Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations knowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation
• National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• numeracy and literacy level 2

Desirable

• Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in health or social care
• Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
• Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
• Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
• Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Understanding work-related boundaries
• Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies
• Computer skills
• Clinical policies and procedures
• Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
• Experience of working in the Trust previously

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication
• Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills
• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
• Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient/service user interactions, observations and metrics
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use initiative appropriately
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
• Caring and empathetic
• Motivated and with a pro-active approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to providing high quality patient care.
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care.
• Personal resilience.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image.
• Reliable, adaptable and dependable.

Desirable

• Keyboard skills
• Venepuncture

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.

Other requirements

Essential

• Promote equality and value diversity
• Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ophthalmology Department - Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You know that moment when you look at a system or process and think, there has to be a better way? We are looking for someone with the experience and influence to do something about it.

As our Head of Information Governance & Systems, you will have the opportunity to influence how we work across Compass. You will lead our approach to Information Governance, health records, clinical and corporate systems, business intelligence and reporting, making sure they are secure and compliant, but also genuinely useful to the people relying on them.

Working with senior leaders and operational teams, you will shape how we use data and systems to support better decisions and stronger services. You will influence future developments, challenge existing ways of working and help turn good ideas into practical improvements across the organisation.

As our Information Governance Lead, you will be a trusted source of advice when things get complex, while leading and developing a team that supports colleagues across Compass.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience in a similar role.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification in Information Governance, Health Informatics or a related discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to Information Governance, systems or data management.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of developing and managing clinical and non clinical systems.
• Experience of working with stakeholders, confidently challenging existing ways of working and influencing large scale organisational change.
• Highly developed leadership and management skills, with experience of role modelling collaborative and empowering behaviours that motivate, inspire and develop others.
• Experience of Health Records Management and clinical data management.
• Experience of delivering Information Governance activities, including Data Protection Impact Assessments and security checklists.
• Proven track record of collaboratively developing and delivering comprehensive reports across Operations, Quality and People for audiences at all levels.
• Highly developed skills in working collaboratively with internal customers to understand system and Information Governance requirements and translate these into effective solutions.
• Extensive experience of investigating, analysing and interpreting data and clinical information to support organisational decision making.
• Experience of developing and utilising systems to optimise organisational performance and ensure accurate and appropriate data capture.
• Experience of leading the design and delivery of continuous improvement relating to systems and Information Governance.
• Experience of system implementation, change management and service redesign.
• Experience of using data systems to support service delivery, quality improvement and organisational performance.
• Significant experience of Health Records, Patient Administration Systems or NHS healthcare informatics.
• Experience of ensuring compliance with the Records Management Code of Practice.

Desirable

• Experience of managing outsourced system providers and external contractors.
• Management experience within a healthcare, NHS or third sector organisation.
• Experience of managing and delivering a secure, efficient and confidential Health Records service.
• Experience of leading and managing clinical systems, including Electronic Patient Record systems, together with non clinical systems such as Datix.
• Experience of working within regulatory and compliance frameworks.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and Information Governance legislation and best practice.
• Intermediate to advanced IT and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of legislation, national guidance and best practice relating to Information Governance, Health Records and information management.
• Knowledge of performance reporting and business intelligence principles.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently with a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to analyse information, make sound decisions and influence organisational change.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while building positive working relationships.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and organisational improvement.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism and high ethical standards.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of healthcare information systems.
• Knowledge of the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit and associated assessment requirements.
• Ability to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Resilience and adaptability within a changing organisational environment.

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

Compass

Address

2nd Floor

Marlborough House

York Business Park

North Yorkshire

YO26 6RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

.

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

• Underpinning theory of laboratory practice in area of chosen discipline.
• Laboratory health and safety, COSHH, and risk assessment.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Equality legislation and best practice.

Experience

Essential

• All areas of chosen discipline.
• Supervision and training
• Technical audit.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Practical laboratory skills.
• Able to use initiative appropriately within a team.
• Ability to analyse work to determine compliance with standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• and interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills. Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Good hand/eye co ordination.
• Keyboard skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Meticulous.
• Motivation
• Enthusiasm.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to working unsocial hours including nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to independently travel between sites

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Certificate in COSHH
• Certificate in HACCP
• Certificate in Health & Safety

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
• Cleanliness in Hospitals
• Demonstrate a period of leading a team within a busy environment.
• Team working
• Experience working with computers and IT based systems
• Domestic experience working within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of customer care
• Knowledge of a hospital environment
• Relevant supervisory experience

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Communication skills
• Diplomacy

Other requirements

Essential

• High personal standards in cleanliness
• Promote equality and value diversity
• Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

Desirable

• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cockermouth Hospital

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional healthcare settings into a rewarding role offering autonomy, variety & professional challenge. Working alongside police and criminal justice partners, you'll assess, treat & support detainees, using your clinical expertise to safeguard welfare and influence important decisions. No two shifts are the same. You could be managing acute healthcare needs one moment and supporting a vulnerable person in crisis the next.

Your clinical judgement, compassion and professionalism will make a real difference every day. No forensic or custody experience is required. We provide accredited training, support & a structured development programme to help you succeed in this specialist field.

Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years' post-registration experience in an acute or urgent care setting and are looking for a role with purpose, independence and impact? We would love to hear from you. Join Mountain Healthcare and build a career where your skills and decisions truly matter.

Job Opportunity

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will deliver high-quality healthcare to people detained in police custody, many of whom have complex physical health, mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding needs. Working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, you will assess, treat and support detainees while ensuring their safety and well-being. This unique role combines clinical practice, safeguarding and forensic healthcare. No two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, manage acute presentations, respond to emergencies and provide advice to custody teams and partner agencies. Your clinical judgement will support safe decision-making and positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals. You will also undertake specialist forensic duties, including injury assessment, evidential sample collection, and maintaining accurate clinical and legal records. Working with police, NHS and partner agencies, you will support detainee care in custody and on release.

Working pattern and location

What we offer:

Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first. Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years.

At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

Company Benefits

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
• Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting.
• Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application.
• At least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting, such as front-line ambulance, A&E, prison, custody or urgent care.
• Strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills, with confidence working autonomously.
• Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment.

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

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

Abingdon

OX14 1AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see the job description and person specification attached.

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

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Address

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• To recognise and accept the limits of personal knowledge and responsibility.
• To be aware of ones own responsibilities towards Health and Safety Regulations.
• To verbally report any accident or untoward incident as soon as possible followed by written details.
• To be aware of procedures in place to contact the St. Davids out-of-hours service, whenever advice is sought
• To observe a No Smoking policy whilst on duty.
• To observe a No Sleeping on duty policy.
• To recognise the need and be willing to undertake any training identified as necessary.
• To attend clinical supervision and hospice at home meetings.
• To log in and out of Guardian to confirm that you have reached the patient's house at the start and end of the shift.
• To contact the Hospice at Home Nurse in charge in the event of any problems occurring during the shift or the patient dies or condition causes concern.
• Ensure a verbal handover from clinical team prior to shift commencement.
• To be aware of the risk assessment for each patient and act accordingly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN 1
• NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) Registration
• Competent in managing syringe driver

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Certificate in Palliative Care/Be familiar with the Care Decisions Tool for the last days of life

Experience

Essential

• Experience in caring for patient/families needing palliative care.
• Community 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

St David's Hospice Care

Address

Blackett Avenue

Newport

NP20 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the business Prescribing and Medicines Management Plan and the delivery of patient services as determined by Practice policy and local and national guidance.
• Recognise and work within own competencies using own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Assist in the delivery of a robust and safe system for prescribing repeat medications.
• Promotion of electronic repeat dispensing and online ordering
• Adhere to repeat prescribing policy, ensuring necessary clinical reviews and monitoring are conducted at appropriate intervals.
• Undertake medicine reconciliation to ensure all repeat medications are accurate, maintained up-to-date and are synchronised on the clinical system.
• Effectively communicate with pharmacy colleagues in other sectors to promote best care for patients in relation to medicines management
• Support the Medicines Optimisation Manager and the team in training student technicians, medicines optimisation assistants, and allied healthcare professionals
• Support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
• Discuss medication with patients and counsel patients on the correct use and care of their medicines
• Identify and report problems in administration of medicines such as medicine interactions and other physical factors that may affect patient compliance.
• Liaise with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs and Independent Non-Medical Prescribers about prescriptions to ensure accuracy and prevent risk.
• Ensure that all errors and near misses are logged in accordance with the companys procedures and undertake any activity necessary to rectify or prevent errors.
• Support the work of the practice based Medicines Management and Prescribing Team, in order to maximise cost-effective prescribing and to improve the quality of patient care.
• Support local care homes in the ordering and management of repeat prescriptions for their residents, ensuring medicines optimisation is provided for vulnerable patients.
• Be able to support the dispensing team with the dispensing and checking of prescriptions.
• Occasional contact with patients/customers either face to face or over the telephone.
• Support the Medicines Optimisation Manager with the development of technician lead, patient facing clinics.
• Promote high quality, cost effective and evidence based use of medicines within the practice.
• Assist in the safe and appropriate storage of medicines.
• Participate in education and training for staff, carers and patients on medicines management issues.
• Keep up-to-date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses for the purpose of continuing professional development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality.
• Advise and assist with all the above as required for Haxby Groups other associated businesses.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Pharmacy Services/NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• An excellent standard of written and verbal English.
• Numerate.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• IT literate.
• Understand and observe strict confidentiality.

Desirable

• Pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience.
• Experience of SystmOne.
• Experience with office machinery.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Pay attention to detail.
• Good communication (written and verbal).
• Work well under pressure.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Trustworthy.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Be self-motivated.
• Able to listen and empathise.
• Enthusiastic.
• Commitment to personal development.
• Hard working and willing.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work according to changing need.

Other

Essential

• Able to work at the desired times.
• Flexibility of hours for cover.
• Non-smoker.
• Good sickness record.

Desirable

• Car driver/clean licence.

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

Haxby Group (Hull)

Address

Kingswood Medical Centre

10 School Lane

Kingswood

Hull

HU7 3JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Supporting Information for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Preferably educated to NVQ level 3
• GCSE, or equivalent, Grade C or above including Maths, English and a Science subject
• Phlebotomy Certificate
• The Care Certificate, or to complete within 6 months of joining

Desirable

• Leg Ulcer Management Certificate
• Foundation Degree Spirometry Certificate
• ECG Performance Certificate
• Asthma and COPD HCA Certificate
• Influenza, Pneumonia and B12 Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a clinical environment
• Basic health care assessment experience, ie Blood tests, Blood Pressure and ECG

Desirable

• Familiar with primary care setting
• Familiar with SystmOne

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Clinical performance certificates
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Resource management skills
• Work as part of team member and on own initiative
• Good time management and flexibility
• Intermediate clinical practice skills
• Co-management of patients with long term conditions
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Accountability for own role
• Local and national health policies and guidelines
• Information governance issues in primary care
• Patient specific direction and associated policies
• Self motivating and self confident, able to work with minimal direction
• Adaptable and innovative
• Enthusiasm, with energy and drive
• Trustworthy, honest, caring and sympathetic
• Strategic thinking with vision
• Hard working, reliable and resourceful
• Willing to work flexible hours as necessary
• Considered, steady approach
• Diplomacy

Desirable

• Diversity and Equality issues
• Health and Social awareness issues
• Ability to travel

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

Health Care First Partnership

Address

Pinfold Surgery

Pinfold Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS26 9AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire

£18.05 - £19.74 per hour

Full Time/Part Time Hours

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire has an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our team.

Located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Priory Hospital Lincolnshire is a low secure unit for males with mental health conditions. It offers support to those who are detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA).

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Strong communication, organisational and clinical skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management and medication administration.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a mental health or inpatient setting.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Experience completing care plans, risk assessments and clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused and trauma-informed approaches.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Dog Kennel Lane, Glentworth

Gainsborough

Lincolnshire

DN21 5UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack which is attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Gastroenterology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• A higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
• Experience and interest in specialised aspects of gastroenterology to complement colleagues
• Higher training in a dedicated Gastroenterology specialty training scheme.

Clinical experience and training

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
• Skills and independent competence in diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

• Skills and independent competence in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential

• Experience in attending MDT providing expert opinions and suggestions to colleagues from other specialties
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

Essential

• Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities.
• Experience of conducting Clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates
• Research/publications in general or specialist area

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership
• Evidence of implementing change within a department /service

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work flexibly

Desirable

• Calm under pressure

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
• To be accessible by telephone for on call duties

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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals North Midlands

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information regarding this post, please refer to the attached Job pack within this vacancy

Person Specification

Qulifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
• CCST or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of date of the AAC
• ATSM/SITM in Advanced Laparoscopic surgery
• ATSM/SITM - Gynae Surgical Care

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)
• ATSM/SITM - Robotic Assisted Gynae Surgery

Clinical Experience & Training

Essential

• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
• Evidence of competence in advanced endometriosis surgery
• Attendance at MDT meetings
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly, and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Gynaecology Scanning
• Laparoscopy training experience

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

Essential

• Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to undertake a leadership role

Personal Circumstances:

Essential

• Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required) To be accessible by telephone for on call duties

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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Maternity Centre

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Day to day supervision of Scheduling staffResponsible for ensuring Scheduling staff have required training and skills and that this is maintained with any upgrades or changes to our electronic systems or Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs).

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Good general education including English at GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent
• Good standard of spoken English
• Strong IT skills in relation to Microsoft packages including word/excel and Microsoft to NVQ level 3 or RSA III or equivalent experience
• Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace

Desirable

• Knowledge of Waiting list procedures
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of NHS Administration systems
• Working knowledge of the local Patient Access Policy
• Understanding of NHS plan and waiting targets

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 6 months customer care work experience or previous clerical experience
• Ability to input and retrieve information on a computerised system whilst adhering to complex local and national policies and guidelines accurately and efficiently
• Experience of working in a busy environment dealing with peaks of high workload

Desirable

• Experience of handling inbound and outbound telephone calls of a potentially sensitive nature whilst recording information accurately into multiple electronic data systems
• Experience of transcribing dictation or copy typing
• Clerical experience in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent word processing skills / computer skills
• Evidence of working under pressure to tight deadlines and deal with difficult situations e.g., patients, public and visitors
• Good administrative skills
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and plan a range of activities or programmes
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to make decisions using own initiative, exercising judgement to resolve patient and or staff queries

Personal and people development

Essential

• Willingness to attend training sessions to develop self and improve service provided to patients

Communication

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good telephone manner
• Good all round communication skills
• Good customer service skills

Specific requirements

Essential

• Computer literacy

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

OPD Central Booking Team (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description further down this advert for the full responsibilities and requirements of the temporary Practice Nurse role - please note this is a fixed term position with no onward employment guaranteed.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Person Specification Practice Nurse
• Qualifications
• Essential
• Registered General Nurse
• Current NMC Registration
• Registered Smear Taker
• Trained and Qualified to administer childhood immunisations
• Full Knowledge and experience of Chronic Disease Management
• Desirable
• Knowledge and experience of specialist chronic Disease Management such a diabetes enhanced or similar
• Experience
• Essential
• At least two years post nursing degree
• 1 year or more experience in General Practice
• Applicants without experience in General Practice will not be accepted
• Essential
• Health promotion and education
• Understanding of clinical audit
• Experience working in a primary care setting
• Current EMIS user

Desirable

• Desirable
• Understanding the principles of clinical governance
• Understanding of different community sectors e.g. primary care/ nursing home/ hospice etc
• Awareness of public health issues

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

Edenfield Road Surgery

Address

Cutgate Precinct

Edenfield Rd

Rochdale

Lancashire

OL11 5AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

Provide expert clinical care and support to patients undergoing elective day-case surgical procedures within the day surgery unit.

Maintain and promote high standards of patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical practice in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

Recognise and respond appropriately to emergency situations, including airway management and deteriorating patients.

Coordinate and manage the day-to-day operational running of designated theatre areas, ensuring efficient patient flow and effective use of resources.

Act as a clinical role model, providing leadership, advice, and support to ODPs, nurses, healthcare support workers, and students.

Participate in staff supervision, teaching, mentoring, competency assessments, and professional development activities.

Ensure the safe checking, maintenance, and availability of anaesthetic equipment and consumables.

Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre practitioners, recovery staff, ward teams, and other multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care.

Support theatre utilisation and list management to ensure efficient service delivery and the achievement of performance targets.

Contribute to clinical governance activities, including audit, incident reporting, risk management, and implementation of recommendations arising from investigations.

Participate in departmental meetings, training programmes, mandatory updates, and continuing professional development.

Ensure compliance with HCPC/NMC professional standards, Trust policies, and national guidance.

Act as shift coordinator when required, escalating operational, clinical, or staffing concerns appropriately to the Theatre Management Team.

About Us The Heavitree Day Surgery Unit is located on 2 levels. The lower floor (Lower Ground) comprises of the Reception area, 5 Single Rooms, small bay Ward, Theatre 1 and Recovery and pain suite. The upper floor (Ground) comprises Theatres 2&3 and Recovery.

The Royal Devon has secured a £20m investment from NHS England to develop a Centre of Excellence for Day Surgery, which will include two additional theatres for both children and adults at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree).

The Unit is open 0730-1900-potential open until 8PM in future with both morning and afternoon theatre lists covering a wide range of specialities under general, regional and local anaesthesia.

Specialities are: General Surgery including Upper GI, Colorectal and Vascular, Gynaecology, ENT adults/paeds, Urology including laser stone fragmentation procedures, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Oral and Pain Management.

The successful candiate will be as part of the team within the Day Surgery Unit at Heavitree with the flexibility to support the other Day Surgery Units within the Community (Tiverton, Exmouth) and Wonford theatres if required.

Working at Day Surgery unit allows great work life balance as there are no unsociable hours including weekends, bank holidays or nights.

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Working Pattern: The department is operational and staffed Monday to Friday 7.30am to 7pm.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: For further information please contact Viji Pandurangan, CNM for Heavitree Day Case Theatres on 01392 405203/5294 or Dawn Crudge, Senior Matron for Community Theatres on 01392 405316.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Practice Nurse

Reports to: Lead Nurse & GP Partners

Job summary:The post holder will be either an experienced practice nurse, or a nurse wanting to work towards becoming a competent practice nurse following an extensive training programme. They will act within their professional boundaries to provide high quality, holistic care for their patients in a safe, multi-disciplinary environment. The role includes delivering nursing care including smears, childhood/adult/travel immunisations, wound care, venepuncture, ECGs, health education and specialist clinics around management of long term conditions. NMC requirements will be met and the individual will work within the NMC code and to agreed practice standards and protocols. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide support, training and development for HCAs. The post holder will understand the GMS contract, QoF, national and local enhanced services and their impact on patient care.

Main responsibilities & clinical skills

To deliver a high standard of patient care using specialist practice nursing skills. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition such as (but not exclusive to) mental health, learning disabilities, diabetes, CHD, asthma, COPD and hypertension under agreed protocols.

Undertake annual review and provide support to patients in understanding their long-term condition and ability to self manage using a care and support planning approach.

Identify and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.

To review patient medications to enhance compliance

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective health care.

Able to provide telephone advice as required for all nursing related activities including long term condition management.

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adult and children, in the surgery, offsite at a planned area (eg church hall) or at the patients home (for housebound).

Advise, support and where appropriate, administer vaccinations for travelling abroad.

Competent and up to date in anaphylaxis, CPR and AED. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology screening

Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds. Undertake procedures such as phlebotomy, ECGs, urinalysis, stich/staple removal and INR monitoring (if appropriate training completed)

To act as or support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing or supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

To provide or support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

To help develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice as needed

To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

To ensure read(SNOMED) codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

To be part of the team discussion and upskilling where needed for long term conditions or enhanced services requirements where the need arises

To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Deliver opportunistic health promotion during consultations.

Contribute to maintaining disease registers and managing patient cohorts

Communication

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communication.

Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team.

Maintain communication and liaise with other disciplines across primary, secondary and tertiary care services as necessary

Contribute to and work effectively within both the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across the wider health system

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records for patient consultations, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organise and manage own case/workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Assess effectiveness of care through self and peer review. Support and participate in shared learning across the practice.

Participate in the management, review and learning opportunities from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events in accordance with practice policy.

Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle

Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners and the rest of the nursing team.

Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults. Be aware of statuary child/vulnerable adult health procedures and local guidance.

Work within policies relating to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour and refer as appropriate. Use resources appropriately and effectively

Team working

Understand own role and scope within the practice and identify how to develop over time.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others across the practice.

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of those undertaking delegated duties.

Accept delegation from other nurses, prioritise their workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded in own practice.

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting on delivery of care. Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.

Management of risk

Monitor work areas and practice to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, practice policies, procedures and guidelines.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken including following guidelines regarding cold chain.

Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required by the practice.

Apply infection control measures within the practice according to Infection Control Policy and national guidelines.

Work in accordance with the practices confidentiality policy and Staff Handbook.

Utilising information

Use technology as an aid to management and planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communication of information.

Review and process data using accurate national codes and templates in order to ensure easy and accurate retrieval of data for patient care as well as monitoring and audit purposes.

Learning and development

Assess own learning needs and undertake additional learning as required.

Support the learning and development of the healthcare assistants working within the practice as required, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required

Supporting other junior members of the clinical team including medical students, nursing students and postgraduate nurse and medical trainees, where needed partake in appraisals

Support all members of the nursing team,

Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the practice, evaluating their effectiveness and feeding back relevant information.

Support and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice.

Provide education to patients, carers and their families and to colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Equality and diversity

Act as a good role model in good practice relating to equality and diversity.

Identify patterns of discrimination, take action to overcome this and promote diversity and quality of opportunity.

Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory

culture.

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies.

Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and provide care.

This document is not intended to cover all duties required within the role and is to be used as a guideline for the general duties required for the professional and efficient operation of the Practice. As the Practice moves forward certain duties could change and/or be replaced.

Person Specification

General and Professional requirements

Essential

• Good standard of appearance as befits a role dealing with members of the public, patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to cope with unexpected situations, clinical emergencies and provide solutions to problems
• Ability to put people at ease in stressful situations
• Willingness to look for new ideas, improvement and embrace change
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic
• Able to work extra hours when required

Desirable

• Experience and interest in education within a primary care setting
• Experience of teaching or mentoring
• Able to travel between sites using own car

Experience

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills
• Knowledge of needs of patients with long term conditions including Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease
• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals
• Requesting pathology tests
• Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Travel medicine
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Evidence of team working skills and ability to build working relationships with colleagues and patients
• Evidence of ability to work autonomously appropriately
• Aware of accountability of own role and others role in a nurse led service
• Ability to respect patient and
• practice confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy clinical environment covering a range of nursing duties
• Awareness of local and national health policy
• Awareness of GMS contract and national/local enhanced services
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education
• Recognised nursing qualification
• NMC Adult Nurse Registration

Desirable

• Additional post registration qualifications
• Holding, working towards, or willing to undertake additional qualification in asthma, diabetes, COPD, family planning
• Previous experience as a practice nurse