Recruitment by GP Federations of Lead Practice Based Pharmacists and Practice Based Pharmacists. Applicant Information

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1 Recruitment by GP Federations of Lead Practice Based Pharmacists and Practice Based Pharmacists Applicant Information February

2 Contents Introduction... 3 Northern Ireland GP Federations... 3 Practice Based Pharmacists in GP Federations... 6 Recruitment Process... 7 Tips for completing / submitting your application form... 8 Application form submission Appendix A: GP Federations Practice Details Appendix B: GP Federation Terms and Conditions Appendix C: Waiting List Principles

3 Introduction To provide the best possible healthcare for the people we serve, it is essential that GP Federations attract and retain staff who are appropriately qualified, professional in the service they deliver, happy and productive in their work and committed to lifelong learning and developing in their role. This information pack is designed to provide you with a brief overview of the role of GP Federations and Practice Based Pharmacists, the terms and conditions of employment within GP Federations and information which should assist you in the completion of your application form. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position within GP Federations and we look forward to receiving your application. Introduction Northern Ireland GP Federations Evidence from both the Royal College of GPs and the Kings Fund points to the fact that it is vital that GP federations, are uniquely placed at the centre of the primary care arena, and that they can pave the way for greatly improving quality standards and accessibility to care. GP Federations not only provide better outcomes for patients but will also result in significant and sustainable efficiencies for the service. As well as this priority objective, Federations will act as a catalyst for better outcomes in the other major strategic objectives of our service namely; GMS PLUS/SHIFT LEFT/TYC/Donaldson/GP recruitment/federation alignment to trusts and other key stakeholders/out of hours/7 day working/potential gains/improved efficiency/better patient outcomes/sustainability/reform. In Northern Ireland the creation of the federation model has been both led and funded by GPs themselves. Key Components of the Northern Ireland GP Federation Model An average size of a GP federation is circa 100,000 patients with 20 practices. Their boundaries are in line with the current boundaries for Integrated Care Partnerships. Each Federation has been established as a Community Interest Company Limited by Guarantee in the not for profit sector. 3

4 Currently there are 17 Federations incorporated covering 1.8 million of a patient population. Northern Ireland is the only part of the United Kingdom that has a unified model of Federations governed by a unified Members Agreement covering its entire population. Governance arrangements are as outlined in Fig 1. Figure 1 Indicative Corporate Structure: GP Federations NI GP Practices Appoint one GP partner from each practice to represent the Partners as a Member of the company and act as a Director Members Committee The Member s Committee represents the Practices and acts as a senior decision making body for the organisation. Member s Committee may appoint other Directors to take key roles in the organisation Appointed Directors Board of Directors The Board of Directors takes executive responsibility for managing the organisation Within this organisational model the GP practice is sovereign with the number of Member Directors being one per practice. Member Directors have formed a Members Committee in which the major governance authority of the organisation in vested. The Members Committee have the authority to appoint Directors in line with the rules of the Members Agreement. It is these Directors that form the Board of Directors who are charged within the delegated authority of the members to take responsibility for the managing of their own Federation. 4

5 The Federations The Federations exist in the following locations: Belfast: North, South, East, West. South East: North Down, Down, Lisburn, Ards Western: Derry, South West Southern: Armagh & Dungannon, Craigavon, Newry & District Northern: Causeway, East Antrim, Mid Ulster, Antrim/Ballymena See Appendix A for member practices. The Federation Support Unit (FSU) The Belfast and South East Federations have already established and incorporated a FSU. The other Federations are currently in the process of setting up similar FSUs in their areas. The FSU is a community interest company and has the following organisational attributes: CIC Company in the Not for Profit Sector. The company is owned on a share basis by each of its constituent federation membership (companies); this eliminates the necessity for individual named members. Any surplus created by the FSU will be reinvested in the shareholders federations for the good of the community they serve locally or by agreement can be used for wider projects of greater scope. The creation of the company is governed by a shareholders agreement giving exclusive rights to the shareholders. The shareholders agreement has sufficient flexibility to allow if required for an extension of membership. The FSU will have a recognised management structure employed by the FSU. The FSU has been designed to provide federation members with excellent, affordable support initially in the provision arena. Some examples of a FSU functions include: central management expertise and specialists, planning, accounting, contracting, communication both internal and external and human resources. It is envisaged that the FSU will outsource as many of these services as possible. The core purpose therefore of the FSU is to ensure that clinicians are Free to focus on ensuring they provide the best clinical outcomes for their patients while improving the quality of care patients receive 5

6 Practice Based Pharmacists in GP Federations The Health Minister has approved a Business Case for Practice Based Pharmacists (PBPs) which details HSCB proposals to commission PBPs in GP Practices to promote safer, more rational and cost effective prescribing and to deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes for patients. GP Federations will employ PBPs to deliver this service. This is consistent with Department of Health policy and will assist in implementing extant strategies such as Making it Better through Pharmacy in the Community Strategy and the Medicines Optimisation Quality Framework. The Business Case also takes account of workforce development implications for the wider pharmacy workforce and will contribute to addressing the workforce challenges being experienced in provision of General Medical Services (GMS) at present. The role of the Lead Practice Based Pharmacist and the Practice Based Pharmacist is outlined in the accompanying job descriptions but in summary the objectives are: To improve safety and reduce level of errors and waste by managing prescribing systems, carrying out medication reviews and medicines reconciliation associate with patient discharge To release GP time spent on prescribing activities to increase overall GP capacity and improve patient outcomes To improve prescribing quality through implementation of the NI Formulary To ensure consistency of prescribing To reduce prescribing costs Two waves of recruitment have already taken place. On completion of this recruitment exercise it is hoped that a Practice Based Pharmacist will be placed in all GP Federation member practices. Please note: Waiting lists compiled from previous Practice Based Pharmacist recruitment are not affected and will continue to be used for the stated period of time. The term and conditions for these posts can be found in Appendix B. 6

7 Recruitment Process Process Dates Open applications 28 February 2017 Close applications 13 March 2017 Anticipated Shortlisting NB Eligibility will be assessed at the point of shortlisting Week commencing 20 March 2017 Interviews 3 rd 14 th April 2017 Following the interview: You will be notified that: (1) you have been successful at interview and will be made a job offer for a named GP Federation area OR (2) you have been successful at interview and are on the waiting list pending an offer being made OR (3) you have been unsuccessful at interview; A response to a job offer is normally required within 3 days; References will be sought for all successful candidates. Please note this occurs in advance of a job offer being made. Referees will be given one week to respond. References not received within this time will delay your final outcome notification being sent;as each Federation obtains a complete picture of all of the PBPs who have accepted an offer, PBPs will then be allocated to a GP practice(s). In making this allocation the Federation will, as far as possible, take into account details such as geographical location, previous working arrangements with GP practices in the Federation area, preferred hours of working etc. Any preferences or supplementary information that has been provided will be passed to the Federation for consideration. This process can take a number of weeks. Pre-employment checks May 2017 Possible Start Date Determined according to individual GP Federation needs. Please note: it will not be possible for candidates to take up a post until all criteria specified within the Personnel Specification have been met Pre-employment checks The following pre-employment checks will be carried out prior to appointing someone to a post: References All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references being received. Please be specific when providing addresses/contact details for your referees. One of your 7

8 references must have knowledge of your present work/or most recent employment & be in a supervisory/managerial capacity. Please note that we always seek a reference from your last employer, where applicable. Professional Registration/Qualification Checks/Verification of Identity The Recruitment Team will carry out checks to confirm professional registration and any qualifications which are listed as essential in the Personnel Specification. You will also be required to produce original documents to verify your identity, one of which must be photographic identification. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made if you are unable to provide this within a reasonable time period (10 working days from conditional offer of appointment) the offer may be withdrawn. If successful, staff will be required to produce documentary evidence that they are legally entitled to live and work in the UK eg Passport/travel documents. Failure to do so will result in non-appointment. Pre-Employment Health Assessment Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment health assessment, which in the first instance will take the form of a questionnaire. Access NI Checks As part of the Recruitment and Selection process it may be necessary to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. Tips for completing / submitting your application form All sections of the application form must be completed in full. Please note shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the criteria set out in the Personnel Specification, using solely the information you provide on the application form. Therefore you must ensure that your application form clearly indicates how you meet the criteria stated in the Personnel Specification, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. 8

9 For example, be specific about dates of employment; qualification subjects and levels (including any sub-parts); and number, expiry date and nature of professional registration (including part/branch of the register as appropriate). A relevant postgraduate pharmacy qualification is considered to be a Certificate, Diploma, MSc, PhD or equivalent in subject area relevant to the role. Experience of working in general practice should involve working in the GP practice rather than provision of advice/recommendations when dispensing prescriptions in community pharmacy or liaising with GPs/practice staff regarding the interface between primary and secondary care Repeat information (if applicable) across questions do not presume that if you have mentioned something in one question it crosses across all questions. Each criterion is marked separately. Please note that essential and where relevant, desirable criteria may be used at shortlisting. Applicants should therefore make it clear on their application form whether or not they meet the desirable criteria, as per the Personnel Specification. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. Candidates with a Disability GP Federations are committed to ensuring that applicants with a disability have equality of opportunity and are considered solely on their merits. Therefore, if you require any assistance/reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please give details on your application form in the relevant section. If you would like to speak to someone about reasonable adjustments, please contact Joy McGimpsey (joy.mcgimpsey@leadership.hscni.net) Return of application forms Application forms can be completed and returned via the website Application forms must be submitted by the stated closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted 9

10 Please note: It is your responsibility to check that your application has been submitted successfully. GP Federations are not responsible for any technical problems you may experience and is not obliged to accept a late application from you in these circumstances. Additional information may not be included on your application after the closing date/time. Preference for Location and Hours of Work In order to assist with offers of employment, a preference sheet is provided to allow you to state your preferences with respect to the area in which you work and contracted hours of working. Please complete this form and bring it when you attend for interview. Please remember that offers of employment will be based on the information that you provide and therefore you should indicate any preferences that you would be prepared to consider. For example if you state one preferred Federation and full time working hours only, then you will not be offered a part time post in that Federation even if one becomes available. It should be noted that successful candidates may be expected to work with more than one GP practice. Waiting List Following interviews a waiting list will be compiled for future same or similar vacancies arising. The waiting list will normally be held for 12 months. Please note it is your responsibility to ensure that the contact details you have provided are maintained. Further details on how the waiting list will operate can be found in Appendix C. Application form submission Once you are ready to submit your application, please remember to take a note of the closing date & time, reference number of the post and print off a copy of the job description/ personnel specification as a copy of this will not be provided to you post application stage. The job description/personnel specification will help you prepare for an interview. 10

11 If you have any queries or would like further information, please contact Joy McGimpsey Tips for interview Prepare for a competency based interview ensure you understand what this is. Consider attending a training course on competency based interview technique details of courses can be found << Spend time reviewing the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model as this forms the basis for assessment Listen carefully to the question asked and ensure you address all parts Consider using an answer structure i.e. Situation, Behaviour, Outcome (SBO) to answer questions. This ensures good flow and the panel members can easily follow the content. However, be aware that the panel is likely to be using a marking structure and the majority of marks may be allocated to the aspect of behaviour. Use job or education based examples as far as possible to respond to the criteria. Candidates should think carefully in advance about choosing a relevant example that addresses the competency and best demonstrates their ability in this area Give a good level of detail within the answer, not only explaining what you did but also how you did it and why you did it in a particular way Always talk in the first person i.e. I led on... or I achieved Ensure to elaborate on acronyms (at least once) for clarity of understanding 11

12 Appendix A: GP Federations Practice Details The current vacancies which are available are indicated below for specific Federation areas. In addition a 9 month (with the possibility of extension) waiting list will be compiled for any further full time/part time permanent/temporary posts which may arise in all Federation areas. PRACTICE DR. R W HYNDMAN DR. MARY BUTLER AND PARTNERS DR. JOANNE HARPER AND PARTNERS DR. G G FIELD AND PARTNERS DR. P HUNTER AND PARTNERS DR. J K MCKELVEY AND PARTNERS DR. T D MAGOWAN AND PARTNER DR. E JILL PURCE AND PARTNER DR. S G RUSSELL AND PARTNER DR. J R L MCFARLAND AND PARTNER DR. MARY G O'HARA AND PARTNER DR. S H BAIRD AND PARTNERS DR. W J C WILSON AND PARTNERS DR. J D MCQUILLAN AND PARTNER DR. J D SIMPSON AND PARTNER DR. R H BILL Lead and Practice Based Pharmacist posts are available Antrim/Ballymena Federation DR. TERESA M MCCUSKER AND PARTNERS DR. S COSGROVE AND PARTNER DR. D J JOHNSTON AND PARTNERS DR. J E MOSS AND PARTNERS DR. G N TURK AND PARTNER DR. SUSAN HUEY AND PARTNER DR. ADRIAN JOHNSTON AND PARTNER DR. M MCCAUGHEY AND PARTNERS DR. D J GRANT AND PARTNER DR. J WILSON DR. J VERCOE-ROGERS AND PARTNER 1 GLENAVY ROAD, CRUMLIN MAINE MEDICAL, AHOGHILL BERNAGHMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE, BALLYMENA CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE, ANTRIM HEALTH CENTRE ORIEL SURGERY, ANTRIM CULLYBACKEY HEALTH CENTRE THE SURGERY, BALLYMENA SLEMISH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE, BALLYMENA THE GABLES, BALLYMENA WAVENEY MEDICAL PRACTICE, BALLYMENA BALLYMENA FAMILY PRACTICE BROUGHSHANE HEALTH CENTRE PORTGLENONE HEALTH CENTRE SEVEN TOWERS PRACTICE, BALLYMENA SMITHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, BALLYMENA KELLS & CONNOR MEDICAL CENTRE THE FAMILY PRACTICE, ANTRIM ANTRIM HEALTH CENTRE MAINE MEDICAL PRACTICE, CULLYBACKEY ANTRIM HEALTH CENTRE ANTRIM HEALTH CENTRE BRAID FAMILY PRACTICE, BALLYMENA THE SURGERY, TOOMEBRIDGE RANDALSTOWN HEALTH CENTRE GLENS OF ANTRIM MEDICAL CENTRE ROCKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, BALLYMENA OLD BANK SURGERY, BALLYMENA 12

13 PRACTICE Lead and Practice Based Pharmacist posts are available Causeway Federation DR. MURIEL R MOLES AND PARTNERS DR. T J TRACEY AND PARTNERS DR. W O N MURDOCK AND PARTNERS DR. R W BURNS AND PARTNERS DR. B S LYNCH AND PARTNERS DR. T R M BROWN AND PARTNER DR. C PAMELA LOGUE AND PARTNERS DR. D S A ORR AND PARTNER DR. J B HARLEY AND PARTNER DR. GRAINNE M MCGURK AND PARTNERS DR. J S BROWN AND PARTNERS DR. HAZEL SIBERRY AND PARTNER DR. PAMELA YOUNG AND PARTNERS DR. SHAUNA FANNIN AND PARTNERS DR. MARY S MCLISTER AND PARTNER DR. HILARY M ARMSTRONG AND PARTNERS DR. BERNADETTE S M HEGARTY AND PARTNERS DR. P G CARLIN AND PARTNER COLERAINE HEALTH CENTRE KILLOWEN MEDICAL CENTRE BALLYMONEY FAMILY PRACTICE LODGE HEALTH, COLERAINE COUNTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE, ARMOY 6 PRIESTLAND ROAD, BUSHMILLS PORTRUSH MEDICAL CENTRE GARVAGH HEALTH CENTRE PORTSTEWART FAMILY PRACTICE KILREA HEALTH CENTRE 4 MOUNTSANDEL ROAD, COLERAINE LIFFOCK SURGERY, CASTLEROCK RASHARKIN HEALTH CENTRE BALLYMONEY HEALTH CENTRE BALLYCASTLE HEALTH CENTRE THE FROCESS MEDICAL CENTRE BALLYCASTLE HEALTH CENTRE PORTSTEWART MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE DR. J D CAMERON AND PARTNERS Lead and Practice Based Pharmacist posts are available East Antrim Federation DR. BARBARA E PAGE AND PARTNERS DR. C J KYLE AND PARTNERS DR. MICHELE P STONE AND PARTNERS DR. ELIZABETH D CROTHERS AND PARTNERS DR. OLIVE M BUCKLEY AND PARTNERS DR. P G SHEPHERD AND PARTNERS DR. A J MCILROY AND PARTNERS DR. I S BUCHANAN AND PARTNERS DR. J R W WILSON AND PARTNERS DR. MARGARET BLACK AND PARTNER DR. P K HOWIE AND PARTNERS DR. G W MEENAN AND PARTNERS DR. J H C B LOGAN AND PARTNERS DR. MARY P HENDRON AND PARTNERS DR. PATRICIA K BEIRNE AND PARTNERS DR. LAURA L SMALL AND PARTNERS THE SURGERY, TEMPLEPATRICK ROSEHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE GLENGORMLEY PRACTICE MEADOWBRIDGE SURGERY, WHITEHEAD OLD SCHOOL SURGERY, GREENISLAND CARRICKFERGUS HEALTH CENTRE INVER SURGERY, LARNE CORRAN SURGERY, LARNE THE HEALTH CENTRE, CARRICKFERGUS VICTORIA SURGERY, LARNE LARNE HEALTH CENTRE LARNE HEALTH CENTRE WHITEHOUSE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE BALLYCLARE HEALTH CENTRE ABBOTS CROSS MEDICAL PRACTICE TRAMWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE NOTTING HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE 13

14 PRACTICE DR. R H WRAY AND PARTNER Lead and Practice Based Pharmacist posts are available Mid-Ulster Federation DR. FIONUALA A WHITE AND PARTNERS DR. MARGARET C DALZELL AND PARTNERS DR. P P J FLANIGAN AND PARTNER DR. B P GLANCY AND PARTNERS DR. J B MCBRIDE AND PARTNERS DR. C G J COLLINS AND PARTNERS DR. ANNE G O'KANE AND PARTNERS DR. S P GRAHAM DR. M HINDS AND PARTNERS DR. MAURA A CHARLTON DR. J KURIACOSE AND PARTNERS COOKSTOWN HEALTH CENTRE DRAPERSTOWN SURGERY COAGH SURGERY LOY MEDICAL CENTRE, COOKSTOWN GARDEN STREET, MAGHERAFELT OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE, COOKSTOWN MAGHERA MEDICAL CENTRE DIAMOND MEDICAL CENTRE, MAGHERAFELT THE SURGERY, COOKSTOWN THE SURGERY, CASTLEDAWSON FAIR HILL HEALTH CENTRE, MAGHERAFELT MONEYMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE PRACTICE DR. R T LEARY Lead and Practice Based Pharmacist posts are available South West Federation DR. J D ARMSTRONG AND PARTNERS DR. J GUETTE AND PARTNERS DR. WHITE AND PARTNERS DR. C J MCCAW AND PARTNERS DR. MARIA J MALLON AND PARTNER DR. K F DEVLIN DR. M CATHCART AND PARTNERS DR. J P J PORTEOUS AND PARTNERS DR. T F KIERNAN AND PARTNERS DR. J M KIRBY AND PARTNER DR. D KHEW DR. N CROMIE AND PARTNER DR. E CUNNINGHAM AND PARTNER DR. DERMOT P O'KANE DR. K F MONAGHAN AND PARTNERS DR. I D RITCHIE AND PARTNER DR. N C POLLOCK AND PARTNERS DR. P SCULLY DR. O NEILL AND PARTNERS DR. M CORRY AND PARTNERS DR. P H REILLY DR. M MCCAVERT AND PARTNERS DR. JOSEPHINE A DEEHAN DR. K W HICKS AND PARTNER THE HEALTH CENTRE, DRUMHAW, LISNASKEA THE HEALTH CENTRE, ENNISKILLEN DEVENISH PRACTICE, THE HEALTH CENTRE LAKESIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE, ENNISKILLEN IRVINESTOWN HEALTH CENTRE THE HEALTH CENTRE, ENNISKILLEN LURGANBOY PARK, NEWTOWNBUTLER THE HEALTH CENTRE, ENNISKILLEN MAPLE GROUP PRACTICE, DRUMHAW RATHMORE CLINIC, BELLEEK 75 MAIN STREET, DERRYLIN 32 MAIN STREET, DERRYGONNELLY BROOKEBOROUGH SURGERY BENAUGHLIN HEALTH CENTRE TEMPO MEDICAL CENTRE FINTONA GROUP PRACTICE 2H MAIN STREET, DRUMQUIN GRANGE FAMILY PRACTICE, OMAGH 23 OMAGH ROAD, DRUMQUIN THREE SPIRES SURGERY, OMAGH CARRICKMORE HEALTH CENTRE DROMORE SURGERY DRUMRAGH FAMILY PRACTICE, OMAGH STRULE MEDICAL, OMAGH 41 MAIN STREET, PLUMBRIDGE 14

15 Lead Practice Based Pharmacist post is available for the Federation area. Practice Based Pharmacist posts are available in annotated (*) practices. Derry Federation PRACTICE DR. N E MCCALLION AND PARTNERS DR. B J MCQUILLAN AND PARTNERS * DR. J REIDY AND PARTNERS DR. CORA M MORRISON AND PARTNERS DR. B W TEDDERS AND PARTNERS * DR. J G GILLESPIE AND PARTNERS * DR. ANNE M DOHERTY AND PARTNERS DR. G A BYRNE AND PARTNER * DR. M E MCCLOSKEY AND PARTNERS DR. T J M CRAIG AND PARTNER * DR. JUDITH J O'KANE AND PARTNERS DR. BRIGID T M SMITH AND PARTNERS DR. D P DEVLIN AND PARTNERS * DR. G O'FLAHERTY AND PARTNERS * DR. F P D JOHNSTON AND PARTNER * DR. SARA L DORRIAN AND PARTNERS DR. P DOHERTY DR. M E QUINN AND PARTNER * DR. G H V WATSON AND PARTNERS * DR. GERALDINE SWEENEY AND PARTNER DR. MARY A MCCLOSKEY AND PARTNER DR. A F LINTON AND PARTNERS DR. K A O'FLAHERTY AND PARTNERS DR. J D MCEVOY AND PARTNERS DR. D F CONNOLLY AND PARTNERS DR. HELEN M KENNEDY AND PARTNERS DR. W H K MAGEE AND PARTNERS * DR. W A STEWART AND PARTNERS * CITYVIEW MEDICAL, WATERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE BOVALLY MEDICAL CENTRE, LIMAVADY QUAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE PARK MEDICAL, THE HEALTH CENTRE THE HEALTH CENTRE, CLAUDY MOURNESIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, STRABANE OAKLEAF MEDICAL PRACTICE THE HEALTH CENTRE, FEENY THE ABERFOYLE SURGERY 256 BERRYHILL ROAD, DUNAMANAGH BRIDGE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE ROSSAIR FAMILY PRACTICE STRABANE HEALTH CENTRE DUNGIVEN HEALTH CENTRE CLARENDON MEDICAL 49 CLARENDON STREET, LONDONDERRY THE HEALTH CENTRE, LIMAVADY STRABANE HEALTH CENTRE NORTHSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE, SHANTALLOW HEALTH CENTRE RACECOURSE MEDICAL, SHANTALLOW HEALTH CENTRE FOYLESIDE FAMILY PRACTICE GLENDERMOTT MEDICAL, WATERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE RIVERFRONT MEDICAL, WATERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE EGLINTON MEDICAL PRACTICE THE HEALTH CENTRE, LIMAVADY CASTLEDERG GROUP SURGERY 15

16 PRACTICE Lead Practice Based Pharmacist post (part time) is available North Down federation DR. CATHRYN P GILMORE AND PARTNERS DR. JULIE MILLIKEN AND PARTNERS HEALTH CENTRE, BANGOR THE HEALTH CENTRE, BANGOR DR. VERONICA CRAIG AND PARTNERS DR. JOANNA MCCREERY AND PARTNERS DR. P A NICOL AND PARTNERS DR. G M CRAWFORD AND PARTNERS DR. HOLMES AND PARTNERS DR. S A MCMINN AND PARTNERS DR. T G COBAIN AND PARTNERS DR. A C J JACKSON AND DR GRIMSHAW ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTRE,GROOMSPORT ROAD, BANGOR THE SURGERY, BROOK ST, HOLYWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, BANGOR THE HEALTH CENTRE, BANGOR BLOOMFIELD SURGERY, BANGOR HEALTH CENTRE, BANGOR CLELAND PARK SURGERY, BANGOR GREEN ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, BANGOR Lead Practice Based Pharmacist post (part time) is available Armagh and Dungannon Federation PRACTICE DR. E P BECKETT AND PARTNERS DR. CHURCH AND PARTNERS DR. W H BOYD AND DR ELLIOTT DR. P SABHERWAL AND PARTNERS DR. R H DORMAN AND PARTNERS DR. AINE M MCSHANE AND DR CAMPBELL DR. T P J NUGENT AND DR POTTER DR. AINE HERRON AND DR SHARKEY DR. TRACEY M MCCONVILLE DR. R M CARLILE AND PARTNERS DR. T P WRIGHT AND PARTNERS DR. G P MILLAR AND DR MULVENNA DR. GARLAND AND PARTNERS DR. W D G MCCORD AND DR GRIBBEN DR. B V WATTERS DR. PICKERING AND DR ROGERS DR. UNA MCLOUGHLIN DR. DAMIAN S O'DONNELL AND PARTNERS DR. GARVIN AND PARTNERS DR. JACQUELINE LEETCH AND PARTNERS DR. RUTH P REILLY AND PARTNERS DR. S R C MURTY DR. P H MCKENNA AND DR MITCHEL ABBEY COURT SURGERY, ARMAGH THE NORTHLAND SURGERY, DUNGANNON VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE, FIVEMILETOWN CAMPBELL SURGERY, DUNGANNON WILLOWBANK, KEADY MOY HEALTH CENTRE, MOY ERRIGAL MEDICAL CENTRE, BALLYGAWLEY BARRACK STREET, COALISLAND MOY MEDICAL CENTRE, MOY TYNAN SURGERY, ARMAGH THE HEALTH CENTRE, MARKETHILL MOY MEDICAL CENTRE, MOY PARKVIEW SURGERY, DUNGANNON SYDNEY LANE, AUGHNACLOY THE MEDICAL CENTRE, KEADY TANDRAGEE MEDICAL CENTRE THOMAS STREET, DUNGANNON THE MEDICAL CENTRE, COALISALAND THE ARCHWAY SURGERY, ARMAGH THE HEALTH CENTRE, RICH HILL THE FRIARY SURGERY, ARMAGH THOMAS STREET, DUNGANNON THE HEALTH CENTRE, COALISLAND 16

17 Lead Practice Based Pharmacist post (full time) is available Craigavon Federation PRACTICE DR. J M EAKIN AND PARTNERS DR. A G SOUTHWELL AND PARTNER DR. M STEWART AND PARTNERS DR. STEPHEN E CLARKE AND PARTNER DR. C W MATHEWS AND PARTNERS DR. R M W DAVIS AND PARTNERS DR. M MCCONAGHY AND PARTNERS DR. J A BURNETT AND MACDONALD DR. DOYLE & PARTNERS DR. R A LOGAN AND PARTNERS DR. CATHERINE CLARKE AND PARTNERS DR. S P LENNON AND PARTNER DR. O'CONNOR & MORGAN DR. ALISON M J TROUGHTON AND P'NER DR. S SHARP AND PARTNERS DR. HELEN G BEATTY AND PARTNERS DR. F J MACSORLEY AND PARTNERS DR. J D GORMLEY AND PARTNERS DR. MAIRE F DOYLE AND PARTNER DR. J A BELL AND PARTNER 60 HIGH STREET, LURGAN 87/89 WILLIAM STREET, LURGAN WYNNE HILL SURGERY, LURGAN MEADOWS, PORTADOWN HEALTH & CARE CENTRE ORCHARD, PORTADOWN HEALTH & CARE CENTRE 52 MAIN STREET, MOIRA BANNVIEW, PORTADOWN HEALTH & CARE CENTRE PORTADOWN HEALTH & CARE CENTRE BROWNLOW HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIGAVON THE HEALTH CENTRE, CASTLEVIEW, GILFORD BROWNLOW HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIGAVON 60A MAIN STREET, DONAGHCLONEY PORTADOWN HEALTH & CARE CENTRE WATERSIDE, PORTADOWN HEALTH & CARE CENTRE RIVERSIDE, PORTADOWN HEALTH & CARE CENTRE 50 GALLOWS STREET, DROMORE 28 CHURCH WALK, LURGAN THE OLD SCHOOL MEDICAL CENTRE, LURGAN LURGAN MEDICAL PRACTICE 8 LURGAN ROAD, AGHALEE Lisburn Federation PRACTICE DR. JANE K FLEMING AND PARTNERS HILLSBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE, HILLSBOROUGH DR. MARGARET E CUPPLES AND PARTNERS WODBROOK MEDICAL PRACTICE, DUNMURRY DR. M P CARSON AND PARTNERS THE HEALTH CENTRE, LISBURN DR. I CAIRNS AND PARTNERS THE HEALTH CENTRE, LISBURN DR. SMITH AND PARTNERS THE SURGERY, DROMARA DR. WALES AND PARTNERS THE HEALTH CENTRE, LISBURN DR. A FORDE AND DR QUINN THE HEALTH CENTRE, LISBURN DR. RUDDELL AND PARTNERS THE HEALTH CENTRE, LISBURN DR. ROBERT RYAN AND PARTNERS THE HEALTH CENTRE, LISBURN DR. MCFARLAND AND PARTNERS THE HEALTH CENTRE, LISBURN DR. DICK AND PARTNERS HILL MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE, KINGSWAY, DUNMURRY DR. H J GALLAGHER GLENAVY FAMILY PRACTICE DR. S C A PATTERSON AND DR ANDERSON THE HEALTH CENTRE, LISBURN 17

18 PRACTICE DR G I MOLES AND PARTNER DR M B DOYLE AND PARTNERS DR S McILFATRICK AND PARTNER DR J BISSETT DR D G McGAUGHEY AND PARTNER DR D K SEMPLE AND PARTNER DR J WINTER AND PARTNERS DR MCKEOWN & PARTNERS DR M I MCMILLAN AND PARTNER DR M J WEBB AND PARTNER DR H E BECKETT AND PARTNERS DR G D KENNEDY AND PARTNERS DR R COULTER AND PARTNER DR M A STEELE AND PARTNER DR R MAGEEAN & PARTNERS DR T ARMSTRONG AND PARTNER Practice Based Pharmacist posts are available Ards Federation 24 LISBARNETT ROAD, COMBER THE HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, PORTAFERRY REGENCY MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWTOWNARDS DR ROBERT HENRY SURGERY, COMBER THE SURGERY, CHURCH STREET, NEWTOWNARDS THE HEALTH CENTRE, COMBER OLD MILL SURGERY, NEWTOWNARDS 16A THE SQUARE, COMBER HEALTH CENTRE, COMBER REGENCY MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWTOWNARDS DONAGHADEE HEALTH CENTRE THE SURGERY, CHURCH STREET, NEWTOWNARDS THE HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, PORTAFERRY HEALTH CENTRE, BALLYWALTER LOUGH VIEW SURGERY, KIRCUBBIN THE SURGERY, CHURCH STREET, NEWTOWNARDS Practice Based Pharmacist posts are available West Belfast Federation PRACTICE DR B J COLGAN DR P McHUGH AND DR J E CAMPBELL DR F DONAGHY AND PARTNERS DR A M LEAVY AND PARTNERS DR R E BUSBY AND PARTNERS DR O NEILL & PARTNERS DR C M GILES AND PARTNERS DRS SALTER & DIAMOND DR K McFERRAN AND PARTNERS DR C J CUMMINGS AND PARTNERS DR D WYLIE DR M. McKENNA DR J P DUGAN DR G BONNAR AND PARTNERS DR N F DORAN AND PARTNERS DR B CHAKRAVARTY AND PARTNERS 463 FALLS ROAD THE CARRICKHILL MEDICAL CENTRE DUNVILLE HEALTH CENTRE, GROSVENOR ROAD 463 SPRINGFIELD ROAD GROSVENOR ROAD SURGERY SPRINGFIELD ROAD SURGERY 46 SPRINGFIELD ROAD 186 FALLS ROAD BALLYOWEN HEALTH CENTRE 115 FALLS ROAD BALLYOWEN HEALTH CENTRE 2 THAMES STREET 173 ANDERSONSTOWN ROAD 33 STEWARTSTOWN ROAD CROCUS STREET SURGERY BALLYOWEN HEALTH CENTRE 18

19 Newry & District Federation PRACTICE DR O McCLOSKEY AND PARTNERS BANBRIDGE GROUP SURGERY DR B B CUPPLES AND PARTNERS THE SURGERY, LOUGHBRICKLAND DR W McCANDLESS AND PARTNERS BANBRIDGE GROUP SURGERY DR C McNIFF AND PARTNERS BANBRIDGE GROUP SURGERY DR R M MULLAN AND PARTNER SCARVA STREET SURGERY, LOUGHBRICKLAND DR R LUTTON AND PARTNER THE SURGERY, BALLYWARD DR J McAREAVEY AND PARTNERS CORNMARKET SURGERY, NEWRY HEALTH VILLAGE DR M FEE THE HEALTH CENTRE, CROSSMAGLEN DR R D FLOOD AND PARTNER CORNMARKET SURGERY, NEWRY HEALTH VILLAGE DR D M O'SHAUGHNESSY AND PARTNER HEALTH CENTRE, RATHFRILAND DR J A D ALLEN AND PARTNERS 14 KILKEEL ROAD, ANNALONG DR CHAMBERS AND PARTNER KILKEEL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE DR G G VETTIANKAL 6 DRUMINTEE ROAD, MEIGH DR M J FEARON AND PARTNERS CLANRYE SURGERY, NEWRY HEALTH VILLAGE DR S WADE AND DR S TONER THE HEALTH CENTRE, RATHFRILAND DR D H GAW AND PARTNERS SUMMERHILL SURGERY, WARRENPOINT DR P M MCEVOY AND DR McVERRY THE MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWRY HEALTH VILLAGE DR W A McDOWELL AND PARTNERS CLANRYE SURGERY, NEWRY HEALTH VILLAGE DR M M M O'NEILL AND PARTNERS MEADOWLANDS SURGERY, NEWRY DR R SLOAN AND PARTNER RATHFRILAND SURGERY DR T O'LEARY AND PARTNERS 53 DUNDALK STREET, NEWTOWNHAMILTON DR M J MURPHY AND PARTNER THE HEALTH CENTRE, WARRENPOINT DR D M O'REILLY AND PARTNERS CORNMARKET SURGERY, NEWRY HEALTH VILLAGE DR M G DEANE AND PARTNER MAPHONER SURGERY, MULLAGHBAWN DR M McKNIGHT CLANRYE SURGERY, NEWRY HEALTH VILLAGE DR E G SHANNON AND PARTNER THE HEALTH CENTRE, RATHFRILAND DR A O MULHOLLAND AND PARTNER THE HEALTH CENTRE, NEWTOWNHAMILTON DR P M FEE AND PARTNER RATHKEELAND HOUSE, CROSSMAGLEN DR M M BONNER AND PARTNER MARINA SURGERY, WARRENPOINT DR S A POOTS AND PARTNERS MOURNE FAMILY SURGERY, KILKEEL DR J MERCER AND PARTNER KILKEEL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE DR B A DILLON AND PARTNER SHANLIEVE SURGERY, KILKEEL 19

20 PRACTICE North Belfast Federation DR. R W D ROSS AND PARTNERS DR. CAROL M KEYS & DR STEPHANIE SAVAGE DR. D J O'KANE DR. B J FARNAN AND PARTNERS DR. G E BURNS AND PARTNER DR S CROSSIN, HIGGINS & MCMULLAN DR. WENDY GARDINER DR. MAIRE T O'DONNELL & Dr PAULA COYLE DR. JENNIFER M MCAUGHEY AND PARTNERS DR. R M CRAWFORD AND PARTNERS DR. M C S TAN & Dr A SANJI DR. ROSEMARY SMYTH AND PARTNERS DR. ORANG AGAHI DR. SARAH HOUSTON & Dr VALERIE LONG DR. R SIMPSON AND PARTNERS DR. D SWEENEY AND PARTNERS DR. R A CARROLL AND PARTNERS DR. P J MACSORLEY AND PARTNERS DR. P G LOUGHREY AND PARTNERS DR. M WELLS & Dr K MAHOOD DR. P T K BROWN AND PARTNERS DR. C GILMORE & Dr D LOGAN DR. C NEESON AND PARTNERS DR. W WRIGHT AND PARTNERS DR. W P CURRIE & PARTNERS CITYVIEW PRACTICE,, SHANKILL ROAD ALBERTVILLE SURGERY, MCCANDLESS ST, CRUMLIN RD THE HEALTH CENTRE, CRUMLIN ROAD THE GROUP SURGERY, NORTH QUEEN STREET DUNCAIRN MEDICAL PRACTICE, DUNCAIRN GARDENS THE CARRICK HILL MEDICAL CENTRE HEALTH CENTRE, CRUMLIN ROAD WILLOW MEDICAL PRACTICE, ANDERSTOWN ROAD GROVE WELLBEING CENTRE THE SURGERY, SHANKILL ROAD FLAX MEDICAL CENTRE, ARDOYNE AVENUE BALLYSILLAN GROUP PRACTICE, BALLYSILLAN ROAD MOUNTAIN VIEW SURGERY, CRUMLIN ROAD THE HEALTH CENTRE, CRUMLIN ROAD NORTHGATE FAMILY PRACTICE, DUNCAIRN GARDENS OLDPARK DOCTORS SURGERY, OLDPARK ROAD GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE, GROVE WELLBEING CENTRE ANTRIM ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, ANTRIM ROAD SALISBURY MEDICAL CENTRE, ANTRIM ROAD CLIFTONVILLE MEDICAL PRACTICE, CLIFTONVILLE ROAD MALVERN FAMILY PRACTICE, SHANKILL ROAD LIGONIEL HEALTH CENTRE CLIFTON STREET SURGERY, CLIFTON STREET BALLYGOMARTIN GROUP PRACTICE, BALLYGOMARTIN RD OLD CHURCH PRACTICE, SHANKILL ROAD PRACTICE DR R W FERGUSON AND PARTNERS DR J U McGILL AND PARTNER DR A.M. GREER AND PARTNERS DR S C HYLAND AND PARTNER DR L GILPIN DR M MURPHY DR R W ROSS AND PARTNERS DR S. DEVLIN AND PARTNERS DR U. R. SMALL AND PARTNER DR M M MULHALL AND PARTNER DR P M BELL AND PARTNERS DR A M HARNEY AND Dr J CREANEY Down Federation MONTALTO MEDICAL CENTRE, BALLYNAHINCH KILLYLEAGH SURGERY 1 CASTLEWELLAN ROAD, CLOUGH THE SURGERY, CAUSEWAY PLACE, NEWCASTLE THE SURGERY, CAUSEWAY PLACE, NEWCASTLE THE HEALTH CENTRE, ARDGLASS THE HEALTH CENTRE, SAINTFIELD 56 MAIN STREET, NEWCASTLE GP & PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, DOWN HOSPITAL 12 THE GREEN, DOWNPATRICK THE SURGERY, CROSSGAR STREAM STREET SURGERY, DOWNPATRICK 20

21 PRACTICE DR. P J SHARKEY AND PARTNERS DR. KELLY AND DR BROWN DR. K J MCGLADE AND PARTNERS DR. S A HAIGNEY AND PARTNERS DR. J G CLEMENTS AND PARTNERS South Belfast Federation CARRYDUFF SURGERY VERE FOSTER MEDICAL GROUP, SANDY ROW THE KELLY PRACTICE, DUNLUCE AVENUE MOUNT ORIEL MEDICAL PRACTICE ELMWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE, DUNLUCE AVENUE DR. W K STEELE AND PARTNERS DR. J S BOYD AND PARTNERS DR. I G ROWAN AND PARTNERS DR. A G H IRWIN AND PARTNERS DR. DEIRDRE M O'HARE AND PARTNERS DR. A MCCAULEY AND PARTNERS DR. FAIR AND PARTNERS DR. D J A BELL AND PARTNERS DR. R N J THOMPSON DR. MARY KEANE AND PARTNERS DR. M E CULLEN THE ROWAN TREE FAMILY PRACTICE, DUNLUCE AVE BALMORAL SURGERY, LISBURN ROAD ORMEAU PARK SURGERY, ORMEAU ROAD THE HEALTH CENTRE, FINAGHY ROAD SOUTH ORMEAU ROAD HEALTH CENTRE UNIVERSITY STREET SURGERY UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, MALONE ROAD ORMEAU ROAD BRADBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE, LISBURN ROAD NORTH PARADE MEDICAL CENTRE BOTANIC MEDICAL CENTRE, BOTANIC AVENUE 21

22 East Belfast Federation PRACTICE DR D IRWIN HOLYWOOD ARCHES HEALTH CENTRE DR A McCUTCHEON AND PARTNERS HOLYWOOD ARCHES HEALTH CENTRE DR J. J. S. MCBRIEN CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE, CASTEREAGH ROAD DR R RAINEY AND PARTNERS SOUTH EAST FAMILY PRACTICE, CREGAGH ROAD DR J M WILSON TEMPLEMORE MEDICAL CENTRE DR M COOGAN TEMPLEMORE MEDICAL CENTRE DR D D MAXWELL AND PARTNERS KERRSLAND SURGERY DR S McGARRITY AND PARTNERS 54 HOLYWOOD ROAD DR A M ROSS AND PARTNERS KNOCK MEDICAL CENTRE DR C I MERCER AND PARTNERS HOLYWOOD ARCHES HEALTH CENTRE DR P JONES AND PARTNERS NEWTOWNARDS ROAD DR B E BURKE AND PARTNERS LINEN COURT SURGERY DR S J KYLE AND PARTNERS HOLYWOOD ARCHES HEALTH CENTRE DR HOEY & PARTNERS HOLYWOOD ARCHES HEALTH CENTRE DR C H McKEE AND PARTNER THE MOUNT PRACTICE, CASTLEREAGH STREET DR S O GILMER AND PARTNERS HOLYWOOD ARCHES HEALTH CENTRE DR D M SAVAGE AND PARTNERS CASTLEREAGH MEDICAL CENTRE DR R F STEVENS AND DR M THOMPSON EAST-SIDE SURGERY, TEMPLEMORE AVENUE DR M J CALLAGHAN AND PARTNERS DUNDONALD MEDICAL CENTRE DR N WILSON AND PARTNERS WILLOWFIELD SURGERY, CASTLEREAGH ROAD DR C J RODGERS AND PARTNERS 222 WOODSTOCK ROAD DR D W McCOMB HOLYWOOD ARCHES HEALTH CENTRE DR L MONCRIEFF AND PARTNERS CHERRYVALLEY HEALTH CENTRE DR R L MORRISON AND PARTNER CHERRYVALLEY HEALTH CENTRE DR E M MURDOCK AND PARTNER CREGAGH SURGERY, MONTGOMERY ROAD DR A T DAWSON AND PARTNERS RAVENBANK SURGERY, RAVENHILL ROAD 22

23 Appendix B: GP Federation Terms and Conditions GP Federations offer a competitive remuneration package and terms and conditions of employment. Our employment practices and policies adhere to all relevant employment legislation and we are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in employment for our staff. Place of Employment The place of employment will be determined by the GP Federation. Where possible, the Federation will consider aspects such as previous working with an individual GP practice(s) if relevant, geographical location etc. but final placement of pharmacists within GP practices must meet the business need of the GP Federation. It should be noted that successful candidates may be expected to work with more than one GP practice. Working Hours / Pattern Working pattern (distribution of working hours across the working week) will be determined by the GP Federation and must meet the business need of the GP Federation. Continuous Service Previous employment with any other employer is relevant only for superannuation purposes. Salary Practice Based Pharmacist Entry level with no experience of working as a practice pharmacist and no Independent Prescribing qualification Entry level with experience of working as a practice pharmacist and no Independent Prescribing qualification Entry level with experience of working as a practice pharmacist and an Independent Prescribing qualification Salary 33k 34k 35k Any further pay progression will be dependent on meeting additional agreed skills as required by Federation 23

24 Lead Practice Based Pharmacist Salary Entry level 43k Entry level with significant experience as practice pharmacist i.e. >5 years 45k Any further pay progression will be dependent on meeting additional agreed skills as required by Federation Annual Holidays The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March. If you are in the service of the Federation on 1 April in any year, entitlement to annual leave with pay in that leave year will be 25 days in addition to statutory and bank holidays as specified below (annual leave will be allocated on a pro rata basis for part time staff). Statutory Holidays You will receive the following Statutory Holidays with pay: 1. St Patrick s Day 2. Easter Monday 3. Easter Tuesday 4. 1st Monday in May 5. Last Monday in May 6. 12th July 7. Last Monday in August 8. Christmas Day 9. Boxing Day 10. New Year s Day Please note part time staff will receive a pro rata proportion of the bank holiday entitlement regardless of the days on which they are required to work. Sick Leave If you are entitled to minimum statutory sick pay (SSP). This will be paid by the employer at the rates specified from time to time by the Department of Health and Social Services. GP Federations may consider an Occupational Sick Pay Scheme. 24

25 Maternity Leave and Pay Statutory Maternity Leave (SML) and Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is in place for those who are eligible. Pension This post will be superannuable from the date of commencement of employment. Date of Commencement The specific date of commencement will be determined by the period of notice required by your previous employer and compliance with all criteria specified within the Personnel Specification Mileage Claims Costs associated with necessary business travel will be reimbursed. Members of staff will be reimbursed for miles travelled in the performance of their duties which are in excess of the home to agreed work base return journey. Indemnity GP Federations require staff to have current indemnity insurance that covers all the tasks that are required to be undertaken. An allowance of up to a maximum of 500 is available to offset the cost of adding extensions to the principal insurance cover to allow delivery of the Lead Practice Based Pharmacist and Practice Based Pharmacist job description. This allowance is available on submission of valid insurance certification. Annual Appraisal All staff will participate in an appraisal process with their line manager. This is an opportunity to review their personal contribution over the previous year and plan for the year ahead, both in terms of their own development needs and the practical objectives that they should be working towards. 25

26 Appendix C: Waiting List Principles All successful candidates will be ranked in order based on their performance at interview. Offers from the waiting list will then be made as and when posts become available in rank order but also taking account of individual location and working hours preferences which must match the vacant post. The following rules will be applied: Applicants will only be offered posts which they have indicated on their preference sheet that they are interested in. Formal offers of posts within GP Federation Areas will be issued by to the address given at the point of application. Offer s will require a response by the deadline indicated. If the applicant does not contact the Recruitment Team by the deadline then the Recruitment Team will move to the next person on the waiting list. In such instances the applicant will retain their rank order and will be contacted again when another suitable vacancy arises. If the Recruitment Team is unable to reach the applicant at the numbers given or through their account and they have been unable to leave a message on their phone or mobile, then the Recruitment Team will proceed to the next person on the waiting list. As above the applicant will retain their rank order and will be contacted again when another vacancy arises. If an applicant refuses to accept a permanent post for an area they have indicated on their preference sheet, they will normally be removed from the waiting list unless there is a valid reason provided for their non-acceptance. Once an applicant has been offered and accepted a permanent post they will be removed from the waiting list. If an applicant accepts an offer for a GP Federation Area but subsequently refuses the offer based on the practice assigned by that GP Federation they removed from the waiting list and considered resigned. Every effort will be made to allocate candidates to posts which they have indicated their highest preference for, however this will be subject to the availability of posts. 26