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Imperial College London

Deputy Head of Primary Care

The closing date is 23 July 2025

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Job summary

Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM's vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria.

Main duties of the job

As Deputy Head of Primary Care, you will have responsibility for the recruitment and delivery of primary care placements, and for managing the School's relationship with primary care placement providers in the South of the county, ensuring we have a strong presence with general practices and the PCNs there. The curriculum is being designed collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues to address the vision and aims of the School, and the unique challenges of delivery across Cumbria. You will be work with the Head of Primary Care to support the planning and development of innovative and engaging learning events, and associated teaching and learning and assessment materials. This is an exciting opportunity for a GP embedded in the South Cumbria region to shape a bespoke, community-based curriculum through engagement with our innovative and transformational medical programme. In all of these tasks, you will be supported by, and work collaboratively with, academic, clinical and professional services teams in Cumbria and London.

About us

Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM's vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria. PCSM is a collaborative and inclusive, innovative and research-informed medical school, producing skilled clinicians, who are adaptable and focused on the delivery of safe and sustainable, high-quality and person- centred care to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MED05343

Job locations

University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

Carlisle

CA1 2HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM's vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria. What you would be doing As Deputy Head of Primary Care, you will have responsibility for the recruitment and delivery of primary care placements, and for managing the School's relationship with primary care placement providers in the South of the county, ensuring we have a strong presence with general practices and the PCNs there. The curriculum is being designed collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues to address the vision and aims of the School, and the unique challenges of delivery across Cumbria. You will be work with the Head of Primary Care to support the planning and development of innovative and engaging learning events, and associated teaching and learning and assessment materials. This is an exciting opportunity for a GP embedded in the South Cumbria region to shape a bespoke, community-based curriculum through engagement with our innovative and transformational medical programme. In all of these tasks, you will be supported by, and work collaboratively with, academic, clinical and professional services teams in Cumbria and London. What we are looking for

  • A GP with a primary medical qualification, full GMC registration, a licence to practice medicine in the UK and a CCT.
  • Significant experience of working in general practice in the South Cumbria region, with a detailed understanding of the local healthcare challenges and opportunities.
  • Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
  • A solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively in order to solve problems
    • What we can offer you
  • A unique opportunity to make a substantial contribution to a major strategic project for both Imperial and the University of Cumbria.
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year (pro rata) and generous pension schemes)
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
    • Further information The role is available on a 0.2 FTE for three years. For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, please visit https://cumbriamed.ac.uk If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Dr Jerome Poppe, Head of Primary Care, email: j.poppe@imperial.ac.uk

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    About the role Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM's vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria. What you would be doing As Deputy Head of Primary Care, you will have responsibility for the recruitment and delivery of primary care placements, and for managing the School's relationship with primary care placement providers in the South of the county, ensuring we have a strong presence with general practices and the PCNs there. The curriculum is being designed collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues to address the vision and aims of the School, and the unique challenges of delivery across Cumbria. You will be work with the Head of Primary Care to support the planning and development of innovative and engaging learning events, and associated teaching and learning and assessment materials. This is an exciting opportunity for a GP embedded in the South Cumbria region to shape a bespoke, community-based curriculum through engagement with our innovative and transformational medical programme. In all of these tasks, you will be supported by, and work collaboratively with, academic, clinical and professional services teams in Cumbria and London. What we are looking for

  • A GP with a primary medical qualification, full GMC registration, a licence to practice medicine in the UK and a CCT.
  • Significant experience of working in general practice in the South Cumbria region, with a detailed understanding of the local healthcare challenges and opportunities.
  • Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
  • A solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively in order to solve problems
    • What we can offer you
  • A unique opportunity to make a substantial contribution to a major strategic project for both Imperial and the University of Cumbria.
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year (pro rata) and generous pension schemes)
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
    • Further information The role is available on a 0.2 FTE for three years. For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, please visit https://cumbriamed.ac.uk If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Dr Jerome Poppe, Head of Primary Care, email: j.poppe@imperial.ac.uk

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • - A GP with a primary medical qualification, full GMC registration, a licence to practice medicine in the UK and a CCT.

    Desirable

    • - Significant experience of working in general practice in the South Cumbria region, with a detailed understanding of the local healthcare challenges and opportunities.
    • - Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
    • - A solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively in order to solve problems

    Experience

    Essential

    • - Significant experience of working in general practice in the South Cumbria
    • region, with a detailed understanding of the local healthcare challenges and
    • opportunities.
    • E
    • - Specialist knowledge in primary care and of teaching methods and techniques E
    • - Experience of producing clear and concise written material for guidance,
    • management information and for general decision-making purposes
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • - A GP with a primary medical qualification, full GMC registration, a licence to practice medicine in the UK and a CCT.

    Desirable

    • - Significant experience of working in general practice in the South Cumbria region, with a detailed understanding of the local healthcare challenges and opportunities.
    • - Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
    • - A solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively in order to solve problems

    Experience

    Essential

    • - Significant experience of working in general practice in the South Cumbria
    • region, with a detailed understanding of the local healthcare challenges and
    • opportunities.
    • E
    • - Specialist knowledge in primary care and of teaching methods and techniques E
    • - Experience of producing clear and concise written material for guidance,
    • management information and for general decision-making purposes

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

    Carlisle

    CA1 2HH


    Employer's website

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    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

    Carlisle

    CA1 2HH


    Employer's website

    https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Advisor

    Cheryl Ponnou

    c.ponnou@imperial.ac.uk

    07985231979

    Details

    Date posted

    09 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    3 years

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    MED05343

    Job locations

    University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

    Carlisle

    CA1 2HH


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