Main duties of the job

• Accessible locations; 30-minutes from Leeds, Selby, York
• A mix of face-to-face and telephone appointments
• In-house Pharmacy, Cardiology and Paediatric Nurse team
• R&D Team
• Opportunities for additional training and development
• Morning huddles; an opportunity to meet up with colleagues
• Competitive pay and bonuses
• Training practice medical students, FY2, GP Trainees
• Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship Accreditation

About us
Do our Core Values and Guiding Principles align with our own? Then why not come and join us here at Health Care First? We are proud to be one of the largest general practices serving the local population of Castleford, Ferrybridge, Methley and Normanton. With over 30,500 patients, we put our community and our people at the heart of decision making.

Essential Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Paramedic Science
• Working towards or signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP and or AP roadmap to practice
• Maintain UK Registrations (Allied Health Professional / Independent Non-Medical Prescriber)

Desirable Qualifications

• Urgent Care
• Long Term Conditions
• A prescribing qualification would also be desirable.

Essential Experience

• Relevant clinical experience post-registration
• Recent secondary care, primary care or community experience
• Management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
• Clinical triage
• Compiling procedures and clinical guidelines
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.

Desirable Experience

• Project management
• Health needs assessment
• Experience in a primary care or community setting is desirable.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Management of patients with long term conditions
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Accountability of own role and other roles in a primary care setting
• Patient group directions and associated policy
• Self-directed and enthusiastic practitioner
• Highly motivated and a team player
• Flexibility
• Ability to work across boundaries

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Local and national health policy
• Knowledge of SystmOne
• Able to identify determinants on health in the area
• Knowledge of public health issues in the area

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Health Care First Partnership
Contact: Head of People, Sarah Hiscoe, sarah.hiscoe@nhs.net
Closing date: 30 October 2026

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