Job summary

Join Our Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team at Tieve Tara Medical Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with strong primary care experience to play a key role in delivering high-quality patient-centred care. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive range of nursing services including chronic disease management, health promotion, screening, immunisation programmes and preventative healthcare.

Working as part of an integrated healthcare team, you will contribute to improving health outcomes, supporting self-management and delivering evidence-based care to a diverse patient population.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a Band 6 Practice Nurse, you will:

Deliver high-quality nursing care within a primary care setting.

Undertake assessment, treatment, screening and health promotion activities.

Lead and support the management of long-term conditions including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Provide cervical screening services and contraception provision (including emergency contraception).

Deliver childhood, routine and travel immunisation programmes.

Undertake a range of clinical procedures including venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, urinalysis and spirometry.

Empower patients to improve their health through education, prevention and self-management support.

Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and service development activities.

Support students and junior colleagues within the practice environment.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Please see Job Description and Person Specification

In addition, we are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

Compassionate, non-judgemental and respectful.

Committed to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

Able to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.

Aligned with Spectrum's values of Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you day (additional day off)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

Job summary

Grimston Surgery are looking to recruit a part-time medical secretary working 35 hours per week across Monday to Friday (7 hours per day).

The Medical Secretary role is to assist referring clinicians with processing patient referrals, to obtain results/information as necessary, and carry out other administrative tasks for the surgery.

Experience of working within the NHS is an advantage. Medical background is preferred.

The ideal candidate would have excellent word processing/Microsoft Windows skills.

Experience of Lexacom and Systmone preferred, along with knowledge of Medical terminology. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Experience of digital/audio typing. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to work under pressure/prioritising workload.

Strong work ethic to commit to deadlines and completion. Able to work independently, and as part of a team. Excellent organisational and multitasking skills. Must have ability to always maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Main duties of the job

• Type letters, reports and associated documentation as required and within the specified timescales as appropriate
• Liaise with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently
• Manage all enquiries in an effective manner
• Process incoming letters/emails/messages as requested within a timely manner
• Scan documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records
• Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)
• Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
• Manage all administrative queries as necessary
• Conduct clinical system searches as requested
• Adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Produce meeting agendas and record the minutes of meetings
• Support and participate in shared learning
• Process requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms
• Accurately input and code SNOMED CT data on the clinical IT system

About us

Grimston Medical Centre is a rural dispensing practice in West Norfolk with a patient list of 5,300. We are a dedicated teaching surgery, hosting GP Registrars and students from the University of East Anglia (UEA), and are an active member of the Coastal PCN. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of 3 GP Partners, a salaried GP, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Paramedic, Practice Nurses, and HCAs, all supported by a professional non-clinical administrative and dispensing team. We provide a full range of NHS services with a strong focus on long-term condition reviews, delivering high-quality care within a supportive, collaborative village environment.

Job summary

Practice Manager Queensway Medical Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Practice Manager to join Queensway Medical Centre.

We are seeking a confident and capable leader to oversee the effective day-to-day management of the practice, working closely with the GP Partners and wider team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

This is a varied and rewarding role within a busy and progressive GP practice. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership across clinical and non-clinical teams, ensuring the practice operates efficiently and in line with NHS requirements and regulatory standards.

The Practice Manager will play a key role in the strategic development and continuous improvement of the practice, supporting service development, patient experience and the delivery of effective primary care.

Key responsibilities will include staff leadership and development, HR, operational management, CQC and regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, complaints, policies and procedures, performance monitoring and service improvement.

We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable, resilient and solutions-focused, with excellent communication and leadership skills. You will need to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively and make confident decisions in a busy primary care environment.

Previous experience in general practice or a similar healthcare management setting is desirable.

Main duties of the job

• Leading and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.

• Supporting, developing and providing leadership to clinical and non-clinical teams, promoting high standards of performance and patient care.

• Managing HR processes including recruitment, induction, staff development, performance management, absence and wellbeing.

• Monitoring practice performance against contractual requirements, QOF targets, enhanced services and key performance indicators.

• Ensuring compliance with CQC standards, Information Governance, Health & Safety and wider NHS requirements.

• Working closely with GP Partners on strategic planning, business development, service improvement and practice development

• Maintaining strong working relationships with the PCN, ICB and other external organisations and stakeholders.

• Promoting a positive culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, accountability and excellent patient care.

About us

Queensway Medical Centre is a busy, established and forward-thinking GP practice serving a diverse patient population in Wellingborough. We are proud to be part of the local community and work closely with our colleagues across the Wellingborough & District Primary Care Network.

We are a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, comprising GP Partners, salaried GPs, advanced practitioners, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacy and administrative professionals, supported by experienced reception and management teams.

We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care while continually developing our services to meet the changing needs of our population. We are proactive in areas including QOF, clinical quality, research, service improvement and governance, and encourage our staff to contribute ideas and develop their skills.

Staff wellbeing is important to us, and we aim to create a positive, collaborative working environment where people feel valued and supported. We also recognise the importance of teamwork and regularly provide opportunities for staff to connect and socialise.

This is an exciting time to join Queensway Medical Centre as we continue to develop our practice, services and team for the future.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 NIV Nurse on Ward 2C. The new post holder will join our already existing, dedicated and friendly team of staff on Ward 2C at Whiston Hospital. The post holder should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in an acute setting and have experience in looking after patients who require Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

Ward 2C is a 37 bedded Respiratory ward, which includes a six bedded NIV unit. The ward care for patients with acute respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Lung fibrosis and TB including patients stepping down from ICU/HDU We are dedicated to providing high quality patient care supported by staff education and development. Our multi-disciplinary team embraces the very latest innovations and technology to care for patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions including acute NIV and CPAP. There are eight Consultants, and the ward has implemented seven day working.

We are looking for a Band 6 NIV Nurse who will bring experience, knowledge, and leadership skills to the existing team. Having a positive approach to supporting and developing your team will be crucial to maintaining the consistently high standard of care that our patients and their families require

Main duties of the job

We would like to hear from you if you have a special interest in Respiratory and want to lead the way in the continued development of a high standard of care in an acute setting

There are strong links with both respiratory nurse specialists and community staff, and we work closely with all members of our MDT to provide quality care and treatment for our patients.

The NIV Nurse is expected to be dynamic and enthusiastic and be able to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.

• Prior experience of working in an acute setting is essential
• Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
• Clinical leadership
• Use of expanded nursing role
• Ongoing professional development
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as Band 5 within the acute medical setting
• A genuine desire to improve patient care
• Keen interest in NIV Nursing
• The ability to deputise in the Ward Manager's absence

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

An Exciting opportunity to cover 18 months secondment opportunity within a well established Community COPD service in St Helens delivered by experienced Specialist nursing team , the recruitment process will also consider an internal opportunity to candidates from within our trust for a secondment opportunity with the support of your manager and matron.

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluating evidence-based care for respiratory patients within a community setting.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of an integrated community COPD nurse specialist working across primary and secondary care to prevent hospital admission and reduce length of stay for patient with an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) and a St Helens GP. The team also support the delivery of oxygen clinics and warm Home for lungs..

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

"To provide a comprehensive administrative and secretarial service, ensuring the effective and efficient processing of daily workloads alongside ad hoc office duties. This includes working collaboratively to ensure appropriate cross-cover arrangements are in place.

The post holder will deliver a high-quality secretarial service to the COPD Specialist Nursing Team with minimal supervision, organising and prioritising their own workload while coordinating activities with other medical secretaries to maintain an efficient and responsive service.

The role requires the use of initiative and proactive working to contribute positively to service organisation. A high level of confidentiality must be maintained at all times."

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

• Quality check clinical administration documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Undertake monthly audit reports against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Mentor, train, and supervise administrative staff as required.
• Type clinical correspondence from audio dictation, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions and investigations are identified and arranged
• Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally, communicating with patients using tact, discretion, and empathy.
• Accurately input and maintain patient information on Patient Administration Systems (PAS), ensuring demographic details are up to date.
• Manage and track departmental equipment, including maintaining logs and liaising with equipment services.
• Create, maintain, and safely dispose of patient referral records in line with information governance policies.
• Maintain and update internal databases, including clinical audit and MDT records.
• Ensure adequate stock levels
• Liaise effectively with community-based clinical teams.
• Process donations (cash/cheque) in accordance with Trust procedures, issuing receipts and confirmation letters.
• Maintain efficient audit processes for clinical correspondence
• Take minutes and circulate to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Obtain and provide information as requested by the clinical team or management.
• Ensure all mandatory training compliance
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, ensuring service continuity during periods of leave.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8037010

Job locations

Lowe House, 2nd floo0r suite 2 COPD Office Crab Street St Helens

St Helens

WA10 2DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Support documentation audits and the recording of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Assist the Lead Nurse with staff correspondence, including letters, InPraise submissions, and SBS ordering.
• Undertake general office duties, including managing mail, email, photocopying, and maintaining an organised work environment.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, and educational events as required by the line manager.
• Work with managers to review processes, improve efficiency, and implement solutions to service challenges.
• Work flexibly in line with Trust policies and service needs.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Line Manager.
• Support team meeting agenda and minutes
• Support delivery and minutes of the Consultant MDT

Governance, Compliance, and Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with all Trust policies and procedures at all times.
• Actively participate in annual performance reviews to identify and address personal development needs.
• Attend all required statutory and mandatory training, along with any additional relevant training for the role.
• Fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures, taking all reasonable precautions to ensure a safe working environment.

Information Governance and Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality in line with GDPR (2018) and Caldicott principles.
• Ensure all information is handled legally, securely, and appropriately in accordance with Trust policies.
• Understand that breaches of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, and could lead to civil liability.
• Ensure all records are accurate, legible, contemporaneous, and attributable, maintaining high standards of data quality.

Equality, Safeguarding, and Conduct

• Treat all colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect, promoting equality and challenging discriminatory behaviour where appropriate.
• Uphold the Trusts commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Actively participate in infection prevention and control measures in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Attend mandatory training and apply learning in daily practice.

Professional Standards and Flexibility

• Adhere to relevant professional codes of practice where applicable.
• Undertake duties flexibly across sites as required by the service.
• Work in line with evolving service needs, recognising that duties may change over time.

NHS Values and Expectations

• Adhere to the NHS Constitution and its core principles and values.
• Uphold the Duty of Candour by being open and honest and raising concerns where appropriate.

General Requirements

• The Trust operates a non-smoking policy across all sites; failure to comply may result in disciplinary action

Job description Job responsibilities Additional Duties and Responsibilities Support documentation audits and the recording of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Assist the Lead Nurse with staff correspondence, including letters, InPraise submissions, and SBS ordering. Undertake general office duties, including managing mail, email, photocopying, and maintaining an organised work environment. Attend training sessions, meetings, and educational events as required by the line manager. Work with managers to review processes, improve efficiency, and implement solutions to service challenges. Work flexibly in line with Trust policies and service needs. Undertake any other duties as required by the Line Manager. Support team meeting agenda and minutes Support delivery and minutes of the Consultant MDT Governance, Compliance, and Professional Responsibilities Comply with all Trust policies and procedures at all times. Actively participate in annual performance reviews to identify and address personal development needs. Attend all required statutory and mandatory training, along with any additional relevant training for the role. Fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures, taking all reasonable precautions to ensure a safe working environment. Information Governance and Confidentiality Maintain strict confidentiality in line with GDPR (2018) and Caldicott principles. Ensure all information is handled legally, securely, and appropriately in accordance with Trust policies. Understand that breaches of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, and could lead to civil liability. Ensure all records are accurate, legible, contemporaneous, and attributable, maintaining high standards of data quality. Equality, Safeguarding, and Conduct Treat all colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect, promoting equality and challenging discriminatory behaviour where appropriate. Uphold the Trusts commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Infection Prevention and Control Actively participate in infection prevention and control measures in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008. Attend mandatory training and apply learning in daily practice. Professional Standards and Flexibility Adhere to relevant professional codes of practice where applicable. Undertake duties flexibly across sites as required by the service. Work in line with evolving service needs, recognising that duties may change over time. NHS Values and Expectations Adhere to the NHS Constitution and its core principles and values. Uphold the Duty of Candour by being open and honest and raising concerns where appropriate. General Requirements The Trust operates a non-smoking policy across all sites; failure to comply may result in disciplinary action

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification/experience
• RSA/OCR III or equivalent qualification/experience
• Word Processing Skills or equivalent qualification/experience
• Audio-Typing Skills or equivalent qualification/experience
• Medical Terminology or equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

• Shorthand/Speedwriting Skills or equivalent qualification/experience

Experience

Essential

• Microsoft Office Products Experience
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Minute Taking
• Significant experience working in an NHS environment
• Previous Medical Secretary Experience
• Medical Audio Typing
• Understanding of Trust Internal Policies as appropriate

Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage/prioritise own workload
• Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills
• Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual filing/documentation systems

Desirable

• Time Management Skills
• Knowledge of Trust computer systems

Other

Essential

• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
• Able to work the hours and undertake duties required
• Ability to travel across hospital sites when required
• Possess a friendly and approachable personality
• Ability to show understanding and appreciation
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
• Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Person Specification Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification/experience RSA/OCR III or equivalent qualification/experience Word Processing Skills or equivalent qualification/experience Audio-Typing Skills or equivalent qualification/experience Medical Terminology or equivalent qualification/experience Desirable Shorthand/Speedwriting Skills or equivalent qualification/experience Experience Essential Microsoft Office Products Experience Ability to work as part of a team Desirable Minute Taking Significant experience working in an NHS environment Previous Medical Secretary Experience Medical Audio Typing Understanding of Trust Internal Policies as appropriate Skills Essential Excellent IT Skills Excellent communication skills Ability to manage/prioritise own workload Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual filing/documentation systems Desirable Time Management Skills Knowledge of Trust computer systems Other Essential Ability to use own initiative and work independently Capability to adapt to most situations Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations Able to work the hours and undertake duties required Ability to travel across hospital sites when required Possess a friendly and approachable personality Ability to show understanding and appreciation Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act Desirable Excellent interpersonal skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lowe House, 2nd floo0r suite 2 COPD Office Crab Street St Helens

St Helens

WA10 2DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lowe House, 2nd floo0r suite 2 COPD Office Crab Street St Helens

St Helens

WA10 2DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a 6-8 session GP to join our tight-knit team on a permanent, salaried basis.

We are looking for someone with the competence and confidence to work autonomously, whilst having the insight and awareness to operate within a well-established clinical governance framework - something that we have proudly developed to enable and ensure safe working, whilst offering optimum results.

We welcome interested candidates to visit the Practice before applying.

Main duties of the job

As a GP at Quedgeley Medical Centre, you will provide routine assessment, diagnosis and treatment to child and adult patients, and contribute to a shared triage rota to assess urgent, on-the-day matters.

You will become an integral part of our team; working closely with other GPs, GP trainees, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacy staff and admin staff.

We offer regular team meetings, a positive approach towards training and further learning, and an ethos of teamwork and togetherness. We're looking for someone keen to join us on our long-term journey as we navigate through existing and new challenges and strive to deliver a high standard of patient care.

About us

Quedgeley Medical Centre is a two-partner GP practice situated just outside the city of Gloucester and close to the M5 and A38, making it ideal for commuting.

The Practice has seen significant growth in the last couple of years, with a large extension and full refurbishment creating a clean, bright, modern and comfortable working environment. Our well-rounded, experienced clinical and support team has also grown to meet the needs of our growing patient population.

Earlier this year, QMC was rated in the top 10 of GP Practices within the county of Gloucestershire - and was one of just two inner-city Practices to feature in the top 10.

Job summary

At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.

Are you a Pharmacy Technician looking for an exciting role, working alongside the military, which offers numerous benefits and opportunities? If the answer is yes, then we are looking to appoint a professional and patient focused individual with a strong commitment to providing a high quality service to work within our friendly and welcoming team at Pirbright Medical Centre, Alexander Barracks.

The vacant post is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week

Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.

If this could be the role for you then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• An NHS Pension
• Onsite parking

Main duties of the job

To work with the Dispensary for the planning and delivery of pharmaceutical care of Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) patients.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team within the Pirbright Combined Medical Practice which provides a comprehensive, efficient and effective service in accordance with Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Defence Medical Command (DMedC) policies and procedures. The Combined Practice is formed of two sites Pirbright and Windsor Practices and there is an expectation to work across both sites as and when required.

About us

Our success depends on our people our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us.

Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.

In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.

If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

K0003-26-0253

Job locations

Pirbright Medical Centre

Alexander Barracks

Woking

Surrey

GU24 0QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• To maintain the integrity and stock of the Dispensary and Pharmaceutical stores in accordance with current regulations and requirements.
• To dispense and issue prescriptions to patients in order to contribute to the Principle Medical Officers (PMOs) standards and objectives.
• Provide relevant information to patients on their safe use of medicines including dosage and storage instructions and how to obtain further supplies.
• Ensure medical supplies and pharmaceuticals are stored in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and guidelines.
• Ensure the storage, accounting, mustering and dispensing of controlled and accountable drugs are in accordance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 886.
• Act as a mentor and coach for Medical Assistants in pursuit of the completion of their Continuous Professional Development task book and whole departmental awareness.
• Participate in governance and assurance activities, including completion of medicines management audits, contribution to ASER/incident reporting, maintenance of accurate documentation, and supporting compliance with internal and external inspection standards.
• Manage pharmaceutical stock and ordering processes, including routine replenishment, monitoring expiry dates, handling shortages, maintaining accurate inventory records, and liaising with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential medicines.

For further details, please see the attached Terms of Reference

Selection Process

At applicationstage you will be assessed against the following:

CV:

• Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
• Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

At interviewyou will be assessed against the following:

Technical Skills:

NHS Core - NHSC1 - Communication

NHS Core - NHSC2 - Personal & People Development

NHS Core - NHSC3 - Health, Safety & Security

NHS Core - NHSC4 - Service Improvement

NHS Core NHSC5 Quality

NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.

All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.

There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:To maintain the integrity and stock of the Dispensary and Pharmaceutical stores in accordance with current regulations and requirements.To dispense and issue prescriptions to patients in order to contribute to the Principle Medical Officers (PMOs) standards and objectives.Provide relevant information to patients on their safe use of medicines including dosage and storage instructions and how to obtain further supplies.Ensure medical supplies and pharmaceuticals are stored in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and guidelines.Ensure the storage, accounting, mustering and dispensing of controlled and accountable drugs are in accordance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 886.Act as a mentor and coach for Medical Assistants in pursuit of the completion of their Continuous Professional Development task book and whole departmental awareness.Participate in governance and assurance activities, including completion of medicines management audits, contribution to ASER/incident reporting, maintenance of accurate documentation, and supporting compliance with internal and external inspection standards.Manage pharmaceutical stock and ordering processes, including routine replenishment, monitoring expiry dates, handling shortages, maintaining accurate inventory records, and liaising with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential medicines.For further details, please see the attached Terms of ReferenceSelection ProcessAt applicationstage you will be assessed against the following:CV:Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.At interviewyou will be assessed against the following:Technical Skills: NHS Core - NHSC1 - Communication NHS Core - NHSC2 - Personal & People Development NHS Core - NHSC3 - Health, Safety & Security NHS Core - NHSC4 - Service Improvement NHS Core NHSC5 Quality NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and DiversityThe sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions.As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veteransThe Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Person Specification

Provide a CV

Essential

• Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question; you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment. Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included. Please use double spacing where possible.

Experience

Essential

• Planning and Organisational Skills

Behaviour Statement

Essential

• Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment? Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.

Memberships

Essential

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) (achieved via NVQ Level 3/BTEC Pharmaceutical science qualification, or grand-parenting).

Qualifications

Essential

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) Pharmaceutical Science

Person Specification Provide a CV Essential Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question; you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment. Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included. Please use double spacing where possible. Experience Essential Planning and Organisational Skills Behaviour Statement Essential Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment? Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate. Memberships Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) (achieved via NVQ Level 3/BTEC Pharmaceutical science qualification, or grand-parenting). Qualifications Essential National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) Pharmaceutical Science

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

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Pirbright Medical Centre

Alexander Barracks

Woking

Surrey

GU24 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Pirbright Medical Centre

Alexander Barracks

Woking

Surrey

GU24 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Part Time Hours - 26 hours per week

Three days - flexible depending on the needs of the service

This early-career role is suitable for a fully qualified clinician to deliver routine diagnostic hearing assessments and provides hearing-aid-based rehabilitation. The role combines autonomous clinical practice, patient counselling, equipment management, and contribution to service quality.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of this role is to provide a range of clinical care working in one or more specialist areas of audiology.

The post holder is responsible for maintaining clinical records in relation to the activities carried out.

The post holder will also supervise or train less experienced staff, assess and supervise students and be a point of contact for junior staff regarding routine cases, and provide advice regarding the specialist area(s) they work in.

The post holder may also lead a team working in a specialist area.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

The post-holder provides support to our clinicians in the receipt and preparation of repeat prescriptions for our patients. They will also provide general assistance to the Practice team and is expected to project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors at all times. Additionally, they will have opportunities to support the practice clinical team in areas of safe prescribing, performance, clinical governance, data quality, information analysis and reporting and maximise the practices use of technology to provide an efficient cost-effective level of service.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include co-ordinating and preparing repeat prescriptions for our patients, data entry onto patient records, EPS and patient and pharmacy liaison.

Monitor repeat prescription requests to ensure that patients attend medication reviews and other health checks

Comply with the requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice, and with safe systems of work for re-authorising repeat prescriptions

Liaise with pharmacies on the supply of prescribed drugs, alert our clinicians of any supply issues and forward information on the recommended alternatives

Maintain accurate patient records promptly and quickly - entering data in accordance with reporting requirements

Build good working relationships with local pharmacies to help enable our prescription service

Create tasks and assist clinicians in managing document workflow relating to prescriptions

Establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computerised information is easily accessible and secure

Escalate any problems to the Practice Manager that you need support with

Oversee the management of MHRA alerts and provide administrative assistance for actions taken in response to MHRA alerts, Central Alerting System alerts, local or national clinical guidance and in accordance with the Yellow Card scheme

Provide administrative support for QOF and CQC searches.

Deal with patient queries by phone, in person or using digital consultation tools

About us

We are a well-established CQC Good raiting primary care organisation committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our local community. Working within the NHS framework, we provide a wide range of general practice and enhanced services, supporting the health and wellbeing of a diverse patient population.

Our organisation is part of a collaborative primary care system, working closely with partner practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and local health and care providers to improve access, outcomes, and continuity of care for patients. We place strong emphasis on teamwork, innovation, and continuous service improvement.

We are proud of our inclusive and supportive working culture, where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas, and play an active role in shaping the future of primary care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that values leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to high standards in patient care.

Job summary

This role isnoteligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We have an opportunity for a Band 3 Administrative Assistant to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

Our newly developed CAMHS Group Offer (CAMHS GO) Service will be an early intervention offer to children and young people with mild to moderate health and mental wellbeing problems.

The role is working as an Administrative Assistant and you will provide a central point for the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Team dealing with enquiries and obtaining information as required. You will have the ability to communicate professionally on all levels with members of the public, staff, directors, consultants, service users, carers and various external people. Communicate professionally and with sensitivity as the need arises.

Come and join the team and make a difference to children and young people in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin area

Main duties of the job

? To be the first point of telephone contact for the management team, identifying urgent calls and prioritising responses when managers are not available. On occasions, (such as a complaint/enquiry from a service user/carer) telephone calls and enquiries may be of a distressing nature/verbally aggressive and require sensitive handling).

? To provide confidential secretarial and organisational support to all managers within the team including liaising with external agencies.

? The opening and distribution of post, ensuring that urgent mail receives appropriate attention.

? To arrange meetings and maintain Microsoft Outlook calendars on behalf of team managers.

? To use a range of office machinery including fax photocopiers and the use of computerised data systems and word processing facilities.

? Demonstrate the ability to organise own workload using independent judgement to prioritise required tasks and duties.

? Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, organised, and enthusiastic MOD General Practitioner to join our primary health care team at Weeton Medical Centre.

Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC) provides a unique blend of traditional team based primary care and occupational health support to military personnel.

DPHC also has a strong emphasis on education with numerous opportunities to train military medics, nurses, and Doctors.

The position is part time and offers 22 hours a week.

Benefits Include

• Civil Service Pension
• Inclusive working environment
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options available
• Free parking

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will provide primary and occupational Healthcare in line with General Medical Council (GMC) Standards to ensure that the organisational and Principal/Senior Medical Officer's objectives are achieved to optimise patient care.

About us

Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm.

We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.

In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop, that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.

If you've ever wanted to do more. see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Lets see where your future will take you, together

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£91,535 to £108,743 a year Per Annum. Pro Rata for Part Time *Pay award pending

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

K0003-26-0259

Job locations

Weeton Medical Centre

Singleton Road

Preston

PR4 3JQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Providing general healthcare to all registered patients during normal practice hours.
• Maximising the levels of health, wellbeing, and employability of Service personnel to ensure the needs of the single Service are met.
• Undertaking mandatory medical examinations and provide appropriate occupational healthcare and advice, and all supporting administrative duties.
• Appropriately supervising the management of communicable diseases, including monitoring and reporting through single Service chains.
• Representing the Principal Medical Officer (PMO) on Medical Practice related issues where necessary, including participation in unit health committees where appropriate.
• Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information.

Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions.

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date.

There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV along with:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making effective decisions
• Leadership
• Changing and improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

At interview, you will be tested against the following behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making effective decisions
• Leadership
• Changing and improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.

Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidanceathttps://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Artificial intelligence and recruitment | Civil Service Careers Artificial Intelligence and Recruitment

Please see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMed

All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.

The level of security needed is security check.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please see the attached further information document for full details.

There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative,https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-agreat-place-to-work-for-veterans

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Job description Job responsibilities Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:Providing general healthcare to all registered patients during normal practice hours. Maximising the levels of health, wellbeing, and employability of Service personnel to ensure the needs of the single Service are met. Undertaking mandatory medical examinations and provide appropriate occupational healthcare and advice, and all supporting administrative duties. Appropriately supervising the management of communicable diseases, including monitoring and reporting through single Service chains. Representing the Principal Medical Officer (PMO) on Medical Practice related issues where necessary, including participation in unit health committees where appropriate. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information.Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions.The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date.There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV along with:Communicating and InfluencingMaking effective decisionsLeadershipChanging and improving Managing a Quality Service Delivering at PaceAt interview, you will be tested against the following behaviours:Communicating and InfluencingMaking effective decisionsLeadershipChanging and improvingManaging a Quality ServiceDelivering at PacePlease ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidanceathttps://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Artificial intelligence and recruitment | Civil Service Careers Artificial Intelligence and RecruitmentPlease see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMedAll employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.The level of security needed is security check.To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please see the attached further information document for full details.There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. 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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the United Kingdom (UK) General Medical Council (GMC), and on the General Practitioner (GP) Register
• Hold a current UK licence to practice

Registration Details

Essential

• Please provide your membership registration number.
• You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
• Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number.

Registrations and Memberships

Essential

• Registered General Practitioner.
• Current GMC registration with license to practice on the GP register.

Provide a CV

Essential

• Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question- you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
• Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
• Please use double spacing where possible.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the United Kingdom (UK) General Medical Council (GMC), and on the General Practitioner (GP) Register Hold a current UK licence to practice Registration Details Essential Please provide your membership registration number. You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number. Registrations and Memberships Essential Registered General Practitioner. Current GMC registration with license to practice on the GP register. Provide a CV Essential Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question- you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment. Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included. Please use double spacing where possible.

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

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Weeton Medical Centre

Singleton Road

Preston

PR4 3JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Weeton Medical Centre

Singleton Road

Preston

PR4 3JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Birchwood Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a 4 session salaried GP to join our friendly practice team providing a high quality service to our 11,000 patients under the ARRS framework.

This role is ideal for a recently qualified GP looking to develop their career in a supportive environment. In line with NHS England's ARRS guidelines for 2026/27 the successful applicant:

• Must not have been substantively employed as a General Medical Practitioner in a Core Network Practice of the PCN at any point in the previous 12 months.

ARRS roles are recruited to support East Warrington PCN which comprises 3 GP Practices. Each Practice employs ARRS staff, however on occasion the PCN may experience a short staff supply and therefore to ensure business continuity, you may be asked to work across the other practices within the PCN to ensure a fair allocation and ensure business runs smoothly for our patients. This would usually be for a short period of time until PCN business resumes to normal

An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated doctor with strong commitment to good patient care and an ability to work as part of a well organised practice team. You will benefit from regular training/progression opportunities in a supportive environment, with plenty of opportunity to develop your career and special interests. Regular clinicians' meetings provide peer support and sharing of best practice.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder's duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Face to face and telephone consultations & queries, online consultations, home visits, checking/signing repeat prescriptions & dealing with queries, paperwork & correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing counselling & health education
• Referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear & contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes & contributing to the practice audit programme as required
• Compiling & issuing computer-generated acute & repeat prescriptions in accordance with the accepted prescribing formulary
• Take responsibility for, and have oversight of, some aspects of the clinical work within the practice team, e.g. co-ordinating aspects of governance, QOF, PCN work, enhanced services, CPD & keeping clinical protocols up to date
• Work to support PCN mandated working, making efficient use of the ARRS roles staff & supporting PCN development
• Undertake all the normal duties & responsibilities of a GP subject to contractual variation

About us

We are a PMS practice located on the outskirts of Warrington.

• Competitive salary including indemnity fees, NHS pension, 6 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays and study leave
• 3 Partners, 5 salaried GPs
• GP triage of System Connect requests allowing excellent responsiveness to clinical need
• Full complement of allied health professionals including a nurse clinician, practice nurses, a nursing associate, HCAs/phlebotomists, together with an expanding complement of ARRs staff including a clinical pharmacist, pharmacy technician, paramedic practitioners, health and wellbeing advisor, care co-ordinator, SPLW, mental health practitioner and first contact practitioners
• Established GP training Practice (GP Registrar, FY2, Liverpool medical students) with an opportunity to becoming involved in teaching
• Low number of home visits, flexible appointment times, time allocated for CPD
• The practice has a few small LD homes within the practice area, but no care homes for older residents
• Committed to reducing GP workload with the implementation of workflow optimisation and care navigation
• Supportive working environment with regular educational and clinical meetings
• Chronic disease management, minor surgery, joint injections, coils and contraceptive implants
• CQC rated good
• High QOF Achievement
• Purpose built, well equipped premises
• TPP SystmOne and System Connect online consultations
• Active involvement in C&M ICB and East Warrington network
• Special interests and professional development encouraged

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2115-26-0014

Job locations

15 Benson Road

Birchwood

Warrington

WA3 7PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will practice in accordance with accepted good medical practice and the various policies and procedures of the practice including, but not limited to:

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the job plan, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including, but not limited to, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, video consultations, System Connect online consultations, visiting patients at home, on call rota, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner
• Participate in GP triage of System Connect online appointment requests to provide excellent responsiveness to clinical need
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the practice or external organisations/services
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Contributing to QOF, Primary Care Network and enhanced service requirements and recording data appropriately
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health related illnesses
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting patients to hospital/external services or departments, also referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes and contributing in the practice audit programme as required
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with accepted prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• Take responsibility for some aspects of the clinical work within the practice team, for example; co-ordinating aspects of governance, QOF, PCN work, enhanced services, CPD and keeping clinical protocols up to date
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, as set out by RCGP, GMC, all other royal colleges and councils applicable to the staff within the practice, DoH, ICB and all other regulatory and standard setting organisations

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contribute to individual case discussions at clinical meetings and bring examples of cases for group discussion
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read coding patient data
• Contributing to evaluation/audit within the practice
• Attend training meetings/events organised by the practice and other agencies where appropriate
• Attending team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the business of the practice. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and GPDR

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
• Operate safe and effective medicines management, which conforms to NICE guidance and DoH directives, good prescribing practice as defined by BNF guidance from Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain on safe and secure handling of medicine, controlled drug legislation, shared protocols agreed between ICB and other NHS providers, locally specified patient group directions
• Operate safe management and regular review of all patients receiving repeat prescriptions
• Contribute to the practice teams approach which ensures referrals are made for patients to see other medical service providers, ensuring adequate information is given to personnel to whom the patient has been referred, for proper assessment to be made
• Be supportive of the practice complaints policy and procedure to ensure proper investigation and appropriate follow-up action (in the event of a complaint being received about any aspect of the service provided or any personal provider of the service).

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will practice in accordance with accepted good medical practice and the various policies and procedures of the practice including, but not limited to:Clinical responsibilities: In accordance with the job plan, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including, but not limited to, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, video consultations, System Connect online consultations, visiting patients at home, on call rota, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely mannerParticipate in GP triage of System Connect online appointment requests to provide excellent responsiveness to clinical need Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the practice or external organisations/services Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Contributing to QOF, Primary Care Network and enhanced service requirements and recording data appropriately In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health related illnesses Providing counselling and health education Admitting patients to hospital/external services or departments, also referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes and contributing in the practice audit programme as required Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with accepted prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate Take responsibility for some aspects of the clinical work within the practice team, for example; co-ordinating aspects of governance, QOF, PCN work, enhanced services, CPD and keeping clinical protocols up to date In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care, as set out by RCGP, GMC, all other royal colleges and councils applicable to the staff within the practice, DoH, ICB and all other regulatory and standard setting organisations Other responsibilities within the organisation: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contribute to individual case discussions at clinical meetings and bring examples of cases for group discussion Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read coding patient data Contributing to evaluation/audit within the practice Attend training meetings/events organised by the practice and other agencies where appropriate Attending team meetings and other meetings as may be necessaryConfidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the business of the practice. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and GPDRPersonal/professional development:In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality:The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Operate safe and effective medicines management, which conforms to NICE guidance and DoH directives, good prescribing practice as defined by BNF guidance from Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain on safe and secure handling of medicine, controlled drug legislation, shared protocols agreed between ICB and other NHS providers, locally specified patient group directions Operate safe management and regular review of all patients receiving repeat prescriptions Contribute to the practice teams approach which ensures referrals are made for patients to see other medical service providers, ensuring adequate information is given to personnel to whom the patient has been referred, for proper assessment to be made Be supportive of the practice complaints policy and procedure to ensure proper investigation and appropriate follow-up action (in the event of a complaint being received about any aspect of the service provided or any personal provider of the service). Communication:The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the implementation of services:The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of GP training/MRCGP
• Be fully registered with the GMC and be on the performer's list of NHSE
• Sound clinical knowledge and judgement
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure using own initiative
• Commitment to providing consistent high quality care
• Team worker
• Hold current valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Knowledge of TPP SystmOne

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential MBChB or equivalent Satisfactory completion of GP training/MRCGP Be fully registered with the GMC and be on the performer's list of NHSE Sound clinical knowledge and judgement Excellent communication skills Excellent organisation and time management skills Ability to work under pressure using own initiative Commitment to providing consistent high quality care Team worker Hold current valid UK driving licence Desirable Knowledge of TPP SystmOne

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

Birchwood Medical Centre

Address

15 Benson Road

Birchwood

Warrington

WA3 7PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birchwood Medical Centre

Address

15 Benson Road

Birchwood

Warrington

WA3 7PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is being advertised on behalf of Trinity Medical Centre and the successful applicant will be directly employed by Trinity Medical Centre for 5-6 sessions per week at £11,000.00 per session.

Trinity Medical Centre is based in a friendly, patient-centered practice close to local beauty spots and good schools.

Main duties of the job

To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working

independently and with other health care professionals to

assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending

the GP practices.

Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and

colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.

To be professionally accountable and responsible for all

elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code

of conduct, ensuring the safety of patients and the quality of

their care is the focus. .

Deliver a balances mix of face-to-face, telephone and online

consultations

Contribute to same-day urgent demand alongside the wider

clinical team.

Review results, documents and tasks within agreed timeframes.

About us

Trinity Medical Centre is CQC-rated Good, Established GP practice located in the centre of Littleborough, Rochdale, with excellent public transport links to both Leeds and Manchester. The practice provides comprehensive NHS primary care, including family planning, chronic disease management, and minor surgery, and is currently accepting new patients.

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing?

Dorset HealthCare is looking for a compassionate and motivated ARRS Assistant Practitioner to join our Primary Care Mental Health Team within The Vale Primary Care Network. This is a part time position for 22.5 hours a week to spread across 4-5 days flexibly between face to face and remote appointments.

Working alongside Mental Health Practitioners and partner organisations, you will support people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties through assessment, brief interventions, health promotion, and community-based support. You will help individuals build confidence, improve wellbeing, access local services, and achieve meaningful recovery goals. We are looking for someone who has the ability to work autonomously in a range of settings.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, make a real difference in local communities, and contribute to innovative, patient-centred care. If you have experience supporting people with mental health needs, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to recovery-focused practice please do apply.

Please note that applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately not eligible for this position.

Main duties of the job

As an ARRS Assistant Practitioner, you will support individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and achieve personal recovery goals. Working within a multidisciplinary Primary Care team, you will deliver brief interventions, provide psychoeducation, promote self-management techniques, and support lifestyle changes that enhance mental and physical health. You will help people access community resources, social support networks, voluntary sector services, and wellbeing activities that reduce isolation and encourage independence. The role involves developing positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers, undertaking brief assessments, maintaining accurate records, and working collaboratively with GPs, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers, and partner organisations. Playing a key role in promoting recovery, social inclusion, and compassionate community-based care while ensuring services are person-centred, accessible, and responsive to local needs.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£17,035 to £18,694 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-M274.26

Job locations

Tha Vale PCN

Abbey View Medical Centre, Salisbury Rd

Shaftesbury

SP7 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, equivalent, or willingness to work towards achieving this
• Working knowledge, focussing on recovery of people mental health difficulties to a diploma level or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development

Desirable

• Basic level of knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Recent experience of working in mental health services with this client group
• Genuine interest and motivation to work with people experiencing mental health issues
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
• Ability to acknowledge and promote diversity, ensuring anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
• Ability to act calmly in emergency situations and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
• Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised in a range of settings

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with emotional distress
• Experience of supporting socially isolated people

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / RESOURCES

Essential

• Experience of electronic patient / service user record systems, data entry and reporting
• Written communication skills to enable completion of records

Desirable

• An understanding of the Mental Health services
• Awareness of local services and the ability to promote close working relationships with outside agencies

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
• Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, equivalent, or willingness to work towards achieving this Working knowledge, focussing on recovery of people mental health difficulties to a diploma level or equivalent demonstrable experience Commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development Desirable Basic level of knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Recent experience of working in mental health services with this client group Genuine interest and motivation to work with people experiencing mental health issues Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers Ability to acknowledge and promote diversity, ensuring anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities Ability to act calmly in emergency situations and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised in a range of settings Desirable Experience of dealing with emotional distress Experience of supporting socially isolated people INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / RESOURCES Essential Experience of electronic patient / service user record systems, data entry and reporting Written communication skills to enable completion of records Desirable An understanding of the Mental Health services Awareness of local services and the ability to promote close working relationships with outside agencies ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively. Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tha Vale PCN

Abbey View Medical Centre, Salisbury Rd

Shaftesbury

SP7 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tha Vale PCN

Abbey View Medical Centre, Salisbury Rd

Shaftesbury

SP7 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced pharmacy professional to join our Practice and to spearhead our inhouse pharmacy team. Previous experience of working in or with primary care will be crucial in ensuring a strong foundation of knowledge to build upon.

The role of the Pharmacy Technician in general practice is vastly different to community pharmacy. There is no dispensing of medications, rather an important role in the safe and efficient prescribing, monitoring and review of medications.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be an integral part of the Practice's approach to safe prescribing, effective medication monitoring, and improving medicines optimisation.

See Job Description section for more detail.

About us

Quedgeley Medical Centre (QMC) is a family run GP practice in Quedgeley, a suburban town of Gloucester and located 3.5 miles southwest of the city centre.

With approx. 8,000 patients, QMC is a growing practice with a team comprised of doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative/secretarial staff, pharmacy professionals, and others.

At QMC, we strive to be known as a warm, friendly, and welcoming Practice, where our patients are always treated with respect and dignity and feel that they have been listened to with kindness and compassion at every interaction.

Our tight-knit team has a wonderful dynamic of mucking in and supporting one another, sharing responsibilities, and being confident and enabled to speak up and ask for help.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Aligned to NHS AfC Band 4-5 depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2812-26-0004

Job locations

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work closely with Practice prescribers and pharmacy colleagues to:

• Manage daily prescription requests.
• Conduct standard medication reviews.
• Refer complex patients for structured medication reviews.
• Review and act upon changes to medications initiated by hospitals, secondary care and other third party providers.
• Carry out and document medicine reconciliations.
• Use Eclipse Live to optimise prescribing safety and flag potential patient risks.
• Track, review and act upon MHRA drug alerts.
• Deal with adhoc patient medication and prescription queries.
• Hold patient drop-in sessions to deal with FAQs regarding ordering and understanding medications.
• Provide clinical support to the Pharmacy Assistant, whose role it is to track, arrange and monitor medication reviews.
• Participate in pharmacy projects and audits.
• Participate in the ongoing review of medication policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Community Pharmacies and the ICB Pharmacy / Meds Management team to address and work to overcome challenges and improve the overall experience for patients.

Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will work closely with Practice prescribers and pharmacy colleagues to:Manage daily prescription requests. Conduct standard medication reviews. Refer complex patients for structured medication reviews.Review and act upon changes to medications initiated by hospitals, secondary care and other third party providers.Carry out and document medicine reconciliations. Use Eclipse Live to optimise prescribing safety and flag potential patient risks. Track, review and act upon MHRA drug alerts. Deal with adhoc patient medication and prescription queries. Hold patient drop-in sessions to deal with FAQs regarding ordering and understanding medications. Provide clinical support to the Pharmacy Assistant, whose role it is to track, arrange and monitor medication reviews. Participate in pharmacy projects and audits. Participate in the ongoing review of medication policies and procedures. Liaise with Community Pharmacies and the ICB Pharmacy / Meds Management team to address and work to overcome challenges and improve the overall experience for patients.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to multi-task and switch between tasks of different types.
• Excellent ability to focus and concentrate.
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret data and information in order to make sound assessments and judgements.
• Ability to keep abreast of the latest evidence-based prescribing practice.
• Excellent ability to work independently and autonomously within scope of own competence, recognising when and why to seek clinical input and support.
• Excellent understanding and prioritisation of patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Excellent documentation and record keeping skills.
• High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility.
• Ability to support and coach others.
• Strong IT skills and an interest in using technology to create efficiencies and greater safety in processes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with GPhC
• BTEC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• 5+ years' experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician
• Experience of working in or closely with primary care as a pharmacy technician
• Experience of carrying out medication reviews
• Experience of carrying out research, audits or projects in relation to medications and prescribing

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent attention to detail. Excellent ability to multi-task and switch between tasks of different types. Excellent ability to focus and concentrate. Excellent ability to analyse and interpret data and information in order to make sound assessments and judgements. Ability to keep abreast of the latest evidence-based prescribing practice. Excellent ability to work independently and autonomously within scope of own competence, recognising when and why to seek clinical input and support. Excellent understanding and prioritisation of patient safety. Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Excellent documentation and record keeping skills. High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility. Ability to support and coach others. Strong IT skills and an interest in using technology to create efficiencies and greater safety in processes. Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC BTEC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Experience Essential 5+ years' experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician Experience of working in or closely with primary care as a pharmacy technician Experience of carrying out medication reviews Experience of carrying out research, audits or projects in relation to medications and prescribing

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

Quedgeley Medical Centre

Address

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Quedgeley Medical Centre

Address

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To work as an active member of the Reception and Administration team, undertaking a wide range of reception, administrative and patient-facing duties while completing the requirements of the apprenticeship. The post holder will provide a polite, professional and efficient service to patients, clinicians and the wider practice team. The role will provide structured opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in general practice administration, patient services, information governance and practice systems.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide a professional, friendly and efficient reception and administrative service to patients, clinicians and colleagues. Duties include using EMIS Web, NHSmail and practice systems; booking and managing appointments; answering telephone calls and reception enquiries; accurately recording and actioning messages and EMIS tasks; processing data, scanning and workflowing documents; managing incoming records; and dealing with post, emails and correspondence.

Assist with repeat prescriptions, GP Links, patient registrations, referrals and private work requests. Support Patient Access Requests, including requests for medical records, in line with practice procedures and confidentiality requirements. Assist with practice audits, data collection and administrative projects.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR, Information Governance, safeguarding, health and safety and practice policies. Develop an understanding of IGPR and secure handling of patient information.

Maintain a high standard of work, seek guidance when needed and actively develop skills through the apprenticeship.

Complete the apprenticeship qualification and required training, including off-the-job learning and protected study time. Maintain evidence of learning, complete assessments and participate in reviews with the practice and training provider.

About us

About Briarwood Medical Centre

Briarwood Medical Centre is a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking GP practice based in Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston. Following a recent refurbishment, we offer a modern, welcoming environment for both our patients and staff.

We are an established GP teaching and training practice, committed to education, learning and professional development. We support GP trainees, FY doctors and medical students, creating a positive environment where learning and teamwork are encouraged.

Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide high-quality, patient-centred care and a wide range of general practice services. We pride ourselves on being approachable, professional and supportive, with teamwork at the heart of our practice.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Reception & Administrator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in healthcare administration while gaining valuable practical experience within a busy GP practice and working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

The successful applicant will receive support throughout their apprenticeship and develop skills across reception, administration, patient services, information governance, practice systems and the day-to-day running of a modern GP practice.