Salaried GP | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

General Practitioner with an Extended Role (GPwER) – Initial Health Assessments for Looked‑after Children

Location: Manchester, Trafford (Community Children’s Services – Manchester)

About the role

You will provide one weekly Initial Health Assessment (IHA) for Looked‑after Children (LAC). Operating within a patient‑centred ethos, you will empower children to take control and self‑manage their health, undertake the initial assessment, and determine and enable any further support needed.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct the weekly Initial Health Assessment for Looked‑after Children.
• Collaborate with a wider team of clinicians and operational colleagues.
• Use excellent communication skills to support operational delivery of initial health assessments in Manchester and Trafford.
• Determine and enable further support required following the assessment.

Qualifications and experience

• Established General Practitioner with knowledge of local community services.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in delivering patient‑centred care and in coordinating support for children and young people with complex needs.

EEO / Diversity statement

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Friday 22 May 2026.

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