Job description

Job responsibilities

An outline of the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document on the right/below.

The post is part-time (30 hours) and will be based primarily at Brooklands Medical Practice. The usual working hours are to be arranged but will be between 08:30 and 18:30 Monday to Friday.

Salary will be in the range of £49,387 to £56,515 depending on experience (pro rata to full time of 37.5 hours per week). We offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday (depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). [The post is not subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.]

Recruitment process

Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise.

Whether or not you choose to use AI tools to support the development of your application, you must ensure that your responses are concise, personalised, written in your own voice, and accurately reflect your skills, experience, and how you meet the role criteria. Applications that appear generic, excessively wordy or not representative of the applicant will not be scored.

The closing date for applications is 07/10/26. This date may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.

Short-listed candidates will be informed via email / phone.

Formal interviews will be held in the end of October 2026.

Better Health MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living Wage employer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of grammar and spelling in the English language.
• General education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, and there is a significant training period. Therefore you must meet one of the following requirements: British or Irish citizen, or, indefinite leave to remain in the UK, or, a Student Visa that allows you to work the required hours and which expires no less than 18 months after the application closing date. If you are a British or Irish citizen, state that, and otherwise state your visa status.

Desirable

• Training or qualifications in customer service, IT or other related areas.

Experience

Essential

• The ability to produce accurate and thorough work, including alphabetical filing.
• Experience of using computers, with good keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with the general public.
• Administrative or clerical experience.

Personal Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A friendly and approachable manner, with good people skills, showing understanding, care and assertiveness when appropriate.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both verbal and written) with a wide range of individuals.
• The ability to be well-organised and prioritise work.
• A conscientious approach and commitment to working in an adaptable and flexible manner.
• The ability to work calmly and effectively and deal with multiple demands even when busy.
• The ability to cope with occasional exposure to challenging behaviour, distressing circumstances or emotional events.
• The ability to deal with personal information sensitively and respect people's right to confidentiality.
• The ability to work positively as a member of a busy team.
• The ability to give good and regular attendance.

Desirable

• A commitment to support the delivery of the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.

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

Better Health MCR

Address

Brooklands Medical Practice

594 Altrincham Road

Manchester

M23 9JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected]

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Kurt Wilson, Associate Programme Director (T&L) for the MBChB.

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Technical support:

0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see Experience

Desirable

• Please see Experience

Experience

Essential

• Essential Criteria:
• A practicing physician/surgeon with a primary medical qualification on the UK specialist register / GP register
• A minimum of 2 years experience in the speciality
• An understanding of the local health services as they relate to undergraduate medical education.
• Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, undergraduate medical education.
• Evidence of leadership qualities with a track record of involvement in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria:
• Current clinical appointment within one of Manchester Medical Schools clinical education partners (including General Practice) or current clinical academic appointment with the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, at consultant level or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Manchester MBChB programme structure and outcomes; how the year fits within the overall context of the programme and how the programme relates to the requirements of the GMC for undergraduate medical education.
• Experience of clinical leadership or medical education that is relevant to the roles and responsibilities of the position.
• Relevant experience in undergraduate medical education related to experiential learning, curriculum design and implementation with a degree in medical education (PG cert equivalent or higher).
• Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams in an educational contex

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

The University of Manchester

Address

Oxford Road

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M13 9PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Manager is responsible for:

Business Management

• Contract performance monitoring, review and sign up
• Keep abreast of new business changes and opportunities and produce workable solutions to present to the Partners
• Lead on business development, systems and project management
• Develop business protocols and procedures, review and update as required
• Manage the procurement of practice equipment, supplies and services within target budgets
• Maintain full and comprehensive insurance cover for the building and contents, including public and employers liability
• Attend business meetings and represent the GP practice at external meetings where considered appropriate by the GP Partnership, including PCN meetings.
• Lead the online presence of the practice
• Plan, schedule and chairing of meetings ensuring agendas are prepared, meeting minutes taken and actions undertaken
• Lead on all matters related to the management and maintenance of the practice premises
• Lead on health and safety matters and conduct annual risk assessments
• Ensure the fire safety standards and training are maintained in line with legislation
• Ensure the building is safe and secure at all times
• Finance
• Explore and deliver opportunities to improve profitability through maximising income and management of overhead expenditure
• Manage contracts for services e.g. utilities, maintenance, gardening, window cleaning, etc ensuring value for money
• Maintain an effective liaison with the finance colleagues

Contract Delivery, Performance and Quality

• Lead on change and continuous improvement initiatives; coordinating all projects within the practice
• Interpret and lead on implementation of national, local and practice quality standards alongside the Partners
• Oversee the development and management of patient services
• Lead on all matters related to the demand and capacity of services and appointments and work with the Partners and the clinical team to overcome challenges and seek solutions together
• Lead on ensuring that all clinicians are registered with the appropriate professional body, revalidation has been undertaken and ensure that DBS and liability insurance is in place
• Lead on all matters related to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration and compliance with the registered manager
• Ensure the team achieve QoF targets
• Lead with the Partners on Equality & Diversity
• Lead on all Health and Safety matters related to the GP practice
• Lead on IT matters including with the partners overseeing confidentiality and adherence to GDPR
• Respond appropriately to any Freedom of Information requests
• Implement the Practice Complaints Procedure
• Implement the Significant Events Procedure
• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
• Maintain responsibility for own personal development
• Communicate effectively with other team members, external agencies and organisations, with patients and carers and the Patient Group as and when appropriate
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Human Resources

• Lead on all matters related to human resource management in line with General Practice/NHS standards and good practice to include performance and disciplinary
• Be the direct line manager for the administrative team and on non-clinical matters for the clinical team
• Oversee the recruitment and retention of staff
• Oversee staff induction and ongoing training needs
• Lead on performance management for employed staff
• Develop staff skill-mix, monitor skill-mix, deployment of staff and set role boundaries
• Implement an effective staff appraisal process
• Ensure all staff have an up-to-date DBS check as required for their role
• Ensure all staff are competent and safe to carry out their work including initial employment checks
• Maintain and develop the practices employment policies and procedures to comply with all relevant employment legislation

Equality and Diversity

• The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues
• Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behave in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and may be amended in the light of practice and service changes and developments. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Essential
• Experience of working in a GP Practice as a manager / leadership team
• High levels of integrity with patient care being a priority
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident, assertive, and resilient
• Motivated with an ability to drive and deliver change effectively
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Maintains confidentiality at all time
• Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects, workforce planning and practice development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written, oral and presenting)
• Strong IT skills (generic)
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• SystmOne or similar user skills
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to network and build relationships
• Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure
• Ability to motivate teams enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment including team building sessions
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Ability to use initiative and judgement with a solution focused approach

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• AMSPAR Qualification / Post Graduate level HR or Business or Primary Care Management qualification of similar

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

Westleigh Medical Practice

Address

4 – 12 Westleigh Lane

Westleigh

Leigh

WN7 5JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Manager is responsible for:

Business Management

• Contract performance monitoring, review and sign up
• Keep abreast of new business changes and opportunities and produce workable solutions to present to the Partners
• Lead on business development, systems and project management
• Develop business protocols and procedures, review and update as required
• Manage the procurement of practice equipment, supplies and services within target budgets
• Maintain full and comprehensive insurance cover for the building and contents, including public and employers liability
• Attend business meetings and represent the GP practice at external meetings where considered appropriate by the GP Partnership, including PCN meetings.
• Lead the online presence of the practice
• Plan, schedule and chairing of meetings ensuring agendas are prepared, meeting minutes taken and actions undertaken
• Lead on all matters related to the management and maintenance of the practice premises
• Lead on health and safety matters and conduct annual risk assessments
• Ensure the fire safety standards and training are maintained in line with legislation
• Ensure the building is safe and secure at all times
• Finance
• Explore and deliver opportunities to improve profitability through maximising income and management of overhead expenditure
• Manage contracts for services e.g. utilities, maintenance, gardening, window cleaning, etc ensuring value for money
• Maintain an effective liaison with the finance colleagues

Contract Delivery, Performance and Quality

• Lead on change and continuous improvement initiatives; coordinating all projects within the practice
• Interpret and lead on implementation of national, local and practice quality standards alongside the Partners
• Oversee the development and management of patient services
• Lead on all matters related to the demand and capacity of services and appointments and work with the Partners and the clinical team to overcome challenges and seek solutions together
• Lead on ensuring that all clinicians are registered with the appropriate professional body, revalidation has been undertaken and ensure that DBS and liability insurance is in place
• Lead on all matters related to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration and compliance with the registered manager
• Ensure the team achieve QoF targets
• Lead with the Partners on Equality & Diversity
• Lead on all Health and Safety matters related to the GP practice
• Lead on IT matters including with the partners overseeing confidentiality and adherence to GDPR
• Respond appropriately to any Freedom of Information requests
• Implement the Practice Complaints Procedure
• Implement the Significant Events Procedure
• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
• Maintain responsibility for own personal development
• Communicate effectively with other team members, external agencies and organisations, with patients and carers and the Patient Group as and when appropriate
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Human Resources

• Lead on all matters related to human resource management in line with General Practice/NHS standards and good practice to include performance and disciplinary
• Be the direct line manager for the administrative team and on non-clinical matters for the clinical team
• Oversee the recruitment and retention of staff
• Oversee staff induction and ongoing training needs
• Lead on performance management for employed staff
• Develop staff skill-mix, monitor skill-mix, deployment of staff and set role boundaries
• Implement an effective staff appraisal process
• Ensure all staff have an up-to-date DBS check as required for their role
• Ensure all staff are competent and safe to carry out their work including initial employment checks
• Maintain and develop the practices employment policies and procedures to comply with all relevant employment legislation

Equality and Diversity

• The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues
• Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behave in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and may be amended in the light of practice and service changes and developments. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Essential
• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• High levels of integrity with patient care being a priority
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident, assertive, and resilient
• Motivated with an ability to drive and deliver change effectively
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Maintains confidentiality at all time
• Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects, workforce planning and practice development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written, oral and presenting)
• Strong IT skills (generic)
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• SystmOne or similar user skills
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to network and build relationships
• Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure
• Ability to motivate teams enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment including team building sessions
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Ability to use initiative and judgement with a solution focused approach

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• AMSPAR Qualification / Post Graduate level HR or Business or Primary Care Management qualification of similar

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

Westleigh Medical Practice

Address

4 – 12 Westleigh Lane

Westleigh

Leigh

WN7 5JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy services to outpatients within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service and develop a good working partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high quality SACT service is provided to patients.. To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to haematology patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions in accordance with all departmental, Trust national and international standards, procedures and policies. To be responsible for the delivery and development of an out-patient clinical practice,

Provides expert professional advice to patients/clients, carers, and staff, working in partnerships with patients, families, and other professionals to formulate robust care pathways that are ethically sound and in the interest of the patients.

To be an independent prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with the relevant consultants.

Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of clinical haematology to enable collaboration with other practitioners and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.

To consent patients for treatment and procedures as per hospital policy if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information to patients and carers. This may include results of scans; management options and discusses details of prognosis including palliative care if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Educate patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion and illness prevention. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.

To work closely with and provide pharmaceutical advice to medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and patients.

To contribute to the development, of and maintenance of the peripheral site pharmacy provision on the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service unit in conjunction with The Mid Cheshire NHS trust pharmacy services and the Christie Trust NHS and third-party providers responsible for supplying supportive care medication and SACT including clinical trial medications, where appropriate.

To work with the peripheral site clinical trials pharmacist, where appropriate on development of site initiation on existing trials and other trial related activities, as required To provide a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service. Ensure patient centered care and that the use of medicines is optimised. This will include:

Taking drug histories on admission/ completion of medicines reconciliation Review of medication to ensure its safe and effective use Review of medication in line with interpretation of appropriate results of investigations Therapeutic drug monitoring as appropriate Patient education about their medicines Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetings Development of evidence-based treatment protocols for use within individual departments or Trust wide Facilitate the implementation of local and national guidelines Influencing prescribers, encourage formulary compliance where appropriate. Demonstrating professional accountability to patients

To conduct appropriate drug use reviews within oncology as determined by the Medicines Management Group or individual departments.

To assist consultants within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service in the preparation of new drug requests/ unlicensed drug applications for submission to the drug and therapeutics committee

To monitor the Christie Haeamtology @ Leighton drug expenditure regarding haematology services assessing any financial pressures. Identify changes in prescribing practice that may impact on the setting of the drugs budget, including new prescribing practice (horizon scanning) and report to Director of pharmacy, Lead Haematology pharmacists and Clinical Haematology Service Manager

To attend relevant MDT meetings, relevant specialist pharmacy groups and contribute to meetings relevant to the designated disease group as appropriate.

To communicate with general practitioners and community pharmacists regarding the supply of unusual or non-standard medicines.

To participate in service evaluation and future initiatives, audit, record clinical interventions and activity data.

Contributes to the education program to all health care professionals in informal and formal settings relating to haematology practice. This will be training and education locally, nationally, and internationally (e.g., presenting at meetings, study days, conferences).

Acts as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others To undertake clinical audit and practice research as part of the multi-disciplinary audit process within the designated disease group and clinical pharmacy service.

To support, develop and maintain drug protocols, treatment guidelines and standard operating procedures both within the clinical pharmacy service and the haematology unit. Reviewing evidence-based guidelines and protocols in conjunction with fellow healthcare professionals, in order to advance the safe, clinical effective and cost-efficient use of medicines for patients.

To be aware of the processes surrounding the maintenance of local and national databases surrounding medication use related to the haematology service including immunoglobulins.

To ensure compliance with the Trust patient safety schemes.

To ensure appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungal agents and contribute to relevant audits as required.. Represent the haematology service at appropriate clinical unit and divisional meetings including peripheral site MDT group meetings on request.

To monitor and interpret published evidence and computer reports of drug usage, to use this data to report to the lead clinicians and Director of Pharmacy, implementing agreed policies aimed at improving patient outcomes and containing drug expenditure.

To support the Electronic Prescribing process across the Trust.

To support the designated cancer disease group through the development and implementation of electronic prescribing for outpatients.

To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.

Facilitate effective communication about relevant pharmacy issues to clinicians and senior managers and the identification of opportunities for development of pharmacy services to match identified services and care needs.

To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical Governance Plan.

In conjunction with the Lead Haematology Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacist in Clinical Services, to establish processes for the setting of standards of care, identifying the risks involved and implement changes that need to occur to achieve these.

To identify and report any systemic or preventable errors associated with medicines within the Cancer Centre Services Division and facilitate learning.

General Duties

To assist and participate in the development, implementation and management of training initiatives and competency frameworks

Together with colleagues to be involved in the maintenance of cost-effective and efficient pharmacy services and to participate in their regular review and development.

To represent pharmacy and act as a link person at relevant meetings and conferences.

To provide education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff. To participate in the clinical training of pharmacists and foundation year trainee pharmacists if required.

To be responsible for the clinical screening/review of SACT prescriptions for designated patient groups, including clinical trial prescriptions and to clinically screen/ review in-patient and outpatient prescriptions.

To give advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of drugs to patients, medical / nursing staff and other colleagues. To provide written information as necessary.

To follow local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.

To identify own training needs and maintain a CPD portfolio. To undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as requested by the Pharmacy Managers and the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration hospital pharmacy experience within oncology and/or haemato-oncology
• Financial awareness and drug budgets
• Providing medicines information and advice
• Screening/ reviewing prescriptions including oral chemotherapy.
• Training or teaching pharmacy/nursing/medical staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Audit or research work.

Skills

Essential

• Teaching and presentation skills and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to coach, motivate and inspire
• Networking amongst internal and external professional/organisation
• Able to work efficiently and use own initiative and have good time management
• Work within and always promote the Trusts values and behaviours

Desirable

• Project implementation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of a sound clinical knowledge base in clinical hematology and haemato oncology.
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Quality clinical governance and risk assessment abilities
• Patient and customer focus
• Continuous Improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates clinical governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An outline of the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document on the right/below.

The post is part-time (22.5 hours per week) and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre, although you will need to be able to travel to our other sites if needed.

Salary will be in the range £26,300 to £27,581 depending on experience (pro rata to full time of 37.5 hours per week). We offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday (depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). [The post is not subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.]

Recruitment process

Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise.

Whether or not you choose to use AI tools to support the development of your application, you must ensure that your responses are concise, personalised, written in your own voice, and accurately reflect your skills, experience, and how you meet the role criteria. Applications that appear generic, excessively wordy or not representative of the applicant will not be scored.

The closing date for applications is 07/09/26 This date may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.

Short-listed candidates will be informed via email / phone and be invited to attend a face to face interview.

Formal interviews will be held on 14/09/26 & 15/09/26

Better Health MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living Wage employer.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The ability to produce accurate and thorough work, including alphabetical filing.
• Experience of using computers, with good keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with the general public.
• Administrative or clerical experience.

Personal Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A friendly and approachable manner, with good people skills, showing understanding, care and assertiveness when appropriate.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both verbal and written) with a wide range of individuals.
• The ability to be well-organised and prioritise work.
• A conscientious approach and commitment to working in an adaptable and flexible manner.
• The ability to work calmly and effectively and deal with multiple demands even when busy.
• The ability to cope with occasional exposure to challenging behaviour, distressing circumstances or emotional events.
• The ability to deal with personal information sensitively and respect people's right to confidentiality.
• The ability to work positively as a member of a busy team.
• The ability to give good and regular attendance.

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of grammar and spelling in the English language.
• General education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, and there is a significant training period. Therefore you must meet one of the following requirements: British or Irish citizen, or, indefinite leave to remain in the UK, or, a Student Visa that allows you to work the required hours and which expires no less than 18 months after the application closing date. If you are a British or Irish citizen, state that, and otherwise state your visa status.

Desirable

• Training or qualifications in customer service, IT or other related areas.

Other

Essential

• A commitment to our organisational values to provide the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
• An excellent attendance record in previous roles.

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

Better Health MCR

Address

Rusholme Health Centre

Walmer Street

Manchester

M14 5NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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