Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified medical doctor with at least seven years' experience post Foundation (or equivalent) Doctor level
• Full registration with the GMC with a license to practice
• Accreditation as GMC accredited Trainer or eligible for this role

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in medical education

Experience and achievements

Essential

• Experience of medical management or leadership, innovation and change management
• Experience and demonstrable track record in delivering high quality medical education and training

Desirable

• Experience of multi-professional training
• The use of simulation and technology to enhance learning relevant to medical education
• Evidence of audit/research/publications in medical education

Knowledge

Essential

• Close working knowledge of the management, governance and strategic development of clinical services and postgraduate medical education both a national, regional and local level specific to the requirements of the role
• Understanding of developments involving relevant Colleges & Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Trained in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Awareness of relevant policies and guidance relating to medical education (eg Less than Full Time Training (LTFT))

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Interest, enthusiasm and vision for improving the delivery of medical education and training
• Ability to engage, work collaboratively and motivate others across organisational boundaries
• Ability to manage complex situations that present uncertainty or the need to resolve competing priorities and perspectives

Desirable

• Understand strategies for supporting residents and trainers

Personal qualities

Essential

• Approachability and openness to feedback
• Understands self and impact of behaviour on others
• Evidence of continual personal learning and development

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

West London NHS THQ

1 Armstrong way

London

UB2 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, leadership
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with GMC with licence to practice at the time of appointment
• GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of expected completion of specialist training
• MHA AC status (or within 3 months of starting) and Section 12(2) Approval
• Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Clinical knowledge

Essential

• Experience of liaison psychiatry with excellent knowledge of speciality
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist experience relevant to post in NHS or comparable service

Academic skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Ability to work in and lead teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Research or service evaluation experience
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Participated in audit and QI
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to developing liaison psychiatry services

Desirable

• Excellence in education, research or QI
• Evidence of improving outcomes through service change or audit

Other Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to Trust values

Desirable

• Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital,

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications
• Qualification or higher degree in clinical research or management

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
• GMC Specialist Register or within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Academic skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
• Evidence of improving patient outcomes through service change or audit

Clinical knowledge

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Excellent knowledge in speciality

Desirable

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

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

The Claybrook Centre

37 Claybrook Road

London

W6 8LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Degree.
• Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable

• MRCPsych
• Higher qualifications. Section 12(2) approval.

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice ogood relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care

Desirable

• Experience in psychiatry

Language Skills

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated by one of the following:
• oApplicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English oApplicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes2

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernard's Hospital

Southall

UB2 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will provide consultant-led, specialist oral health care for patients requiring Special Care Dentistry within Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The role will involve the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred dental care for individuals with complex needs, including treatment provided under local anaesthesia, conscious sedation and, where clinically appropriate, general anaesthesia.

The postholder will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and equitable access to specialist dental services. They will have a significant leadership, supervisory, teaching, research, quality improvement and service development role within the department and the wider Trust.

The postholder will maintain continuing clinical responsibility for patients under their care, while ensuring appropriate delegation, supervision and development of junior dental staff and other members of the clinical team.

Person Specification

Specialist Listing

Essential

• Eligible for full UK GDC registration and a Licence to Practise
• On GDC Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry or within six months of attaining CCST

Desirable

• Higher academic degree relevant to Special Care Dentistry, MSc, PhD etc
• One, or more of the following or equivalent qualifications: FDS RCS, MFDS RCS Diploma, Certificate or Membership (RCS) in Sedation / Special Care Dentistry

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full UK GDC registration and a Licence to Practise
• Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Special Care Dentistry

Desirable

• Higher academic degree relevant to Special Care Dentistry, MSc, PhD etc
• One, or more of the following or equivalent qualifications: FDS RCS, MFDS RCS Diploma, Certificate or Membership (RCS) in Sedation / Special Care Dentistry

Clinical Experience and Skills

Essential

• Clinical experience expected of a consultant in Special Care Dentistry. Experience / training such that the applicant has reached a standard considered equivalent to that expected after 3 years of specialist training in Special Care Dentistry.
• Recent experience of dental treatment under both Basic and Advanced conscious sedation
• Recent experience in treating medically compromised / special care patients
• Experience of contributing to a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of assessing and treating ward patients needing Special Care Dentistry

Audit Managment & IT

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management in the secondary care setting Management skills and effective leadership for the NHS environment and specifically clinical service delivery
• Understanding of principles of clinical audit
• Effective participation in audit including implementation of outcomes Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Dental Practice set out by the General Dental Council

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of setting up a service
• Participation in multidisciplinary audit

Research / Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

• Experience in training under-graduate and post-graduate students and StRs in Special Care Dentistry, including sedation techniques
• Experience of organisation of teaching programmes in Special Care Dentistry
• Knowledge of research ethics

Desirable

• Experience in leading UG or PG courses
• Evidence of teaching courses and or teaching qualifications
• Experience in UG and PG examining relevant to sedation and / or Special Care Dentistry
• Evidence of publications in refereed journals
• Research relevant to Sedation / Special Care Dentistry
• Presentations at national research meetings
• Possession of a focused personal research plan
• Appraisal training
• Teaching qualification.

Leadership & Management Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
• Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
• Knowledge of finance and budgets.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy Hospital / St Thomas's Hospital

Great Maze pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have experience of working in mental health services at secondary care level with complex presentations with women who may also be in crisis and who express suicidality. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable, and/or a keen interest in this specialist area alongside experience of facilitating group treatments.

The team is part of the wider Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) specialist perinatal mental health provision and there will be opportunities for networking with perinatal psychologists in this new and developing area of specialism across BLMK, the East of England Region and within CNWL.

Both regionally and locally we are committed to further training all disciplines within the team and there will be provision for training in line with a regional training programme.

For further information about this post please see attached job description

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. OR BABCP accredited CBT Therapists with significant experience of the above along with trauma therapy.
• Supervision training

Desirable

• Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. E.g. training in additional approved modalities such EMDR, IPT, CFT, Couples Counselling, systemic training, DIT, Mindfulness

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a qualified psychologist or CBT Therapist
• Significant experience in working with Psychological Trauma.
• Specialist training or skills working with women in the perinatal period
• An interest in Perinatal Mental Health with a focus on Birth Trauma and baby loss
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.

Desirable

• Experience in working with Birth Trauma and Perinatal Loss
• Experience of representing psychological therapies within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
• Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.

Other

Essential

• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to drive with a full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CNWL HQ Milton Keynes

Charles Pinfold Building, Walton Hall

Milton Keynes

MK7 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• • To provide specialist psychological/therapeutic assessments of service-users referred to the Therapies pathway upon appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources. This will include the use of routine psychometric assessments and measures, observations and interviews where appropriate
  • To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the formulation and implementation of plans for the formal psychological treatment and or management of a clients problems based upon an appropriate conceptual understanding of the service-users problems in the context of the family and wider system
  • To receive regular specialist supervision from the principal clinical psychologist and where appropriate other senior professional colleagues.
  • To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuro psychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies development psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• Must have passed preceptorship and will need to provide evidence of preceptorship project and tasks
• To be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) or equivalent i.e., BACP
• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and formulation of complex mental health presentations including Trauma presentations.
• Experience of working psychologically with people who have complex mental health problems, including trauma and personality disorder.
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
• Experience of skills in group work.
• Experience of work with care-givers/families.
• To be able to conduct routine assessments of IQ and memory screening.
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working in an NHS community mental health settings in secondary and tertiary care.
• Experience of working in MDT settings in particular the demonstrated ability to work jointly in assessment interventions with multidisciplinary team members.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Experience in the use of risk assessment and the management of risk and crisis.

Knowledge

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Knowledge of legislation and NICE guidance in relation to this client group
• Knowledge of clinical caseload management within a team setting.
• Skills in providing consultation and supervision to other professional and non professional groups and assistants.
• Knowledge of current developments and policies relevant to mental health services.

Desirable

• Well developed skills in the ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and to other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for people with mental health presentations

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milton Keynes Mental Health Hub

Purbeck

Milton Keynes

MK14 6BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy CPD, Preceptorship & Induction:

Our teams are passionate and dedicated to the care and treatment of service users, but also to the development of student OTs and preceptorship OTs. You will also be an integral part of OT student education and partnership working with our local universities to contribute to training and education for yourself and others.

This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOTs Career Development Framework.

We offer a three week service induction programme that includes classroom learning, e-learning and shadow shifts. We also offer an Occupational Therapy twelve month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills for newly qualified OTs. This precepto rship programme has received much praise over the past 3 years from our Band 5 OTs who have felt it has significantly supported their transition from student to confident practitioner. Many of whom have then been supported to develop their careers within Cygnet, up to their next level of practice as Band 6 clinicians.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

At Cygnet Healthcare, we have a strong occupational focus through support and direction from Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists and our Occupational Therapy Directors. We use evidence-based practice within each of our service lines, as defined by our clinical steering groups, in which Occupational Therapists play a key role.

Under the leadership of our Occupational Therapy Directors we support over 160 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in the company to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor and a dedicated preceptorship programme
• Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
• We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for sta ff on duty
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Virtual wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this.

To discuss our CAMHS OT vacancy, please contact:

• Head OT for CAMHS - Lizzie Simpkin on 07471 995 115 / Email [email protected]
• Or our Specialist Recruiter for OT Katie Dixon on 07436 256 225 / Email [email protected]

RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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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

Bury

BL8 2BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of theMedical Receptionist. There may occasionally be a requirement to carry out other duties depending on workload, operational needs, and staffing levels.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and process correspondence from hospitals, external healthcare providers, and other agencies.
• Scan and upload documents onto theEMISclinical system, ensuring accurate patient record management.
• Review and appropriately allocate documents withinEMIS, forwarding them to the relevant clinician for review and action.
• Initiate and respond to requests from patients, practice staff, and external healthcare agencies in a professional and timely manner.
• Photocopy and prepare documentation as required by clinicians and practice staff.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence to ensure continuity of service.
• Accurately input patient information and updates intoEMISwhere required.
• Manage and resolve patient queries efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient reception environment at all times.
• Support the clinical team with day-to-day operational tasks as required.
• Complete tasks relating to patient results, correspondence, and clinical letters where appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing workloads and priorities to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.
• UseEMISand other digital systems effectively for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and internal communication.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist may also be required to:

• Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system usingEMIS.
• Process appointment requests received in person, by telephone, and via online systems.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately or deal with enquiries where possible.
• Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or NHS service.
• Support practice audits and administrative reviews as directed by management.
• Process incoming electronic communications and documents where required.
• Scan and attach patient-related documentation accurately to patient records withinEMIS.
• Carry out opening and closing procedures in accordance with the practice rota and operational requirements.

No agencies or canvassers. We are managing this recruitment directly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above);
• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification;
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working on EMIS or System One
• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative duties;
• Experience working in a health care setting;

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Exmoor Surgery

Exmoor Street

London

Uinted Kingdom

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaises with patients, doctors, staff, other support staff, nursing staff, both surgery and attached, community nursing teams, mental health groups, funeral directors, counsellors, pharmacy, social services, commissioning groups, secondary care (acute and community hospitals), care homes, complex care hub and social prescribers

Job Purpose, Aims and Profile

The Workflow/Admin Assistant post is a multi-skilled position providing a high level of service to patients, internal and external clients and institutions. The post-holder:

Works in Workflow responsible for processing and managing all incoming correspondence (electronically and paper) including coding and keeping the patients records accurate and up to date.

Works in Data responsible for inputting and updating medical data for an agreed set of patients, and all related administrative tasks. General administrative and clerical duties as requested.

Works in Admin responsible for all onward referrals to Secondary Care and other relevant services using systems such as Cinapsis, E-Referrals etc. Organising the timely completion of private medical reports

Works in Reception (although the applicant will not specifically work within reception, they would need to have an understanding of how reception works as there may be times that cover and support is needed) working with the Rapid Health triage system; dealing with enquiries; advising on doctors and nurses availability; recording and passing messages on accurately and efficiently; carrying out a range of related reception duties as appropriate.

Working Hours and Work Schedule

Surgery working week: 08.00 6.30pm Monday to Friday, 08.00 08.00 pm on selected dates. Shared rota with 4 other local practices.

Working hours; normal working schedule between 08.30 and 17:00pm or 20.00 pm Monday to Friday as required.

Occasional Saturdays throughout the year on a rota basis.

Monday; Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday; Friday: daily schedules to be determined.

The post-holder will be required to cover for colleagues who are absent on annual leave or sickness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Sort all prescription requests, both electronic and manual guided by Pharmacy Team

Record any acute prescriptions and pass to the pharmacy team for consideration.

Contact patients (when requested) to pass on doctors instructions and requests.

Add messages/instructions/date for future action to the medication screen.

Sort and place prescriptions ready for collection or according to their destination.

Process all information flowing from/to doctors and external institutions as appropriate.

Check and process any electronic information as appropriate each day.

Process all records from Primary Care Support England as appropriate.

Enter appropriate x-ray results read codes and comments from doctors.

Sort and distribute all processed, scanned and unscanned documents as appropriate.

Add delivery/birth details on mothers and babys screens; including Hospital Unit No.

Assist in the processing of Prior Notification Lists from Open Exeter in connection with cervical smears.

Ensure correct forms are completed and signed by a GP and returned if a patient needs to be removed from the cervical smear recall list.

Check lab links on the screen each day, match any unmatched patients.

Undertake SNOMED coding into EMIS.

Update, maintain, file and retrieve patient records as appropriate.

Scan medical records and file into the EMIS system.

Set up systems in preparation for the working day.

To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.

Process deceased patients notes when required.

Carry out searches of computerised medical records as requested.

Check address template regularly to delete any errors.

Process new patient registrations and questionnaires.

Process deductions of patient notes when a patient leaves the surgery.

Process and manage queries relating to online access requests.

Process and manage all incoming correspondence.

Managing the diary recall system, to include adding requests onto ICE for blood tests and booking appointments.

NHS App and Proxy Access Set up and management

Diary Entries

Recall Support (including Child Imms, Minor Ops & QOF/Recall)

Referrals (ERS & 2WW) - Prepare, process and submit referrals accurately using NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS), Advice and Guidance and other referral pathways such as secure email. Process suspected cancer referrals using C the Signs. Ensure urgent suspected cancer referrals are submitted within required timescales.

Cinapsis Referrals and Admin

SARS

Private Medical Reports

Attend for staff training when necessary.

Receive, sort and circulate/distribute post.

Filing of paper medical records.

Attend any other training courses deemed necessary by the Practice Manager or Operations Manager.

Carry out any other duties as requested by the Practice Manager or Operations Manager.

Other General Conditions

Holiday entitlement is five working weeks per year (pro rata) plus any Bank Holidays that fall on a normal working day.

All employees are required to adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

The job description will be subject to periodic reviews and may be changed in consultation with the post holder.

On Appointment the post holder must agree to abide by the Statement of Terms and Conditions of Service and the Contract requirements; all published Surgery protocols; policies; procedures; guidelines and work-rules; and any other approved instruction & documentation that may be amended and issued from time to time.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working accurately and calmly under pressure
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Can demonstrate versatility, flexibility and enthusiasm

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Previous NHS or other public service experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Face to Face Customer Experience
• Recent use of computer systems

Desirable

• Previous NHS or other public service experience
• Medical terminology training
• Familiarity with clinical records and appointment systems

Employer details

Employer name

Vine Surgery Partnership

Address

Hindhayes Lane

Street

Somerset

BA16 0ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY PRIORITIES

Clinical and strategic leadership in transforming the way the Trust deals with medicines to optimise their use. The expectation is engagement at the highest levels strategically (both within the Trust and local healthcare system), as well as operationally.

Clinical leadership for all aspects of medicines optimisation including digital innovations, data and automation relating to medicines within in the Trust and beyond to the local health community. This encompasses the need for any change management required to maximise the potential of these capabilities.

Clinical leadership for medicines prescribing and administration within the Epic EHR, working collaboratively with KCH and LGT Chief Pharmacists and teams to optimise ensure alignment of medicines across the shared instance.

Enabling excellent partnerships with NHS commissioners, in particular the London regional teams, and Southeast London Integrated Care System, while also building relationships with primary care providers such as GPs and Community Pharmacists to support development of the new neighbourhood models of care..

Provide strategic pharmacy leadership across organisational boundaries, including neighbourhood health, population health management, transfer of care, integrated medicines pathways, reduction of health inequalities and services hosted or delivered by the Trust on behalf of the system.

Working with commissioners to deliver commissioning requirements, managed entry and value from high-cost medicines, and national and local medicines optimisation priorities.

Oversee the development and delivery of safe, efficient and cost-effective aseptic pharmacy facilities through the Trust-wide Aseptic Transformation Programme, and lead the development of an Aseptic Hub facility for South East London as part of the London Region Aseptic Transformation Programme.

Ensure pharmacy oversight and assurance for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), including marketed, investigational and unlicensed ATMPs, so that local governance, institutional readiness, prescribing, procurement, receipt, storage, preparation, release, traceability, transport, administration support and clinical trial arrangements are compliant with applicable UK legislation, MHRA requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice, Summary of Product Characteristics requirements and nationally recognised ATMP pharmacy guidance.

Evaluating partnerships to grow research and innovation potential, through Kings Health Partners and the local AHSN (Health Innovation Network South London). In addition, work with commercial partners to deliver operational efficiencies. Leading and implementing the consequent transformational change.

Address professional career frameworks as these are developed by national workforce, training and education teams and relevant professional bodies such as RPS and APTUK. This to include supporting those defined within the system as trainees as well as the development of individuals post-registration. Encourage and promote the development of Bands 2-4 and the uptake of apprenticeships. Develop the non-registrant workforce at all appropriate levels to secure the appropriate diverse future workforce which is representative of the communities served by the Trust as an Anchor Institution.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification and evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Formal management qualification or equivalent evidence of senior leadership development.

Skills

Essential

• Up-to-date understanding of national pharmacy policy, medicines optimisation and NHS strategic priorities.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership across complex pharmacy and medicines optimisation services.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including experience of advising boards and executive teams.
• Ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams through an inclusive and compassionate leadership style.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within hospital pharmacy services including Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist or equivalent national/system leadership role.
• Experience of delivering significant financial improvement, business planning and commercial decision-making within a highly regulated environment
• Proven experience leading complex, high-profile transformation programmes and organisational change
• Experience of leading highly regulated services and ensuring compliance with professional and statutory requirements
• Experience of influencing and delivering outcomes across organisational boundaries, including working with ICS/ICB partners, regulators, commissioners and other provider organisations
• Experience delivering digital transformation within pharmacy services

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care.

Communication and Working Relationships

• To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff
• To participate in team building/communication, and to develop a cohesive, supportive and effective team
• To work towards the agreed philosophy and objectives of the ward/department
• Participate in client and public involvement activities
• To liaise and communicate effectively with all parts of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate person-centred care
• To liaise and communicate effectively with all service users and relatives
• To ensure a cohesive working environment and effective team work in all assignments
• To liaise with the multidisciplinary team, coordinating patient care, communicating with relatives ensuring they have adequate information at all times
• To liaise with other departments ensuring information regarding the patient is given appropriately

Planning and Organisation

• At the direction of the Registered Nurses /Senior Clinical Staff, participate fully in the delivery of planned care
• Be responsive to change and able to work in an environment which has constant interruptions

Responsibility and Accountability

• Act with integrity and professionalism, ensuring that you are demonstrating responsible behaviours at all times, in accordance with our Trust values
• Be accountable for your actions and learn from mistakes. Be honest and share experiences, encouraging learning in others
• Supporting the wider team during peak activity or during absences
• To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures
• To work with registered nurses and senior clinical staff to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff
• To be aware of clients emotional, social and physical needs, reporting back to senior staff responsible for clients care
• Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care delivered to be evaluated and accurate records maintained
• Record in the relevant documentation the care that has been delivered contemporaneously
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
• Work collaboratively with registered / senior staff, other health professionals and hotel service staff to ensure clients holistic needs are met
• Update client IT systems in the absence of the ward / unit administrator where appropriate
• To liaise with ward / unit administrators regarding clients records for clinics / admissions / discharges
• Report any incidents, accidents or complaints to the person in charge of the ward/unit in accordance with Trusts policies

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details of the role responsibilities and duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Desirable

• Care certificate
• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality

Desirable

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Specific Skills

Essential

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Forrest Ward

Torbay Hospital

Torbay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake acute and non-urgent clinical consultations, both face-to-face and via telephone.

• Carry out same-day acute triage using the clinical system during contracted hours [08:00 to 18:30].

• Process Electronic Prescription Service [EPS] requests accurately and efficiently.

• Review and action Docman tasks, including hospital letters and other clinical correspondence.

• Review pathology and blood test results, taking appropriate clinical action.

• Conduct structured medication reviews:- Face-to-face- Via telephone- For housebound patients- For patients in nursing and residential care homes

• Regularly review prescribing data to ensure clinical appropriateness and cost-effectiveness.

• Prescribe in accordance withGMMMG and local prescribing guidelines.

• Support clinical audits related to prescribing and medicines management.

• Plan and deliver seasonal flu vaccination clinics.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC
• Prescribing qualification [MPharm or equivalent]
• Training in acute and minor ailments
• Clinical triage and assessment skills

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience in patient care within general practice and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in patient consultations and working alongside GPs.
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a primary care setting.
• Strong critical appraisal skills.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding Level 3 for adults and children.
• Experience processing blood results, managing Docman (hospital letters, SCAs), conducting medication reviews, and supporting 2-cycle audits.

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF, local enhanced services, and contractual requirements.
• Experience in clinical research and optimising practice income.

General

Essential

• Maintain a professional appearance and act as an advocate for the practice.
• Be flexible and responsive to patient needs.
• Support medical students and other learners in the practice, including shadowing opportunities.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Conduct medication reviews, administer vaccinations, and triage acute medical issues for adults and children.
• Undertake audits, present findings in practice meetings, and adhere to GMMC guidelines.
• Work collaboratively within the practice to optimise income and maintain a positive workplace environment.
• Use initiative while functioning effectively as part of the wider primary care team.
• Liaise with local pharmacies, hospitals, secondary care providers, and the ICB MOT department.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with all practice staff, including the reception team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

BARDOC

Address

Rock Healthcare - Moorgate PCC

22 Derby Way

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed attached job description for the full details. Please see below a brief:

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.

To provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service to the elective lists for all specialties.

To undertake pre-operative assessment, obtain consent for anaesthetic procedures and prescribe pre-medication.

Understand the implications of critical illness and provide appropriate anaesthetic management for medical and surgical critically ill patients.

To participate in the resident on-call rota across acute theatres and obstetrics

Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME) and mandatory training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• FRCA or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous anaesthetic experience with sufficient experience to undertake solo clinical practice with distant consultant supervision in theatres, equivalent to ST3 experience.
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Previous anaesthetic experience with sufficient experience to undertake solo clinical practice with distant consultant supervision in critical care.

Experience

Essential

• One year post registration experience in Anaesthesia. Current experience in Critical Care Medicine

Desirable

• Experience in subspecialty complementary to the department

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose / Summary

The Deputy Primary Care Network (PCN) Manager will support the effective leadership, operational management, and strategic development of the PCN, ensuring the successful delivery of network priorities, programmes, and services across its 11 member practices. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight of PCN activities, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual, financial, quality, and governance requirements under the guidance of the PCN Manager.

You will also work with the Digital & Transformation Lead on improvement initiatives and operationally ensure governance and compliance standards are met (including Data Sharing Protocol Toolkit (DSP TK) and CQC-aligned requirements).

The role includes providing information in relation to performance, KPIs (Key Performing Indicators) and reporting, coordinating the ARRS workforce and supporting processes to allow financial oversight (including budgets, claims and contracts).

Main Responsibilities

Workforce & HR Management:

• Act as the Primary Operational Manager for some PCN staff (Care Coordinators, First Contact Physiotherapists, Nurse Associates, Physician Associates and Dietitians) overseeing annual leave, sickness absence, Supervision/Annual Appraisals and Statutory/Mandatory training compliance.
• Provide regular reports to the PCN Board to provide assurance that PCN Workforce is compliant with all regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to support PCN developments and initiatives.
• Manage the recruitment process for new roles, from writing adverts to coordinating interview panels and liaising with the PCN Business & ARRS Coordinator to ensure appropriate pre-employment checks are completed.

Operational Delivery & Performance Tracking:

• Act as the daily operational point of contact for the 11 Member Practices, to answer financial queries or any questions in relation to the ARRS Workforce.
• Monitor PCN performance against national and local targets.
• Deputise for the PCN Manager at Board Meetings, Senior Management Team Meetings, PCN Members meetings and ICB Operational Meetings, and others as and when required.
• Ensure data submissions and claims are accurate, verified, and submitted within deadlines. These include Strategic Data Collection Service, ICB Returns and PCSE.
• Maintain the PCN Risk Register and Incident Log, with support from the PCN Information Governance Lead.
• Keep an accurate record of mobile and soft phones, with details of who they are allocated to.
• Contribute to the completion with DSP Toolkit submission and compliance.
• Support with the emerging Integrated Neighbourhood Teams agenda where appropriate.

Finance & Payroll:

• Support with the monthly creation and reconciliation of a Payroll file for all PCN employed staff for submission to the Payroll provider, and liaise with the Finance Officer to ensure that accurate salary payments are created on the PCN Bank Account.
• Generate quarterly finance reports for consideration by the PCN Board and PCN Members. Also create quarterly schedules for payments to Member Practices for approval by the PCN Manager.

Communication & Governance:

• Become an integral part of the PCN Senior Management Team to support the existing strong working relationships across the team.
• Foster collaborative, positive relationships across all 11 member practices to ensure alignment with PCN strategic goals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Advanced operational knowledge of EMIS (electronic Patient Record System)
• Deep understanding of the Network Contract DES and PCN structures
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills o manage varying practice priorities

Desirable

• Understanding of Primary Care Financial Frameworks and Contracts

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Resilient and capable of problem-solving under operational pressure
• Collaborative team player with a diplomatic approach
• Driver with access to a car to be able to travel to face to face meetings as and when required

Desirable

• Ability to drive organisational change through positive influence

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 - 3 years management experience within primary care
• Proven experience managing or coordinating staff rotas, HR processes and workloads

Desirable

• Direct experience managing staff workforce structure
• Experience managing budgets or financial claims

Qualifications

Essential

• High level of secondary education

Desirable

• Management or HR Qualification
• Relevant degree qualification

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

Nuneaton & Bedworth Primary Care Network

Address

Manor Court Surgery

5 Manor Court Avenue

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV11 5HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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