Job summary

The post holder will provide effective, evidence-based care to patients under the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. They will plan, organise, and deliver delegated clinical care in line with NHS policies, clinical governance, and professional standards.

This position is for 16.5 hours per week, on a fixed term contract.

Working independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the HCP will manage and prioritise their own workload, undertake delegated patient assessments, identify and manage care risks, and contribute to the delivery of a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective service.

The post holder will support audits and inspections, ensure Practice policies are followed, maintain their own professional development, and demonstrate flexibility in working hours to meet service needs.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective, evidence based general and specific care to clients under the indirect supervision of registered practitioners.

To plan, organise and deliver clinical care as agreed with the supervising practitioner in line with clinical governance and within agreed professional standards and guidelines.

To use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a quality service.

To work pro-actively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in support of registered practitioners.

The practitioner will work independently under the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner and will follow policies and procedures using own initiative and managing own workload.

Organise and prioritise own workload, time and resources effectively to reduce risks to the quality for service delivery.

Undertake client assessment following delegation from a registered nurse.

Help the practice operate in a cost-effective manner.

Identify and manage care risks on a continuing basis.

Participate in audits and inspections as appropriate.

Ensure that all Practice Policy is fully implemented.

To be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate.

To undertake other duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required.

Must be able to work flexible hours.

About us

Beacon Medical Group Practice is a single practice, Primary Care Network (PCN), providing care to 43,000 patients across Plympton and the South Hams. We are a team of Partners, Salaried GPs, Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, , Practice and specialist Nurses, HCAs, Phlebotomists, First Contact Physios, Social Prescribers, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Practitioners and Administrative support staff.

Our mission is to give all our patients the right care, at the right time, in the right place. We are a forward thinking partnership always looking for opportunities to improve services for our patients. We have a good reputation for delivering good healthcare, leading at scale and innovating primary care services. This is a really exciting time to be joining us as we diversify our teams, our partnership and services.

If you join our team; you will receive support, opportunities to grow in your role, training, and work with colleagues who care about you.