Job responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Minimum of two years as a salaried GP General understanding of the primary care contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives

Essential criteria

Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner -Certificate of Completion of Training CCT Full GMC registration National Performers List registration -England, noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation Primary Medical Services Performers Lists- Scotland All Wales Medical Performers List and All Wales Locum Register Wales Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List PMPL -Northern Ireland Appropriate defence indemnity MPS/MDU Evidence of current validation Evidence of last appraisal Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills, Effective time management (planning and organising), Ability to work as a team member and autonomously, Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills, Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure, Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes, Experience with clinical risk management, Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative, Motivated, forward thinker, Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty, Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations, Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations, Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient, Commitment to ongoing professional development, Effectively utilise resources, Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

UK Registration

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

Job responsibilities

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.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• General understanding of the primary care contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner -Certificate of Completion of Training CCT
• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration -England, noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
• Primary Medical Services Performers Lists- Scotland
• All Wales Medical Performers List and All Wales Locum Register Wales
• Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List PMPL -Northern Ireland
• Appropriate defence indemnity MPS/MDU
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

UK Registration

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

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous and accountable practitioner, responsible for providing high-quality clinical pharmacy services to the practice population. The post holder will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care, supporting medicines optimisation and ensuring prescribing is clinically appropriate, evidence-based and cost-effective.

The post holder will work within their professional scope of practice and adhere to the standards and guidance set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). They will contribute to the effective management and development of pharmacy services within the practice, working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, other healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence and continuous improvement, while contributing positively to the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality primary care services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Appropriate pharmacy qualification (MPharm or equivalent)
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience of working within a healthcare or primary care environment
• Understanding of medicines optimisation and safe prescribing
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management
• Knowledge of relevant pharmacy legislation, professional standards and guidance
• Understanding of the role of pharmacy within primary care and the wider multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care pharmacy or equivalent
• Experience of working within a GP practice or Primary Care Network
• Experience of medicines management and optimisation
• Experience of supporting long-term condition management
• Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance and local prescribing policies
• Experience of ICB initiatives and primary care pharmacy programmes
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement

Essential criteria

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Strong IT skills and confidence using clinical and pharmacy-related systems
• Experience of using SystmOne or another clinical system
• Good understanding of medicines management and optimisation
• Experience of medication reviews and supporting safe and effective prescribing
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands effectively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret clinical and prescribing information accurately
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development
• Ability to follow clinical policies, procedures and professional guidance
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality patient-centred care
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations
• Flexible, cooperative and willing to support the wider practice team
• Motivated, proactive and forward-thinking
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Sensitive and empathetic when dealing with patients who may be distressed or vulnerable
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve medicines optimisation and patient outcomes
• Ability to use resources effectively and support cost-effective prescribing

Desirable

• Previous experience within a GP practice or Primary Care Network
• Experience of conducting structured medication reviews
• Experience of managing long-term conditions within a primary care setting
• Experience of prescribing audits and medicines optimisation projects
• Experience of working with a Primary Care Network (PCN)
• Knowledge of local ICB prescribing priorities and initiatives
• Experience of supporting or delivering clinical education to colleagues
• Experience of contributing to service development and implementation of new pharmacy services
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams in primary care

Experience

Essential

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Eligibility to practise as a pharmacist in the UK
• Evidence of maintaining professional competence and ongoing CPD
• Commitment to working within the GPhC standards and professional guidance
• Appropriate professional indemnity/insurance arrangements

UK Registration

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