Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity to provide professional leadership, service development and support the introduction of new initiatives within a 28 bedded Intermediate Care ward.

The role is ideal for someone who is a strong team player who is able to foster strong inclusive leadership. We are looking for a practitioner who is highly motivated to lead on our continued commitment to providing innovative quality improvement programmes to ensure high standards of patient care.

This is a part time role working 30 hours per week.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional NMC or HCPC Registration
• First level degree or equivalent
• Evidence of further relevant post registration training
• Leadership and Management training

Desirable

• MSC or MA or working towards

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years post registration experience
• Experience of line management
• Experience of Audits and enhancing standards of patient care through service evaluations and quality improvement initiatives

Desirable

• Performance and Budget Management Experience

Skills

Essential

• Effective Leadership skills
• Excellent Clinical and Assessment Skills
• Negotiation skills to address difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
• Ability to prioritise own workload effectively and be able to support others to prioritise their workload
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Clinical Risk Management skills

Desirable

• Theoretical and practical understanding of Change Management, Motivation and Morale and other branches of managerial practice
• Research skills
• Experienced presentation 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.

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

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Caterham Dene Hospital

Church Road

CATERHAM

Surrey

CR3 5RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

DBS Level Required: Enhanced

We have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team based within our Minor Illness Service at Leeds General Infirmary, working across 7 days between the hours of 8am to midnight.

What the Role Offers

This role provides the opportunity to work autonomously as an independent healthcare practitioner within a minor illness unit. Delivering a high quality of care across a range of agreed conditions. Treat both adult patients and paediatric patients from birth.

You will utilise your advanced clinical skills undertaking patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, onwards referrals where appropriate and safe discharge.

You will provide support with clinical mentorship and also contribute to creating a positive working environment for staff.

Pay Rates

Rates vary depending on the time of day worked:

• In Hours: £29.89 per hour Monday to Friday, 08.00 18.00
• Out of Hours: £38.86 per hour Monday to Friday, 18.00 08.00 and all day Saturday and Sunday

Base Location

Hours & Working Pattern

Please note: our rota operates on a 4-week rolling basis to meet service demand

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached job description

Desirable

• Please see attached job description

Experience

Essential

• Please see attached job description

Desirable

• Please see attached job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see attached job description

Desirable

• Please see attached job description

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

Local Care Direct

Address

Unit 14

Longbow Close

Bradley

West Yorkshire

HD2 1GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.localcaredirect.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an EMHP you will be joining a diverse team offering both clinical and non-clinical support to children, young people, and their families across Swindon.You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, under expert supervision and as part of a dynamic and evolving mental health support team. As an EMHP you will be joining a diverse team offering both clinical and non-clinical support to children, young people, and their families across Swindon.You will work in partnership with school/college mental health leads by developing a Whole School and College Approach to mental health within your allocated schools.Key Responsibilities:You will work in collaboration with other EMHPs, CWPs and mental health professionals, supervisors to deliver 1:1 interventions, groups, parent- led interventions, work- shops and staff training.

To assess and deliver outcome focused, low intensity, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed.

To help children and young people within these settings who present with as needing more support to rapidly access more specialist services by engaging with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals.

Therapeutic Assessment and Intervention

Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families, and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.

Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.

Operate at all times, from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national and local protocols.

Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance.

Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the post holder is attached and within the organization where the post-holder is employed including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service.

Under supervision and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the post holder.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.

Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.

Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate.

Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection.

Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.

Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated.

Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team.

Training and Supervision

Continue to apply learning gained on the training program directly to practice.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the EMHP, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings in appropriate formats through agreed channels.

Professional

To ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice

To ensure appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments.

To ensure that confidentiality is always protected.

To ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the post holder comes into contact within the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest.

To ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed, and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

Participate in individual performance/appraisal review and work towards agreed objectives.

Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from CYP Educational Mental Health Practitioners Course (EMHP), - Post Graduate Diploma/Graduate Dip Mental Health Practice in Education Settings.

Desirable

• A further relevant degree qualification.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with anxiety disorders.
• Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders.
• Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy).
• Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting.
• Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing.

Desirable

• Experience of working with looked after children.
• Experience of working with other vulnerable groups.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of educational environments.
• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
• Highly developed knowledge of child and adult safeguarding.
• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children.
• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with families.
• Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.
• Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.
• Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately.
• Ability take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk.

Desirable

• Knowledge of capacity and consent issues.
• including Gillick competence.
• Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.
• Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families.
• Proven commitment to continuous professional development.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the service footprint.
• Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
• Must be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.

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

ABL Health Ltd

Address

Nexus Business Centre

6 Darby Close

Cheney Manor

Swindon

SN2 2PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your clinical responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking face-to-face and telephone consultations in accordance with the practice timetable.
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Making professional and autonomous clinical decisions regarding patient care.
• Developing and reviewing individualised care plans in partnership with patients.
• Managing patients with acute and long-term conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and practice protocols.
• Providing preventative care, health promotion, screening and health education.
• Prescribing safely and appropriately in accordance with current legislation, professional standards and relevant guidelines.
• Reviewing and authorising acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Making appropriate referrals and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and services.
• Undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Completing referrals, correspondence and other clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Contributing to QOF, clinical audit, quality improvement and other data collection requirements.
• Participating in clinical meetings and multidisciplinary team working.
• Contributing to non-patient-facing clinical management and service development activities.
• Supporting clinical leadership and development within an agreed area of responsibility, where appropriate.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake the normal duties and responsibilities associated with working as a GP within primary care and to work in accordance with GMC standards, Good Medical Practice and relevant NHS requirements.

Professional Development and Support

At North Lambeth PCN, we recognise the importance of providing GPs with the support and opportunities they need to develop their careers.

You will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Access to the wider NLPCN network and expertise across six practices.
• Support to attend mandatory and additional professional development training.
• Access to a dedicated training budget for continuing professional development.
• Opportunities to develop additional clinical and leadership skills.
• Opportunities to participate in audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Exposure to innovative projects involving primary care, hospital and mental health services.
• A strong learning and training culture within an accredited multidisciplinary environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to clinical leadership and develop areas of professional interest.

Package and Benefits

We offer:

• Competitive sessional rate
• 6 weeks' annual leave, pro rata
• NHS Pension enrolment
• Permanent contract
• Contract largely in line with the BMA model contract
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training budget for continuing professional development
• Support from the wider North Lambeth Primary Care Network
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A supportive, collaborative and learning-focused working environment

Governance, Quality and Professional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the safe and effective running of the service and to comply with all relevant practice and PCN policies and procedures.

This includes:

• Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with data protection and information governance requirements.
• Working within relevant clinical, professional and regulatory standards.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Identifying and raising issues relating to clinical quality, patient safety and risk.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate clinical records.
• Contributing to clinical governance and practice development.
• Maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development.
• Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion across the service.
• Complying with health and safety and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Communicating effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

North Lambeth PCN is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We value the contribution of individuals from different backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our services and working environment are welcoming, respectful and inclusive.

The successful candidate will be expected to respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs and individual circumstances of patients, carers and colleagues and to work in accordance with relevant equality, diversity and human rights legislation.

Package and Benefits

We offer:

• Competitive sessional rate
• 6 weeks' annual leave, pro rata
• NHS Pension enrolment
• Permanent contract
• Contract largely in line with the BMA model contract
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training budget for continuing professional development
• Support from the wider North Lambeth Primary Care Network
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A supportive, collaborative and learning-focused working environment

Governance, Quality and Professional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the safe and effective running of the service and to comply with all relevant practice and PCN policies and procedures.

This includes:

• Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with data protection and information governance requirements.
• Working within relevant clinical, professional and regulatory standards.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Identifying and raising issues relating to clinical quality, patient safety and risk.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate clinical records.
• Contributing to clinical governance and practice development.
• Maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development.
• Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion across the service.
• Complying with health and safety and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Communicating effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

North Lambeth PCN is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We value the contribution of individuals from different backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our services and working environment are welcoming, respectful and inclusive.

The successful candidate will be expected to respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs and individual circumstances of patients, carers and colleagues and to work in accordance with relevant equality, diversity and human rights legislation.

Person Specification

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• We are looking for a GP who is:
• A qualified and registered General Practitioner with the GMC.
• Included on the NHS Performers List.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Can be newly qualified or having completed GP training within the last two years.
• Caring, approachable and committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to professional development, lifelong learning and reflective practice.
• Able to demonstrate good clinical judgement and a commitment to safe and effective patient care.
• Interested in contributing to the wider development of primary care services.
• Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and treating patients, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect.

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

Hurley Group

Address

North Lambeth Primary Care Network - Mawbey Group Practice

39 Wilcox Close

Vauxhall

London

SW8 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://hurleygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse

Bryngwyn Surgery

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary practice team to provide safe, effective and patient-centred nursing care to the practice population.

The postholder will undertake a broad range of general practice nursing duties, working within their professional competence and in accordance with practice policies, current clinical guidance and NMC requirements.

The role will include long-term condition management, preventative care, immunisations, screening, treatment room duties and health promotion.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Undertake long-term condition reviews, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease, according to competence and practice protocols.

• Provide cervical screening in accordance with the current screening programme and relevant guidance.

• Administer adult and childhood vaccinations and immunisations under appropriate Patient Group Directions or prescriptions.

• Provide wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal.

• Undertake appropriate clinical observations and investigations, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, urinalysis and other tests within competence.

• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol advice and cardiovascular risk reduction.

• Support disease prevention, screening and early identification of health problems.

• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where this forms part of the practice service and the postholder is appropriately trained.

• Recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Provide appropriate advice and safety-netting to patients.

• Refer patients to other members of the clinical team or external services where appropriate.

The postholder will support the effective management of patients with long-term conditions by:

• Carrying out structured reviews.

• Monitoring clinical indicators and treatment.

• Supporting patients to understand and manage their condition.

• Identifying patients who require further clinical review.

• Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists and other clinicians.

• Supporting the practice in achieving relevant contractual, clinical and quality improvement requirements.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Follow infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and aseptic technique.

• Support appropriate vaccine and cold-chain management.

• Ensure clinical equipment is used, stored and maintained appropriately.

• Report infection control concerns promptly.

• Contribute to infection prevention audits and improvement work where required.

The postholder will contribute to the practice's clinical governance arrangements, including:

• Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.

• Working in accordance with agreed clinical protocols and evidence-based guidance.

• Participating in clinical audit and quality improvement.

• Reporting incidents, near misses and clinical concerns appropriately.

• Contributing to learning from significant events, complaints and patient feedback.

• Participating in meetings and practice development activity where appropriate.

• Maintaining awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and acting on concerns in accordance with local procedures.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Work within agreed Patient Group Directions, protocols and prescribing arrangements.

• Ensure medicines and vaccines are stored and handled safely.

• Maintain appropriate stock levels and monitor expiry dates.

• Report medication or vaccine incidents in accordance with practice procedures.

The postholder will:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and other members of the wider primary care team.

• Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.

• Support patients to make informed decisions about their care.

• Recognise communication needs and arrange appropriate support, including interpretation or accessible communication where required.

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Maintain current NMC registration.

• Work within the NMC Code and their individual scope of professional competence.

• Maintain evidence of continuing professional development.

• Complete required statutory and mandatory training.

• Maintain clinical competencies relevant to the role.

• Participate in appraisal and development discussions.

• Identify areas where additional training or supervision is required.

The postholder must maintain confidentiality in relation to patients, staff and practice information and comply with relevant information governance, data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Clinical information must only be accessed, recorded or shared where there is a legitimate reason to do so.

The Practice Nurse will treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect and support the practice's commitment to equality, accessibility and person-centred care.

The postholder should be aware that patients may have different communication, language, cultural or accessibility needs and should ensure these are appropriately recognised and accommodated.

All staff have a responsibility to:

• Work safely and follow practice health and safety procedures.

• Report hazards, incidents and concerns promptly.

• Use equipment appropriately.

• Follow infection prevention and lone-working procedures where applicable.

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others.

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be exhaustive.

Duties may develop over time in response to changes in patient need, service provision and the requirements of the practice. Any significant changes will be discussed with the postholder.

The Practice Nurse will only be expected to undertake clinical duties for which they are appropriately trained, competent and authorised.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting.
• Experience of assessing patients and delivering nursing care independently within scope of competence.
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of recognising deterioration or clinical concerns and escalating appropriately.
• Experience of communicating effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Experience of managing competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in general practice or primary care.
• Experience of long-term condition management, including diabetes, asthma, COPD or cardiovascular disease.
• Experience of cervical screening.
• Experience of delivering immunisations and vaccinations.
• Experience of wound care and treatment room procedures.
• Experience of health promotion and preventative care.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or another primary care clinical system.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or practice development.
• Experience of working with patients with complex health, communication or social needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• Appropriate training and competence for the clinical duties undertaken.
• Cervical screening qualification or recognised competency, if cervical screening is part of the role.
• Immunisation and vaccination training appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Practice Nurse or primary care nursing qualification.
• Long-term condition management training, for example diabetes, asthma or COPD.
• Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification.
• Travel health qualification or recognised training.
• Minor illness or minor injury qualification.
• Additional training in wound care, sexual health, womens health or other relevant areas.
• Experience of working with EMIS Web or another primary care clinical system.

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Bryngwyn Surgery

4-6 Bryngwyn Road

Newport

NP20 4JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients
• Diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions.
• Independently prescribe medications within your scope of practice.
• Order, interpret and act upon diagnostic tests and investigations.
• Support long-term condition management and proactive patient care, providing health advice, disease prevention and lifestyle advice.
• Refer patients to secondary care and specialist services when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, ARRS staff, and the wider MDT
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
• A proactive and compassionate approach to patient care
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience managing chronic disease clinics.
• Lead on respiratory care, including COPD and asthma reviews, management, and optimisation in line with best practice
• Knowledge of UK primary care systems and pathways.
• Experience using SystmOne.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration with relevant professional body.
• Qualified Nurse Practitioner with relevant prescribing qualification or working towards

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

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

Dovecot Surgery

Health Centre

Lawson Street

Stockton on Tees

Teesside

TS18 1HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care

• Record blood pressure measurements, including the use of manual techniques.
• Measure height, weight and BMI.
• Record pulse rates and oxygen saturation levels.
• Conduct NHS Health Checks, if required.
• Perform venepuncture (blood sampling).
• Undertake ECG recordings.
• Carry out new patient health checks.
• Perform urinalysis and pregnancy testing.
• Support smoking cessation and lifestyle advice under guidance.
• Administer vaccinations where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Carry out simple wound care and dressings as delegated by a registered clinician.
• Assist with chronic disease monitoring clinics.
• Act as a trained Chaperone.
• Assist in the delivery of minor operation and specialist clinics. This includes the preparation of clinics, assisting the clinician, and competent in Basic Life Support.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Maintain clean clinical environments.
• Clean and prepare treatment rooms and equipment.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps.

• Monitor and maintain clinical equipment.
• Report faulty equipment promptly.
• Check emergency equipment and medicines as required.
• Order and monitor stock levels of clinical supplies.

• Prepare consulting and treatment rooms.
• Ensure patient records are updated accurately.
• Assist with recall systems and patient invitations.
• Manage specimen collection and transportation procedures.
• Code clinical information where required.
• Support reception and administrative teams when necessary

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to care and deal tactfully and empathetically with patients
• Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment
• Ability to use own judgement and initiative.
• Able to work calmly under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• Able to work with competing priorities.
• Flexible regarding working hours.
• Tidy and presentable appearance.
• Ability to work with a high patient throughput and a pressurised environment on a daily basis.
• Time management skills to manage own consultations within clinics.
• Full UK driving license

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good IT and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational skills
• Trained and competent in venepuncture
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of infection, prevention and control
• Awareness of safeguarding role and responsibilities
• Ability to work with a high patient throughput and a pressurised environment on a daily basis.
• Time management skills to manage own consultations within clinics

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS Web
• Capability to perform ECG tests

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

Glastonbury Surgery

Address

Glastonbury Surgery

Feversham Lane

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will provide 3rd line Application Support on Microsoft 365 technologies, including Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, Forms, Workflow Power BI and Power Platform.
• You will lead on the M365 deployment across the Trust, ensuring all appropriate devices are upgraded correctly with the assistance of the Desktop Support team.
• You will lead on the evaluation and procurement of suitable Microsoft 365 solutions, offering guidance and support on all related matters to senior management.
• You will be responsible for the daily management of all M365 licenses across all Trust tenants, including assigning where appropriate, auditing the license usage and liaising with 3rd parties in procuring additional licenses. This also includes ensuring that IT budgets match Microsoft 365 licensing needs.
• You will agree and negotiate priorities on solution design and development for the M365 platform, reporting on development progress and discussing complex issues with non-IT colleagues.
• You will be responsible for creating and maintaining SharePoint sites as requested by Trust departments and actively advise on recommendations which can improve or enhance the ongoing delivery of their service.
• You will be required to make technical judgements on complex Microsoft 365 problems and incidents and help with bringing the issues to a successful resolution.
• You will be required to document all procedures arising from new M365 developments, including technical documents for both senior IT staff and other colleagues.
• You will use Active Directory to create and manage user profiles and permissions, assisting the 1st and 2nd line teams where required. You will be required to test and adapt Microsoft 365 systems regularly, including the development of Microsoft 365 applications being used across the business.
• You will be responsible for creating and developing automations and forms using Power Automate and Microsoft Forms, as requested by Trust departments. This also includes creating Power Platform applications.
• You will be required to maintain flows in Power Automate and rectify any failures that may occur.
• You will be required to use the Power Platform Admin Centre to maintain users and assign security roles.
• You will be the Information Asset Administrator for the Trusts Microsoft 365 environment.
• You will actively work on the configuration and ongoing maintenance of MS InTune within the Trust, working in conjunction with the Desktop Support and Infrastructure teams.
• You will devise training plans and learning materials on M365 products for the Training team to follow, but also deliver ad hoc training to staff as and when required.
• You will be required to keep up to date with all changes (current and upcoming) within the shared NHS tenant, via NHS bulletins, online training sessions and events.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree Level or significant equivalent experience
• Microsoft 365 Certifications

Desirable

• ITIL Certificate or Experience

Experience

Essential

• M365 Licenses Managment
• Microsoft Teams Administration
• Sharepoint Data Management
• Reporting Experience
• Azure, Microsoft and NHSMail Portal Experience
• Power App/Automate Experience

Desirable

• NHS Joiners Movers Leavers Process

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an accomplished leader with a strong corporate governance background and a proven track record of advising Boards and senior leaders in complex organisations.

Committed to continuous improvement, ensuring governance adds value and contributes to outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.

Committed to continuous improvement, ensuring governance adds value and contributes to outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.

This role provides the opportunity to:

• Work directly with the Chair, Chief Executive and Board.
• Influence governance across one of the largest geographical NHS Foundation Trusts in England.
• Lead a substantial programme of governance transformation and improvement.
• Shape Board assurance, risk and governance arrangements at the highest level of the organisation.
• Make a meaningful contribution to improving services for patients, carers and communities.

At TEWV, our values of Respect, Compassion and Responsibility underpin everything we do, and we are looking for a leader who shares these values and will help us continue to build an open, inclusive and high-performing culture.

Further Information

If you are a strategic thinker, trusted adviser and experienced governance leader looking for a role where you can make a significant impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future governance of TEWV.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification, or equivalent specialist knowledge acquired through substantial senior experience and with accredited elements
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent accredited senior-level knowledge and experience
• Chartered Governance Professional status or membership of the Chartered Governance Institute, or another relevant professional body OR
• Advanced Certificate in Health Service Governance (CGI UKI) or undertaking the CGI UKI qualifying program and achieved the level of graduate

Desirable

• Legal Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge derived from significant experience and / or education
• Highly developed specialist governance administrative skills and understanding from significant experience and/ or education
• Expert knowledge of NHS corporate governance, foundation trust constitutional arrangements, regulatory requirements and Board assurance

Experience

Essential

• Substantial senior leadership experience in corporate governance, risk and assurance, legal or related corporate services within a large and complex organisation
• Experience of operating with and at senior manager or Board level
• Experience of corporate affairs in a large, complex organization

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Edward Pease Way

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Educated to Degree level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent and a recognised qualification in Cyber Security e.g. CISMP,CompTIA or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience and knowledge ITIL Foundation Evidence of Continual Professional Development Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices and terminology Knowledge of Desktop, Server and Mobile devices and operating systems as well as IoT devices Knowledge of Information Assurance and Cyber Security standards and certifications Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to Cyber Security Knowledge of common Cyber Security tools and solutions Good understanding of security monitoring and alerting solutions Good understanding of Cyber Security professional code of conduct Good understanding of the Incident Response lifecycle Good understanding of vulnerability scanning and penetration testing methodologies You may be required, at times, to work outside of standard working hours. You will also be expected to join on an out of hours, on-call escalation rota.

Desirable Professional qualification or membership in cyber security (ISC2, BCS, NCSC, Tiger, CHECK, CREST, CompTIA etc.) Application of Cyber Security in a healthcare environment Good knowledge of one or more specialist areas such as compliance, penetration testing, or incident response Delivery of training to technical and non-technical staff Report writing Procedure development

Experience Experience within Cyber Security, underpinned by theory Experience of Cyber Security monitoring of SIEM systems Evidence of Cyber Security or other relevant work outside formal training or employment (voluntary, research, academia, social mediaetc.) Relevant experience working in Cyber SecuritySkills and Attributes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written and reporting skills Ability to produce good quality documentation Able to deal effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers at all levels Good organisational skills Good computing/keyboard skillsOther Must be able to travel within geographical area May be required to work hours flexibly on occasions to meet service needs You will be required to work as part of an on-call escalation.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Availability

Essential

• Evidence of Continual Professional Development
• You may be required, at times, to work outside of standard working hours
• You will also be expected to join on an out of hours, on-call escalation rota

Education

Essential

• Educated to Degree level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent and a recognised qualification in Cyber Security e.g. CISMP, CompTIA or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience and knowledge
• Knowledge of Information Assurance and Cyber Security standards and certifications
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to Cyber Security
• Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices and terminology

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

To be fully involved in the development of costing and pricing models as the Trust moves into a demanding environment together with support for the realisation of benefits and clinical efficiencies from new capital projects and other areas.

To be responsible for ensuring that all specialty SLAs are signed off in accordance with Trust policy and that all recharges both inward and outward are robustly managed.

To be responsible for the setting of the specialty Budgets in consultation with the FBP and Budget Holders.

To be fully involved in financial planning including the identifying cost pressures and opportunities to reallocate budgets alongside the specialty General Managers. To ensure that income opportunities are maximised.

To develop, with the specialty clinical and operational managers, Patient, Quality and Productivity (PQP) initiatives and to be responsible for monitoring performance and delivery against these programmes.

To provide expert and specialist knowledge and be responsible for the continued implementation and development of the Trust Payment by Results (PbR) and Agenda for Change (AfC) policies and any other DOH initiatives.

Assist with the development and implementation of Service Line Reporting (SLR) and Patient Level Costing (PLiCs) within the division.

To be responsible for ensuring that the Specialty are educated and informed as to the potential income consequences of activity plans and that outcomes are communicated as appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assist the Finance Business Partners in the provision of a complete professional financial service to each division, including preparation of consolidated financial monthly performance reports, forecasts, analysing trends and variances in accordance with the Trust monthly financial timetable.

• To be responsible for the maintenance of strong financial controls in the allocated Specialty in line with Trust SFI for both expenditure and WTE. To provide training and guidance to Budget Holders in budgetary management and the maintenance of the Trust Budget Management Policy and SFI and SO compliance. To advise on best practice for procurement to ensure efficiency. To include responsibility for the specialty budget management training.

• To ensure that all specialty income sources are identified and income agreements for SLA’s salary recharges etc are signed off in accordance with Trust policy and timetables.

• To support the Finance Business Partners in applying the costing and pricing system to SLA’s, financial appraisal and business planning and be responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the specialty costing and pricing systems.

• To be responsible for the development and implementation of Service Line Reporting (SLR) within the Specialty, in consultation with the Finance Business Partners and the Trust’s Income & Commissioning Team.

• To have responsibility to undertake periodic reviews of the financial controls within the Directorate and prepare reports and risk assessments based on information gathered.

• To meet regularly with specialty Budget Holders and to provide information and analysis to them. In addition to support the communication of information between them and the specialty management accountants and other departments within Finance.

• To be responsible for the financial planning and implementation to achieve the objectives in the Trust and specialty Annual Plan and to take responsibility for specific projects e.g. business cases for benefits realisation and budget setting for the Specialty. To be responsible for the financial planning to identify the specialty efficiency initiatives and to agree this framework with the specialty Boards. To ensure timely monitoring and reporting for these programmes against the agreed plan.

• To be responsible for the financial planning to enable the Specialty to implement major capital developments and realising benefits arising from these investments and the planning and costing for the specialty capital bids. To prepare costing models and business cases for proposed developments and projects within the agreed timetable.

• To take overall responsibility for providing a full financial advice service to a department of the specialty.

• To support the Finance Business Partners in financial training and accreditation of Budget Holders in line with Trust approved policy.

• To prepare costing models for proposed developments and projects applications within the agreed timetable.

• To resolve queries from Finance, Budget Holders and other Internal and External staff regarding financial management matters with minimal supervision.

• To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act with regard to the confidentiality of personal information and patient confidentiality.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in light of changing circumstances.

The post holder might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different locations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Part qualified (intermediate \ finalist) CCAB (Consultancy Committee of Accountancy Bodies) Qualification or CIMA with up to date membership or actively studying towards a professional qualification
• Educated to Degree Level (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Experience at a mid-level of NHS finance
• Experience of working within an Acute Hospital Trust

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking and implementing change
• Experience of leading and working in 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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Kao Park

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out the instructions accurately and promptly of the reablement ward team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To work within an agreed reablement competency framework to support patients with their stated goals and within their functional capabilities.

To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patients clinical condition.

To support patients emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations, actively encouraging, and promoting independence on a range of activities of daily living.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation electronically on trust systems always maintaining confidentiality.

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. Be aware of role in emergency situations and what actions should be undertaken.

To be aware of and adhere to all trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities.

To make patients welcome to the clinical area and participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal care (e.g.: washing/dressing and nutritional needs) with a reablement ethos.

To keep the unit clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to trust infection control procedures.

To chaperone/escort patients to other clinical departments and or NHS Units under the direction of the registered nurse.

To support relatives under the guidance of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

To assist with the discharge process for patients by the MDT.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE level Grade 5 in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Care Certificate and or equivalent health care experience

Desirable

• City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Basic I.T. and computer skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Communication

Essential

• Clear oral and written communication

Desirable

• Basic computer skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Polite/courteous
• Caring personality
• Sensitive and tolerant
• Resilient

Other

Essential

• Able to make own travelling arrangements
• May be required to work in other community hospital's within our trust in order to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Ability to work 12.5 hour shift day/night patterns

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Willow Unit, Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire

The organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.

The post-holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

All personnel are to comply with the:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Environmental Protection Act 1990

Environment Act 1995

Fire Precautions workplace Regulations 1999

Other statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holders attention

Confidentiality

The organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

To preserve and improve the quality of this organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.

The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within this practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and collaborate with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

This organisation continually strives to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Staff should interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice. All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Induction

We will provide a full induction programme, and management will support you throughout the process.

Learning and development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in, and complete mandatory training as directed. It is an expectation for this post-holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

The post-holder will undertake mentorship for team members and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments e.g., courses and conferences. The post-holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Collaborative working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.

Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments, and the post-holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working and to work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner. All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence. Plans and outcomes by which to measure success should be agreed.

Managing information

All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.

Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Service delivery

Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.

The post holder must adhere to the information contained within the organisations policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to.

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the ANP in delivering health services:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute illness, minor illness and undifferentiated conditions.
• Deliver face-to-face and telephone same-day access appointments.
• Undertake advanced history taking and physical examination.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans.
• Prescribe medicines safely and effectively as an Independent Prescriber.
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations.
• Manage acute presentations and exacerbations of chronic disease within scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary Duty Team.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Identify, assess and appropriately manage clinical risk.
• Deliver patient-centred care based upon current evidence and best practice.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using appropriate clinical systems and SNOMED coding.
• Support safeguarding processes in accordance with local and national guidance.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Contribute towards achievement of QOF and enhanced service requirements.
• Participate in significant event reviews and patient safety activities.
• Support the team in managing clinical emergencies.
• Undertake mandatory training and maintain professional registration and competencies.
• Contribute to and embrace clinical governance.

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the ANP has the following wider responsibilities:

Provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team.

• Promote evidence-based practice and shared learning.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and pathways.
• Support workforce development and mentorship of colleagues where appropriate.
• Participate in local and PCN-wide initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Qualified healthcare professional with current NMC registration.
• Educated to masters degree level in accordance with the NHS England. Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Registered on the appropriate professional register.
• Independent Prescriber Qualification (V300).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• Teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification
• Minor illness or urgent care qualification

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose and manage acute and minor illness.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Competent Independent Prescriber.
• Ability to request, interpret and act upon investigations.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Good clinical system knowledge and accurate record keeping.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services.

Desirable

• Minor injury assessment and management skills.
• Experience supporting service development initiatives.

Personal Qualities & Other Requirements

Essential

• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates personal accountability and professionalism.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for professional revalidation.
• Evidence of CPD commensurate with the role.
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours if required by service need.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrable evidence of autonomous clinical practice.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and minor illness.
• Experience managing undifferentiated presentations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care.
• Knowledge and experience of acute and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and risk management.

Desirable

• Experience of Emergency Care, Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injury Unit settings.
• Experience of working in General Practice.
• Experience of same-day access or Duty Team working.
• Experience using Systmone.

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

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:1. Clinical Support Role:1.1.1 Under direct supervision assist with the delivery of care plan as described by theRegistered Nurse1.1.2 Assist patients with their care needs as required reporting any change in the patientscondition to the registered nurse1.1.3 Support the Registered Nurse and other health professionals with themobilization or transfer of patients1.1.4 Develop awareness of patients in pain and discomfort and report any changes in thepatients condition to the registered Nurse1.1.5 Have an awareness of patients dietary needs, delivering meals, providing patients withdrinks where necessary and providing assistance with eating and drinking if required1.1.6 Demonstrate an understanding of the different needs of individual patients and their carers/ families

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills at Level 1

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications in Relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Recent 6mths NHS experience of working in a patient/client care setting environment
• Insight into the HCA role
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an Acute Hospital Setting

Guidance

Essential

• Possess ability to work on own and as 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.

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Hospital Trust

West Middlesex University Hospital & Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

Twickenham Road & Fulham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

knowledge skills & training

Essential

• RGN level 1
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching & presentation skills

Desirable

• Educated to post graduate degree level or working towards
• Further clinical qualification in continence care
• Ability to critically analyse research and evidence based literature

Job specific experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience
• Knowledge of evidence and research based continence care
• Community Nursing experience

Desirable

• Application of clinical theory into practice

Managerial/supervisory experience

Desirable

• Experience in supporting junior staff

Finance & Resources

Desirable

• Awareness of budgetary restraints

Information Technology

Essential

• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SystmOne

personal qualities/attributes

Essential

• Proof of commitment to providing good nursing care
• ability to work as part of a team

Business travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shelley Road

11 Shelley Road

Boscombe

BH1 4JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)