Job description

Job responsibilities

We will support you in developing your clinical skills and competencies with our experienced team of paediatric nurses and clinical practice facilitators, with a variety of inhouse courses such as plastering, cannulation and opportunity for EPALS.

We believe in supporting our staff to grow and develop to fulfil their potential.

See attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Children's Nurse
• Current/Live registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Safeguarding Children training
• Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Level 3 Safeguarding Children
• Mentorship/Supervision course
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development or other training relevant to role

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of nursing children in acute/community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course
• Experience of working withing a multi-disciplinary environment
• Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and preceptorship

Desirable

• Post-registration experience of Children's Emergency or acute paediatric care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide a practitioner-led Anticoagulation Service working within the Integrated Care and Community Directorate team working autonomously making independent clinical decisions (a Training program to reflect the achievements required will be commenced with the expectation that all competencies are signed off within 6 months)
2. To collate and store information and statistics for all anticoagulated patients
3. To maintain accurate records in line with Trust policy and NMC records and record keeping guidelines
4. To work within and promote Trust protocols for Anticoagulation
5. To run daily weekday outpatient anticoagulant clinics utilising point of care testing device
6. Counselling and education of new anticoagulant patients
7. To provide a telephone advisory service to answer patients, medical staff and primary healthcare providers enquiries regarding anticoagulation
8. To assist in the running of daily weekday outpatient postal clinics accurately adjusting warfarin doses according to protocol with the support of the specialised computer database (this requires working independently and also requires a high level of IT competency)
9. To assist in the treatment of over-anticoagulated patients in line with established protocols
10. To work to relevant PGDs relating to anticoagulation until NMP course achieved
11. Together with team members ensure accurate maintenance of the Anticoagulation computer database
12. To dose adjust oral anticoagulation for inpatients within SwICC
13. To liaise with medical and nursing teams regarding anticoagulant related clinical problems with inpatients
14. To support and facilitate early discharge of anticoagulant inpatients to maximize patient flow
15. Together with team members run the Outpatient DVT clinic facilitating outpatient management, teaching patients/carers to administer low molecular weight heparin injections if appropriate
16. In collaboration with the Obstetric Department initiate and monitor anticoagulation for obstetric patients under the direction of the Consultants Haematologists and Obstetricians according to protocol
17. To actively participate in the arrangements pre-operative surgical patients receiving anticoagulation within established protocols providing advice to Day Surgery and other areas undertaking surgical procedures
18. To comply with and support the Trust complaints procedures
19. To assist in research and clinical trials as approved by the Trust
20. To communicate urgent results and give appropriate advice to patients and GPs according to protocol
21. To work in a professional manner with external agencies to promote good working relationships
22. To work within a multidisciplinary team and have an understanding of the role of each member within the team

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Accredited Anticoagulant Course
• NMP or willingness to undertake as soon as sufficient anticoagulant experience has been gained (normally after 12 months)
• PACR or similar course

Desirable

• Completion of any anticoagulation related course
• PACR course or similar
• NMP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of anticoagulation in course of work
• Experience of caring for patients receiving anticoagulation
• In depth experience of leading a team or holding a managerial position
• In depth experience of working under own initiative and capable of critical decision making

Desirable

• Experience with anticoagulant therapy including warfarin and the DOACs
• Experience of running nurse lead clinics

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community. Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours. For a map of all our locations please Click Here We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you. In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU. Please contact us directly for all contract options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road

Epsom

Surrey

KT187EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information relating to this position, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in (Mental) Health and Social Care with demonstrable evidence of numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent GCSE's or Functional Skills)
• Experience that equips the person with the necessary knowledge, skill and competence as outlined below

Desirable

• Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in mental health
• Experience in care/support worker role.

Desirable

• extensive experience working in mental health and community

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Severn Fields Health Village - Central Shropshire CMH MPFT

Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY14RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today.

Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution, your NHS needs you!!!

For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Typing, Audio and Word/Text Processing skills to RSA III or equivalent knowledge acquired through further experience
• GCSE English Language Grade C or equivalent

Desirable

• Medical secretary qualifications
• Shorthand minimum 90 wpm
• 4 GCSE Grade C or equivalent
• NVQ III or equivalent
• AMSPAR - Medical Terminology Certificate
• Stage 1 - Management Development or equivalent
• D32/33 Assessor Award or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Recent Medical Secretarial experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of PAS
• Knowledge of 18 week RTT pathway

Knowledge, skills, aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent Microsoft Word User.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Desirable

• Validation of 18 week RTT pathway

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Conscientious in standard of work produced
• Ability to work under pressure
• Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

• Readiness to try new things
• Adaptable to change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital

Boston

PE21 9QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of role:

To ensure good quality nursing care is available and delivered to residents, and that support workers are safely and appropriately led, supervised and supported throughout their shift. To create and maintain care plans in conjunction with residents and their families/friends.

Specific Responsibilities:

To be directly responsible to the General Manager

To be the clinical lead in charge of the home in the absence of manager or senior nurses.

To work closely with the GP and other members of the wider multiple disciplinary team

To provide care to a high standard in the following:

• End of life care
• Continence assessments
• Catheter care
• Diabetes management
• Wound care
• Assessment of unwell residents
• Clinical Observations
• Venepuncture

• Confirmation of death
• Pressure area assessment and care
• Swallowing assessments

(This list is not exhaustive and may be adapted depending on the needs of the organisation and residents in the home).

To work alongside unqualified care staff as mentor/teacher whilst on shift, developing their understanding of nursing care, and, where appropriate, teaching them the skills to take on delegated clinical tasks.as per general manager guidance

To deliver supervision meetings for care staff, in partnership with Team Leaders and wider management team

To participate in the on-call rota shared with other Nurses/Support Team Managers/management

To administer medications and carry out medication rounds when required

To maintain up to date evidence based practice and valid NMC PIN

To attend regular clinical supervisions

To attend handovers and work in partnership with Team Leaders to ensure care staff deliver tasks and attend to residents appropriately and to the required standards

To maintaining good team relationships with all staff members throughout the home

To role model behaviours, a sound work ethic and Ardale ethos at all times to junior staff, residents and visitors

Accountabilities:

Positive management feedback

Care staff are well supported and trained

Care delivery and clinical issues are handled and delivered in an exemplary manner

Resident care, welfare and safety is embedded as the most important aspect of our operation

Positive resident and family feedback

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A friendly and approachable manner
• Ability to learn and develop independently
• A proven ability to work succesfully as part of a team
• A demonstrated ability to prioritse and work under pressure
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Nursing qualification DiPHE/BSc
• The ability to work efficiently, effectively, diligently and courteously without the need for close supervision
• A commitment to working with people in a person centred approach
• Demonstrable emotional warmth, compassion, kindness and empathy
• The ability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities and accountabilities as the job role develops
• The ability to acknowledge your own limits and ask for assistance and support when needed

Desirable

• IT literate
• Community Nursing experience
• The ability to train others to carry out delegated tasks

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

Ardale Ltd

Address

Welwyn Grange

Broadwater Road

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 3EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

The post-holder will support delivery of the Practice EHCH service in accordance with:

• the current NHS England Network Contract DES;
• the current Enhanced Health in Care Homes framework;
• the Practices agreed care-home operating model;
• the Practice's clinical governance arrangements;
• relevant ICB requirements and local pathways;
• NICE guidance and other national clinical guidance;
• relevant safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and deprivation of liberty requirements;
• information governance requirements;
• local medicines-management policies;
• relevant CQC requirements and care-home policies; and
• professional standards and regulatory requirements.

The AMP will:

• Participate in scheduled care-home ward rounds as part of the multidisciplinary team and according to the agreed Practice care-home model.
• Work collaboratively with care-home staff to identify residents requiring clinical review, prioritising according to clinical urgency, frailty, risk and agreed care-home processes.
• Contribute to proactive identification of residents at increased risk of deterioration, hospital admission, falls, medication-related harm, malnutrition/dehydration, pressure damage and other significant health risks.
• Contribute to personalised care and support planning, ensuring that the resident's wishes, preferences, capacity, communication needs, clinical needs and goals are considered.
• Support timely clinical assessment of new or returning care-home residents and contribute to the Practice's arrangements for comprehensive assessment and personalised care planning following admission/readmission.
• Review and update care plans where there is a significant change in clinical circumstances.
• Work with the wider MDT to identify appropriate interventions and services that enable residents to remain safely within the care-home environment wherever appropriate.
• Participate in MDT discussions and case conferences for residents with complex or changing needs.
• Support effective communication between the care home, Practice, community services, secondary care, pharmacy, social care and other relevant agencies.
• Contribute to service evaluation, audit, quality improvement and monitoring of EHCH activity and outcomes.

The current national framework emphasises integrated working between primary care, community health, social care and care homes, with personalised care and support at the centre of the model.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration appropriate to the AMP profession.
• Relevant advanced clinical qualification at postgraduate level or demonstrable equivalent advanced-practice capability.
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment and decision-making competence.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Appropriate prescribing qualification where prescribing is a requirement of the post.
• Appropriate training and competence in phlebotomy.
• Evidence of competence in relevant clinical observations and investigations.
• Current mandatory training appropriate to the role.
• Appropriate professional indemnity/insurance arrangements.

Desirable

• Advanced practice MSc or equivalent.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Advanced assessment qualification.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification where applicable.
• Relevant care-of-the-elderly/frailty qualification.
• Palliative/end-of-life care training.
• Dementia training.
• Leadership qualification.
• Relevant safeguarding qualification/training.

Skills and Competency

Essential

• The post-holder must demonstrate the ability to:
• undertake advanced clinical assessment;
• make safe autonomous clinical decisions;
• recognise clinical deterioration;
• manage acute clinical presentations;
• manage long-term conditions;
• interpret clinical investigations;
• undertake phlebotomy;
• perform routine observations;
• formulate differential diagnoses;
• develop management plans;
• initiate appropriate treatment within scope;
• make appropriate referrals;
• safety-net patients and care staff;
• communicate complex clinical information clearly;
• work effectively within an MDT;
• manage competing clinical priorities;
• maintain accurate clinical records;
• use electronic clinical systems;
• manage clinical risk;
• escalate appropriately;
• demonstrate sound clinical judgement; and
• work effectively in a care-home environment.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with older people and people with cognitive impairment.
• Ability to communicate with relatives and carers sensitively.
• Ability to communicate with care-home staff at all levels.
• Ability to manage difficult or sensitive conversations.
• Ability to explain clinical information clearly.
• Ability to negotiate and influence appropriately.
• Ability to work constructively across organisational boundaries.
• Demonstrable commitment to compassionate and person-centred care.

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of:
• acute illness in older people;
• frailty;
• multimorbidity;
• long-term condition management;
• dementia and delirium;
• falls;
• nutrition and hydration;
• medicines safety;
• polypharmacy;
• safeguarding;
• Mental Capacity Act;
• consent;
• advance care planning;
• palliative and end-of-life care;
• appropriate referral pathways;
• infection prevention and control;
• clinical governance;
• patient safety;
• evidence-based practice; and
• relevant NICE and national guidance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of:
• Enhanced Health in Care Homes;
• Network Contract DES requirements;
• primary care contractual arrangements;
• care-home clinical governance;
• community services;
• admission avoidance pathways;
• virtual wards;
• urgent community response;
• integrated care systems;
• shared care records; and
• care-home quality and regulatory requirements.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience of autonomous clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Experience of managing patients with acute illness.
• Experience of managing patients with multiple long-term conditions.
• Experience of working with older people and/or people with frailty and complex needs.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working.
• Experience of clinical risk assessment and escalation.
• Experience of interpreting clinical investigations.
• Experience of making or supporting appropriate referrals.
• Experience of maintaining high-quality clinical records.
• Experience of working within clinical governance arrangements.
• Experience of recognising deterioration and acting appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice.
• Experience working in care homes.
• Experience undertaking care-home ward/home rounds.
• Experience of proactive care planning.
• Experience of admission avoidance.
• Experience of frailty assessment.
• Experience of palliative/end-of-life care.
• Experience of medicines optimisation/polypharmacy.
• Experience of quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Experience of teaching care-home or healthcare staff.

Leadership and Teamwork

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of an MDT.
• Ability to work autonomously while recognising the need for escalation.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership within scope of practice.
• Ability to support colleagues and care-home staff.
• Ability to contribute to service improvement.
• Ability to manage clinical priorities safely.
• Ability to work collaboratively with primary, community and secondary care.
• Commitment to shared decision-making.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• professional integrity;
• compassion;
• reliability;
• resilience;
• initiative;
• accountability;
• sound judgement;
• adaptability;
• commitment to patient safety;
• commitment to equality and inclusion;
• commitment to continuous learning;
• ability to work under pressure;
• ability to recognise personal limitations;
• commitment to collaborative working; and
• a proactive approach to improving care for care-home residents.

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

South Doc Services

Address

West Heath Medical Centre

194-196 West Heath Road

Northfield

Birmingham

West Midlands

B31 3HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The overall duties are outlined in the attached job description and person specification, but the main duties are highlighted below:

• Oversee and contribute to specific Viral Hepatitis projects and pathway initiatives within the service and wider ODN to support with elimination goals.
• Work collaboratively with the ODN Clinical lead and Programme Manager to ensure internaland external activity levels and objectives are met.
• Work collaboratively with other fellows in the SEL network.
• Attendance at two (2) clinical sessions per week at KCH and/or other sites in the SEL network or community venues. However, flexibility in covering clinical commitments will be required.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospital, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
• Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
• Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of clinical trials.
• To assist in clinical audits and research projects to improve care.
• Embark or undertake academic research aligned with the units priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registrable medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full Registration with GMC with License to Practice.

Desirable

• BSc

Experience

Essential

• Previous and significant experience in the NHS
• Registrar or equivalent training in Hepatology, or post core CMT internal Medicine

Desirable

• Experience in research of Hepatology, Liver Transplant, GCP training
• Previous research experience GCP
• Experience of under-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Audit, Research and publications

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated understanding of research concepts, governance and ethics.

Desirable

• Previous involvement in research projects and published in peer reviewed journals.
• GCP training

Personal skills and attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Strong organisational skills
• Demonstrated experience working with computer systems (including electronic patient record systems).
• Strong data analysis skills and evidence of having used data to identify and act on improvement initiatives

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description.

Provide comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Prescribe medications appropriately, and make referrals to secondary care and community services when required. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using electronic patient record systems. Participate in multidisciplinary team working, clinical meetings, safeguarding activities, quality improvement initiatives, and practice development.

Fixed term contract ending 31st March 2027, 2 sessions per week.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Fully qualified GP with current General Medical Council (GMC) registration and license to practice
• - Strong commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues and wider healthcare teams

Desirable

• - Local Knowledge & Enhanced Skills
• - Familiarity with local referral pathways, community services and prescribing formularies
• - Experience managing digital workflows efficiently including processing pathology results, clinical correspondence and repeat prescriptions

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

Bankfield Surgery

Address

Bankfield Surgery

15 Huddersfield Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 9BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the Intensive Care Unit.

To be responsible for the teaching , supervision, assessment of students and junior staff.

To attend and participate in team and unit meetings, to exercise leadership, coordinate and manage the nursing team.

To demonstrate effective management of staffing levels in accordance with the needs of the service.

To provide an effective specialised resource (practical and theoretical) within the Intensive Care Unit.

To be responsible for developing clinical skills and knowledge through on going education and life-long learning, ensuring that nursing practice is up-to-date and evidence based with the scope of practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• BSc / 1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification / training / experience
• Mentorship / teaching qualification
• Intensive Care Course or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues
• Knowledge of evidence based practice

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of effectively leading the care and management of critically ill patients
• Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting

Values Based Question

Essential

• Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Street

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Booking appointments for patients following care navigation ensuring patients access the most appropriate services within the practice
• Scanning and workflowing incoming correspondence within the clinical system
• Dealing with general enquiries from patients and prioritising the management of these
• Dealing with repeat prescription orders and prescription queries
• Managing your time and workload efficiently
• Assisting with the smooth running of clinics and surgeries
• Providing help and advice to all visitors to the surgery and the building
• Registration of new patients to the Practice
• Process patients change of address and contact details within the clinical system
• Dealing with tasks that clinicians may assign to you in an effective and timely manner
• Covering colleagues shifts in the event of sickness or annual leave
• Effective communication between staff, the practice, patients and other agencies
• Understanding and implementation of the practice protocols and procedures
• Carrying out the daily tasks set for you by the Office Manager
• Attending training and staff meetings as required
• Supporting with other reasonable duties as required
• Follow the practices Infection Prevention & Control policies and protocols

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working within a busy office environment

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience using SystmOne

Skills and Qualities

Essential

• Competent user of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Deal with confidential matters in a sensitive way.
• File documents in logical format.
• Prioritise and work on a number of different tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Willingness to undertake a wide range of duties.
• The ability to solve problems under pressure.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Possess excellent time management skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Be decisive yet maintain a customer-focused approach
• Trustworthy, honest, reliable, caring and sympathetic

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs, or equivalent (inc Maths and English)
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

• RSA Stage I or II typing and/or Word Processing or equivalent

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

Warrengate Medical Centre

Address

Upper Warrengate

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide timely clinical care to gtd healthcare urgent care patients in the form of advice or face to face consultation whilst on shift.
• To ensure that where appropriate, the patient is referred for further management with the relevant service, e.g. secondary care specialties, community services.
• To proactively communicate with the Clinical Shift Leads and Senior Care Co-ordinators to ensure the smooth running of the shift.
• To be responsible for prioritization and timeliness of all consultations assigned to the shift.
• Work with colleagues to maximize effective and efficient delivery of care to patients.
• To work within the prescribing formulary, taking account of the minimum length of prescribed treatment.
• Provide clinical advice to both internal and external other staff as required (e.g. Clinical Shift Lead, Senior Care Co-ordinator, Triage Nurses, other GPs, District Nurses).
• Represent gtd healthcare in a professional manner when in contact with the general public and other professionals.
• Support locally developed urgent care pathways and community alternatives to admission, e.g. DVT service, alternative to transfer (ATT/PATS) scheme with NWAS.
• To support streaming of patients to or from co-located A&E services.
• On call shifts (optional): Doctors on call are expected to respond to phone requests within 5 minutes of call and to be able to attend at any of our centres within 1 hr.

Personal development

• Maintain appropriate professional registration and ensure working within professional competencies.
• To ensure all statutory and mandatory training relevant for post is completed.
• Identify own training needs, in consultation and attend agreed relevant courses / study days to enhance personal development.
• To be available for meetings and appraisals from time to time as required.
• Actively seek out learning opportunities via networking with peers in other organisations.
• Participate in the NHS Appraisal process and all activities required for revalidation.

Corporate responsibilities

• To have a good understanding and follow the organisations policies and procedures.
• Work as part of the gtd healthcare multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive and productive team environment is developed and maintained at all times.
• Work as part of a team to ensure targets are met and have primary responsibility for operational targets in real time.
• To contribute to any strategic developments arising from the urgent care agenda.
• Involvement in the teaching and training of other health professionals who may be attached to the service.
• Alert gtd management promptly to problems in service delivery or concerns about the competence of clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• To provide relevant information and assurance regarding Working Time Directive and hours worked.
• To contribute and participate in the management of complaints and concerns where appropriate.
• Participate in audit of clinical and patient services.

Other duties:

• Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold full GMC Registration with a current license to practice and without any current restrictions/undertakings.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Computer literacy. An ability to use the clinical systems and online decision support combined with a reasonable typing speed.
• Skilled and experienced in telephone consultation with good telephone manner and clear diction.
• Able to demonstrate holistic patient care.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Able to work within a team and take instruction as required.
• Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with others in the team.
• Able to represent the organisation with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Able to use own initiative, work autonomously and be self motivated.
• Empathetic and caring.
• Socially & ethically aware.
• Professional approach and a presentable appearance.
• Excellent communication and listening skills even in difficult situations.
• Good team player who is able to support, value and respect the contribution of all members.
• Good time management being able to function well under time and patient pressure.
• Flexible approach to working pattern across the entire OOH period.
• Able to work in treatment centres / Urgent Care.

Desirable

• Familiar with ADASTRA.

Experience

Essential

• An up to date understanding of modern primary care and its delivery in an OOH/urgent care setting.
• Experience of working in urgent primary care.
• Able to manage common medical, surgical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Ability to make appropriate referral for further management.
• Has an understanding of local services, pathways and OOH services and Integrated Urgent Care.
• Minimum of 3 years working in A&E (ED) as Specialty Doctor / Associate Specialist.

Desirable

• Understanding of National Quality Requirements in Out of Hours.
• Experience of GP Training.

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

Gtd Healthcare

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What inspired you to become a nurse?

Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care? Or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession thats always evolving working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams?

Whatever your reason for choosing care, at HC-One The Kind Care Company we offer a career where your compassion and dedication are truly valued.

Whether youre an experienced registered nurse or looking for a new and meaningful direction, working in a care home environment can be incredibly fulfilling.

Its a role that reflects the true heart of nursing combining clinical expertise with the opportunity to form genuine, lasting connections with Residents and their families.

Were looking for kind, compassionate nurses to join our committed care home teams. In return, we offer competitive, experience-based pay and an attractive package of rewarding benefits.

At HC-One, kindness is more than a wordits a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives.

To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualitieswhat we call Kindness the HC-One Way:

• We are curiousasking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionatewalking in the shoes of others.
• We are creativefinding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageoussupporting residents to live the life they choose.
• And we are dependablepeople can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, were looking for team members who are comfortable with technologyor open to learning. You'll be supported every step of the way.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growthopening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Homemade meals whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent)
• Group life Assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16.
• An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues
• Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Experience

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

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

HC-One

Address

Southgate House

Archer Street

Darlington

Co Durham

DL3 6AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Other Responsibilities:

To understand performance targets and achieve agreed KPIs.

To ensure clinical resource and appointment allocation are used in the most effective way.

To support with information on complaints, concerns and incidents, working with the relevant Manager to resolve them in effective and timely way.

To support change to both the service and the structure of the Surgery.

To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders role as agreed with the Team Leader.

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

Communication

Adapt communication style and content to reflect different type of people when making contact.

Ability to receive sensitive or contentious information and process appropriately.

Promote positivity and effective working relationships with commissioners, other health care providers and other key health care providers and other key partners to support an integrated approach to high quality patient care.

Confidentiality

In the course of 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.

Whilst performing the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, surgery staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Surgery as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, careers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Surgery may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Surgery policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

Maintain the standards required for the health, safety and security knowledge & understanding as defined in the Surgery Health & Safety Policy.

Use personal security systems within the workplace according to Surgery guidelines.

Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Make effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Report potential & actual risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, and challenge behaviours that fall below the standards required.

Quality

Strive to improve quality within the Surgery.

Assess own performance, ensuring competence, and being accountable for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Contribute to the quality assurance process and 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 ensure the best care for the patient.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

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

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

Maintain and update relevant Surgery policies, standards and guidance as directed by the Managers and Partners.

Participate in discussions with members of the team on how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect their work.

Participate in audits & meetings where appropriate.

Recognise the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Surgery procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, careers and colleagues

Behave in a manner which is welcoming to an individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

Participate in any training program implemented

Attend monthly whole practice meetings / team meetings to ensure continued understanding and up to date knowledge relating to practice systems and processes.

Identify personal development and training needs.

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

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

Participate in continuing education to maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skill.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

Maintain and update relevant Surgery policies, standards and guidance as directed by the Managers and Partners.

Participate in discussions with members of the team on how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect their work.

Participate in audits & meetings where appropriate.

Essential

Good standard of education.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Professional, reliable and trustworthy approach.

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Desirable

Previous experience in a GP practice, pharmacy or medicines management setting.

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent pharmacy-related experience.

Experience of handling prescription queries and medicines management processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Good standard of education.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Professional, reliable and trustworthy approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Previous experience in a GP practice, pharmacy or medicines management setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent pharmacy-related experience.
• Experience of handling prescription queries and medicines management processes.

Experience

Essential

• Pharmacy background or Previous GP prescription experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ansdell Medical Centre

Address

Albany Road

Lytham St. Annes

Ansdell

FY8 4GW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

• The post-holder will support the management of the Urgent Primary Care service, which operates 7 days a week, 24/7, ensuring that all rota shifts including standby are filled.
• The post holder will manage day to day UPC activity and deputise for the UPC Operations Administration Manager as required.The postholder will produce reports on performance, and liaison with NEAS and YAS.
• Additional administrative duties will also be required, e.g., prescription management, management of Systmone, coordination and organisation of meetings and training.
• The service operates from several locations including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, the post holder will work autonomously and flexibly.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To support CBC to manage the deployment of salaried and sessional UPC clinicians and administrators and collect data for report running. The post holder will liaise with UPC managers and the Clinical Lead to secure provision of an effective Urgent Primary Care service. The role will also include a broad and flexible range of administrative duties that may change as the service develops.

• Ensure that CBCs contractual requirements to place clinicians in the UPC and Extended Access (EA) are fulfilled at all times.
• Liaise with UPC clinicians, registrars and administrators to ensure accurate and effective deployment to meet operational requirements.
• Support management of the rota, ensuring that the needs of the service are met.
• Ensure that all UPC clinicians are appropriately qualified, registered, indemnified, have up to date DBS clearance and relevant training and up to date appraisals to deliver their role
• Ensure annual indemnity insurance is up to date.
• Liaise with YAS regarding the day-to-day use and management of Systmone and resolve any queries from UPC staff.
• Liaise with Gateshead GP Practices to ensure that they are given full support from the service.
• Coordinate medicines management in consultation with Pharmicus representative, including receiving stock and stock control.
• Maintain operating systems including RotaMaster and Systmone, collecting data for contractual/audit/finance purposes.
• Support the work of the administrative staff and contribute to the administrative duties within the service.
• Support and deliver training to new members of the team with regards to processes and procedures.
• Liaise with the UTC Nursing Teams to support service delivery with appointment allocation and room space.
• Ensure that information is available regarding the national quality requirements (NQR) for the service are delivered and information to demonstrate this is available for contract monitoring.
• Ensuring information for GP audit is made available to Clinical Lead as required.
• Reporting in line with NQR and contract monitoring requirements.
• Update and contribute to service communications within service and external stakeholders.
• Support the work of the Data team and contribute to the delivery of reports.
• Support the Operational Manager in publishing the 10 weekly rota from source rota and allocate incoming requests.
• Awareness of CQC principles and the impact on individuals and service delivery.
• Manage patient flow in all streams of service, providing support to clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and propose changes to working practices as appropriate to improve service delivery.
• Ensure effective communication takes place within the UPC team
• Assist in the training/induction programme for new GPs, registrars and staff within the team.
• Assist colleagues during annual leave periods, other absences, and unusually high workloads.
• Maintain the manual and electronic filing systems within the department.
• Undertake projects as required by the manger with particular regard to service improvement.
• Carry out additional duties as and when necessary to ensure continuity of service within the Company.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) graded 4 or above Maths and English GCSE
• ECDL qualification or be able to demonstrate IT skills to this level
• Business Administration NVQ Level 3

Desirable

• Leadership qualification or relevant experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Other

Essential

• Flexibility and the willingness to learn and take on new tasks
• Flexibility with hours/days of work to cover the 24/7 service needs
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Skills knowledge and experience

Essential

• Strong levels of IT proficiency and experience in using the Microsoft suite of programmes, including email, word, excel and PowerPoint
• Experience of working within a busy working environment
• Experience working within NHS or Primary Care setting
• Working and communicating with
• staff at all levels
• Planning and organising meetings, training activities and other events
• Collecting, analysing data and reporting on business performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
• Ability to work with limited supervision and use initiative regarding tasks to see through to completion
• Proven ability to handle a busy and varied workload
• Attention to detail with an ability to follow process
• Understanding of Information
• Governance, Data Protection and
• Confidentiality
• Strong organisational ability and ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Able to liaise with patients and clinical staff both face to face and via the telephone
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to meet the transport requirements of the post

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of managing Admin and GP workload in Urgent Primary Care
• Experience of supervising the work of others
• Knowledge of Rotamaster, Systmone and EMIS

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

CBC Health

Address

CBC Health Federation

QE Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. This will be done in line with the Job evaluation Handbook guidelines

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations.

Desirable

• Member of relevant professional body

Other

Essential

• Used to working in a busy environment on rotational shifts covering 7 days
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
• Professional calm and efficient manner
• Effective organizer, influencer and networker

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including
• performance and change.
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
• Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems
• before they arise
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
• Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard
• skills.

Desirable

• Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful
• Projects

Autonomy Freedom to Act

Essential

• Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on
• policy implementation)

Equality & Diversity

Essential

• Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management
• systems in the area

Financial and Physical Resources

Essential

• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes