervising consultants

AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:n48 hours. Two tier ROTA, on second tier

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: FRCS (SN) or equivalent/ post CCT fellowship

GMC REQUIREMENT: Full registration

Main duties of the job

The care of patients on the wards, in the theatres and at out-patient clinics as appropriate to the grade of the post and under the direction of the consultants responsible, involving:

Operating sessionsAttendance at ward rounds and routine ward workOutpatient clinics

This whole-time post is based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital with occasional visits to peripheral outpatient clinics in the region.

Specialist Trainees will be expected to contribute to the assessment of junior colleagues. Specialist Trainees will be familiar with the assessment process used in the ISCP. Specific training will be made available from the Postgraduate Centre.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,582 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-NOTSSCaN-SFN-MT05

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital Site

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As well as taking part in the Movement Disorder/Pain programme; Fellows will undertake ward rounds, ward cover if required.

The care of patients on the wards, in the theatres and at out-patient clinics as appropriate to the grade of the post and under the direction of the consultants responsible, involving:

Operating sessionsAttendance at ward rounds and routine ward workOutpatient clinics

This whole-time post is based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital with occasional visits to peripheral outpatient clinics in the region.

Specialist Trainees will be expected to contribute to the assessment of junior colleagues. Specialist Trainees will be familiar with the assessment process used in the ISCP. Specific training will be made available from the Postgraduate Centre.

On-call commitment - two tier ROTA, on second tier

The Hospital

The post is based in Oxford but may involve a rotation to another unit in the future.

The West Wing opened in January 2007. The hospital provides a number of acute, rehabilitation and specialist clinical services, including regional specialities. These include ophthalmology, ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery and neurosciences (neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology), The Oxford Centre of Enablement, which is located on the Nuffield Orthopaedic site, provides services for patients suffering from stroke and head injuries. The hospital has some 290 beds and employs approximately 1,300 staff.

The Department

Initiated by Sir Hugh Cairns, the Oxford Regional Neurosurgery Unit has developed to offer a fully comprehensive service.

Modern theatres, ITU facilities and paediatric beds enable the department to look after both paediatric and adult patient with all types of neurosurgical problems.

In addition to intracranial, vascular and tumour surgery, there is expertise in the fields of functional surgery, epilepsy, pituitary surgery and craniofacial surgery. There is a great interest in all types of spinal disorders, including those of rheumatiod disease of the neck, and spinal tumours.

Job description Job responsibilities As well as taking part in the Movement Disorder/Pain programme; Fellows will undertake ward rounds, ward cover if required. The care of patients on the wards, in the theatres and at out-patient clinics as appropriate to the grade of the post and under the direction of the consultants responsible, involving: Operating sessionsAttendance at ward rounds and routine ward workOutpatient clinics This whole-time post is based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital with occasional visits to peripheral outpatient clinics in the region. Specialist Trainees will be expected to contribute to the assessment of junior colleagues. Specialist Trainees will be familiar with the assessment process used in the ISCP. Specific training will be made available from the Postgraduate Centre. On-call commitment - two tier ROTA, on second tier The Hospital The post is based in Oxford but may involve a rotation to another unit in the future. The West Wing opened in January 2007. The hospital provides a number of acute, rehabilitation and specialist clinical services, including regional specialities. These include ophthalmology, ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery and neurosciences (neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology), The Oxford Centre of Enablement, which is located on the Nuffield Orthopaedic site, provides services for patients suffering from stroke and head injuries. The hospital has some 290 beds and employs approximately 1,300 staff. The Department Initiated by Sir Hugh Cairns, the Oxford Regional Neurosurgery Unit has developed to offer a fully comprehensive service. Modern theatres, ITU facilities and paediatric beds enable the department to look after both paediatric and adult patient with all types of neurosurgical problems. In addition to intracranial, vascular and tumour surgery, there is expertise in the fields of functional surgery, epilepsy, pituitary surgery and craniofacial surgery. There is a great interest in all types of spinal disorders, including those of rheumatiod disease of the neck, and spinal tumours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• FRCS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• General training in Neurosurgery to specialist level or equivalent

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
• undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in spinal neurosurgery in a large teaching hospital.
• Good personal and interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC Registration FRCS or equivalent Experience Essential General training in Neurosurgery to specialist level or equivalent Skills & Knowledge Essential Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in spinal neurosurgery in a large teaching hospital. Good personal and interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed. Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital Site

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital Site

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

JOB TITLE: Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP)

PAY BAND: 7

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Emergency Department

BASED AT: Wrexham Maelor Hospital

REPORTS TO: Emergency Department Nurse Consultant

PROFESSIONALLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Nurse Consultant/ Lead ACP/ Medical Consultant/ Clinical Service Lead

Main duties of the job

The post holder will practice under supervision as a trainee in Advanced Clinical Practice to develop a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.

The post holder will be practising under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Supervisor within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass training in the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate.

The post holder will be required to undertake and complete a programme of education to achieve a Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent CAT points. Upon successful completion of locally agreed assessment and academic requirements, the postholder will transition into an 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner position within the Emergency Department.

The post holder will be required to adhere to all aspects of the ACP Governance standards and procedures document.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR565-0926

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7DT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Mentor/supervisor as identified within the ACP governance framework.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and limits of own competence and professional scope of practice.
• Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Work within agreed protocols and working practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Under direct supervision undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice, until appropriate level of competency achieved using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines. This service may be provided within an acute secondary healthcare facility or in Area, community or home care settings.
• Following completion of appropriate underpinning theoretical content and completion of competency assessment (within scope of practice) request and / or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care.
• Undertake and complete Non-Medical Prescribing role. When required training completed advise on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Work within Health Board policy for Medicines Management.
• Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment.
• Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation.
• Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing.
• Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing / professional structures as required.
• Under supervision work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately.
• Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with BCUHB policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards(DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
• Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between healthcare professionals.
• Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with Trust standards.
• Undertake training to develop further advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order to provide a high standard of patient care.
• Provide evidence of clinical competence with the maintenance of an advanced practice clinical portfolio for submission as part of the annual review of clinical practice process.
• Practice in compliance with their respective code of conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Mentor/supervisor as identified within the ACP governance framework. Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and limits of own competence and professional scope of practice. Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations. Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Work within agreed protocols and working practices. Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings. Under direct supervision undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice, until appropriate level of competency achieved using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines. This service may be provided within an acute secondary healthcare facility or in Area, community or home care settings. Following completion of appropriate underpinning theoretical content and completion of competency assessment (within scope of practice) request and / or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care. Undertake and complete Non-Medical Prescribing role. When required training completed advise on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Work within Health Board policy for Medicines Management. Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment. Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation. Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing. Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing / professional structures as required. Under supervision work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately. Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with BCUHB policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards(DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness). Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between healthcare professionals. Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with Trust standards. Undertake training to develop further advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order to provide a high standard of patient care. Provide evidence of clinical competence with the maintenance of an advanced practice clinical portfolio for submission as part of the annual review of clinical practice process. Practice in compliance with their respective code of conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

English

Essential

• Welsh Desirable
• Achieved Grade
• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description / person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description / person specification

English

Essential

• Achieved Grade

Desirable

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
• Experienced nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP)

English

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description / person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description / person specification

Person Specification English Essential Welsh Desirable Achieved Grade Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description / person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description / person specification English Essential Achieved Grade Desirable The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply Experienced nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) English Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description / person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description / person specification

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Fellow in Otolaryngology (ENT) to join our dynamic and supportive department. until 2nd February 2027 to cover a gap in training. This role offers a possible extension and is an excellent opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of a wide range of ENT conditions within a busy NHS setting.

The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of ENT care, including outpatient clinics, elective and emergency surgery, inpatient management, and on-call duties, while progressing through higher specialist training. This post does not carry a national training number.

Applications are welcome from both UK and international ENT candidates who meet the eligibility criteria listed in the person specification part of the job description.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality care for patients presenting with ear, nose and throat conditions in both elective and emergency settings Participate in outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and operating theatre lists Perform and assist in ENT surgical procedures appropriate to level of training Contribute to the on-call rota, managing ENT emergencies such as epistaxis, airway compromise, and post-operative complications Supervise and support junior medical staff and contribute to multidisciplinary team working Engage in teaching of medical students and junior colleagues Actively participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance activities

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

Job title: General Practitioner Location: Torquay, Devon (Southover Medical Centre and Chelston Hall Surgery) Salary: £65 per hour Hours: Bank hours Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. Caring We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future. Ambitious Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care. Resourceful Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services. Excellence We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners. Main Responsibilities: As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include: To deliver high quality clinic

Main duties of the job

As a General Practitioner with Operose Health, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care to registered patients and contributing to the surgery's operational plan. You will work closely with the clinical leads and the local practice team. Key duties include maintaining clinical governance, engaging in audit and quality improvements, and adhering to the highest professional standards. Your role will involve various clinical tasks, including consultations both in person and via video, triaging, medication reviews, and participating in surgery meetings. The ideal candidate will have current GMC registration, extensive GP experience, and a commitment to patient-focused services.

About us

Operose Health operates with the mission to improve access, outcomes, and patient experiences by providing primary care at scale. They emphasize values such as caring, ambition, resourcefulness, and excellence. Their team is dedicated to transforming patient experiences and improving quality through determination and lifelong learning. Operose Health supports its staff to provide the best care possible, fostering a work environment that encourages growth and development. The organisation values creativity and innovation as key to enhancing healthcare services and achieving high standards of patient care and satisfaction.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£65 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1551371034

Job locations

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ2 6HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:General Practitioner

Location:Torquay, Devon (Southover Medical Centre and Chelston Hall Surgery)

Salary:£65 per hour

Hours: Bank hours

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

Main Responsibilities:

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
• You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
• To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
• To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

Ideal Candidate:

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
• Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

Package Description:

What we can offer you as a Bank General Practitioner:

• Competitive hourly remuneration
• NHS Pension
• Accrued paid annual leave
• Friendly, vibrant environment with Clinical Education Forum meetings
• Regular consultant-led GP education sessions
• Access to internal training and development
• EAP We Care

Job description Job responsibilities Job title:General Practitioner Location:Torquay, Devon (Southover Medical Centre and Chelston Hall Surgery)Salary:£65 per hourHours: Bank hoursHelp us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. CaringWe listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.AmbitiousThrough determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.ResourcefulCreative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.ExcellenceWe strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.Main Responsibilities:As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include: To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan. You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards. To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours). To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority. Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.Ideal Candidate:What we look for in new colleagues: Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work. An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience. Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services. Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding. Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb. Package Description:What we can offer you as a Bank General Practitioner: Competitive hourly remuneration NHS Pension Accrued paid annual leave Friendly, vibrant environment with Clinical Education Forum meetings Regular consultant-led GP education sessions Access to internal training and development EAP We Care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list, experience as a doctor with GP accreditation (MRCGP or equivalent).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list, experience as a doctor with GP accreditation (MRCGP or equivalent).

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

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ2 6HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ2 6HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for experienced or newly qualified GPs to join us. Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's apply Southover Medical Practice are looking for a salaried GP for 6 sessions per week. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (2 sessions per day). Our GPs, patients and practice teams benefit from innovative tech and workflow management processes. This approach improves patient access and hugely streamlines administrative tasks, freeing up GPs to focus on clinical work with the support of highly trained multi-disciplinary teams. Main Responsibilities: Key duties will include: To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan. You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice

Main duties of the job

We are looking for experienced or newly qualified GPs to join us. Southover Medical Practice is seeking a salaried GP for 6 sessions weekly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Our aim is to enhance patient access using innovative technology and workflow management processes, thereby allowing GPs to dedicate more time to clinical work with support from highly trained multi-disciplinary teams. Your responsibilities will include delivering high-quality clinical care to patients attending the GP surgery, maintaining quality within the practice through clinical governance participation, and supporting the delivery of the operational plan. You will also engage in consultation sessions, triage, administrative tasks, and meetings. A commitment to the highest personal and professional standards in line with GMC guidelines is essential. The role demands clear dedication to quality and patient-focused services, knowledge of QOF, and ideally, a working understanding of clinical systems like SystmOne or EMISweb.

About us

Operose Health is a leading provider of operational support to GP practices. Our focus is on improving patient care through the integration of technology and effective management systems, facilitating a modern healthcare environment. We provide extensive support services to our GPs and practice teams, ensuring that administrative tasks are minimized and the focus remains on clinical excellence. Joining Operose Health means becoming part of a network committed to advancing healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction. Our practices benefit from comprehensive workflow management processes, innovative solutions, and continuous professional development opportunities. Support for career growth is part of our broader benefits package, alongside financial incentives such as a signing bonus and a competitive salary. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive, cutting-edge working environment that enhances both patient care and the professional experience of our GPs.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£99,000 to £112,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1551371035

Job locations

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ1 3HD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for experienced or newly qualified GPs to join us.

Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's apply

Southover Medical Practice are looking for a salaried GP for 6 sessions per week. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (2 sessions per day).

Our GPs, patients and practice teams benefit from innovative tech and workflow management processes. This approach improves patient access and hugely streamlines administrative tasks, freeing up GPs to focus on clinical work with the support of highly trained multi-disciplinary teams.

Main Responsibilities:

Key duties will include:

• To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
• You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
• To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration, safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
• To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

Ideal Candidate:

Interested? What you will need to be considered:

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
• Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

Package Description:

What we can offer you as a General Practitioner:

• Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's apply
• Annual salary of up to £112,500 depending on experience and £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs.
• Full indemnity cover.
• Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata.
• Support for SPIN fellowship applications.
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits.
• Exceptional benefits package
• Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation and a range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for experienced or newly qualified GPs to join us.Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's applySouthover Medical Practice are looking for a salaried GP for 6 sessions per week. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (2 sessions per day).Our GPs, patients and practice teams benefit from innovative tech and workflow management processes. This approach improves patient access and hugely streamlines administrative tasks, freeing up GPs to focus on clinical work with the support of highly trained multi-disciplinary teams.Main Responsibilities:Key duties will include: To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan. You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards. To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration, safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours). To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority. Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.Ideal Candidate:Interested? What you will need to be considered: Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work. An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience. Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services. Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding. Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb. Package Description:What we can offer you as a General Practitioner: Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's apply Annual salary of up to £112,500 depending on experience and £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs. Full indemnity cover. Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata. Support for SPIN fellowship applications. Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits. Exceptional benefits package Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation and a range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list, experience as a GP with MRCGP accreditation or equivalent, knowledge of QOF, and ideally familiarity with clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list, experience as a GP with MRCGP accreditation or equivalent, knowledge of QOF, and ideally familiarity with clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

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

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ1 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ1 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Newbury Green Medical Practice in Salford is looking for a salaried GP with a view to future partnership to work 4-6 sessions per week.

Due to the continued success of the practice and service expansion plans, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed GP to become a team member in a friendly GMS student training practice.

Informal discussions and visits welcome.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

About us

• 18,000 patients
• Modern purpose-built Health Centre with excellent patient/staff facilities
• EMIS clinical system with remote access options
• Excellent QoF achievement
• Established Patient Participation Group
• Excellent supportive, experienced and friendly practice team
• Primary Care Network involvement and Leadership
• Excellent links with Public Health Services and Local Communities
• Training of Medical Students / FY2s
• Extended evening hours

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is designed for doctors who have substantial previous experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and are able to work at a level equivalent to a senior registrar. The successful candidate will gain extensive experience in both obstetrics and gynaecology, whilst contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care within a busy tertiary referral centre and district general hospital environment.

The post would be suitable for candidates who:

Have completed core specialty training or equivalent experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Are preparing for higher specialty training or CESR pathways.

Wish to further develop advanced clinical and surgical skills.

Have an interest in medical education, leadership, quality improvement or research.

Participation in the resident out-of-hours registrar rota will be expected.

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months (extendable subject to service requirements and funding).

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

Provide high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care across UHB sites.

Participate in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.

Assess and manage obstetric emergencies and labour ward activity.

Provide care for women attending emergency gynaecology services.

Participate in operating theatres, outpatient clinics and inpatient ward care.

Undertake appropriate procedures within their level of competence.

Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.

Teaching and Training

Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.

Contribute to teaching programmes for medical students, resident doctors, nursing staff and allied health professionals.

Support the training and supervision of junior doctors.

Participate in simulation and multidisciplinary education activities.

Clinical Governance

Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement projects.

Contribute to governance meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews and risk management activities.

Engage with departmental governance processes and national quality initiatives.

Support improvements in patient safety and service delivery.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is designed for doctors who have substantial previous experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and are able to work at a level equivalent to a senior registrar. The successful candidate will gain extensive experience in both obstetrics and gynaecology, whilst contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care within a busy tertiary referral centre and district general hospital environment.

The post would be suitable for candidates who:

Have completed core specialty training or equivalent experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Are preparing for higher specialty training or CESR pathways.

Wish to further develop advanced clinical and surgical skills.

Have an interest in medical education, leadership, quality improvement or research.

Participation in the resident out-of-hours registrar rota will be expected.

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months (extendable subject to service requirements and funding).

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

Provide high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care across UHB sites.

Participate in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.

Assess and manage obstetric emergencies and labour ward activity.

Provide care for women attending emergency gynaecology services.

Participate in operating theatres, outpatient clinics and inpatient ward care.

Undertake appropriate procedures within their level of competence.

Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.

Teaching and Training

Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.

Contribute to teaching programmes for medical students, resident doctors, nursing staff and allied health professionals.

Support the training and supervision of junior doctors.

Participate in simulation and multidisciplinary education activities.

Clinical Governance

Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement projects.

Contribute to governance meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews and risk management activities.

Engage with departmental governance processes and national quality initiatives.

Support improvements in patient safety and service delivery.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

Your new Salaried GP role:

We are offering an exciting opportunity for 6 sessions per week, days to be discussed. You will be supported by our friendly team of clinicians; 6 GP partners, 8 salaried GPs and a large nursing team. Our clinical team work closely to support each other, and regular team meetings are supported by the practice where our clinicians can communicate and suggest new and improved ways of working.

Main duties of the job

Services to be provided by you:

Face to face appointments, telephone triage of patients, covering duty days, home visits when required, telephone appointments, complete all necessary documentation relating to patient care, including referral letters, medical reports, and certification of sickness.

About us

Highcliffe Medical Centre is a forward-thinking training and research practice, supporting 15,000 patients.

Our practice is situated in the beautiful coastal village of Highcliffe-on-sea within walking distance to award-winning beaches and the beautiful grounds of Highcliffe Castle. Dorset is a great place to work for those seeking a wonderful work/life balance.

We pride ourselves on delivering the very best care to our patients, conducting high quality clinical research to help us improve NHS care by finding which treatments work best and a commitment to mentoring and developing our team to enhance our service.

Job summary

The Clinical Research Fellow will be a part of the rheumatology research team, working alongside King's College London colleagues in the Centre for Rheumatic Disease Clinical Trials Group. The team facilitates the delivery of a range of commercial, non-commercial, and academic studies that are undertaken by clinicians within the Rheumatology Department. The focus of the clinical research is on rheumatic disease and includes the evaluation of current treatments and practices, as well as the investigation of the efficacy and effectiveness of new treatments. The post holder will be responsible for clinical oversight with a particular focus on clinical care and patient safety, supported by the lead investigators and more senior clinical research fellow colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Act as sub-investigator as part of a multidisciplinary team for commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies, delivering those studies safely, on time and to target, complying with the regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records (paper and electronic) as required by regulatory authorities, Sponsors and local policies.
• Work with the Kings College London departmental Clinical Studies Manager and Senior Trials coordinator, and trust employed Clinical Research support staff to ensure that the team is delivering on both the commercial and non-commercial study portfolio targets.

About us

The Clinical Research Fellow will report on a day-to-day basis to Professor James Galloway, and work with the Senior Trials Coordinator and Clinical Studies Manager to identify priority trial activity to be delivered. Line management support will also be provided by the Clinical Research Facility Manager.

The postholder will work closely with other Clinical Research Fellows in the department, as well as Clinical Research Practitioners and Research Nurses.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated GP to join our team. We currently have approximately 10,000 patients, the management team are also responsible for a further two practices (Mayflower Medical Practice and Field Road Surgery) who have approximately 7,000 and 10,000 patients each.

What we can offer candidates:

• Highly competitive rate of pay
• Payment of defence union fee
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 1 weeks study leave
• Professional development and support including sponsored acquisition of clinical skills which benefit our patients and enhance the GP
• Flexibility with working hours and days
• Provide strong mentorship for newly qualified or recruited staff including GPs
• Fortnightly clinical meetings

The successful candidate will be expected to cover at occasionally at another site.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

About us

About the practice:

• The practice has a Good rating
• High QOF achievements
• Based in a purpose built building with generously sized consulting rooms.
• Uses Systm1
• The practice has a full-time pharmacist supported by a network pharmacist who is responsible for medicines management and workflow which reduces GP workload.
• We are member of a proactive primary care network and Primary Care Doncaster.
• Host both student nurses and medical students with aspirations to become a postgraduate GP training practice.

• Excellent transport links and an abundance of free car parking.

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional senior clinical leader to join our executive team as Senior Deputy Chief Medical and Outcomes Officer and Director of Clinical Commissioning. This is a high-profile strategic role providing clinical leadership across commissioning, outcomes improvement, quality, service transformation and acute care delivery.

Acting as the principal deputy to the Chief Medical and Outcomes Officer, you will play a leading role in shaping strategic commissioning decisions, driving clinically led transformation and ensuring the highest standards of quality, patient outcomes and value for money. Working across organisational and system boundaries, you will influence senior clinicians, executives and partners to deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that improve population health outcomes, reduce inequalities and support sustainable healthcare services.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute at executive level, helping to shape the future direction of services and ensuring clinical leadership remains at the heart of decision-making.

Main duties of the job

You will provide executive leadership for clinical commissioning, strategic planning and service transformation programmes, ensuring commissioning decisions are informed by robust clinical evidence, population health intelligence and quality improvement methodologies. They will lead major programmes across acute care, urgent and emergency care, elective recovery, diagnostics and pathway redesign, driving improvements in quality, access, productivity and patient outcomes.

Working closely with executive colleagues and system partners, the successful candidate will support the development of long-term clinical strategy, commissioning intentions and sustainable models of care. They will provide leadership to senior clinical teams, support the development of future clinical leaders and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and collaboration.

The role includes building strong relationships across providers and partner organisations, providing assurance on performance and outcomes, and influencing strategic decisions that support both improved patient care and the effective use of public resources.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Working Full or Part time hours

Join our team and embark on an exciting career journey as an MSK Consultant Radiologist at The Countess of Chester Hospital.

The Radiology Directorate is part of the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services Division. The directorate provides a diagnostic imaging service to inpatients and outpatient services across two sites: Countess of Chester Hospital and Ellesmere Port Hospital. In addition, the department provides a GP direct access service for plain film, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, and MRI. The Trust is also the South of Mersey Vascular centre (SMart Centre) providing a networked vascular service for Chester, Warrington and Wirral patients.

The Countess of Chester Hospital has consistently invested within the Radiology department and has ensured that the environment and the equipment meet the needs of a modern, changing diagnostic service. Our latest developments being, our replacement Interventional Radiology suite with built in floor space for future expansion and our new state of the art cardiac CT scanner.

The Countess of Chester site has 3 CT scanners (1 cardiac scanner) and 2 1.5T MRI scanners. The department has a suite of ultrasound scanners. The general department is fully digital, including wireless portable equipment. The department performs approximately 15,500 MRI scans, 30,000 CT scans, 2,000 Interventional procedures and 31,000 ultrasound scans per year.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to integrate into the team of existing Consultants to provide a complete diagnostic service including the reporting of MSK, CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain films.

This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job share person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis to meet the needs of the service.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery