Job description

Job responsibilities

You will find a detailed job description and person specification attached to this advert. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification - E Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Desirable

• MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience and ability in all areas of clinical haematology
• Proven experience in haematological oncology
• Proven experience and competence in reporting bone marrow/trephines and blood films

Desirable

• Management qualifications or experience
• Proven record of service development
• Laboratory based research

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good computer skills

Interests and Personal Disposition

Essential

• Proven leadership skills and a responsible attitude
• A commitment to provision of a strong clinically-orientated service
• Interest in teaching and training medical and non-medical staff - E Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multi-disciplinary environment within and outside the department
• Good organisational skills, ability to work to deadlines, work on own initiative and priorities workload

Desirable

• Interest in other specialties outside the field of haematology
• Active interest in research 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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Estate

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

One Health is looking for a fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Consultant to support and grow the One Health Group Orthopaedic team. The role will involve assessing and operating on NHS patients referred to One Health via the NHS e-Referral System. All surgeons who work with One Health will be subject to our onboarding process and approval from our Clinical Governance Lead. Practicing Privileges will be required to be obtained for each hospital where procedures are undertaken.

The work will be undertaken across a number of locations, the Consultant must therefore be prepared to travel.

If you would like to join our team at One Health, please apply by uploading your CV or for more information, please contact Kiera Bunting via [email protected].

Please be aware we may close this vacancy on receipt of a high number of candidate applications.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• You will have strong written/verbal communication in the English language.
• You will have experience of using Microsoft office packages, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Will have experience working within a similar role in a private or NHS setting.
• You should have a professional outlook, empathetic telephone manner and understand the importance of patient confidentiality.

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

One Health Group

Address

131 Psalter Lane

Sheffield

S11 8UX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached comprehensive advert, job description and person specification as this contains the full details of the advertised role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for geriatric medicine and general internal medicine, through either: a) Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) - or be within 6 months of completion at the date of interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree (MD/PhD)
• Qualification in Medical Education

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Extensive medical experience at registrar or consultant level; competency to manage on-call emergencies at senior level

Desirable

• Special interest in orthogeriatric medicine OR Special interest in community geriatrics OR Special interest in acute frailty

Management Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and clinical governance
• Experience of working with managers to improve patient experience and service delivery

Desirable

• Involvement in service development and enacting change
• Ability to lead clinical services

Audit, Research and Teaching

Essential

• Recent involvement in clinical audit & quality improvement
• Understanding of clinical research
• Understanding of teaching principles for undergraduate, postgraduate and interdisciplinary learners

Desirable

• Relevant published papers in peer reviewed journals
• Involvement in ongoing research
• Experience in teaching, Particularly a multi-professional team
• Enthusiasm to develop research & educational opportunities

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to lead, motivate, support and work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High professional and ethical standards
• Commitment to continuous professional development; attendance at relevant courses or meetings
• Regular participation in appraisal and evidence of reflective practice
• Basic computer/IT skills

Desirable

• Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload, delegating as appropriate
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced leadership skills
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Ability to balance competing pressures that come from holding multiple roles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford hospital

Derriford road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about the role.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & special training

Essential

• MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration c.European Community Rights

Desirable

• Appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Skills and experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients

Desirable

• Experience in an additional tumour site
• Evidence of role in development of clinical service

Research & clinical audit

Essential

• Able to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate
• Able to demonstrate keeps self-up to date with current research and best practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and own independent study and reflection.

Desirable

• Evidence of being Principal Investigator of Clinical Trials
• Evidence of teaching qualification or learning.

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals.

Communication & interpersonal skills

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines
• Evidence of ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of good communication skills.
• Information technology skills.
• Leadership skills.

Leadership & Management

Essential

• Evidence of management and leadership experience

Desirable

• Evidence of willingness to undertake management activities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• This is an additional post which has been created mainly to backfill existing clinical work and with a view to developing Sleep and Ventilation services. The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to lead the service development within Sleep and Ventilation.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate ideally with extensive experience within general respiratory medicine including pleural diseases. They will also have the opportunity to develop and update clinical pathways already in place for pulmonary embolism and pneumonia.
• The trust provides Ebus services and is developing thoracoscopy services, working towards being an independent service provider.
• A dedicated SDEC (Same day emergency care unit) and PACU (planned ambulatory care unit) have been operational since 2020. The Respiratory Physicians do three clinics a week (2 pleural and 1 Respiratory Hot clinic). These deal with patients referred urgently from the Emergency Department and particularly those with pleural effusions. There is also a pathway for ambulatory management of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). Both pathways require an enthusiastic physician to lead and develop these further.
• The Respiratory Physicians provide an in-reach service for the 42 bedded Acute Medicine Unit. Early review of patients with respiratory failure, respiratory tract infections and pleural effusions is particularly important, but cannot always be provided due to leave. With increasing numbers of Respiratory Physicians this service will be provided more reliably.
• Respiratory Services at the trust are currently delivered by 4 consultant physicians and 1 Specialist doctor. In addition to 1 Speciality Trainee and 1 Trust Grade Registrar there are 2 lung cancer nurses, 3 COPD nurses who run an Early Discharge Service and 2 asthma nurses (1 WTE). A physiotherapist supports the bronchiectasis clinics. Each Consultant has a dedicated 0.49 WTE Band 4 secretary with 1 WTE typist supporting the service.
• The respiratory ward has 27 beds. Nursing staff are trained to set up NIV for patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD and in the after care of patients with chest drains. The ward is the step-down facility for ITU, with the ability to provide high flow nasal canula support within the ward. The respiratory physicians provide ad hoc input for patients on ITU.
• The lung function unit has 3 WTE physiologists who do full lung function testing, mannitol bronchial challenge test, skin prick testing, home sleep studies and CPAP set up for OSA, cardiopulmonary exercise testing and run a HOS-AR service with the COPD nurses. New equipment was installed in September 2019.
• The Department runs a TB clinic every 4 weeks. This is supported by a TB clinical nurse specialist. A monthly meeting at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire provides expert advice for patients with interstitial lung disease. A weekly radiology meeting allows review of imaging with the radiologists.
• The Respiratory Physicians do bronchoscopy, EBUS and thoracoscopy in the JAG accredited endoscopy unit.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Educational & Qualification

Essential

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights.
• MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
• MBBS (or equivalent)

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough & broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine
• Competent to perform Bronchoscopy
• Teaching and commitment to education post- and under-graduate levels

Desirable

• oHigher qualification in education

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit

Desirable

• Experience of having supervised and supported research students

Key Skills

Essential

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Desirable

• Attended a course in NHS leadership
• Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups

Other

Essential

• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Good previous attendance record
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC Registration

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

Thornton Lodge Surgery

Address

60 Thornton Lodge Rd

Thornton Lodge

Huddersfield

HD1 3SB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about the role.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & special training

Essential

• MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration c.European Community Rights

Desirable

• Appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Skills and experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients

Desirable

• Experience in an additional tumour site
• Evidence of role in development of clinical service

Research & clinical audit

Essential

• Able to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate
• Able to demonstrate keeps self-up to date with current research and best practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and own independent study and reflection.

Desirable

• Evidence of being Principal Investigator of Clinical Trials
• Evidence of teaching qualification or learning.

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals.

Communication & interpersonal skills

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines
• Evidence of ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of good communication skills.
• Information technology skills.
• Leadership skills.

Leadership & Management

Essential

• Evidence of management and leadership experience

Desirable

• Evidence of willingness to undertake management activities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Belgrave Medical Centre

Location: Central London

Salary: £12,000 - £12,500 per session

Sessions: 6 per week

Reports to: Practice Manager and GP Partners

Responsible for: Delivery of high-quality clinical care to registered patients

Job Summary

Belgrave Medical Centre is a forward-thinking, patient-focused GP practice based in the heart of London.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Salaried GP to join our multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality primary care services, contributing to the ongoing development and success of the practice.

Key Relationships

• GP Partners and Salaried GPs
• Practice Manager and Administrative Team
• Practice Nurses, HCAs, and Pharmacists
• PCN Clinical Directors and MDT colleagues
• Community and Secondary Care Services
• Patients and their carers

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide general medical services to the practices registered and temporary patients.
• Undertake a variety of consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and online) for diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medicines in accordance with clinical guidelines and prescribing protocols.
• Review and act upon laboratory and radiology results, referrals, and hospital correspondence in a timely manner.
• Provide appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Promote health education, prevention, and self-management of long-term conditions.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using SystmOne.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and take responsibility for identifying and managing risks to vulnerable adults and children.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists, HCAs, and administrative staff.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions, and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) reviews.
• Support colleagues during absence and contribute to a positive, supportive team culture.

Quality and Governance

• Contribute to achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services targets.
• Participate in clinical audits, significant event analyses, and complaints reviews.
• Promote evidence-based practice and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all practice and NHS policies including confidentiality, infection control, and information governance.

Professional Development

• Maintain professional registration and engage fully in GMC revalidation and annual appraisal.
• Keep up to date with current clinical and policy developments through CPD.
• Attend mandatory and practice-based training sessions.
• Support teaching and mentoring of medical students, trainee GPs, or other staff where appropriate.

Leadership and Service Development

• Contribute to the development of new services and innovations in primary care delivery.
• Engage with the local Primary Care Network (PCN) to support integrated care models.
• Provide leadership for specific clinical areas or lead roles as agreed with the Practice Manager and Partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC approved medical degree

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

Belgrave Medical Centre

Address

13 Pimlico Road

London

SW1W 8NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience and competencies are detailed in the person specification. Applicants must also possess the following skills:

• Flexibility in working hours to meet the requirements of the post
• Ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC
• MBChB or equivalent
• Advanced life support

Desirable

• APLS
• ATLS

Experience

Essential

• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
• Experience of audit or QI
• Previous experience within the NHS

Desirable

• Core Anaesthesia/ ACCS/ Emergency Medicine/ IMT/ Core Surgical experience

Skills

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours to meet the requirements of the post
• Ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Are you an outstanding Clinical Psychologist Specialising in Neuropsychology or aspiring Consultant Neuropsychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care for men who have sustained a brain injury?

Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. They provide neuropsychiatric services to people with neurological conditions, mental health issues and behaviour that challenges in 7 different sites across the United Kingdom.

With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

We need a Clinical Psychologist, preferably with an interest in working towards the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology, whos passionate about helping people with a range of brain injuries, often with a mental health co-morbidity, to join our team in our male neuropsychiatric service, at Cygnet Paddocks.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.

So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Paddocks:

Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation. The service opened in June 2024.

The individually designed wards replicate the well-established rehabilitation and treatment pathways already successfully offered by Cygnet in other Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation services; facilitating a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway led by an all-encompassing in-house clinical and medical team.

Your Day-to-Day

At Cygnet Paddocks, you will be overseeing the psychology service and providing supervision to the on-site psychology team at Cygnet Paddocks, comprising of a qualified psychologist and two assistant psychologists. The unit uses a positive behaviour support model, with ABC charts and incident management systems in place to support the functional assessment of behaviour. There will be opportunities to carry out cognitive assessment, neuro-rehabilitation, capacity assessment, risk assessment and psychological therapy.

Cygnet has 8 neuropsychiatry services across the country, each of which has at least one qualified psychologist/neuropsychologist on site. Psychologists at these sites form the national neuropsychology team. The national team has monthly governance meetings to discuss best practice guidelines, support standardised practice and share clinical cases. There is a consultant neuropsychologist already in post within the national neuropsychology team. The national neuropsychology team have a variety of training in skills in areas such as forensic psychology, trauma therapy and EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Some members of the team are being supported to complete Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology and are currently undertaking the knowledge component.

Your role will be to:

• Oversee and co-ordinate the psychology service at Cygnet Paddocks.
• Provide line management and supervision to the psychologist and assistants on site
• Provide line management and supervision to other psychologists in the national neuropsych ology department.
• Contribute to the Cygnet national neuropsychology department through attending and chairing meetings, presenting case studies, supporting the development of standardised practice, leading/contributing to service development projects, service related research and promoting positive governance practices.
• Positively contribute to the multidisciplinary team at Cygnet Paddocks.
• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups.
• Support Cygnet Paddocks to implement the positive behaviour support approach to managing residents, including providing staff support and training and ensuring all residents at Cygnet Paddocks have an up to date positive behaviour support plan that is reflective of their needs.
• Collaboratively develop care plans, risk assessments and risk management measures with the MDT.
• Provide training & supervision to colleagues, and consultation to teams.
• Evaluate the local and national neuropsychology/neuropsychiatry service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research.
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.

We are looking for someone who is...

• A HCPC registered Practitioner or Neuro Psychologist, ideally with experience of working in a neuro-rehabilitation and/or mental health/forensic settings.
• On the British Psychological Society Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists or working towards this.
• On the British Psychological Society register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors or eligible for entry onto this.
• Passionate about working with people presenting with complex range of Neuropsychological difficulties.
• Capable of providing treatment for people with cognitive impairments such as memory problems, executive functioning difficulties, language difficulties alongside mental health difficulties, self-harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug & alcohol problem where appropriate and associated with Neuropsychological issues.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary: £77,910 per year
• 32 hours per week
• £4,000 towards relocation costs
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

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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.

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Widnes

WA8 5UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Promoting Independence or equivalent
• PGC in Applied Behaviour Analysis or BTECH level 3 in positive behaviour support

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient experience of directly supporting people who have a learning disability and behaviour that challenges services.

Values

Essential

• Understand issues relating to people with learning disabilities such as the principles of ordinary living and care in the community. An understanding of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support Model.

other

Essential

• Must be capable of working individually and as part of a team, and be willing to adopt and share new ideas. Must be calm in a crisis and capable of motivating and inspiring others

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Must be capable of Communicating effectively both orally and in writing and have PC skills. Must be competent in providing direct personal care to people with learning disabilities and be able to transfer skills and knowledge to others. Must be able to collect observational data for assessment purposes and transfer to spread sheets

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham

To be confirmed

To be confirmed

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide specialist clinical pharmacy input into the secondary prevention of ASCVD for Gateshead patients who have undergone the following CVD events:

-Myocardial infarction

-Revascularisation for peripheral vascular disease

-Ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack

To triage referrals for secondary prevention of ASCVD, ensuring relevant tests and information are available in advance of the MDT.

To work closely as part of the MDT alongside cardiology, endocrinology, stroke, renal and vascular teams to discuss referrals, generate treatment plans and escalate patients who require specialist input e.g. familial hypercholesterolemia.

Contribute to clinics to assess, treat and monitor patients for secondary prevention of ASCVD. This will include new patient clinics and follow up clinics where you will prescribe guideline based medication, ensure patients receive appropriate counselling and monitoring and communicate treatment plans with primary care.

You will work collaboratively with the patient, the MDT and primary care to offer a patient centred approach to treatment options.

You will provide education to patients, pharmacy, nursing and medical colleagues regarding lipid management and secondary prevention.

You will have the opportunity due to the innovative nature of the post to partake in regional and national research. With the possibility of sharing research in peer reviewed publications, via conferences and presentations and networking with other lipid optimisation teams.

• You will have opportunities to participate in clinical trials including commercial trials undertaken by the consultant members in the MDT.

You will have opportunity to participate within regional network to support regional primary care teams with lipid management.

You will support the inpatient clinical pharmacy team with clinical sessions on the wards or within the dispensary.

Work to deliver the 7 day clinical Pharmacy service and support the late night, on call and weekend rota.

As a senior member of the team you will support students, trainee pharmacists and pharmacy technicians by providing clinical supervision and education

You will provide leadership and management within the pharmacy team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy
• Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leadership
• Experience with patient consultations
• Involvement in projects/audit and ability to use data collection to demonstrate outcomes

Desirable

• Previous clinical experience with lipid management/endocrinology
• Previous experience of leading project development and management
• Previous hospital experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent consultation skills
• Specialist knowledge of Pharmacy systems
• Evidence of self-reflection and continuous professional development
• IT literate

Desirable

• Advanced Clinical Skills or desire to work towards
• Evidence of innovative practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE96SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Social Prescribing and Personalised Support

• Provide onetoone support, giving people time to tell their story and identify what matters to me.
• Coproduce simple personalised wellbeing plans based on strengths, priorities and goals.
• Help individuals address wider determinants of health such as housing, finances, social isolation, caring responsibilities and access to services.
• Support people to register with GP practices and navigate primary and community care.
• Make supported introductions to community groups, statutory services and VCSE partners.
• Maintain a small caseload, prioritising according to need and urgency.

Smoking Cessation Support

• Deliver one to one and group-based smoking cessation interventions on GRT sites.
• Offer behavioural counselling, motivational support and relapse prevention strategies.
• Educate individuals on risks of smoking, available treatments and coping strategies.
• Support access to nicotine replacement therapy or other cessation options under clinical guidance.
• Apply MECC principles during all interactions.

Outreach & Community Engagement

• Build strong, trusting relationships with GRT communities through regular site visits.
• Work collaboratively with local VCSE organisations, Traveller Education Services, community groups and statutory partners.
• Promote health awareness including vaccinations, screening, mental wellbeing and selfcare.
• Identify unmet needs and escalate gaps in provision to the Equity Manager & Clinical Lead.

Equity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

• Deliver care that is culturally sensitive, trauma informed and person centred.
• Work with interpreters, support workers and advocates where needed.

• Escalate safeguarding concerns in line with ABC and statutory procedures.

• Promote equality of access and proactively reach individuals who may be disengaged from services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with vulnerable or inclusion health groups
• Experience in community, outreach or primary care settings
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children

Desirable

• Experience delivering smoking cessation or MECC interventions
• Experience working with GRT communities
• Experience in social prescribing, community development or health improvement

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualifications or working towards

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience

Administration and Governance

Essential

• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records (manual and electronic).
• Contribute to data collection and reporting for service monitoring and evaluation.
• Follow ABCs policies on infection control, confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding.
• Attend supervision, mandatory training, and team meetings to maintain competence and reflective practice.
• Coordinate and plan GRT outreach clinics and manage time effectively.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Competent with digital systems and documentation
• Ability to identify and manage risk appropriately

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Understanding of health inequalities affecting GRT communities
• Compassionate, flexible and trauma informed approach
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

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

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Address

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE at Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level II in Business Administration / Customer Service / IT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an office or laboratory environment
• Experience of working in a public facing role.

Desirable

• Relevant experience within the NHS.

Further Training

Essential

• Knowledge of / experience of using information and/or customer service systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.

Desirable

• Previous experience Infoflex / 59R Software
• Previous experience of PAS / Infoflex / SystmOne (area specific software)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to deal with staff at all levels.
• Displays use of initiative with effective organisational skill
• Ability to prioritise and work to strict/conflicting deadlines
• On-going commitment to personal 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Management

- Create opportunities to address patients care needs in the most expedient way, taking into account that continuity of care and access to services are often in direct conflict.

- Encourage patients to be aware of the service pressures within primary care and to manage their expectations of what we can realistically deliver in a manner that is fair and proportionate for all care priorities.

- Make improved use of the telephone and other technologies. Encourage patients to rely on face-to-face consultation only where there is a clinical need to do so.

- Communicate and reassure patients of the need to offer alternative care options where appropriate and safe to do so.

- To immediately highlight any concerns, you may have in respect of safety or quality of patient care to the Clinical Director and Practice Partners.

- Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

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.

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

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

- The post-holder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

- The post-holder will comply with all relevant information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Access to Health Records Act 1990 where applicable, and any subsequent or amending legislation, together with relevant NHS information governance policies and standards.

Data Protection and Employee Information As your employer, the Practices/PCN will need to collect, use and retain personal information about you for purposes connected with your employment. This may include information required for payroll and pension purposes, contact and emergency contact details, references, qualifications, training records and records relating to your employment and career with the PCN.

Your personal information will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable data protection legislation. Information will only be collected, used, retained and shared where there is an appropriate lawful basis for doing so and in accordance with the Practices'/PCN's relevant data protection and privacy policies.

Managing information

-Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation, and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information.

- Review and process data using accurate coding to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

- Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and PCN regarding the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

- Makes accurate record keeping in EMIS and makes effective use of the clinical system by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering of data and use of SNOMED Codes.

- Facilitates the use of up-to-date information technology to collate accurate and timely information as and when required by the practice.

- Works within the Caldicott and Data Protection principles.

- Assist in the development of practice protocols for the practice and clinical protocols for the clinical team.

- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Information Security

All staff are responsible for ensuring that personal and confidential information relating to patients, staff and other individuals, whether held electronically or in paper form, is handled securely and confidentially at all times. Staff must comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, other applicable data protection legislation and the Practices'/PCN's information governance, confidentiality and information security policies and procedures. Computer passwords must not be shared either between systems or users. The Practices/PCN may undertake appropriate monitoring of organisational systems, networks, devices and communications for legitimate purposes, including information security, system management and compliance with organisational policies. Any monitoring will be undertaken lawfully, transparently, necessarily and proportionately, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the Practices/PCNs relevant policies and privacy information.

Access and usage of practices/PCNs computers must be in accordance with the Practices/PCNs Policies. Approved secure methods /procedures are to be used for all electronic transfer of personal data. This is in order to protect the practices, patients and staff, and its reputation and to ensure that it complies with the laws and other guidelines.

Records Management

As an employee you are legally responsible for all records that you gather, create, or use as part of your work within the Practices/PCN, and they remain the property of the Practices/PCN. This includes patients, financial. personal and administrative records, whether paper based or on computer. you have a legal duty of confidence to all service users and you should consult and ask for guidance from your manager if you have doubt about the correct management of records with which you work. All staff have a responsibility to ensure information quality standards are achieved.

Training/Meetings

- Attending training and events organised by the Practices/PCN or other agencies, where appropriate.

- Participate positively and actively in clinical and Practice/PCN meetings.

- The PCN and Practices have a strong ethos around training and development of others, therefore the successful candidate will be willing and able to support medical students, and other training roles.

Personal/Professional development:

- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

- Develops and maintains up to date personal development plan and professional portfolio for purposes of annual individual performance review, appraisal, and revalidation.

- Is able to develop own knowledge and clinical practice to meet objectives and changes in service.

- Manage own time, workload, and resources effectively.

- To provide education and training to other staff and Registrars as appropriate.

- Operate a high standard of probity.

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

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

- Maintain continued education by attendance at course and study days.

- Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance.

Research and Development

- Is able to identify, critically appraise and present significant events related to own performance and discuss within the clinical team.

- Actively contributes to Practice/Service/Team audit/Research activity as required.

- Instigates audit activity as required e.g., new services.

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

- Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature.

- Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice.

- Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentations at practice and local level.

- Demonstrates ability to apply research evidence base into working place.

- Demonstrates understanding of principles of research governance

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Qualified GP
• - MRCGP
• - Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• - General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• - Full GMC registration
• - National Performers List registration (England), noting that
• confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
• - Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• - Evidence of current validation
• - Evidence of last appraisal
• - Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• - Experience of working in a primary care environment
• - Experience of continued professional development
• - Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• - Not previously been substantively employed at a Core member practice in last 12 months
• - General understanding of the primary care contract
• - Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• - Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• - Strong IT skills
• - Clear, polite telephone manner
• - Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• - EMIS user skills
• - Effective time management (planning and organising)
• - Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• - Excellent interpersonal skills
• - Problem solving and analytical skills
• - Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• - Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• - Experience with clinical risk management
• - Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated.
• - Flexibility
• - Full UK driving license and use of own car to do home visits.

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB 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.

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

The Ryan Medical Centre

Address

The Ryan Medical Centre

St. Marys Road

Bamber Bridge

Preston

PR5 6JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will have successfully completed the CPPE pathway or currently be enrolled. In your day-to-day role, you will help ensure the smooth running of general practice by providing expert clinical support and advice to patients, promoting the safe and effective use of medicines, and consistently working within the competencies of your role, with active support from an experienced senior TPN team member and the wider Pharmacy Technician team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive, professional multi-disciplinary environment while further developing your skills and contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care. This is an evolving role with continuous scope for development as we expand our pharmacy technician team.

Job Duties:

• Medication Reconciliation of clinical letters and Hospital Discharge Summaries
• Medicine Management including prescription screening and processing
• Supporting with the Repeat Dispending process
• Responding and communicating to patient related medication queries
• Coordinating with local pharmacies to manage stock levels and shortages
• Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription
• To oversee medication recall processes, ensuring timely responses and compliance. (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
• Doac Monitoring
• Prescribing audits in house, plus those associated with CQC/QOF or local incentive schemes as set by the Prescribing Team/ICB (training can be provided)
• High Risk Drug monitoring,
• Reviewing existing and new Shared Care Protocols and acting on them appropriately
• To action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB
• To complete Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)
• Assisting with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)
• Create and run reports within the practice clinical systems to identify/stratify patients for review

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Hold a Professional registration with GPhC
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care pathway with proven certification, or to actively be enrolled
• A minimum of 6 months experience working within a general practice/Primary care setting
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)

Desirable

• Proficient experience with EMIS or System 1, some training can be given
• Have a stable Internet connection /WIFI at all times during working hours
• Strong understanding of medication management, dispensing processes, and patient safety protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and external partners
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and ensure compliance with clinical governance
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to all relevant safety and professional guidelines.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Able to adapt and adjust to changing environments, guidance and protocols
• Commitment to patient care and professional standards
• Ability to work remotely and adapt to changing priorities
• Proactive, motivated, and reliable approach to responsibilities
• Dedication to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

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

The Pharmacist Network

Address

The Pharmacist Network

TPN

UK

Greater London

NE1 7YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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