Clinical lead for primary care programme (England)

Clinical Lead For Primary Care Programme (England)

Sessional rate: £280  

Temporary Contract:

We are seeking a qualified GP(s) to work with us for up to 4 sessions a week. Initial contract length of 24 months with the option to review at 12 months. 

Hours: Interested GPs should indicate the minimum and maximum weekly sessions they could contribute towards the role (up to 4 sessions a week). 

Location: Virtual location with annual travel requirement, including virtual and occasional in person meetings. 

Closing date: 13th May 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to help shape Cancer Research UK’s (CRUK) work with the primary care sector. This is an ideal opportunity for those with a passion for cancer who possess strong strategic thinking skills and are eager to collaborate with colleagues across the primary care sector.   

The successful applicant(s) will not be employed directly by CRUK so must be able to accept a contract from CRUK either as a sole trader or via a third party (such as their practice). 

 

We particularly encourage applications from candidates open to job-share arrangements. 

What will I be doing?

• Leading the development of CRUK’s primary care cancer network, including chairing virtual and in person meetings along with growing network membership.  
• Supporting the scoping and development of other projects and outputs aimed at primary care. 
• Providing clinical advice on CRUK content, along with providing media support when necessary. 
  
  
  

What are you looking for?

Education/Qualification  

• GMC Registered and currently practising as GP  
  
  
  

 

Experience  

• Proven experience as principal or equivalent in general practice  
• Experience of working in an extended primary care team, and ideally is already active in other primary care groups and communities  
• A track record of developing ideas from concept through to implementation, delivering strategic projects and working through networks and groups 
  
  
  

 

Skills  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills  
• Experience developing stakeholder relationships and leading and developing groups 
• Strategic mindset when contributing to projects, including generating and developing new ideas  
• Ability to network and influence amongst peers  
• Ability to assess educational need in primary care  
• Facilitation and chairing skills  
  
  
  

 

Expertise 

• Knowledge of primary care and community services  
• Knowledge of wider cancer agenda for primary care. 
• Understanding of issues involved in working across primary/secondary interface  
  
  
  

 

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.