Job description

Job responsibilities

Performance, Quality & Governance

• Work within Care Quality Commission (CQC), General Medical Council (GMC), and NHS England frameworks.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives, particularly within the extended role area.
• Contribute to development of clinical pathways and protocols relevant to the specialty.
• Participate in significant event reviews and complaints handling.
• Maintain compliance with information governance, GDPR, and confidentiality standards.

Communication & Multidisciplinary Working

• Undertake patient consultations via face-to-face and telephone as appropriate.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues within the practice, PCN, or wider system.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, allied health professionals, pharmacists, and secondary care specialists.
• Participate in MDT /CPD meetings, case discussions, and clinical reviews, particularly within the specialty area.
• Promote health education, prevention, and self-management strategies.

Leadership, Education & Service Development

• Contribute to the development and improvement of specialist services within the practice, PCN, or wider system.
• Provide teaching, mentorship, or upskilling to colleagues in the specialist area.
• Contribute to innovation and service redesign to improve patient outcomes and access.

Professional Development

• Maintain competence in both core general practice and the extended role specialty.
• Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD), appraisal, and revalidation.
• Maintain evidence of training, accreditation, or experience relevant to the GPwER role.

Health, Wellbeing & Safeguarding

• Promote a holistic approach to patient care, addressing physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with national and local policies.
• Contribute to a supportive and healthy working environment for colleagues.

Values & Culture

• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and patient-centred care.
• Promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Work flexibly across teams and organisational boundaries to support integrated care.
• Share knowledge and expertise to support workforce development.

Person Specification

Additional Information

Essential

• This job description is not exhaustive. The post-holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role, including further development of the extended role in line with service needs.

Required Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing appraisal and revalidation.
• Demonstrated experience, training, or accreditation in a defined extended role area.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and consultation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care and continuous improvement.

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

The Ridge Medical Practice

Address

The Ridge Medical Centre

Cousen Road

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD7 3JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.theridgemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)