Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE Maths & English or equivalent level of education
• oNVQ Level 2 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of healthcare administrative systems and processes

Desirable

• oHealth records experience
• oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• oExperience of working with the general public

Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrate ability to pay attention to detail , reliably check and record data and be able to self-check completed work
• oDemonstrate excellent communication skills with all levels of staff and patients
• oDemonstrate a good telephone manner and technique
• oAbility to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
• oAbility to follow instructions; guidelines and procedures
• oHas flexible approach and attitude
• oGood organisational and administrative skills
• oComputer/keyboard skills in MS word and excel

Desirable

• oBe proactive in contributing to service improvement
• oBe willing to participate in the promotion of effective team working

Knowledge

Essential

• oAwareness of patient pathways
• oDemonstrate a good working knowledge of computer systems and be capable of using Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of Primary Care, GP and community services
• oBasic knowledge of medical terminology

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality administrative support across a number of services within Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance.
• Handle queries from GP practices, other healthcare providers, healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner, resolving any issues, providing feedback and communicating effectively.
• Deal with difficult callers, handling any objection and feedbacks.
• Deal with general enquiries at Electric Wharf and direct to the relevant team member by answering calls made to the main line.
• Assisting with postal services e.g. using the franking machine, attending the post office and on occasion, delivering packs to patients homes.
• Monitor and action emails received into the shared mailboxes within the Services Support Centre.
• Monitor messages and calls received into the Services Support Centre shared admin phones.
• Build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the recruitment of new staff members e.g. GPs wishing to join a service, arranging inductions, setting up new users etc.
• Ensure that shifts are advertised e.g. using Lantum for staff members to apply to within a timely manner.
• Ensure that applications for shifts are accepted and actioned within a timely manner.
• Set up clinics on clinical systems EMIS and update clinical systems and booking systems in the event of any staffing changes.
• Book and amend patient appointments/training sessions using clinical systems EMIS in a timely manner.
• Check patient consultations EMIS to ensure that requested actions are forwarded to the relevant GP Surgery as required.
• Ensure that all patient and service-related records are kept up to date e.g. patient logs, service logs with accurate information.
• Check patient appointments EMIS to ensure that any appointments booked or referrals received are appropriate for the clinician and the service.
• Ensuring that patient feedback is requested, in order to help review and evidence the performance of the services.
• Register patients within clinical systems.
• Support and train non-clinical staff on clinical systems e.g., EMIS as an when required.
• Attend any training sessions relating to the role e.g., on Lantum, EMIS and provide training to colleagues where possible.
• Attend all Service Support Centre team meetings, CRGPA staff briefings and any other meetings relevant to the role.
• Undertake regular stock checks and will be responsible for reordering or replenishing stock as and when required.
• Identify faults, delays and gaps in processes, ensuring learning is put in place to mitigate any future issues.
• Deal with any issues that arise from the shift debriefs, problem-solving and escalating to the team leader or manager if necessary.
• Maintain an excellent knowledge of, and adherence to, the operational procedures and policies.
• Comply with CRGPAs code of conduct and always maintain professionalism.
• Raise and report incidents, complaints and risks as appropriate and provide guidance to other staff members when an incident needs to be reported.
• Ensure all tasks, notifications, emails and phone messages are dealt with and responded to in a timely manner.
• Ensure good communication with all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation GDPR and maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure that CRGPA is a safe and secure environment to work in e.g., by ensuring that the Head Quarters are locked and alarmed at the end of each day.
• Be willing to undertake a range of different shifts throughout the week, between 8am 8pm Monday Sunday in order to meet the needs of the business.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing comprehensive administrative support
• Excellent attention to detail and level of accuracy in all aspects of administration.
• Experience of working in the healthcare sector as an administrator.
• Experience of dealing with general enquiries from a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of working within policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Experience of working within a team and independently

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with governance processes is desirable
• Experience of DATIX is desirable
• Previous experience of clinical systems (EMIS) is desirable

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ or equivalent experience in Administration
• Microsoft Excel skills to basic or intermediate
• Microsoft Word processing skills to intermediate or advanced level

Desirable

• Minute Taking training is desirable

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

Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance

Address

1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf

Sandy Lane

Coventry

CV1 4JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The activities and development of the Imaging Services reflect those of the Hospital with integration of undergraduate and postgraduate training and service commitments. This service includes complex imaging for inpatients referred across the range of general and tertiary specialties as well as trauma, Emergency Department and Day-case unit imaging.

The post holder will primarily be expected to provide consultant input for the acute CT service which covers trauma, inpatient and day-case CT imaging and to join the diagnostic on-call rota. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the imaging department, support the daily clinico-radiological trauma meeting while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and associated professional groups.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification FRCR or equivalent
• Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD(Res), PhD)

Registration

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
• On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT, in final stages of their portfolio pathway application, or be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Training and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Radiology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application.

Administration

Essential

• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Radiology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualification

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Desirable

• Audit Publications

Research and Publications

Essential

• Experience of clinical research.

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Radiology
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable

• Teaching skills course/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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of Palliative Care Multi-Disciplinary Team, the post holder will deliver high quality professional care to patients and relatives within the Hospice and Community as needed. You will work closely with the Clinical Team to ensure we offer the highest standards of care, developing services to meet the changing needs of our patients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

To work with the Consultants in Palliative Medicine to deliver high quality palliative care.

Undertake medical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients in hospice / community.

Initiate appropriate medical care and prescribe appropriately in line with policies and guidelines.

Assess new planned and emergency admission patients and work with MDT to initiate appropriate investigations and treatment.

Any other medical duties in emergency situations.

Communication with patients relatives and carers regarding clinical condition and management plan. To be involved in family meetings as required.

To work as part of the MDT and communicate clearly with colleagues. To attend weekly Specialist Palliative Care MDT meeting.

Communicate unexpected changes in patients condition to Consultant in charge and, when required, to on call medical staff.

To generate a weekend handover medical report at end of week.

Participate in the St Michaels 1/5 non-resident first on-call rota on call rota with on-call consultant support.

Record clinical notes in a timely and accurate fashion.

Review and update drug records, working with the Pharmacist. Completion of TTO prescriptions and patient-held drug record cards.

Completion of death certificates and cremation certificates when required.

Co-ordinate with referrers and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Provide advice and teaching to members of the MDT and visiting professionals.

Participate in education events, in particular medical events.

To meet requirements of appropriate Royal College for CPD with involvement in CPD appropriate to speciality: Keeping up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments and medications, including complementary medicine relevant to palliative care.

Participate in annual appraisal and job plan review and revalidation process.

Personal and professional development

The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to date in their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Royal College of Physicians and the GMC. The post-holder will receive an annual appraisal by a Consultant in Palliative medicine as required by the GMC and fulfil the requirements necessary for Revalidation. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of St. Michaels Hospice, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CPD courses and other appropriate personal development needs. Support and guidance is available on site from the Consultant and colleagues, and through involvement in the training and development of clinical staff, the post holder will gain personal development opportunities. Regular clinical supervision will be provided.

Proposed job plan

Work sessions are based on P.A.s of 4hrs. The job plan will be reviewed regularly to ensure it still meets the need of both the service and the post holder. There is overlap between medical staff to ensure continuity of care and effective communication. A Consultant is always available for advice and support, in addition to regular patient rounds. The role will provide the post holder opportunities to work in the hospice, the community and in the hospital to gain experience of palliative medicine across a range of settings.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

am

Hospice IPU

MDT

Hospice IPU

SPA

Hospice IPU

pm

Hospice IPU

Hospice IPU

Community

Community

Hospice IPU

Clinical governance

The post-holder will be expected to participate actively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, educational activities and quality improvement activities.

General Responsibilities

Work to maintain the values, vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager undertake work, as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an organisation.

Public Relations Represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community and public domain as appropriate.

Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required.

Be conversant with and adhere to St. Michaels Hospice Policies and Procedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst at work. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address any health and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time, due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine

Experience

Essential

• At least two years post graduate experience, meeting Foundation 2 competencies or equivalent
• Background in General Practice or hospital medicine
• Experience of working with people who have life limiting illnesses.
• Working in a multi-professional team.

Desirable

• Experience of working within palliative medicine
• Experience within Oncology
• Experience in teaching

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Works in partnership with patients and practices shared decision making.
• The ability to work as part of a team, works well in MDT
• Able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs.
• Good written and spoken English
• IT proficient
• Experience of audit
• Knowledge of the
• organisation of the NHS
• and the Governments
• agenda cancer, long term conditions and EOL Strategy and Quality markers
• IV cannulation

Desirable

• Advanced communications skills
• Teaching skills and training in teaching methods
• Experience of research
• Paracentesis, Pleural drainage, acupuncture, nerve blocks

Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Interest in palliative medicine
• Displays honesty and
• Integrity
• Self-motivated with good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise well and mange work related stress; able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Demonstrate a non-judgmental
• approach towards others
• Recognise personal limitations and willing to receive support
• Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline

Desirable

• Desire to pursue palliative medicine as specialty
• Managing complex issues of confidentiality and ethics
• Ability to motivate and lead others
• Able to challenge decisions

Other requirements

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC with the requirement to maintain
• Experience of working in the UK National Health Service
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Satisfactory DBS check

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire)

Address

Basil de Ferranti House

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The departments of Radiology at the acute sites operate strategically as one department and there is close collaboration leading to the integration of services. The successful candidate will fully participate with the existing consultants in providing radiology services across Hywel Dda and will be expected to further develop their sub-specialist interest, which would augment and compliment the services currently provided.

The successful candidate will participate in the daytime Duty Radiologist rota covering inpatient scanning which could include cross cover from the base site. A proportion of the out of hours (OOH) on call is currently outsourced and completed remotely by an online Teleradiology provider. However, the directorate is currently subject to transformation bringing a proportion of this service in-house. The successful candidate will participate in the new internal on-call rota. This will include providing and promoting a flexible approach by contributing to this service completing cross-site reporting and emergency cover for our four main hospital sites where necessary on site and remotely from home.

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

Hywel Dda 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

Lifestyle in Wales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ

Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/mVLrJAcfM_c

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.

Desirable

• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• Active participation in research.

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais Hospital

Caradog Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical - The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of Lymphoma and General Haematology. The successful candidate will develop this subspecialty across the health board and working alongside the generalist consultants.

Inpatients - The appointee will participate in an attending and on-call rota for the Haverfordwest site. At the three peripheral sites, the contribution is consultative to the local medical team.

Outpatients - The appointee will be expected to participate in 3-4 clinics per week, within Lymphoma and General Haematology. Consideration for other subspecialist workload could be considered, depending on applicants experience to date.

There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs.

Pembrokeshire offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful coastlines, outdoor pursuits and welcoming communities with the opportunity to build a rewarding consultant career within Hywel Dda University Health Board.

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

• Hywel Dda 3 Counties -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
• Lifestyle in Wales -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ
• Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

• Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.

Desirable

• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• Gwybodaeth am reoli risg.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• Active participation in research.

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Based in the heart of Carmarthenshire, Glangwili General Hospital serves communities across South West Wales, offering the chance to combine a rewarding consultant role with the lifestyle benefits of living and working in a region renowned for its countryside, coastline and strong sense of community.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Informal discussions or visits are actively encouraged. Virtual conversations can also be arranged for overseas applicants.

Dr Alun Thomas

[email protected]

Consultant Anaethetist

Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

Hywel Dda 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

Lifestyle in Wales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ

Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc

Glangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Completion of relevant Royal College Examinations (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Additional clinical qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Evidence of leading a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• Active participation in research.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Understanding of clinical audit (or quality improvement project).
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management.
• Participation in clinical audit.

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions.
• Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure.
• Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

• Hywel Dda 3 Counties -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
• Lifestyle in Wales -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ
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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GDC Registration
• On the GDC Specialist Register
• Membership in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent
• Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)

Desirable

• Other postgraduate qualification in Special Care (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
• One or more of the following qualifications: MSc, FDS RCS, MFDS RCS, MSCD RCS (Ed), DSCD RCS (Eng)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience in Special Care Dentistry including experience of working within Community Dental Services
• Successful completion of SAC- approved 3-year minimum training programme in Special Care Dentistry with CCT
• Or: on the GDC Specialist Register in Special Care Dentistry
• Competence in sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes and their role in improving dental practice

Desirable

• Evidence of training in quality improvement

Research

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
• Publication/posters of relevant review articles or case reports

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in dental education
• Further training or qualifications in education

Management

Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Special Care Dentistry within the Community Dental Services

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership attributes
• Evidence of management training

Other

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Carmarthen Health and Wellbeing Hwb

Unit 22, St Catherine's Walk

Carmarthen

SA31 1GA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our purpose is to deliver the best possible care for all the people who visit our practices, either as patients, the public or as staff.

As one of the largest and busiest surgeries in Wellingborough, our vision is to move from where we are now to where we want to be, the journey from good to great.

In undertaking this role you are expected at all times to behave in accordance with our practice values which demonstrate your commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients. This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, quality standards, and resource constraints.

Our values are:

We treat patients, service users, and each other with kindness, dignity and respect Services are always designed around the Patient. We deliver services that are well managed, efficient, convenient and accessible for patients We do what we say we are going to do We are one team and work best when we work together

Key responsibilities

• Manage, administer and deal with all enquiries and queries from patients, staff and general public
• Administrative duties
• Providing admin support to clinicians as required (including chaperoning)
• Communicating with patients
• Making, canceling and re-arranging appointments
• Other administrative duties
• Carry out other administrative duties as required to cover other staff absence and in times of increased activity
• Liase with external partners
• Treat EVERY patient, staff member and general public with respect and dignity
• Flexibility to amend working hours at short notice

Working Hours

Core working hours will be a 13:00 to 18:30 Monday and Friday (working 5.5 hours a day) - however the need to be be flexible at possible short notice to cover absences is essential

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.

Confidentiality

This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.

This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Induction Training

On arrival at the practice all personnel are to complete a practice induction programme; this is managed by the Operations Manager

Learning and Development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them to improve processes and service delivery.

Collaborative Working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Customer Service experience
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

• Previous Experience of working within a healthcare environment
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• SystmOne user skills
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

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

Albany House Medical Centre

Address

3 Queen Street

Wellingborough

Northants

NN8 4RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER

REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically)

THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)

HOURS:

Job summary:

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

• 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 policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & safety:

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

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
• Hand hygiene standards for self and others
• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
• Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
• Safe management of sharps use storage and disposal
• Maintenance of own clean working environment
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

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

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

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Primary Care setting.

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

Bridgegate Medical Centre

Address

Winchester Street

Barrow-in-furness

Cumbria

LA13 9SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The GP Assistant will support GPs and the wider practice team with administrative work and agreed clinical support tasks. The role will help appointments run smoothly, improve the patient experience and allow clinicians to focus more of their time on patient care.

The postholder will work closely with clinical and administrative colleagues, following practice procedures and carrying out duties appropriate to their training and assessed competence.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative support

Prepare information ahead of consultations, ensuring relevant correspondence, results and other documents are available for the clinician to review. Review and organise incoming correspondence in line with practice procedures, identifying information that requires a clinicians attention. Enter and update information accurately on the clinical system, including coding where trained and authorised. Help prepare forms, letters and other documents for clinician review and authorisation. Support the administration of referrals, investigations and follow-up arrangements as directed by a clinician. Monitor allocated tasks and bring outstanding or urgent matters to the attention of the appropriate colleague. Request information from other services where needed to support patient care. Help maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Patient support and communication

Welcome patients and help them prepare for their consultation or an agreed procedure. Explain the purpose of your role and obtain consent before carrying out any patient facing task. Communicate clearly and sensitively, taking account of individual needs, language barriers and accessibility requirements. Help patients understand practical next steps agreed by their clinician, such as booking an appointment or attending a test. Signpost patients to appropriate practice services and sources of support. Pass on messages or information as instructed, referring questions about symptoms, results or treatment to a qualified clinician. Arrange interpreting support in line with practice procedures when required. Treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity, kindness and respect.

Clinical support

Clinical tasks will be agreed with the supervising clinician and undertaken only after appropriate training and assessment of competence. These may include:

Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, height and weight. Supporting routine health checks by collecting and recording agreed information. Undertaking venepuncture where trained, assessed as competent and authorised. Supporting specimen collection, labelling and handling in accordance with practice procedures. Preparing rooms and equipment for consultations and procedures. Assisting clinicians during agreed examinations or procedures. Acting as a chaperone following appropriate training and in line with practice policy.

The postholder must record observations accurately and promptly report abnormal readings, patient deterioration or any other concern to an appropriate clinician. The GP Assistant will not independently diagnose conditions, interpret test results, prescribe medication or make treatment decisions.

Teamworking and organisation

Work closely with GPs, nursing staff, reception, administration and practice management. Organise daily work and prioritise tasks with guidance from the appropriate colleague. Communicate promptly when a task cannot be completed or further advice is needed. Attend relevant team meetings and contribute ideas for improving patient care and practice processes. Provide appropriate support to colleagues within the scope of the role. Help maintain a welcoming, organised and professional working environment.

Confidentiality and record keeping

Maintain confidentiality when handling patient, staff and practice information. Access records only where necessary for authorised work duties. Follow practice policies on information governance, data protection and secure communication. Maintain clear, accurate and timely records of work undertaken. Report information security concerns or suspected breaches promptly through the practice reporting process.

Patient safety and safeguarding

Recognise the limits of the role and seek advice whenever unsure. Follow practice procedures for escalating urgent concerns and obtaining clinical assistance. Report safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician or safeguarding lead. Complete safeguarding training appropriate to the role. Report incidents, errors and near misses, and contribute to learning and improvements. Follow patient identification and consent procedures before undertaking any task or intervention.

Infection prevention and health and safety

Follow infection prevention procedures, including hand hygiene and the appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Clean equipment and clinical areas associated with your work in accordance with practice procedures. Handle specimens, sharps and clinical waste safely where relevant to your duties. Report faulty equipment, hazards and concerns promptly. Follow practice health and safety procedures and take reasonable care of your own safety and that of others.

Equality, dignity and inclusion

Provide a respectful and inclusive service to patients and carers. Recognise that patients may need additional support to access services. Support reasonable adjustments and raise any barriers to care with the appropriate colleague. Work respectfully with colleagues and contribute to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Training and development

Complete induction and mandatory training relevant to the post. Undertake training and competency assessments before accepting new clinical responsibilities. Participate in supervision, appraisal and ongoing development. Maintain a record of relevant training and competencies. Ask for support when a task falls outside your knowledge, training or experience.

Quality improvement

Support practice audits and quality improvement work appropriate to the role. Help collect accurate information to monitor services and identify areas for improvement. Contribute to discussions about patient feedback and ways to improve the patient experience. Follow agreed changes to practice processes and share any difficulties with the team.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

The GP Assistant is a support role and does not replace assessment or decision-making by a registered clinician. Delegated tasks must be clearly understood, appropriate to the postholders competence and supported by suitable supervision.

The postholder must decline tasks they are not trained or competent to undertake and seek guidance from their supervisor.

GENERAL

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. Other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, training and level of responsibility may be required.

The job description will be reviewed with the postholder as the needs of the practice and the role develop.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications or evidence of equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to undertake training and competency assessments required for the role

Desirable

• A relevant qualification in health and social care, healthcare support or administration.
• Completion of a GP Assistant training programme.
• Relevant clinical skills training, such as blood pressure measurement or venepuncture.

Knowledge, skills and personal qualities

Essential

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• A kind, respectful and patient-focused approach.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when recording information.
• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of protecting patient information.
• Ability to follow instructions and agreed procedures.
• Ability to recognise the limits of your role, seek guidance and report concerns appropriately.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in sensitive or difficult situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and competency assessments.
• Commitment to treating people fairly and respecting individual needs.

Desirable

• Understanding of the GP Assistant role and how a general practice team works.
• Awareness of safeguarding principles.
• Awareness of infection prevention procedures.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to support patients with online services, such as the NHS App.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients, customers or members of the public.
• Experience of completing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience of using computer systems to enter, retrieve and update information.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of organising workload and managing competing tasks.
• Experience of handling confidential or sensitive information appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice or another healthcare setting.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or another electronic patient record system.
• Experience of processing clinical correspondence, referrals or patient-related administrative tasks.
• Experience of providing direct patient support or undertaking clinical observations.
• Experience of supporting people with language, communication or accessibility needs.

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

SSP Health

Address

colne road surgery

36 Colne Road

Burnley

Lancashire

BB10 1LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care services to the practice population, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based clinical care while working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations for patients presenting with a wide range of health needs.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with national and local guidelines.
• Promote health education, disease prevention and self-management where appropriate.
• Review and act upon pathology results, clinical correspondence and other patient-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Work collaboratively with practice nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, audits and quality improvement activities.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children in accordance with practice policies and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), enhanced services and other contractual requirements.
• Support continuity of care and contribute to the effective running and development of practice services.
• Maintain professional registration, appraisal and continuing professional development requirements in line with GMC and NHS standards.
• On a rotational basis, undertake duty doctor roles

General Responsibilities

• Adhere to all practice policies, procedures and clinical governance requirements.
• Comply with confidentiality, information governance, equality and diversity, and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a professional, respectful and compassionate approach with patients, colleagues and external partners.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade as reasonably required by the Partners and Practice Management Team.

This role offers an opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking practice committed to delivering excellent patient care and fostering professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the performers list
• Excellent clinical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to high quality, patient centered care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience with primary care IT systems e.g. EMIS Web).
• Interest in teaching, quality improvement, or specialist clinical areas.
• Ability to contribute to practice development or service redesign.

Experience

Desirable

• Practical experience of working with others, Practical experience of computerised recording systems.

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

Selly Park Surgery

Address

Selly Park Surgery

2 Reaview Drive

Selly Park

Birmingham

B29 7NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
• Cervical Screening Smear tests
• Wound care to patients (Ulcer/Doppler etc.)
• Implementing vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Adult Immunisations
• Children Immunisations
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery when required

Please see supporting documents for the full job description, list of responsibilities and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma or degree in Primary Care

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information
• Accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other requirements

Essential

• NMC registration
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a practice nurse within a UK GP practice
• Experience of working in a primary care setting
• Experience of delivering vaccination and immunisation programmes
• Experience of cervical cytology and chronic disease management

Desirable

• Diabetes Management

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Wound care including complex dressings/removal of sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals
• Chaperone procedure
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Hypertension
• CHD
• Child and Adult Immunisations
• Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Desirable

• Diabetes
• Travel medicine services
• Asthma
• Spirometry
• Knowledge of public health in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health area

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• EMIS user skills
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

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

Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd

Address

Theta Building, Lyon Way

Frimley

Camberley

Surrey

GU16 7ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Urology shares beds with the Surgical Department . There is a Short Stay Unit for patients staying 48 hours or less, Abbotsbury Ward and Lulworth Ward.

The Urology Service provides Outpatients in the Community Hospitals in the area, including Blandford, Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Bridport. The new appointee will undertake Outpatients in a community hospital.

The Dorset Renal Unit is based in Dorset County Hospital. This has meant an increased workload for the Urology Department who regularly undertake surgery on transplant and dialysis patients. On average the department does 40 - 50 nephrectomies from all over the region a year. In addition to this it also undertakes transplant nephrectomies as well as other routine surgery on dialysis and transplant patients.

The Urolithiasis workload of the department has increased dramatically over the last few years. The department currently undertakes PCNL, flexible and rigid ureterorenoscopies and holmium laser. Robotic prostatectomies for West Dorset patients are carried out by Mr Afzal at Royal Bournemouth hospital.

The new appointee is expected to provide independent core Urology procedures such as performing TURP, TURBT, DSU lists, Flexi and rigid URS laser.

Additional experience in advanced BPH surgery such as REZUM and HoLEP is highly desirable, as well as the ability to carry out Urodynamics studies.

The successful candidate will be provided with office accommodation and secretarial support.

The Trust has an agreed formulary for medical and surgical consumables and single use instruments; any appointee would be expected to comply and use the items on this formulary. Any additions or changes to the formulary can only be made through formal channels.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to practice
• Awarded CCT or on Specialist register OR either of these anticipated within 6 months of interview. CESR (Portfolio) or European Community Rights

Experience

Essential

• 5 years clinical experience in Urology at SPR or equivalent
• Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant

Current Skills and Abilities including

Essential

• Experience of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the description and technical specifications
• Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description

Team Working and Service Development

Essential

• Evidence of leadership and service development
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit.
• Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

Essential

• Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post.
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
• Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and communication

Essential

• Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience
• Ability to communicate effectively

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

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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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The candidate will:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and minor illness.
• Take appropriate clinical histories and undertake physical examinations.
• Develop appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Prescribe medication as an independent prescriber within scope of practice.
• Request and interpret investigations where appropriate.
• Refer patients to secondary care or other services when clinically indicated.
• Provide appropriate advice, treatment, safety-netting and follow-up.
• Recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain clear and accurate clinical records.

Care Home & Community

The candidate will work closely with the practices Care Homes Lead.

This will include planned and responsive care home visits, assessment and management of acute illness, supporting patients with complex health needs and contributing to proactive and personalised care.

The postholder will also undertake home visits to other practice patients where clinically required and work collaboratively with GPs, care home staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Advanced clinical practice qualification at Masters level or equivalent.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300).
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Qualification or additional training in advanced clinical assessment.
• Relevant training in the management of minor illness and/or long-term conditions.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner or in a comparable autonomous advanced clinical role.
• Experience independently assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with acute and minor illness.
• Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making and managing clinical risk.
• Experience of independent prescribing.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience of caring for older people and patients with complex health needs.
• Experience of care home and/or community-based clinical work.
• Experience undertaking home visits.
• Experience using EMIS Web.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work confidently and autonomously within professional scope of practice.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognise and appropriately escalate clinical deterioration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise competing clinical demands.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and patient safety responsibilities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local Primary Care and community services.
• Interest in proactive care, frailty and care home medicine.