Job summary
To provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services alongside delivering enhanced clinical expertise in a defined specialist area. The post-holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based care, while supporting service development, education, and leadership within their extended role.

Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
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.
• Mainain accurate, timely, and complete patient records.

About us
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!

Job responsibilities
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.

Person Specification
Additional Information
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.

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.