General Practitioner with Extended Role (GPwER) Epilepsy
The Ridge Medical Practice
Bradford, BD7 3JX · BRADFORD, BD6 3UD · BRADFORD, BD7 4PL · BRADFORD, BD6 1HA
Salary
£17,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 November 2026
91 days left
Job description
To provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services alongside delivering enhanced clinical expertise in a defined specialist area. The post...
Clinical Practice & Extended Role Delivery
- Deliver specialist clinical services within the GPwERs defined extended role (e.g. Dermatology, MSK, Neurology, Headache, Minor Surgery, Epilepsy, etc.).
- Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including those requiring enhanced expertise.
- Undertake specialist clinics, procedures, or assessments relevant to the extended role.
- Ensure appropriate investigations, referrals, and follow-up, including triaging referrals within the specialist area.
- Prescribe in accordance with local and national guidelines, ensuring safe medicines optimisation.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records.
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.
We are a caring, committed team aiming to improve the health
of our community by delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining a
fulfilling work environment, dedicated to our Investors in People
accreditation.
At The
Ridge, teamwork is deeply ingrained, ensuring exceptional care for our
patients.
The
practice is committed to sustainability. We participate in the Green Impact
Scheme and actively seek to reduce our carbon footprint.
As a
Disability Confident employer, we are committed to
- Inclusive, accessible recruitment
- Promoting
vacancies broadly
- Offering
interviews to disabled applicants
- Providing
necessary adjustments
- Supporting employees with disabilities or long-term health conditions
Whats in
it for you?
- Generous
annual leave, increasing with service (recognising NHS continuous service)
- NHS
pension scheme access
- 24/7
employee assistance programme
- NHS staff
discounts
- Cycle to
work scheme
- Onsite
mental health first aider
- Onsite
gym equipment for staff
- Onsite
parking
At The Ridge, we believe in supporting our staff just as much as our patients. We offer opportunities for personal growth, a strong sense of community, and a culture that values each team members contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference, wed love for you to join our team!
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.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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