Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Maintenance Assistant to carry out a range of day-to-day maintenance tasks in order to ensure the hospital is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

You'll be working Monday Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm (40) hours a week in a hospital that supports individuals with personality disorders and mental health diagnoses.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Undertake day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep plant, services and vehicles in working order, keeping records of call-outs and routine checks as directed

• Carry out a range of tasks including decorating, basic joinery, painting & general building work

• Maintain equipment, services & vehicles

• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards

• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights

You are...

• Experienced in a similar role, or have worked in a self-employed capacity in recent years

• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information

• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance

• Preferably experienced in the electrical/construction industry

• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

• Car Driver (advantageous)

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months

• Expert supervision & support

• Free Health Cash plan

• 24 hours free GP support line

• Free life assurance cover

• Free eye tests

• Car lease discounts

• Discounted gym membership

• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover

• Pension scheme

• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Derby

DE24 8WZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Manager / Operations Manager Job DescriptionJob Title

Practice Manager / Operations Manager

GP Partners/General manager/Clinical Operations Manager

Practice administration, operations, staff management and the effective delivery of practice services.

To provide strong, effective and proactive leadership of the practice's operational functions, ensuring the practice operates efficiently, safely, effectively and in accordance with NHS requirements, contractual obligations, legislation and regulatory standards.

The post holder will work closely with the GP Partners and wider practice team to develop and maintain high standards of patient care, staff performance, governance and operational delivery.

The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to management, identifying problems, developing practical solutions and leading continuous improvement across the organisation.

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and management of the practice.
• Work closely with the GP Partners to deliver the practice's strategic objectives.
• Ensure that operational priorities are clearly communicated and effectively implemented.
• Develop a positive culture based on teamwork, accountability, respect and continuous improvement.
• Act as a key point of contact for staff regarding operational matters.
• Identify operational risks and take appropriate action to address them.
• Ensure that decisions are implemented effectively and followed through.
• Support the practice during periods of change, development and organisational growth.
• Represent the practice professionally when dealing with external organisations and stakeholders.

• Oversee recruitment, induction, training and development of practice staff.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective workforce planning.
• Manage staff performance, attendance, annual leave and other workforce matters.
• Support managers and team leaders in dealing with staff issues.
• Ensure employment policies and procedures are consistently applied.
• Maintain appropriate staff records and ensure confidentiality.
• Promote staff wellbeing and a supportive working environment.
• Identify training requirements and support continuous professional development.
• Manage disciplinary, grievance and capability processes where required, in conjunction with appropriate advice.
• Ensure staff understand their roles, responsibilities and expected standards.

• Monitor expenditure and ensure resources are used efficiently.
• Oversee appropriate financial and administrative controls.
• Monitor income (including petty cash), expenditure, invoices and payments as required.
• Support payroll and ensure relevant information is provided accurately and on time.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenditure without compromising patient care or service quality.

• Ensure the practice maintains appropriate governance systems and processes.
• Lead and coordinate preparation for CQC inspections and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure practice policies and procedures are current, accessible and implemented.
• Maintain appropriate evidence of compliance.
• Monitor incidents, complaints, risks and significant events and ensure appropriate actions are completed.
• Support the practice in meeting NHS contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate health and safety arrangements are maintained.
• Ensure confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements are followed.
• Work with relevant staff to maintain appropriate infection prevention and control standards.
• Ensure required audits and governance activities are completed and appropriately documented.

• Lead or support quality improvement projects.
• Review existing processes and introduce improvements where appropriate.
• Monitor outcomes and ensure agreed actions are completed.
• Encourage staff to identify problems and suggest practical solutions.
• Promote a culture where learning from incidents, complaints and feedback leads to improvement.
• Support the implementation of new NHS initiatives and local requirements.

• Monitor patient access and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Work with the clinical and administrative teams to improve patient pathways.
• Monitor patient feedback, complaints and concerns and ensure these are dealt with appropriately.
• Ensure patients are treated fairly, respectfully and professionally.
• Support the effective use of telephone, online and digital access systems.
• Review demand and capacity and work with the team to develop appropriate solutions.
• Ensure reasonable adjustments and appropriate support are considered for patients who require them.
• Work to improve the overall patient experience while maintaining safe and sustainable services.

• Support the practice in meeting its NHS contractual responsibilities.
• Monitor relevant contractual requirements, deadlines and performance indicators.
• Ensure information and returns are submitted accurately and on time.
• Work with clinical and administrative leads to monitor practice performance.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes affecting primary care.
• Ensure changes in NHS policy and requirements are communicated to relevant staff and appropriately implemented.

• Oversee the effective management of practice premises.
• Ensure the practice environment is safe, clean, welcoming and fit for purpose.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs and servicing requirements.
• Ensure appropriate health and safety checks and risk assessments are undertaken.
• Monitor equipment and facilities and arrange repairs or replacement where necessary.
• Maintain appropriate arrangements for fire safety, security, infection control and business continuity.
• Liaise with contractors and other relevant organisations.

• Maintain an effective practice risk management system.
• Identify, assess and manage operational risks.
• Ensure incidents are appropriately recorded, investigated and acted upon.
• Maintain and regularly review business continuity and emergency plans.
• Ensure appropriate contingency arrangements are in place for staffing, premises and service disruption.
• Escalate significant risks to the GP Partners promptly.

• Oversee the practice complaints process.
• Ensure complaints are acknowledged, investigated and responded to within appropriate timescales.
• Work with relevant staff to establish facts and identify learning.
• Ensure lessons from complaints are communicated and acted upon.
• Maintain appropriate records of complaints and associated actions.
• Support a culture of openness and learning rather than blame.

• Maintain effective communication between GP Partners, clinicians, administrative staff and other members of the practice team.
• Organise and support appropriate practice meetings.
• Ensure important information is communicated clearly and promptly.
• Liaise with the ICB, LMC, NHS organisations, community services and other external stakeholders as required.
• Develop positive working relationships with external providers and suppliers.
• Represent the practice professionally at meetings and events.

• Encourage effective teamwork across all practice departments.
• Support staff to understand how their individual roles contribute to the overall objectives of the practice.
• Identify opportunities for cross-training and development.
• Promote accountability while maintaining a supportive working environment.
• Address poor performance or inappropriate behaviours promptly and fairly.
• Recognise good performance and encourage staff engagement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Person Specification
• Essential Experience
• - Previous experience in practice management, healthcare management, operations management or a comparable senior management position.
• - Experience of managing staff and dealing with HR matters.
• - Experience of managing competing priorities in a busy environment.
• - Experience of implementing change and improving processes.
• - Understanding of NHS primary care and the operational environment of a GP practice.
• - Experience of managing confidential and sensitive information.
• - Experience of working with multiple stakeholders.

Desirable

• Desirable Experience
• Previous experience as a GP Practice Manager or Deputy Practice Manager or Operations Manager.
• - Experience of CQC preparation and inspection.
• - Experience of NHS contractual requirements.
• - Experience of SystmOne or another primary care clinical system.
• - Experience of quality improvement.
• - Experience of managing premises and health and safety requirements.

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

Earls Barton & Penvale Park Medical Centre

Address

Earls Barton Medical Centre

8 Aggate Way

Earls Barton

Northampton

NN6 0EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.4mygp.info/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Extended Access Hub Coordination

• Support the smooth running of the PCN Extended Access Hub.
• Coordinate Enhanced Access clinic schedules, including evening and weekend sessions.
• Create and maintain clinical rotas within SystmOne and other agreed systems.
• Ensure rotas are updated in a timely manner and communicated effectively to staff and practices.
• Liaise with practices and clinicians regarding clinic availability, changes, cancellations and cover arrangements.
• Support adjustments to clinics in response to staff absence, leave, or service changes.
• Assist with ensuring contracted Enhanced Access hours are delivered and appropriately recorded.
• Support collection and reporting of Enhanced Access activity and utilisation data to the ICB.

PCN Administration Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the PCN Manager, Clinical Director and wider PCN team.
• Coordinate meetings, including booking venues/virtual links, circulating invitations, board papers and managing attendance.
• Prepare meeting agendas in collaboration with PCN leads.
• Attend meetings and produce accurate, timely minutes and action logs.
• Monitor progress of actions arising from meetings and follow up where required with PCN leads.
• Maintain organised electronic filing systems and records in line with information governance requirements.
• Support preparation of reports, spreadsheets, presentations and other PCN documentation.
• Assist in collating data and information from practices.

SystmOne Rota Management

• Maintain and update PCN rotas within SystmOne.
• Support clinic template setup and amendments as required.
• Ensure clinical sessions are accurately reflected within relevant systems.
• Produce activity and utilisation reports from SystmOne and other reporting tools.
• Assist practices and PCN staff with basic system queries where appropriate.
• Escalate system issues or concerns to the PCN Manager.

• Support coordination of last-minute clinic changes (e.g. cancellations/rescheduling)

Reporting and Data Support

• Support the PCN Business and Data Lead with data collection and reporting requirements.
• Assist in gathering information from member practices and PCN teams.
• Support monitoring of service activity against PCN contractual requirements (DES).
• Assist with maintaining accurate records and audit trails.

Communication and Partnership Working

• Act as a key point of contact for staff and practices involved in Extended Access clinics.

• Maintain effective communication with practices, clinicians, administrative teams and external organisations.
• Respond to queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Escalate risks, incidents, or operational challenges to senior staff.
• Support personlised Care Teams with project workstreams and attend community events to promote services and support delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the PCN to support service delivery and improvement.
• Promote a positive and professional image of the PCN at all times.

General Responsibilities

• Work independently within agreed procedures and priorities.
• Manage workload effectively and prioritise competing demands meeting deadlines across multiple tasks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade as requested by the PCN Manager.
• Maintain patient and organisational confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health, social care, or similar setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care or a PCN environment.
• Experience with Rota Management Systems (e.g., Lantum)
• Experience with clinical systems (SystmOne/Emis)
• Experience of service coordination, project support, or population health work.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including rota/diary
• management.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn clinical systems (SystmOne/EMIS)

Desirable

• Understanding of the PCN DES and Enhanced Access requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• At least 5 passes at GCSE level

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

Bulwell and Top Valley Primary Care Network

Address

Off Revelstoke Way

Rise Park

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG5 5EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://healthandcarenotts.co.uk/care-in-my-area/nottingham-city-pbp/nottingham-city-primary-care-networks-pcns/bulwell-top-valley/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be part of a wider team of Pharmacy staff, supporting the care homes, while being supported by our Clinical Lead who is on the PICS leadership team.

• Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations

• Carry out medicines optimisations tasks including effective medicine administration, supporting medication reviews and medicine reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively.

• Support the Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Review, ie. Organise necessary monitoring tests prior to SMR

• Provide expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and talking local health inequalities

• Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients

• Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing locally

• Promote Electronic Repeat Dispensing to patients

• Promote online ordering through the NHS App

• Support practice reception teams in streamlining prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and Clinical Pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests

• Attending weekly Care Home Ward Rounds with the GPs, face to face and virtually.

• Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP Practices

• Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF, IIF, and other contracts

• Support the PCN in reviewing and developing practice policies for CQC requirements

• Carry out housekeeping while in patient records e.g. dose optimisation, syncing medicines etc

• Conduct prescribing audits (as requested by Senior Clinical Pharmacist)

• To work at one or more of the 4 practices, and allocated care homes within the PCN

Additional Responsibilities

• Promote our culture of equality and diversity

• Ensure our principles of openness, transparency and candor are upheld

• Continue annual training and CPD to maintain good practices, especially within Safeguarding and IPC.

Professional Development / Personal Performance.

• Identify learning needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified need.

• Establish own support mechanisms to enable structured reflection, including clinical supervision, development of supportive networks mentoring and coaching.

• Participate in and undertake clinical supervision of colleagues on an individual or group

• Participate in the Divisional appraisal System and demonstrate the achievement of agreed personal objectives.

Physical and Mental Skills

• The post holder should be physically fit for the role with the necessary keyboard and IT skills.

• The post holder would be expected to coordinate delivery of care in line with the pathway for heart failure patients, performing comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.

• Required to communicate across the health community and with patients / carers where the nature of the information given may be sensitive and could be disputed.

• The post holder should be empathetic and skilled in listening, persuasion and negotiation, and recognizes Care, Compassion, Courage, Competency, Communication, and Commitment in their role.

Effort and Environment

Physical Effort

• Frequent long periods of time spent writing up patient related information within agreed time limits. There is a need for speed and accuracy. This is a continuous requirement throughout each day.

• Prolonged periods of time spent in a sitting position at a computer screen when answering the telephone and writing clinical information in patients notes at the same time.

• Infrequent sitting or standing in a restricted position eg: crouching or kneeling to deliver care. Infrequent moderate / occasional intense effort for several short periods.

• Treatment sessions may require the post holder to undertake moving and handling tasks with the patient which may or may not involve using specialist equipment. Occasional requirement to transport bulky equipment to patients homes.

Mental Effort

• Prolonged periods of concentration are required frequently throughout each shift when prioritising referrals and allocating work to other team members. This can often involve changing from one task to another and back to original task with several interruptions in between.

• Prioritising work is essential, as often many tasks are required to be undertaken simultaneously. The post holder is required to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Concentration on reading and writing reports is necessary. Deadlines are applicable for multi-professional meetings.

• Concentration for periods of time when working and discussing health issues with patients, families and carers.

Emotional Effort

• Some patients will have complex needs. Some will have problems that can cause stress for the post holder.

• The post holder can also be faced with distressing circumstances and emotionally demanding situations, which will come about occasionally when dealing clients and their families. There can be frustration when patients do not accept or action health plans.

Working Conditions

• To function effectively across a variety of environments e.g.: GP Practice, patients homes and care homes.

• The post holder can be a lone worker.

• Occasionally the post holder may be exposed to aggressive verbal/physical aggression from patients, relatives and other health and social care professionals over the telephone or face to face

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your GPhC professional registration.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Ashfield North Primary Care Network

Nottingham

NG17 1JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

* To work as the Clinical Pharmacist working on Practice needs and helping to develop the current Pharmacist Team, and to further develop and maximise patient health while reducing the workload of GPs

* To act within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside Pharmacy Technician(s) in General Practice to develop, manage and mentor them

* The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the Practice and undertake clinical medication reviews, including structured medication reviews (SMR), monitor electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) prescribing, evaluate prescribing in line with local and national guidelines, review emerging evidence/research and liaise with community pharmacy representatives to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy

* The post holder will provide primary support to General Practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP Practice

* The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework (QOF) and enhanced services, including the Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)

* The post holder will ensure that the Practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload, which may involve optimising the use of digital technologies. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within General Practice

* The post holder will already be a non-medical prescriber but will be supported to develop their scope of practice in line with the needs of the Practice but also their own training needs analysis discussed with their Line Manager

* See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma). Review the ongoing need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues or prescribe autonomously where appropriate for medicine improvement

* Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues or prescribe autonomously where appropriate for medicine improvement

* Lead on the development of the SMR plan working collaboratively with the Clinical Pharmacists, key PCN colleagues such as Care Home Matrons and the ICB Medicines Management Team. Lead on collating progress reports from each Practice to feedback to the PCN and Practices

* Managing caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs/other clinical colleagues where appropriate. Working with colleagues (including community pharmacies) to promote the use of the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)

* Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the Practice

* Answer all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other Practice staff, other Healthcare Teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow-up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes

* Lead on coordinating (where appropriate) and contribute at Practice level to review of the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups

* To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes)

* Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.

* Produce and implement a Practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Ensure, where appropriate, that electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) systems are used and policies are in place

* Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre--prepared Practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both. These patients will be prioritised for a SMR as per the practices local implementation of the plan

* Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets). Also contribute to further development of and recruitment to the Clinical Pharmacy team

* Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making

* Lead on coordinating (where appropriate) and contribute at Practice level to the undertaking of simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the Practice team

* Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance

* Monitor Practice prescribing against the local health economys red/amber/green (RAG) list and make recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care or specialist recommendation/initiation (amber 1 and 2 drugs). Assist the Practice in seeing and maintaining a Practice formulary that is hosted on the Practices computer system. Auditing Practices compliance against National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages

* Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Support the continuing professional development of pharmacy colleagues, professionals in training and foster an environment of learning for trainees or students who may be hosted by the Practice. Show willingness to support NHS research (e.g. through the completion of NIHR Good Clinical Practice e-learning)

* Work with the General Practice team to ensure the Practice is compliant with care quality commission (CQC) standards where medicines are involved

* To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public. To advise on social media campaigns (such as posts to Facebook or websites) to improve population health in regards to prescribing or medication

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Bachelor or Masters degree in pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm)
• * Minimum of 3 years experience as a Pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• * Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• * Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience working in General Practice
• * Non-Medical Prescriber
• * In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• * An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• * Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• * Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
• * Good IT skills
• * Able to obtain and analyse

Desirable

• * Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
• * Good Clinical Practice certificate
• * Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• * Previous experience of clinical mentorship and/or line management of other pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• * Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• * Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds
• * Good presentation skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
• * Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• * Good motivational skills
• * Ability to present complex information in a clear and logical manner
• * Excellent listening skills
• * Good organisational skills to manage and prioritise a caseload
• * Experience in using a Primary Care IT system, e.g. SystmOne
• * Proficient in the use of web-based applications or programmes

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

Highcroft Surgery

Address

High Street

Arnold

Nottingham

NG5 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• MRCPsych
• Full GMC Registration
• On specialist Register/CCT in General Adult psychiatry or eligible for Inclusion within six months
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Additional Postgraduate Qualifications
• Publication of original research
• Management training

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Ability to work independently as well as part of A MDT
• Able to form a good working relationship with the peer group
• Willingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to participate in in-house training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals
• Ability to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members
• To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole
• Post holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed manner
• An Understanding of the political and framework within which the services operate
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The primary objectives of the UCAT are to:

Offer an assessment service for residents of Northamptonshire who, immediately prior to the Teams involvement, have been assessed as requiring admission to hospital;

Provide intensive community-based treatment to clients in the acute phase of mental illness, thus diminishing the need for hospital admission;

Facilitate early discharge from hospital where hospital admission has already been necessary;

Secure appropriate follow-up care for the client once the alleviation of the acute phase of mental illness has occurred;

Be fully integrated into the Northamptonshire mental health systems and the community as a whole.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading or contact Medical Workforce. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oMRCPsych or equivalent
• oFull GMC Registration
• oOn Specialist Register/CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for inclusion within six months.
• oApproval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act and able to act as Responsible Clinician.
• oMinimum of six years postgraduate experience (including three years as SpR in approved training post) or equivalent
• oPart of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training.

Desirable

• oAdditional Postgraduate Qualifications / endorsement in Rehab Psychiatry
• oPublication of original research
• oManagement training

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• oIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• oDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• oAbility to work independently as well as part of A MDT
• oAble to form a good working relationship with the peer group
• oWillingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oWillingness to participate in in-house training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• oAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals
• oAbility to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members
• oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
• oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate
• oAbility to work independently as well as part of A MDT.
• oAn understanding of the use of security in the treatment of psychiatric patients.
• oAn understanding of the dynamics of working with damaged and disturbed patients.
• oAwareness of the national agenda for secure psychiatric care and criminal justice.

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Campbell House

Northampton

NN1 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• MRCPsych
• Full GMC Registration
• On Specialist Register/CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for inclusion within six months.
• Approval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Additional Postgraduate Qualifications
• Publication of original research
• Management training

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Ability to work independently as well as part of A MDT
• Able to form a good working relationship with the peer group
• Willingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to participate in in-house training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• oAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals
• oAbility to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members
• oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole
• oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate
• oAble to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Post holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed manner.
• oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate

Desirable

• oWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
• oAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• oExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The proposed Job Plan is detailed in this job description.

The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 year SHO level experience in OMFS/Oral Surgery

Desirable

• Experience working within an acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential

• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description

Training and qualifications

Essential

• Full GDC registration
• Appropriate postgraduate experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Experience consistent with registrar-level (ST3+) practice

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information regarding this role as well as role requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered, not subject to suspension Qualified General Practitioner Currently on a CCG performers list Clear enhanced DBS check UK work permit (if required)

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD Bonus: DFSRFH & competence in coil and implant insertion Joint injections Work as a GPWSI Minor surgery skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in UK General Practice

Desirable

• Experience or interest in becoming an educational or clinical supervisor of GP registrars Teaching medical students
• Experience of/interest in mental health Delivery of clinical audit QOF management

Knowledge

Essential

• QOF & Enhanced Services

Desirable

• The challenges facing the NHS

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

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

Address

Grange Farm Medical Centre

17a Tremayne Road, Bilborough

Nottingham

NG8 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Ratby Medical Centre 6,500-patient GP practice

About the role

Ratby Medical Centre is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice caring for approximately 6,500 patients in the local community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our practice team and provide high-quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will work closely with our GPs, Practice Nurses and wider clinical team, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Main responsibilities

The role will include, but is not limited to:

• Undertaking routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations and BMI.
• Carrying out phlebotomy/blood tests where appropriately trained.
• Performing ECGs.
• Completing NHS health checks and other preventative health assessments.
• Supporting chronic disease monitoring and reviews.
• Undertaking urinalysis and other routine investigations.
• Assisting with wound care and other clinical procedures within your competency.
• INR monitoring
• Vaccinations if trained
• Recording accurate clinical information and maintaining high-quality patient records.
• Supporting the practice with clinical administrative tasks where required.
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, confidentiality and patient safety.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a GP practice
• Is confident undertaking clinical observations and routine clinical procedures.
• Has phlebotomy experience
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is compassionate, approachable and able to put patients at ease.
• Works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has excellent attention to detail and understands the importance of accurate record keeping.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage a varied workload.
• Is committed to maintaining professional standards and patient confidentiality.
• Is willing to learn and develop their skills within the role.

What we can offer

At Ratby Medical Centre, we value our staff and recognise the important role they play in providing excellent patient care.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Join a supportive and friendly practice team.
• Work within a well-established GP practice serving approximately 6,500 patients.
• Develop and expand your clinical skills.
• Access appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Work closely with experienced clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Be part of a practice that is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

How to apply

If you are enthusiastic, caring and committed to providing excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via indeed or email the Practice Manager Sarah Smith at [email protected]

We will close the advert sooner if we find a suitable candidate.

Ratby Medical Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and staff. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Main responsibilities
• The role will include, but is not limited to
• Undertaking routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations and BMI.
• Carrying out phlebotomy/blood tests where appropriately trained.
• Performing ECGs.
• Completing NHS health checks and other preventative health assessments.
• Supporting chronic disease monitoring and reviews.
• Undertaking urinalysis and other routine investigations.
• Assisting with wound care and other clinical procedures within your competency.
• INR monitoring
• Vaccinations if trained
• Recording accurate clinical information and maintaining high-quality patient records.
• Supporting the practice with clinical administrative tasks where required.
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, confidentiality and patient safety.

Desirable

• Main responsibilities
• The role will include, but is not limited to
• Undertaking routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations and BMI.
• Carrying out phlebotomy/blood tests where appropriately trained.
• Performing ECGs.
• Completing NHS health checks and other preventative health assessments.
• Supporting chronic disease monitoring and reviews.
• Undertaking urinalysis and other routine investigations.
• Assisting with wound care and other clinical procedures within your competency.
• INR monitoring
• Vaccinations if trained
• Recording accurate clinical information and maintaining high-quality patient records.
• Supporting the practice with clinical administrative tasks where required.
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, confidentiality and patient safety.

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

Ratby Surgery

Address

Ratby Medical Centre

1a Desford Lane

Ratby

Leicester

LE6 0LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Salaried GP

Reporting to Nominated Partner/PCN lead

Accountable to PCN Clinical Director

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

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

Clinical Responsibilities

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

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

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

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

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

Providing counselling and health education

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

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Clinical Responsibilities

Collecting data for audit purpose

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

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

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

Confidentiality

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

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

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

Health & Safety

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

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

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

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

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

Hand hygiene standards for self and others

Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure

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

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

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

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

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

Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal

Maintenance of own clean working environment

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

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

Health & Safety Cont

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

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)

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

Maintenance of sterile environments

Equality and diversity

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

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

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

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

Personal-Professional development

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

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

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

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

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

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

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

Circumstances

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

PartnersHealth

Address

Radcliffe on Trent Health Centre

Main Road

Radcliffe on Trent

Nottingham

NG12 2GD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

GENERAL DUTIES

In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at UHL NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:

• All employees are subject to the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act. The post holder is required to ensure that as an employee, his or her work methods do not endanger other people or themselves.
• All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patients and staffs records.
• All employees must comply with the Trusts equality and diversity policies and must not discriminate, against individuals or groups on the basis of their age, disability, gender, marital status, membership or non membership of a trade union, race, religion, domestic circumstances, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, social and employment status, HIV status, or people who are undergoing or have undergone gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity or any other grounds which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
• This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post.
• In order to ensure the Trusts ability to respond to changes in the needs of the service, after appropriate consultation and discussion with you (including consideration of personal circumstances current skills, abilities and career development) the Trust may make a change to your location, duties and responsibilities that are deemed reasonable in the circumstances.
• Your normal place of work will be across the Leicester Royal Infirmatry and will be confirmed in Section 1 of your contract, but you may be required to work in other locations of the Trust. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main Hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital). Excess travel reimbursement will not apply for UHL cross site working.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Qualifications

Essential

• Must hold at least MRCP Part 1 Qualification
• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice

Desirable

• MRCP Part 1, 2 & PACES (Full Membership)
• Advanced Life Support

Experience

Essential

• NHS / UK Experience

Desirable

• At least 2 years' experience of working at Neurology IMT level either in the UK or abroad

Skills

Essential

• All Foundation Competencies should be met (Completion of F2 or CREST form).
• Demonstratable ability to perform clinical procedures and make clinical decisions a t the level of a ST3+ registrar. (Ie. A scitic tap s & drains, lumbar punctures, ultrasound guided lines, joint aspiration, airway management etc.)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust

Infirmry Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is not recognised for training and therefore does not have educational and training approval from the Postgraduate Dean or Royal College. However, in all other respects the post holder will have identical terms and conditions of service to the departments doctors in training working at this level. Clinical audit experience and ample research opportunities will be available for individuals wishing to progress in their career. Previous trust grade doctors have successfully published papers, won deanery prizes and have gone on to become trainees in their respective fields of interest.

Candidates who have a special interest will have the opportunity to discuss at interview.

The local city and community served by the Trust is highly diverse with a complex mix of clinical and cultural needs. Good working relationships, strong multi-agency working arrangements and integrated pathways already exist between hospital and community health services, primary care, local authority and mental health services.

The post is designed to improve clinical confidence, decision making and higher order thinking. It is ideal for preparation for T&O ST3 National Selection

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB MRCS or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years training in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Planning & Organisational skills

Essential

• Commitment to career in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Experience

Essential

• Ability to undertake DHS fixations with minimal supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

LRI/LGH

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE15WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

To support and take joint responsibility for the clinical work of other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To teach undergraduates and post-graduate trainees and healthcare workers that rotate through the Department

To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place by actively participating in audit.

To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match.

To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.

To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.

To undertake mandatory &statutory training as determined by the Trust and the CMG

Person Specification

Training and qulifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• FRCS (Tr & Orth or Plastics)
• ATLS

Desirable

• Broad logbook of hand and wrist surgery procedures performed
• Attendance at appropriate professional courses and conferences

Experience

Essential

• CCT/CESR in T&O or Plastic Surgery
• Basic hand & wrist surgery experience

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/supervising junior colleagues

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• To demonstrate appropriate analytical and judgement skills

Skills

Essential

• Ability to perform the initial assessment and treatment of the common trauma and elective hand and wrist surgery conditions, particularly hand emergencies
• - Supervised experience of the common hand and wrist surgery procedures (as specified in the TIG Quality Indicators)

Desirable

• Independent (level 4 PBA) in performing the common hand and wrist surgery index procedures

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Self-motivated individual Positive attitude

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Leicester

LE54PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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