Job summary

The Uplands Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and patient focused Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 3 sessions a week, on a 6 month fixed contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed clinician to work within a progressive and well-established GP practice delivering high-quality primary care services to our patient population. The successful candidate will provide a mix of face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations, including the management of urgent on-the-day appointments.

The role offers clinical autonomy, a supportive multidisciplinary team environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Treat patients through urgent on-the-day / routine appointments safely and effectively.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately within current guidelines.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions and complex healthcare needs.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Provide health promotion and preventative healthcare advice.
• Review investigation results and formulate management plans.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and act in accordance with practice policies.
• Contribute to the achievement of QOF and enhanced service targets.

About us

We are a friendly, patient-centred GP practice with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. Our team is made up of dedicated clinical and administrative professionals who work closely together to provide the best possible experience for our patients.

We pride ourselves on having a family-oriented atmosphere where teamwork, mutual respect, and support are at the heart of everything we do. We have built a positive and welcoming working environment with excellent team cohesion, where every member of staff is valued and encouraged to contribute to the continued success of the practice.

As a practice, we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a culture where colleagues support one another. We believe that a happy and engaged team enables us to provide the highest standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established, supportive team and will play an important role in helping us continue to deliver an efficient, compassionate, and responsive service to our patients.

Job summary

The Uplands Medical Practice is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team for three days per week.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality nursing care within a busy GP practice, supporting patients across a range of primary care services. The role will include chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, screening, and preventative care.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the management of COPD, Asthma, and Diabetes, who are passionate about improving patient outcomes and promoting self-management of long-term conditions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing evidence-based nursing care and supporting the delivery of high-quality primary care services.

About us

We are a friendly, patient-centred GP practice with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. Our team is made up of dedicated clinical and administrative professionals who work closely together to provide the best possible experience for our patients.

We pride ourselves on having a family-oriented atmosphere where teamwork, mutual respect, and support are at the heart of everything we do. We have built a positive and welcoming working environment with excellent team cohesion, where every member of staff is valued and encouraged to contribute to the continued success of the practice.

As a practice, we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a culture where colleagues support one another. We believe that a happy and engaged team enables us to provide the highest standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established, supportive team and will play an important role in helping us continue to deliver an efficient, compassionate, and responsive service to our patients.

Job summary

The Uplands Medical Practice is seeking a motivated and experienced Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinically focused pharmacist to play a key role in improving patient outcomes, enhancing medication safety, and supporting the delivery of high-quality care across the practice.

The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide expert pharmaceutical care, support chronic disease management, and contribute to regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner will provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services within the practice, including conducting structured medication reviews, managing prescriptions and repeat prescribing processes, implementing medication safety alerts and MHRA guidance, and supporting safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing. The role will also involve supporting patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD through medication optimisation, monitoring, treatment reviews, and patient education. In addition, the post holder will review and manage blood test results related to medication monitoring, contact patients regarding follow-up actions where required, and ensure compliance with clinical safety standards. The successful candidate will assess and manage minor ailments within their scope of practice, providing treatment advice, prescribing where appropriate, and making referrals when necessary. They will also play an important role in supporting the practice's quality, safety, and governance agenda by contributing to CQC compliance, clinical audits, quality improvement projects, medicines management initiatives, and the development of policies and protocols to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

About us

We are a friendly, patient-centred GP practice with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. Our team is made up of dedicated clinical and administrative professionals who work closely together to provide the best possible experience for our patients.

We pride ourselves on having a family-oriented atmosphere where teamwork, mutual respect, and support are at the heart of everything we do. We have built a positive and welcoming working environment with excellent team cohesion, where every member of staff is valued and encouraged to contribute to the continued success of the practice.

As a practice, we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a culture where colleagues support one another. We believe that a happy and engaged team enables us to provide the highest standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established, supportive team and will play an important role in helping us continue to deliver an efficient, compassionate, and responsive service to our patients.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

A1612-26-0002

Job locations

Whitefield Health Centre

Bury New Road

Whitefield, Manchester

M45 8GH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation and Prescribing

• Conduct face-to-face and remote structured medication reviews.
• Support safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing.
• Process and manage prescription requests and medication queries.
• Review and implement medication safety alerts, MHRA guidance, and prescribing updates.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and clinic correspondence.
• Manage repeat prescribing systems to ensure safe and appropriate medication use.

Chronic Disease Management

Provide clinical support and patient reviews for long-term conditions, including:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• COPD

This may include medication optimisation, treatment escalation, patient education, monitoring, and adherence support as required.

Blood Test and Medication Monitoring

• Review blood test results related to medication monitoring.
• Contact patients by telephone regarding abnormal or outstanding results.
• Arrange and monitor required follow-up investigations in line with clinical protocols.
• Ensure compliance with medication monitoring requirements and clinical safety standards.

Minor Ailments Service

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with minor illnesses and common ailments within your scope of practice.
• Provide treatment advice, prescribing where appropriate, and onward referrals when necessary.

Quality, Safety and Governance

• Support the practice in achieving and maintaining CQC compliance and quality standards.
• Assist with clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and medicines management initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate prescribing risks to improve patient safety.
• Contribute to practice policies, protocols, and medicines-related governance activities.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards obtaining one).
• Experience in Primary Care, General Practice, PCN, or Community Pharmacy.
• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation, prescribing, and long-term condition management.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience supporting CQC inspections and evidence gathering.
• Experience with EMIS Web and NHS clinical systems.
• Experience running clinics for chronic disease management.
• Advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills.

What We Offer

• Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical training.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and service development.

Summary of Main Duties

The Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner will be responsible for:

• Medication reviews.
• Medication safety alerts and medicines optimisation.
• Supporting CQC compliance and quality improvement.
• Chronic disease management (Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma and COPD as required).
• Prescriptions and repeat prescribing management.
• Blood test monitoring and management, including patient telephone consultations.
• Minor ailments assessment and management.
• Supporting safe and effective patient care across the practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation and Prescribing

• Conduct face-to-face and remote structured medication reviews.
• Support safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing.
• Process and manage prescription requests and medication queries.
• Review and implement medication safety alerts, MHRA guidance, and prescribing updates.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and clinic correspondence.
• Manage repeat prescribing systems to ensure safe and appropriate medication use.

Chronic Disease Management

Provide clinical support and patient reviews for long-term conditions, including:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• COPD

This may include medication optimisation, treatment escalation, patient education, monitoring, and adherence support as required.

Blood Test and Medication Monitoring

• Review blood test results related to medication monitoring.
• Contact patients by telephone regarding abnormal or outstanding results.
• Arrange and monitor required follow-up investigations in line with clinical protocols.
• Ensure compliance with medication monitoring requirements and clinical safety standards.

Minor Ailments Service

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with minor illnesses and common ailments within your scope of practice.
• Provide treatment advice, prescribing where appropriate, and onward referrals when necessary.

Quality, Safety and Governance

• Support the practice in achieving and maintaining CQC compliance and quality standards.
• Assist with clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and medicines management initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate prescribing risks to improve patient safety.
• Contribute to practice policies, protocols, and medicines-related governance activities.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards obtaining one).
• Experience in Primary Care, General Practice, PCN, or Community Pharmacy.
• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation, prescribing, and long-term condition management.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience supporting CQC inspections and evidence gathering.
• Experience with EMIS Web and NHS clinical systems.
• Experience running clinics for chronic disease management.
• Advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills.

What We Offer

• Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical training.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and service development.

Summary of Main Duties

The Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner will be responsible for:

• Medication reviews.
• Medication safety alerts and medicines optimisation.
• Supporting CQC compliance and quality improvement.
• Chronic disease management (Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma and COPD as required).
• Prescriptions and repeat prescribing management.
• Blood test monitoring and management, including patient telephone consultations.
• Minor ailments assessment and management.
• Supporting safe and effective patient care across the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree

• -Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• -Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification

• -Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/Advanced Clinical Practice.

Desirable

• Advanced clinical assessment qualification such as training in chronic disease management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree

• -Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• -Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification

• -Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/Advanced Clinical Practice.

Desirable

• Advanced clinical assessment qualification such as training in chronic disease management.

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

Uplands Medical Practice

Address

Whitefield Health Centre

Bury New Road

Whitefield, Manchester

M45 8GH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Uplands Medical Practice

Address

Whitefield Health Centre

Bury New Road

Whitefield, Manchester

M45 8GH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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