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GPwER - Breast Services

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Salary

£78,699 to £118,759

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

10 September 2026

10 days left

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP with an Extended Role (GPwER) in Breast Surgery to join the existing Breast Team for 3 sessions per we...

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering family history clinics, supporting the development of a breast pain pathway, assisting with triple assessment clinics for urgent suspected cancer referrals, and contributing to referral triage and pathway optimisation. We are looking for a compassionate, patient-focused and team-orientated individual with excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement and an enthusiasm for service improvement and collaborative multidisciplinary working.

  • Deliver dedicated Family History Breast Clinics, including: - Comprehensive family history assessment
  • Risk stratification using agreed regional/national guidance
  • Appropriate onward referral for genetic counselling and surveillance pathways
  • Patient counselling and reassurance
  • Support and develop the Breast Pain Pathway, helping to: - Provide timely assessment and reassurance for low-risk patients
  • Reduce unnecessary 2WW referrals
  • Improve patient experience and pathway efficiency
  • Promote evidence-based management strategies
  • Participate in Triple Assessment Breast Clinics for urgent suspected cancer referrals under consultant supervision and agreed governance arrangements, including: - Clinical breast examination
  • Interpretation and discussion of imaging findings
  • Supporting patient communication and documentation
  • Coordinating onward investigations and follow-up
  • Assist with triage of breast referrals, including: - Prioritisation of urgent referrals
  • Redirecting inappropriate referrals to alternative pathways where appropriate
  • Supporting pathway navigation and clinic utilisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

  • Qualified GP with full GMC registration
  • On NHS England's National Performers List for GPs
  • Certificate of postgraduate general practice training
  • Experience of delivering GMS/PMS services
  • Evidnce of basic life support (within last 12 months), safeguarding children and safeguarding adults (within last 3 months)

Desirable

  • Worked as GP principal or salaried within the ICBs served by the service
  • Previous experience working within a breast service or symptomatic breast clinic
  • Understanding of local pathways and services available
  • Experience of supporting ambulatory or rapid assessment clinics
  • Experience of family history assessment and risk stratification

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

27 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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