Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice

Work as an autonomous advanced practitioner, using complex decision-making to inform the diagnosis, investigation and complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice.

Assess and triage patients, including same-day presentations, and provide definitive treatment (including prescribing in line with policy, NICE and local guidelines and care pathways) or make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary care team.

Manage undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations within scope, identifying red flags and serious underlying pathology and taking appropriate action.

Prescribe safely and cost-effectively as an independent prescriber, within own competence and current legislative frameworks, maintaining a documented scope of practice reviewed with the clinical supervisor.

Undertake complex structured medication reviews for patients with multimorbidity, polypharmacy or frailty, and for care home residents, contributing to Enhanced Health in Care Homes multidisciplinary working and proactive care for people at greatest risk of deterioration.

Manage patients with long-term conditions in clinical areas aligned to the PCN priorities.

Take a personalised care approach, enabling shared decision-making with patients and carers.

Act as the PCNs senior source of medicines expertise, resolving complex queries from clinicians, community pharmacy, secondary care and patients.

Lead the PCN pharmacy response to medicines safety alerts, incidents and near misses, ensuring learning is shared across practices.

Maintain complete, accurate and contemporaneous records using the correct SNOMED codes.

2. Leadership and management of the PCN pharmacy team

Line manage the PCN clinical pharmacists, including recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal, personal development plans, attendance, performance and wellbeing, in line with employer policies.

Provide monthly structured clinical supervision for the clinical pharmacists, in line with NHS England supervision guidance for PCN multidisciplinary teams, ensuring each pharmacist has an agreed, documented scope of practice.

Coordinate clinical and educational supervision for pharmacists undertaking the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway and other formal training.

Working in partnership with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, lead the PCN pharmacy team as a single integrated team: agree shared priorities, lead regular team meetings, and ensure pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work to the top of their respective scopes.

Identify, test and evaluate innovative ways of working, such as skill-mix models, shared protocols, digital tools and population health management searches.

Maintain a team learning programme, identifying individual and collective learning needs and securing training opportunities.

Advise on pharmacy skill mix, recruitment and retention, contributing to the PCNs annual ARRS workforce plan.

Complete the relevant training to provide multi-professional clinical and CPD supervision to other roles in primary care, such as first contact practitioners and personalised care roles.

Role model the PCNs values and foster a supportive, psychologically safe team culture.

3. Service delivery and practice liaison

Act as the principal link between the pharmacy team, the PCN and each member practice, agreeing service priorities, deployment of pharmacy capacity and reporting arrangements with practice leads.

Ensure the pharmacy service supports delivery of relevant contracts, including the Network Contract DES medicines optimisation requirements (structured medication reviews for high-risk cohorts; reducing polypharmacy, over-prescribing and dependency on prescription medicines), the Enhanced Health in Care Homes service, IIF and QOF indicators where relevant, and ICB medicines optimisation and prescribing quality schemes.

Lead development and delivery of the PCN medicines optimisation plan, targeted at population need and health inequalities in line with the CORE20PLUS5 approach.

Monitor and report on pharmacy activity, outcomes and impact to the Clinical Director(s), PCN Manager and PCN board, using data to demonstrate value and address unwarranted variation.

Work with the ICB Medicines Optimisation team, community pharmacy, secondary care and Integrated Neighbourhood Team partners to improve medicines pathways, including transfers of care.

Support member practices to meet CQC expectations for medicines management and safe repeat prescribing systems.

Ensure accurate activity coding and support accurate pharmacy workforce data submissions.

4. Education and workforce development: Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub

Act as the pharmacy professions ambassador for the Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub, representing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in general practice and PCNs across the county.

Undertake and maintain a learning needs analysis for primary care pharmacy professionals in Northamptonshire, identifying gaps and priorities.

Identify training and funding opportunities, signpost and help shape local provision, and advocate for protected learning time and supervision capacity for pharmacy professionals.

Work closely with the Training Hub team, in particular the Training Hub Advanced Clinical Practice Lead, to align advancing practice for pharmacists with the wider multi-professional advanced practice agenda.

Build and maintain relationships beyond the Training Hub, including the Leicester, Northamptonshire and Rutland (LNR) Pharmacy Faculty and regional and national workforce, training and education teams (currently NHS England Workforce, Training and Education, Midlands, including the Midlands Faculty for Advancing Practice, and their successor bodies), and CPPE.

Promote growth of supervision capacity in primary care, including Designated Prescribing Practitioners, designated supervisors for foundation trainee pharmacists, and primary care placements.

Contribute to multi-professional teaching and education events locally and regionally.

5. Research, audit and quality improvement

Lead clinical audit and quality improvement projects in medicines use and safety, implementing change and re-auditing to demonstrate impact.

Critically appraise and apply research evidence, identifying gaps in the evidence base and promoting evidence-based practice across the PCN.

Evaluate own and team practice, including through patient feedback, and share learning locally, regionally and nationally where appropriate.

Support research activity within the PCN where opportunities arise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), including an Independent Prescriber annotation
• Capability across four pillars of advanced practice, and willingness to undertake credentialling
• Evidence of training and competence in clinical history-taking and physical assessment

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience in managing at least 4 of the following conditions: CVD, DM, CKD, depression, menopause, pain management, frailty, or polypharmacy
• Autonomous management of complex patients, including multimorbidity, polypharmacy and frailty
• Leading a team, including line management or formal supervisory responsibility
• Providing clinical supervision or mentoring to pharmacists or other clinicians
• Leading audit or quality improvement with demonstrable outcomes

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth therapeutic knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of the Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice in England and how it applies to pharmacists
• Understanding of the Network Contract DES, ARRS, QOF, IIF and primary care structures
• Understanding of clinical governance, medicines safety and information governance
• Excellent communication, with the ability to influence and negotiate with GPs, managers and system partners
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands across multiple sites
• Ability to interpret and present data

Job Circumstances

Essential

• Reliable transportation to facilitate a hybrid work arrangement and occasional travel for mandatory meetings as required by the position
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to successfully complete required pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

General Practice Alliance Ltd

Address

129 Hazeldene Road

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN2 7PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.northantsgpalliance.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Salaried GP

Reporting to Nominated Partner/PCN lead

Accountable to PCN Clinical Director

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The post-holder will manage a clinical caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Responsibilities will reflect requirements of the NHS GP Contracts, and as such may be subject to change as services adapt.

Clinical Responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery to face, telephone and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

Providing counselling and health education

Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Clinical Responsibilities

Collecting data for audit purpose

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Completion of medical reports (including NHS and private services as required)

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g.prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data

Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory /contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.

Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances) Health & Safety Cont:

Hand hygiene standards for self and others

Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure

Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice

Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in away that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes

Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc, and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager

Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal

Maintenance of own clean working environment

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Health & Safety Cont

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)

Correct waste and instrument management including handling, segregation, and container use

Maintenance of sterile environments

Equality and diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal-Professional development

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will-

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries in a UK General Practice
• Understanding of NHS systems
• Understanding of challenges and context within primary care Evidence of excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal Pro-active approach to change management
• Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS Ability to make clinical decisions based on latest evidence and local/national policies and guidelines
• Able to professionally and appropriately challenge differing opinions as a patient advocate.
• Able to give appropriate telephone advice Basic IT skills in word processing, excel and e-mail.
• Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems.
• Able to maintain accurate records Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection Act
• Understanding of clinical governance and its significance and impact upon practice.
• Ability to participate in audit and standard setting
• Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
• Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio.
• Able to work on own initiative, but knows limitations of own competencies

Circumstances

Essential

• Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle
• Able to participate in on-call advice and support service
• Ability to autonomously in the primary care setting

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered, not subject to suspension;
• Qualified General Practitioner
• Currently on a CCG performers list Clear enhanced DBS check Evidence of CPD

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

PartnersHealth

Address

Radcliffe on Trent Health Centre

Main Road

Radcliffe on Trent

Nottingham

NG12 2GD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.partnershealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

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Leadership

Provide expert clinical and professional advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team within theTrust and as appropriate within Primary care and other partner agencies.Provide clinical and professional leadership to support and inspire colleagues with regard to improving patient/client services in Tissue Viability and to support strategic planning of Tissue Viability service and the development of professional practice.

Monitor and record prevalence and incidence of patient pressure ulcersProactively lead the reduction of all types of skin damage (Category 4, 3, 2 & Unstageable pressure ulcers), Deep Tissue Injuries and Moisture-Associated Skin DamageProvide visible leadership and clinical expertise on the wards and departments 60% of the timeProactively develop innovative ways to promote skincare and reduce skin damage (recognising the need to utilise external opportunities to enhance knowledge & care)Educate and support staff to manage complex wounds

Contribute to Clinical Governance and Clinical Effectiveness agendas relating to Tissue Viability by setting, implementing and evaluating best practice guidelines in Tissue Viability, which improve patients care. These agendas may cross-organisational and professional boundaries.To contribute to the development of and actively participate in development of local strategic vision.Provide line management for Band 6 TVN Nurses/Continence Nurses and provide regular 1:1 meetings, appraisals and career development/coaching.Patient and Client Care DevelopmentsProvide and support an expert level of care to patients presenting with, or at risk of, compromised Tissue Viability. To include the assessment of patients, initiation of treatment, assessment of care delivered and the interpretation of investigations relating to wound care management.Ensure that referrals to the Tissue Viability Team are managed and prioritised within the service and where appropriate exercise referral rights to other specialties.Work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and involve users of the service to gain their input to service development to ensure continuous improvement in patient care.

Advise and support on service developments/improvements that will be of benefit to patients, whilst assisting the Trust to meet objectives.Support the multi-disciplinary team in delivering patient care ensuring sound clinical and ethical decision-making in relation to Tissue Viability.Ensure that appropriate, consistent and realistic information is provided to patients and relatives.Actively participate in the delivery of clinical care for patients with compromised Tissue Viability, maintain clinical credibility and professional expertise.Assess, monitor and report clinical risks associated with Tissue Viability. Challenge own and others practice. Support the development and delivery of action plans to eliminate associated risks, evaluate outcomes of the same.At all times adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC), Code of Professional Conduct and local Trust policies, protocols and guidelines. Be actively involved in clinical supervision and peer review.Maintain clinical and professional credibility through personal and professional development as identified by the post holders annual appraisal.Education and Training and ResearchSupport on the development of integration of education, research and practice development Trustwide. Develop effective links with other individuals and teams and to support these initiatives.Share professional knowledge and expertise through formal and informal teaching using flexible methods of delivery.Support in the identification of an respond to any appropriate education needs within the Trust, enabling practitioners to develop clinically based competencies, thus ensuring that they are effective in providing quality service provision.Promote a reflective, enquiring approach to clinical practice and support the use of clinical supervision to enhance the quality of patient care.Maintain an extensive knowledge of Tissue Viability care by continuing self development, including regular review of performance and a high level of critical self-awareness.Develop and provide face to face, on-line and workbooks to provide and enhance education and specialist knowledge on tissue viability, including wound care.

Management ResponsibilitiesContribute to the review of annual Tissue Viability objectives in collaboration with other TVN staff and professional groups.Promote effective communication to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure swift dissemination of Tissue Viability information and advice.Manage and support the development of the Tissue Viability service.Provide feedback to ward/departmental managers for performance management and annual appraisal purposes.Version January 2025To assess the current treatments and make recommendations for the provision of appropriate resources to improve clinical outcomes whilst monitoring cost effectiveness in care provision.Monitor the contracts and use of specialist Tissue Viability equipment to ensure clinical objectives are met.Take appropriate measures to ensure the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff, reporting incidences, accidents and hazards to appropriate managers.Ensure accurate documentation is maintained for any advice and information given within the Trust and to outside agencies.Represent the Trust locally and nationally through appropriate agreed Tissue Viability organisations and groups.

Support the Tissue Viability team in the production of a quarterly and annual report for the service and disseminate accordingly.Develop and maintain audit schedule for SSKIN skin damage training compliance, audit compliance.Develop and maintain processes within the service that monitor and record pressure damage RCA, SI, Coroners reports and other data/information and reports are maintained and prepared in a timely manner.Travel between the Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites and other sites where requiredCommunicationBe an active member of relevant forums within the Trust and its partner organisations.Effectively communicate with all levels of staff within the Trust and externallyService DevelopmentIn conjunction with the other members of the Tissue Viability team the post holder will develop and assist in the implementation of appropriate policies, protocols, and guidelines and care pathways to ensure safe, equitable and consistent practice.Participate in service reviews. Supporting a programmed data collection and audit to determine the efficacy of the service.Demonstrate leadership in the implementation of national recommendations and other guidelines e.g. NICE, National Service Frameworks, as they relate to Tissue Viability across the Trust.Demonstrate innovation in reducing skin damage for patients and staff.Co-ordinate and engage with bed management programs, mattress audits and purchasing of equipment that relates to patient skin careResearch and EvaluationRaise awareness of current research on Tissue Viability practices, disseminate via teaching,advice and assist in its implementation throughout the Trust.

Working in partnership with the Tissue Viability team in the Trusts monitoring of pressure ulcer prevalence and incidence monitoring. Contribute to annual reports and action plans and disseminate accordingly.

Actively participate in a Trust wide audit of patient seating condition, annual foam mattress review and equipment resources, and in conjunction with the Tissue Viability team manage replacement programs as necessary in conjunction with the Trusts medical equipment manager. Guide other staff groups to audit their equipment, which may impact on pressure ulcer prevention or management.

In accordance with standards set nationally, by statutory bodies, be responsible for setting, monitoring and improving multi-disciplinary standards of Tissue Viability.Work Trust wide to apply quality assurance programs and ensure that facilities/resources are utilised in a cost effective and optimum manner.Participate in research initiatives in Tissue Viability, in order to contribute to the growing evidence base in relation to the specialty.Develop audit and outcome measures relevant to the role, carry out audits, and report results to relevant individuals. Develop and implement action plans to deal with any problems identified.To demonstrate leadership in the development of the Chief Nursing Officer for England, 10 key roles for nurses with Tissue Viability services.

Person Specification

Education, Traning and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered general Nurse qualified at degree level, with acute nursing experience
• Mentorship course or equivalent, or knowledge and experience of teaching techniques and of learners' needs
• Management/Leadership programme
• Post registration qualification, education or experience, in Tissue Viability to master level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience, directly in the field of Tissue Viability.
• Evidence of leadership in clinical practice and operational level within nursing and multi-professional groups.
• Experience of successfully developing, implementing, and reflecting on programmes of education and training in Tissue Viability, for all levels of staff, academic and vocational in nature
• Effective presentation skills at local and national level

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Government strategies related to the NHS England and the relevance of the same to Tissue Viability
• Corporate wide responsibility for service delivery

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates expert/highly developed clinical skills and specialist knowledge within Tissue Viability
• Problem solving, critical appraisal and independent decision-making skills. Including involvement of bench marking.
• IT skills including the use of PowerPoint and Excel packages
• Able to communicate complex information, concepts, and initiatives to all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner

Desirable

• Evidence of developing clinical pathways, guidelines, and policies.
• Knowledge of change management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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Job Description

Please also see the Job Description attached under Supporting Documents

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with our GPs, Practice Nurses and wider clinical team to provide a range of clinical and supportive services to our patients.

Experience in the following areas would be desirable:

• Venepuncture
• Wound care
• Clip and suture removal
• Long-term condition annual reviews
• ECGs
• Diet and lifestyle advice
• Urinalysis and sample processing
• Blood pressure checks
• B12 administration and vaccinations
• Assisting in GP clinics, including minor surgery, coils and implants
• Home visits

Previous experience within general practice or primary care would be advantageous, but full training and support can be provided for the right candidate.

You will be expected to undertake additional clinical and technical procedures as required, following appropriate training and once competence has been demonstrated.

Person Specification

Behaviours

Essential

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Caring and committed to providing excellent patient care
• Confident communicating with patients and colleagues
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload
• IT literate and confident using clinical systems
• Willing to learn and develop their clinical skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of a busy GP practice
• Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards
• Able to work independently while recognising when to seek support or advice
• Professional and respectful approach to patients at all times, maintaining their dignity, privacy and confidentiality

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

PartnersHealth

Address

Village Health Group

Bunny Lane

Keyworth

Nottingham

NG12 5JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.partnershealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.-Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;-Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;-To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;-Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;-Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;-Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.;-In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.-The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimaterequests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.-The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.-The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.-The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate andDirectorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.-The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
• Current BLS Certification
• MRCS or Equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience and Clinical Skills

Essential

• Fully trained in General Surgery
• Fully competent in Colorectal Surgery
• Ability to conduct Colorectal clinics independently
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
• Willingness to develop clinical skills and experience in area of interest

Desirable

• JAG accreditation in colonoscopy

Management

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadershipstyles
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Management training on an accredited course.
• Awareness of Service Development issues

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable

• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Motivation

Essential

• Personal integrity and reliability
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with all team members
• Demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
• Ability to plan strategically
• Ability to contribute at local and national policy
• Ability to deliver change

Research

Essential

• Understanding and interest inresearch.
• Ability to appraise researchcritically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Evidence of recent research and development activity

Desirable

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment to relevant specialty interest.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire andlead others.

Desirable

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement
• Published Audit including quality improvement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake the duties of Independent Prescribing in the child and adolescent, and perinatal mental health care unit of the Mental Health Care Group, in line with an agreed scope of practice

To ensure the provision of clinical pharmacy services and to identify, develop and implement practice research, audit and other projects, to ensure that the departmental cost improvement and quality targets are met.

Participate in the provision of the clinical pharmacy service to Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust wards and community based mental health services; thus, facilitating the provision of a high quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients and other service users. This includes medicines reconciliation on admission to hospital, detailed medication reviews to provide advice on optimising the safety and effectiveness of pharmacological treatment regimens, contribution to the formulation of patient medication treatment plans, review and updating of patient electronic care records.

To participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working and extended roles for pharmacists and pharmacy staff.

To develop and participate in a programme of in-house training for pharmacists, foundation trainee pharmacists(including an appraisal at the end of the rotation), pharmacy technicians and assistants.

To support the Chief Pharmacist and Pharmacy Leadership Team in the development and delivery of education sessions and experiences to pharmacy undergraduates.

To participate as a mentor and assessor for the pharmacists undertaking the clinical diploma. This will involve regular accompanied visits to the relevant diploma ward and completing assessments of the diploma pharmacists progress.

To act as a line manager for a small number of pharmacists and or pharmacy technicians working in the mental health care group.

To participate in and develop a programme of training for healthcare professionals - including medical and nursing staff on pharmaceutical matters.

To provide counselling sessions for service users and carers on medication.

To provide specialist medicines information and advice to all healthcare staff, and service users and carers.

To provide appropriate pharmacy input to the second opinion service under the terms of Section 58 of the Mental Health Act Regulations controlling consent to treatment.

Establish and develop strong and effective links with all staff within the Trust and system, to maintain and develop the contribution of pharmacy to cost-effective, safe and efficient prescribing and utilisation of medicines.

To contribute to initiatives, including the development of treatment and drug usage guidelines that will provide positive clinical and financial outcomes.

Ensure that agreed local and national guidelines, policies and protocols are implemented at service level via the clinical pharmacy team.

Liaise with individual consultants regarding drug-prescribing issues within their specialty to ensure maximum benefit in the treatment of patients, in-line with local and national guidelines.

Develop close working relationships with the medical and nursing staff to ensure that pharmacists are integral members of the clinical team.

Within Care Group / Care Units actively promote and implement relevant decisions of medication management committees such as the Trust Medicines Optimisation Group.

Prepare submissions for the medication management committees such as Trust Medicines Optimisation Group and/or Mental Health Medicines Optimisation Group and Medicines Governance Group when required.

To provide professional support to the dispensary on a rota basis, including validation of new prescriptions, checking of dispensing operations performed by pharmacy staff and undertaking occasional dispensing tasks as necessary.

To have complete professional responsibility for safety and efficacy of all medicines a patient is taking whenever a patients prescription chart is reviewed on the ward or in the dispensary, using relevant information to hand.

The post-holder is responsible for recording any clinical information generated as a result of their clinical activities, e.g., writing in patients notes, annotating prescription charts and written information for medical staff and the data entry of medicines information questions and answers on the pharmacy database.

To prioritise workload and meet deadlines, particularly when under pressure.

The post holder must ensure that pharmaceutical work conforms to legal and professional requirements, procedures, clinical guidelines, any standard operating procedures and recognised good practice.

To undertake all scheduled mandatory training (including information governance) required for the role.

To always keep professionally up to date, and to be actively aware of national, local and Trust-wide issues so as to ensure safe and effective delivery of services, and to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council standards for continuing professional development so as to maintain professional registration.

To ensure that personal pharmacy practice is in line with Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.

Achieve team objectives, and personal objectives agreed during the PAD (Performance Appraisal and Development) with Line Manager.

Act as a role model for all pharmacy staff practicing within the Trust, to ensure that all staff aspire to provide a consistent and high-quality standard of service. This will also contribute to the development of a departmental culture that is in line with the values and organisational culture of the organisation.

Effectively supervise and direct the work of appropriate staff where necessary, to ensure that work is accurate, appropriate and timely.

When necessary, effectively deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist Mental Health Care Group on appropriate multidisciplinary committees, working groups, and in general operational issues, to ensure consistency in pharmacy input at an appropriate level.

To participate in late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday working in accordance with departmental rotas, to fulfill contractual obligations, and to support the on-call pharmacy service in order to maintain the departmental commitment to a 24-hour service.

To accept any other responsibilities and undertake any other duties, as may be reasonably requested by the Chief Pharmacist, to fulfil the needs of the service.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master of Pharmacy degree
• oMember of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• oPostgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy or Clinical Diploma

Desirable

• oCurrent membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• oCurrent membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacy
• oEvidence of Leadership Development
• oNon-Medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• oClinical knowledge from degree and aspects of career to date
• oSignificant hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health
• oExperience of new ways of working and extended pharmacy roles
• oExperience of working with CAMHS and or perinatal (or womens services or paediatrics)
• project work

Desirable

• oAudit experience
• oEvidence based medicine practice
• oTeaching experience
• oProject management
• oFinance management
• experience of working as an independent prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

• oClinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a Pharmacy degree course and vocational experience
• oAwareness of NHS changes and understanding of mental health pharmacy issues within the NHS

Desirable

• oExperience of teaching pharmaceutical knowledge to other pharmacy staff
• oRisk assessment
• oPersonal safety e.g., lone working procedures

Skills

Essential

• oOrganisational / time management skills
• oExcellent communication skills
• oTested problem solving, and decision-making skills
• oIT literate
• oAbility work as a team player
• oAdaptable and flexible
• oWork well under pressure and prioritise effectively
• oSelf-motivated and conscientious
• oStrong professional demeanour
• oAccuracy and attention to detail
• oNegotiation and influencing skills

Contractual Requiremments

Essential

• oFlexibility in working hours
• oAble to work extended hours, if necessary
• oAble to work / cover at other sites to support the demands of the service - reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
• oAble to work weekends and On-Call (Trust-Wide)

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hopewood

Foster Drive

Nottingham

NG5 3FL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Duties

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework

To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant

To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department

To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service

To participate in annual appraisal for consultants

To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme

To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct

To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation

To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management

To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the Medical Director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orion Unit, Highbury Hospital

Highbury Road

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role. Please ensure you can demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria on the job specification prior to applying for the role.

***Please note this job may close early if we receive a large number of applications***

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths at grade c or higher or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ/QCF 2 in healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working with the public

Desirable

• Previous expereince in a health care setting

Communication

Essential

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication

Desirable

• Demonstrates computer literacy

Planning and organisation

Essential

• Able to deomstrate effective time managment skills

Speciality specific criteria

Essential

• Able to work a wide range of shifts

Desirable

• Previous experience working with children and young people

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will provide autonomous, high-quality clinical assessment and care to patients contacting NHS 111, including infants, children, pregnant women, dental concerns and mental health presentations. Using evidence-based practice and professional standards, the role provides telephone and digital clinical assessment, treatment, discharge and onward referral to ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time and in the right place.

The role supports urgent and emergency care, promotes patient safety, reduces unnecessary A&E and face-to-face attendances and ambulance dispatches, and improves patient outcomes through sound clinical decision-making and prescribing skills.

A commitment to quality, clinical excellence and continuous professional development is essential, alongside supporting the ongoing development of DHU Healthcare CIC.

Caring & Compassion: Listen actively, understand and empathise with patients and colleagues, and provide support where needed.

Always Professional: Remain accountable for consistently delivering high-quality healthcare.

Respect & Dignity: Listen to patients and colleagues, respond to concerns and questions, and protect patient dignity at all times.

Everyone Matters: Encourage feedback, ensure people have a voice and support the development of skills and competencies.

• Provide telephone-based clinical care and advice to NHS 111 callers using the Pathways Clinical Consultation System (PaCCS). Assess patients and provide appropriate self-care advice, prescriptions or onward referral.
• Practise autonomously without direct supervision, maintaining a controlled, professional, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Use robust clinical knowledge to validate ambulance, Emergency Department and other patient care outcomes generated through NHS 111.
• Complete callbacks to healthcare professionals and ambulance crews at the scene where required.
• Promote self-care where clinically appropriate.
• Ensure all patient contacts are documented accurately and promptly in line with service standards and professional requirements.
• Work within your skills, knowledge, training and capability, recognising limitations and complying with regulatory codes of conduct.
• Maintain awareness of developments in clinical practice and use advanced communication skills to provide evidence-based healthcare advice.
• Work effectively within a multi-professional team and meet performance measures.
• Provide health promotion and accident prevention advice to patients and carers.
• Discharge or refer patients through appropriate internal or external clinical pathways using the Directory of Services (DoS).
• Use negotiation skills to establish concordance with patients regarding the appropriate level of care.
• Where acting as a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP), prescribe using Electronic Transfer Prescribing (ETP) within current NMP legislation, local and national guidance, individual competence and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society prescribing framework.
• Communicate outstanding issues or concerns to the appropriate manager before going off duty.

• Participate in clinical governance and work within DHU policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Contribute to quality improvement, evaluating outcomes of own practice, interventions and treatment, and reporting service shortfalls to relevant managers.
• Provide mentorship, leadership and training to colleagues.
• Comply with Health & Safety requirements and participate in DHU research and development activities.

• Participate in the clinical supervision framework and ongoing professional development.
• Provide appropriate advice to health and social care professionals on care practice, delivery and service development within the role and scope of practice.
• Mentor and role model, including coaching colleagues where appropriate.
• Complete mandatory training and maintain compliance.
• Work within the regulatory requirements, codes and professional standards of the NMC, HCPC or GPhC.

• Maintain professional and clinical competence through continuing professional development.
• Promote confidence, public trust and the reputation of DHU Healthcare CIC.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with Freedom of Information, Information Governance, GDPR, Data Protection and DHU requirements.
• Follow DHU procedures, protocols and guidance, attend professional and team meetings, and participate in working groups as required.
• Manage challenging behaviour sensitively and understand the process for reporting incidents, complaints and compliments through Datix.

The role works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and Quality, Executive Directors, NHS 111 Clinical Director and Deputy Clinical Director, Clinical Heads of Service, Clinical and Non-Clinical Performance Managers, Clinical Shift Leads, Operational Leads, Governance and Clinical Training teams, and relevant health and social care services.

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse (NMC), Paramedic (HCPC) or Pharmacist (GPhC).
• Recognised clinical assessment, decision-making and risk management.
• Non-Medical Prescriber (V300 or equivalent).
• BSc (Hons) or equivalent Level 6 qualification.

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification.
• MSc Advanced Practice.

• Broad and sound knowledge of common and complex conditions in urgent or primary care across adults and children.
• Extensive clinical experience within a multi-professional team.
• Extensive urgent or primary care experience.
• Demonstrable triage and clinical assessment experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• 12 months' consolidated independent prescribing experience.
• Experience and competence in telephony-based assessment and care within urgent or primary care.

• Ability to complete a concise clinical history and formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
• Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of history taking, critical thinking and clinical curiosity.
• Ability to identify individual needs and provide holistic, patient-centred care.
• Effective prioritisation and time management.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and service development.
• Computer literate.
• Understanding of accountability in clinical practice.
• Awareness of current developments in urgent care, primary care, out-of-hours care, health and social care.
• Understanding of patient management across primary, secondary, community and tertiary care.
• Adastra experience is desirable but not essential.

• Commitment to the role and ability to work unsocial hours, including bank holidays.
• Flexibility to meet service and rota requirements.
• Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others affected by your acts or omissions at work, and comply with DHU Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Infection Prevention & Control is central to maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients and staff. All employees are responsible for adhering to DHU IP&C policies.

DHU Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DHU Healthcare values the diversity of our communities and is committed to an environment where every person is valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. Further information is available through the DHU Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging pledge and ED&I team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council HCPC or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
• Non medical Prescriber V300 or equivalent
• BSc Hons or equivalent Level 6 qualification
• Recognised clinical assessment decision making and risk management

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in Urgent or Primary Care in both adults and children
• Extensive clinical experience working as part of a multi professional team
• Extensive experience in an Urgent Care or Primary Care setting
• Evidence of using triage and assessment skills in practice
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Twelve months consolidated Independent Prescribing experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

DHU Healthcare

Address

DHUHEALTHCARE

Orbis Building

Riverside Road, Pride Park

Derby

Derbyshire

DE24 8HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of English and Mathematics to GCSE or equivalent RSA/OCR level III or equivalent knowledge and skills
• Advanced level of IT literacy and experience of using a range of IT applications - including Microsoft excel.

Desirable

• NVQ III in Business and Administration or equivalent knowledge

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience working in an administrative role

Desirable

• Medical Staffing knowledge - Rota management skills and experience

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict Trust deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of working with timesheets (additional pay)

Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - Ability to work independently and part of a team

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Liaise between nurses, Doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.2. Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled3. Take part in rostered emergency work.4. Dictate discharge summaries.5. Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.6. Teach medical students as directed.7. Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues.8. Attend induction in each hospital or new department9. Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• 6 Months NHS working experiance

Desirable

• Working towards MRCP (UK)

Essential criteria

Essential

• Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit. Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Practical experience of participation in clinical audit projects.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Potential to cope with stressful situations possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. I, A Person Specification Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 11 Research An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice in all aspects of medical care.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital

Leicester

LE3 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Dispenses medication for patients registered to our practice only. This involves, labelling, picking, checking, bagging and handing out prescriptions to patients in line with the SOPs.

Maintains records of medications received and issued and orders new stock, and ensures products are stored appropriately.

Processes medication requests

Ensures dispensary tasks and emails are processed in a timely manner

Carries out end of day prescription counting

Handles patient telephone queries related to the dispensary

Disposal of returned unused medicines in accordance with Practice policies.

Ensure all controlled drugs are secure in the controlled drug safe and controlled drug record is accurately maintained and that stock levels are correct to the records.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Pharmacy Dispenser: 2 years (required)

Desirable

• Worked in a dispensing GP practice

Experience

Essential

• responsible, accurate and methodical
• able to pay attention to detail
• able to read and carry out instructions
• to be interested in peoples health
• able to explain clearly to members of the public
• excellent communication, customer service, IT and manual skills.
• To ensure confidentiality and GDPR regulations are adhered to
• Level 2 NVQ Dispensary

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy Dispenser: 2 years (required)

Desirable

• NVQ level 2/3

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Alvaston Medical Centre

Address

14 Boulton Lane

Alvaston

Derby

Derbyshire

DE24 0GE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.alvastonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical duties of the post-holder at Rampton Hospital will include:

Assessment of individuals referred for admission to Rampton Hospital or for an opinion from the service. This will require travelling to medium secure units, and prisons within the United Kingdom.

Acting as Care Programme Approach Co-ordinator and overseeing the treatment of patients in their care.

Chairing clinical team meetings, convening and chairing CPA meetings and leadership of the MDT.

Providing timely reports to Tribunals, Hospital Managers, Ministry of Justice, Courts etc.

Liaison with medium secure and other units, prisons, Commissioners and Ministry of Justice in relation to the care pathway of patients under their care.

Convening and chairing Section 117 meetings.

• Develop personal skills and a knowledge base as agreed through personal development plan by a peer group and annual appraisal.

• Undertake professional supervision as appropriate.

• Contribute to the supervision and training needs of staff within the team and beyond as appropriate.

• Comply with Trust guidance and policies, including those on child protection and vulnerable adults.

• Comply with statutory and non-statutory regulations and guidelines as required by the Trust.

• Undertake clinical audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised basic medical degree.
• MRCPsych or equivalent

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree, eg MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• CCT/CCST (or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register) in Forensic Psychiatry.
• Approved clinician status
• Section 12(2) approval.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Desirable

• Experience working in a high secure hospital setting.

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and staff morale.
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
• Ability to appraise own performance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing written reports for legal purposes.
• Expert knowledge of forensic psychiatry.
• Risk management linked to provisions of mental health care including secure care and protection of public.
• Experience of Care Programme Approach.
• Working with mentally disordered offenders with histories of trauma.
• Ability to work as part of a team of Consultants within the National Deaf and Mental Health High Secure Service to ensure the appropriate use of the resources of the service.
• Higher Specialist Trainees are eligible to apply if within 6 months of their CCT date.

Desirable

• Additional clinical qualification.
• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
• Find creative solutions to problems.
• Liaise with colleagues in management of complex clinical issues.
• Additional knowledge in one or more areas of specialty.
• Knowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offenders.
• Knowledge of HCR-20, PCL-R and other risk assessment tools.
• Knowledge of NHS systems.
• Other relevant experience e.g. specific psychological therapies (particularly relating to trauma).
• Experience of working in secure psychiatric settings.

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Participation in ongoing audit.
• Teach trainees from medical and allied health professionals in clinical settings.
• Participate in CPD Programme.
• Ability to critically appraise published research
• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS.
• Ability to contribute to the Directorate and Organisation's Strategic Direction

Desirable

• Teaching experience.
• Experience of involvement in a research project and publication.
• Interest in research.
• Published audit project.
• Evidence of management training
• Previous management experience
• Evidence of management project

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Interest in welfare of mentally disordered offenders.
• Ability to deal effectively with pressure
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Reliability and honesty
• Flexible approach to working practice
• Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process
• Personable and willing to work in groups
• Enjoy working in a challenging environment.

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership attributes.
• Motivational skills
• Commitment to service development

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfil all duties of the post, including on-call.
• Satisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checks.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rampton Hospital

Retford

Nottinghamshire

DN22 0PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will begin work at ST1-3 Tier 1 level. The post holder must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice. Participation in the Departmental teaching programme will be expected, and you will have a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of your post. Our department consistently receives excellent feedback from trainees regarding the friendly working environment, the approachability and supportiveness of senior staff, and the training opportunities available. The Consultant body has a breadth of experience including sub-specialty interests.

This is not a HEE recognised post, and you will not receive a National Training Number or a CCT

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Medical Degree
• Previous Tier 1-3 junior grade paediatric experience
• Full Registration with General Medical Council

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification - MRCPCH including clinical exam
• Resuscitation Training - APLS, PALS, NLS (or equivalents)

Teaching & Audit

Desirable

• Experience of Audit
• Teaching

Academic Achievements & Research

Desirable

• Publications / Presentations
• Research projects relating to speciality

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Organisational Skills
• Communications Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Main duties of the role is to provide medical cover for any patient admitted under the care of Trauma & Orthopaedics, as directed by the Consultants team in charge of care. This duty happens during all shifts on the roster from on call to ward based cover. Treatment plan and actions are to be provided alongside the Registrar, FY1 Dr and the teams Surgical care practitioners.

The junior doctor accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation where practicable with their colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this subsection are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Teaching is informal within the Department. Facilities for study leave are in line with current guidelines and there are postgraduate medical education courses available.

A half-day meeting is held once a month, on a Friday afternoon with case presentation, morbidity and mortality meetings and audit presentation. Post holders are actively encouraged to be involved in research projects and publication and will be expected to complete audit projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent/MRCS
• Eligible for full GMC registration and licence to practice

Desirable

• SHO level experience in the NHS
• Working towards a post-graduate qualification

Clinical Care

Essential

• Competent in basic procedures, physical examination, history taking, infection control
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Understands current clinical issues in Orthopaedics
• Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help.
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice.
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter professional relationships.
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
• Computer literate
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
• Has participated in clinical audit.

Maintaining Clinical Competence

Essential

• Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date
• Potential to benefit from the training available i.e., fits with career aspirations

Desirable

• Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
• Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training.

Organisation and planning, teaching and research

Essential

• Able to manage and prioritise workload
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting.
• Understanding of the basic principles of research.

Communication, relationships and work colleagues

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g., able to write legible records.
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues

Desirable

• Understands the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS.

Personal attributes and experience

Essential

• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, and common sense.
• Respects and promotes individual rights, interests, preferences, beliefs, and cultures.

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine
• Other work experience/outside interests

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Cliftonville

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)