Job description

Job responsibilities

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

You will;

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Patrick Haugh Rd

Bicester

Oxfordshire

OX25 1PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationships

The Nurse Specialist for the Urology Team will maintain excellent working relationships with patients, their relatives, and a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working across the trust, including:

o Consultant Urologists

o Modern Matron and Directorate Management / Executive Team

o Allied Health Professionals Specialist Nurses, Ward Nurses, Consultants, Doctors, Diagnostics, Council services etc

o Patient support / focus groups

o Outpatient services

o Administrative services

o Other urology nurse specialists within the south west STP

Provide, receive, interpret and communicate highly specialist information with a range of health care professionals

Present complex, sensitive or contentious information to large audiences.

Establish excellent working relationships with patients communicating in a number of ways including virtual consultations, face to face, written, telephone etc.

Communicate sensitive / distressing information and manage patient expectations

Able to communicate effectively in demanding and challenging situations

Ensure effective and prompt reporting of nursing issues and concerns to the matron or associate director of nursing and professional practice

Actively participate in multi-professional meetings, acting as a patient advocate and represent nursing views

Provide specialist knowledge to other areas, when assistance/advice is required

Planning and Organisation

Assist the development of services for patients presenting with urology related health concerns

Effectively assist with change in order to meet national / patients / service needs

Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary team working in the specialist care of patients with urology related health concerns

Maintain a caseload of patients and demonstrate advanced practice in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information

Maintain accurate patient records

Ensure that national, regional and local guidelines are implemented, whilst continually monitoring the quality of care provision

Be flexible and work within the rostering KPI guidelines

Participate in clinical research, audit and contribute to the development of knowledge / education in urological related health concerns

Effectively work within the service to ensure that it is responsive and flexible

Manage own time with conflicting priorities to ensure that the needs of patients, workforce and service are met

Responsibility and Accountability

Be a source of expertise in the care and provision of services for patients with urology related health concerns, liaising with the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for advice and support

Provide specialist assessment of patients presenting with urological related health concerns and complex needs. Develop individualised patient care plans

Deliver nursing care that is contemporaneous, evidence based and is reflective of best practice

To be accountable for the quality of patient care provided within the service.

Maintain own personal and professional development, undertake all mandatory training required for trust compliance and for the development of the role

Develop, maintain and provide educational resources to all healthcare professionals in the trust who are working with patients who have urological related health concerns

Promote patients equality, diversity and rights

Participate in clinical research and audits. Implement change to the service based upon interpretations of the research findings

Provide a positive learning environment to meet the needs of nursing and allied health professional students

Policy and Service Responsibility

Support the development of patient pathways, policies and protocols in relation to the care of patients with urology related health concerns

Work collaboratively with the lead nurse and clinician in the development and implementations of clinical pathways and protocols

Assist the development and implementation of strategies to meet the educational needs of patients and carers so that they may be empowered to manage their condition and seek appropriate help and advice

Assist the Development of new pathways, protocols and education in response to emerging knowledge and best practice

Promote patient and public feedback through local initiatives to drive innovation and service improvements

Participate in the implementation of clinical policy

Establish robust audit criteria for the ongoing collection of information

To have knowledge of quality assurance systems and clinical governance

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

Ensure flexible working and working to rostering KPI guidelines.

Be aware of and assist budget holder for efficient and effective usage of the available resources, working within budget

Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical & financial resources

Develop and provide educational materials as appropriate for patients/family regarding their disease, treatments and services

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management

To assist in the provision of expert advice and support for all allied health professionals, patients and carers

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to continually appraise and review the service provided

Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care

Demonstrate, monitor and maintain competency in clinical skills

Contribute to the pre-registration nurses educational experience, acting as a mentor when supporting students

Work within codes of practice, professional guidelines, NICE guidance and Patient Group Directions

Actively participating in the educational programme of all staff, including students. Close liaison with the Practice Development Department, offering practical and clinical guidance and attending lectures and meetings as required

Ensure clinical governance is maintained through incident reporting and reviewing

Information Technology and Administrative Duties

Maintain an accurate record of patient caseloads and contact visits. Take part in the development of IT systems pertaining to patient contact in line with the data requirements of NHSEI and PHE

Ensure familiarity with relevant computerised systems integral to the running of the service

Provision of information sharing where appropriate, on a need to know basis

To carry out regular audits as required and maintain data collection regarding patient interactions and service provision

Provide trust statistics to Public Health commissioners, e.g. CCG, NHSEI, PHE

Record workload and monitor outcomes using the appropriate Information technology systems such as Infoflex

Person Specification

education

Essential

• degree

Desirable

• Urology experience

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UOPD Paignton Health & Wellbeing Centre

Church Street

Paignton

TQ3 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

You will;

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Derwentside IRC

Corbridge Road

Consett

Co Durham

DH8 6QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is full time, 10PA however applicants looking to work less than full time are also invited to apply.

For a full list of duties, please read the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP
• Experience in the management of older people

Desirable

• MD, PhD or equivalent

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
• IT skills and computer literacy

Desirable

• NHS experience within the last 3 years
• Surgical or Orthogeriatric Experience

Registration

Essential

• Entry on Specialist Register in Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine via CCT (within 6 montsh of interview), CESR or European Community Rights

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff

Desirable

• MD or PhD
• Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research

Management & Audit

Essential

• Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
• Leadership skills
• Knowledge of finance/budgets
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop the MDT, balancing departmental and personal objectives

Desirable

• Evidence of service audit or change management

Language

Essential

• able to speak and write English to the appropriate stanadard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Personal Skills

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

London

UB1 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

• ILS qualified
• Has MIPS and ALS or willing to undertake these

Experience

Essential

• Anaesthetic support experience

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Broomfield

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Role

• Provide operational leadership and oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the practice, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient services.
• Lead, support and develop administrative and reception teams, promoting a positive, high-performing and patient-centred culture.
• Manage all aspects of workforce management, including recruitment, induction, performance management, absence management, staff wellbeing and mandatory training.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, NHS contractual requirements, GDPR, Health & Safety, safeguarding and practice policies.
• Lead the investigation and management of patient complaints, significant events and incidents, ensuring learning is embedded and continuous improvement is promoted.
• Monitor practice performance, supporting the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services and other contractual targets to maximise service quality and income.
• Work collaboratively with Partners, the Senior Management Team, PCN colleagues and external organisations to support service development and practice objectives.
• Oversee practice governance, risk management, business continuity and quality assurance processes, maintaining accurate policies, procedures and risk registers.
• Manage premises, facilities, IT systems and operational resources to ensure the practice environment is safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Support payroll, pensions, workforce administration and financial processes, working closely with Finance and HR colleagues.
• Promote excellent communication across the practice, leading regular team meetings and fostering a culture of engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Deputise for senior management where appropriate and undertake any other duties commensurate with the role to support the effective operation of the practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant management experience within General Practice, Primary Care, or the NHS.
• Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Managing day-to-day practice operations and service delivery.
• Workforce management, including recruitment, performance and staff development.
• Financial management, budgeting and resource planning.
• CQC compliance, clinical governance and risk management.
• Delivering NHS contractual requirements, including QOF and enhanced services.
• Managing complaints, incidents and organisational change.
• Strong IT and data management experience, including use of clinical systems and performance reporting.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Practice Manager.
• Managing multiple GP practice sites.
• Premises and facilities management.
• Procurement and contract management.
• Supporting partnership or board meetings and governance.
• Leading strategic projects.
• Clinical systems such as EMIS Web, Docman, Rapid Health.
• Managing CQC inspections with positive outcomes.
• Implementing digital healthcare initiatives.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent experience.
• GCSE (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Mathematics.
• Management qualification at Level 5 or above (or willingness to obtain within 12 months).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management,
• AMSPAR Primary Care Management qualification.
• CIPD qualification.
• Finance or Healthcare management qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Groves Medical Group

Address

Groves Health- New Malden

171 Clarence Avenue

New Malden

Surrey

KT3 3TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Admin and Clerical

1. Provide a full range of clerical and general office administration to the Advanced ND Practitioners and SPRs including:

- Preparing pre-drafted letters and reports for distribution to parents, GPs and schools

- Proof reading letters/ reports

- Uploading documents

- Maintaining accurate records, including electronic patient records

- Responding to enquiries from service users, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders; signposting and escalating where appropriate

2. Utilise an effective follow-up system for test results and return of questionnaires etc.

3. Work within Standard Operating Procedures and processes for administrative systems whilst identifying process improvements with a view to improving efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.

4. Log information/ data on electronic patient records and other systems, accurately and in a timely fashion.

Communication and Relationships

5. Take calls and respond to emails, ensuring all communications and interactions are timely, appropriate and in line with Information Governance guidelines.

6. Act as initial point of contact for feedback from parents/carers/other professions, escalating as required

7. Process incoming mail - written and electronic - uploading to/ updating records and notifying relevant clinicians accordingly

8. Manage allocated mailboxes, answering queries where possible and signposting or escalating as appropriate.

9. Actively contribute to meetings with clinicians and the wider team e.g. to discuss service delivery.

Clinics

10. Ensure smooth running of relevant clinics, dealing with urgent and unexpected issues appropriately.

11. Work with CCC and other colleagues to ensure clinic appointments are arranged, communicated and fully utilised, including notification of cancellations.

12. Schedule Advanced ND Practitioners clinics in line with their job plans, including identification of room availability and liaison with the appropriate team to build and book.

Other

13. Support the wider medical admin team when requested e.g. providing cross cover during periods of short staffing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 in relevant field e.g. Business Administration

IT skills

Essential

• Proven IT skills, including use of: oMS 365 or similar oTools for mobile/remote working e.g. laptop, tablet, smartphone
• Be aware of and adhere to Information Governance

Desirable

• Familiar with incident reporting systems e.g. RADAR
• Familiar with use of Electronic Patient Records e.g. EPIC or EMIS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy environment managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Experience of working independently as well as part of a team

Desirable

• Recent experience of working in the NHS or private healthcare setting

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with service users and other stakeholders
• Ability to present sensitive or complex information clearly
• Ability to manage difficult or emotive interactions with sensitivity and empathy
• Ability to work using own initiative, understanding scope of role and escalating appropriately

Desirable

• Knowledge of current local care pathways and referral criteria

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Works effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
• Calm approach with the ability to respond to unexpected demands, work under pressure and cope with frequent interruptions
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, positive and approachable

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Phoenix Centre CRC

40 Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Competent in anaesthetic practice- working autonomously with no supervision required (except for those newly qualified)

• Providing skilled Anaesthetic assistance to the Anaesthetist
• Checking anaesthetic machines & controlled drugs
• Being able to operate a wide range of equipment and use with related consumables
• use a variety of Theatre checklists and check/complete related documentation correctly
• Cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms
• Safe administration of IV fluids
• Safe checking in of patients
• Calm, professional manner
• Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Reporting any concerns to line manager

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• ODP/Nurse
• Anaesthetic qualification if on the HCPC/NMC register

Desirable

• Previous experience with students

Experience

Essential

• Autonomous practitioner
• Ability to work all shift patterns that are required by the department
• Currently working in NHS/Private Hospital in band 5 role in anaesthetics
• Experience in a variety of surgical specialties

Desirable

• Flexibility in working patterns

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
• Patient safety and WHO checklist
• Ability to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of WHO
• CPD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist
• Completed dysphagia competencies

Experience

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Experience of working in adult neurology in NHS

Desirable

• RCSLT membership
• Minimum of 2 years working with adults
• Experience in videofluoroscopy
• Experience working in stroke
• Experience working with non-neuro dysphagia caseload

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of autonomy working with broad adult caseload
• Evidence of MDT working

Desirable

• Completed audit/ service development
• Delivered training

Other

Essential

• Valid licence to drive in UK with access to vehicle for work purposes

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom Hospital, Langley Wing

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work closely with the established Myeloid Team (Dr Jain, Dr Teh and Dr Khan) and will also have opportunities to support the nationally recognised PNH Service (Dr Kelly, Dr Griffin, Dr Muss and Dr Munir). The successful candidate will contribute to:

Specialist inpatient and outpatient care for patients with myeloid disorders and/or PNH. General Haematology services, including outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations. Participation in the consultant on-call rota (approximately 1:12). Provision of advisory and liaison haematology services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Referral triage, advice and guidance services for hospital clinicians and primary care colleagues. Shared responsibility for benign and general haematology pathways. There will be opportunities to become involved in:

Regional and local Myeloid Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. National PNH MDT discussions. PNH outreach clinics. Clinical research and trials, with Leeds Haematology actively recruiting to a broad portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies. Teaching, training and service development initiatives. The successful applicant should hold accreditation in MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification from the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full- or part-time and to those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:

Dr Manish Jain, Lead Clinician and Consultant Haematologist

[email protected]

Tel: 0113 2067564

Dr Richard Kelly, Consultant Haematologist

[email protected]

Tel: 0113 2068139

Why you should join our Team

The post holder will work with colleagues in the Myeloid team to help provide and support this large established service. Consultant staffing currently is Dr Manish Jain, Dr Chun Teh, Dr Richard Kelly (Myeloid and PNH), Dr Anjum Khan (Myeloid and transplant) and Dr Quentin Hill (Red cell disorder). The service is also supported by number of other consultants (including Dr Catherine Cargo (HMDS), Dr Marina Karakantza (Transfusion), Dr Alesia Kahn (HMDS) and Dr Katja Kimberger (ALL CAR-T). The post holder will have some shared input into benign General Haematology services, which may include hospital and GP liaison, referral review / triage and provision of advice and guidance. The post will also have some input in inpatient and outpatient red cell disorder work.

What you will bring to the role

The appointee’s role will be to further develop and support the established specialist services in Leeds for Myeloid and Red Cell Disorders in Haematology. The main clinical focus will be in Myeloid (Leukaemia) however the postholder will also have significant duties within the MPD clinic and in the support of benign red cell haematology. This will include Myeloid inpatient cover.

The appointee will be based principally at St James’s University Hospital with responsibilities as a member of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical and

The laboratory haematology consultant team is providing an integrated pan-Leeds service. The post duties will include inpatient care, outpatient clinic work and a

shared on-call commitment (approx. 1:11). The post-holder will be part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust haematology team, providing advisory and

liaison haematology services in their area of expertise. There may be occasional need to visit other areas of the trust (e.g., Leeds General Infirmary and other sites

within the city) but no regular commitments occur out with the St James’s site.

We provide inpatient high-dose chemotherapy for patient in Leeds, Harrogate, Huddersfield, and York (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia) including newer

immunotherapies. We are also regional CAR-T service for eligible people with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

The post holder may support the national PNH service (this will be fully supported by the Leeds PNH team) or may have more involvement in general / non-malignant haematology services with a reduced involvement in the PNH service. This can be tailored to individual preference and experience. This will be discussed at the time of the interview.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
• Performing venipuncture in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system
• The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
• Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Competent in the use of MS Office applications
• Clinical IT system user skills

Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Paston Surgery

Address

9-11 Park Lane

North Walsham

Norwich

Norfolk

NR28 0BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

To be the lead pharmacist for rheumatology, leading, managing and developing medicines management initiatives for rheumatology patients at PAHT.

This is an innovative role with the majority of time spent on rheumatology duties. The post holder will be based in the rheumatology department

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology to implement biosimilar switching, to the benefit of the health economy and to maximise the income to the Trust from any switching.

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology in setting up and running biologics consent clinics to review long term patients prescribed biologics.

To report back on savings / income generation from biosimilar switching to the Family, Diagnostics and Community and Planned pathways (MSK and ENT Care Group) Divisions.

To develop, train, motivate and encourage staff working within the team.

To further examine the opportunities for biologics.

This may include:

Introducing new biosimilars when available and monitoring their outcomes

Reviewing stopping criteria

Monitor homecare deliveries to reduce waste, including patients in a partnership

Help in moving appropriate patients to subcutaneous formulations as they become available

To advise and develop biologic pathways in collaboration with the ICB when/ if new developments are made and/ or new biologics are introduced

Conduct audit on patients due to start on biologics are instead started on MTX S/C (if appropriate) and the financial savings this could make vs starting patients on biologics

Start biologic weaning clinic for stable patients with regular monitoring to wean patients off biologic safely resulting in reduced medication burden to patient and financial saving for trust

Start moderate pathway initiating clinic as per NICE - starting patients early on biologics will reduce the health-economic impact.

Counselling patients starting biologics and DMARD's thoroughly will help reduce calls to helpline and improve patient safety and compliance

Safety checks for patients initiated on biologic can be done by nurse/ pharmacist as a telephone clinic - increasing clinic capacity in doctors clinic for new patients

Combined counselling sessions for patients being started on DMARD's/ Biologics - having presentations to run through the information

1. Service Provision

1.1 To lead on the implementation of the biosimilar switching as appropriate to ensure patients are switched as smoothly as possible & within the Trust timeframe of the biosimilar implementation

1.2 To work with the specialist nurses to keep a database of all switches & ensure patients are followed up

1.3 To keep a record of failures to switch & the reasons why

1.4 To produce financial reports for the Family, Diagnostic and Community and Planned Pathways Divisions where appropriate

1.5 To improve mechanisms within Rheumatology to minimise ‘waste’ with Homecare biologics. Examples of mechanisms include: monitoring dose changes; monitoring prescription requests and monitoring drug supplies.

1.6 To ensure the smooth running, day to day management of the Homecare pharmacy service to the rheumatology patients, as well as ensuring the switch happens with no disruption to patients.

1.7 To optimise funding applications for biological therapies that are used outside of national guidelines

1.8 To assist the existing CNS Rheumatology team in setting up a Biologics Review Service to optimise the use of biological therapy within the Rheumatology Service

1.9 To ensure that service provision is flexible and responsive to patient and service needs

1.10 To ensure the safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of drugs within rheumatology

1.11 To attend MDTs as part of the multi-disciplinary team

1.12 To meet any medication-related needs of rheumatology patients

1.13 To ensure that all healthcare professionals working in rheumatology are trained appropriately and are aware of all medicine related policies and procedures relating to the service

1.14 To provide drug expenditure reports and identify potential cost savings within the service as requested

1.15 To design and carry out audits as required

1.16 To attend outpatient clinics as deemed appropriate

1.17 Undertake risk management, including investigating clinical incidents in rheumatology and ensuring compliance with medicine legislation.

1.18 The post holder will be expected to identify, where necessary, areas that require service changes and develop a strategy to carry out the change through consultation with senior colleagues within and outside the pharmacy including commissioners.

1.19 Communication with ICB and NHS England about medicines policies or guidelines specific for their area of practice and for funding requests

1.20 Review and deal with high cost drug challenges from ICB and NHS England

1.21 Undertakes research into homecare medicines management services, which may include the trial of novel methods of providing homecare medicines management, or services for medicines previously not managed through homecare.

1.22 Pharmacy lead in the achievement of short, and long term, objectives within rheumatology in relation to medicine optimisation, especially regarding DMARDS

1.23 Develop and manage biologic review meetings to discuss all biologic initiations and yearly reviews

1.24 Counselling patients and answering concerns on their medication including telephone support clinics

1.25 To manage non biologic patients through drug switching DMARD management

1.26 To implement NICE guidance

1.28 Write or respond to business cases for service development to secure additional funding.

1.29 Attend departmental meetings to advise on medicine use and financial implications

1.30 Horizon scan for new drugs and advise the rheumatology meetings on the financial implications

1.31 Co-ordinate Medicines Use Savings Projects

1.32 Review prescribing data from out-patient clinics

1.33 To develop shared care guidelines for rheumatology

1.34 Responsible for self-audit and data collection to evaluate the on-going effectiveness of the role of Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for rheumatology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters qualification in pharmacy or equivalent qualification plus one- year pre-registration experience
• Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualification
• Independent prescriber status or ability to complete course leading to independent prescriber qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience as a practising clinical pharmacist.
• Experience of dealing with highly complex clinical issues which require the pharmacist to analyse information from a range of sources, which may not be in agreement, to formulate a response. In such situations, it may be necessary to find a novel solution to an unusual clinical situation. The pharmacist will have developed negotiating and persuasive skills with other clinical team members, patients and relatives.
• Experience of dealing with a wide variety and grade of hospital staff (including senior medical and managerial staff) on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Experience of hospital clinical pharmacy services, including high cost and homecare services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with service users, family members, carers and other care teams, so that they are fully involved in and empowered to make decisions about their treatment and care. It remains a priority to establish and maintain good communication and effective working relationships with referrers and to work closely with other agencies. It will be important for the post holder to build a knowledge of and links with voluntary and independent service providers locally.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications Training

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• To be section 12(2) MHA 1983 approved (or achieve within 6 months of apt), if not have
• Approved Clinician (AC) status/approval and be on the AC Register.
• A minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
• Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas.

Desirable

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty)

Experience

Essential

• Proficient in risk assessment and management
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Adequate training in child and adult safeguarding
• Demonstrates ability to challenge others, escalating concerns when necessary.

Desirable

• Experience of service development/business planning
• High level knowledge of planned developments at a national level to improve efficiency and deliver quality services

Skills Knowledge & Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours
• Communicates effectively using the English Language and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers; treats patients as individuals, promoting a person-centred approach to their care.
• sound organisational skills
• Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour.
• Demonstrates understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches and techniques so can adapt leadership behaviours to improve engagement and outcomes.
• Awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty; data protection; equality and diversity.
• Ability to work on own initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodland Centre

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 2PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient, friendly and professional reception and administrative service for the practice. The post holder will act as the first point of contact for patients, ensuring they are supported, signposted appropriately and treated with respect. The role involves managing a wide range of administrative duties to support the smooth running of the practice and contribute to high-quality patient care.

• Welcome patients and visitors to the practice in a polite and professional manner.

• Answer incoming calls promptly and efficiently, managing appointment booking, triage signposting and general enquiries.

• Maintain an organised reception area and ensure confidentiality at all times.

• Check patients in for appointments and manage the electronic call system.

• Deal with patient queries, concerns and signpost appropriately to clinical or administrative teams.

• Process incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.

  Administrative Duties

  • Process prescription requests in line with practice protocols.

  • Handle patient registrations, deductions and amendments accurately.

  • Support with scanning, coding and workflow of clinical documents.

  • Manage and respond to tasks from clinicians and the wider administrative team.

  • Assist with recalls, data collection and administrative support for QOF, enhanced services and practice audits as required.

  • Maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system (e.g. EMIS).

  • Support the practice team with general office duties as required.

  • Communication

  • Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.

  • Escalate concerns or challenging behaviour appropriately to senior staff.

  • Work collaboratively with the reception and admin team to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

    Training & Development

    • Participate in induction, mandatory training and ongoing development.

    • Engage in team meetings, learning sessions and any relevant training provided by the training practice.

    • Be willing to learn new skills and adapt to changes within the practice.

    Confidentiality & Compliance

    • Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and practice information at all times.

    • Adhere to practice policies, procedures and NHS guidelines.

    • Comply with GDPR, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.

    • Report any incidents, concerns or risks to the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a busy reception, customer service or administrative environment
• Experience dealing with the public, both face-to-face and over the telephone
• Experience using IT systems confidently and accurately
• Experience working as part of a team to meet deadlines and manage workload
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle competing demands
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when processing information
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rosegrove Surgery

Address

225-227 Gannow Lane

Burnley

Lancs

BB12 6HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Dr Doris Iyamabo

Job Title: Consultant in Neonatal Medicine

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Relevant postgraduate qualification MRCPCH

Desirable

• Additional relevant clinical experience - APLS/EPALS/NLS
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Eligibility

Essential

• Full UK General Medical Council (GMC) Registration with a Licence to Practice at the time of appointment
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies at time of application in line with GMC standards
• Good Working relationships with colleagues
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Good teaching and training
• Up to date knowledge and fit to practise safely

Desirable

• NHS experience desirable

Specific and Clinical Skills

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences and 3 years of neonatal experience, in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice.
• Acute care safe: up-to-date BLS and NLS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required for the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

Desirable

• Recent PALs, APLS, ARNI Course
• RCPCH Foundation of Practice (FOP), Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) and Theory of Science (TAS) exams

Clinical Governance / Improving quality of patient care

Essential

• Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching where required in the job.

Desirable

• Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching where required in the job

Desirable

• Understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements

Personal Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professional in the team.
• Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with the setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
• Capacity to organise oneself and Juniors to prioritise own time management. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
• Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
• Promotes equality and values diversity.

Desirable

• Able to adapt to work with employers
• Experience in Leadership skills
• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback

Probity

Essential

• Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.

Commitment to on-going professional development

Essential

• Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
• Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.

Desirable

• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the job.
• Specialty exams.

Language and Communication Skills

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
• Applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes.
• If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation and can communicate will with colleagues, parents and children
• Capacity to listen and take in others perspectives and considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
• Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.

Desirable

• 360 feedback
• Patient survey feedback and reflections

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The specialty commitment of this post includes the provision of specialist and general outpatient clinics, consultant to consultant referrals, GP Advice and Guidance and MDT participation. The post holder will also be expected to participate in General Internal Medicine (GIM) and In-reach rota. This responsibility is shared with other departmental colleagues.

The GIM in-patient commitment and the Diabetes specialty in-reaching commitments will rotate in blocks of 4 weeks, to be shared with other consultant colleagues in the department. This duty is to provide ward-based care duty for the teams designated base ward (Ward 12). Elective out-patient work commitment in Diabetes and Endocrinology, will be adjusted accordingly during blocks of GIM / Diabetes in-reaching.

Weekend commitment (other than B rota on-call) for specialty support, is provided for during the GIM block, in the form of phone support (from home or on-site if doing weekend base ward round) for Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse (DISN) on both Saturday and Sunday.

Currently the Acute Medical responsibility of the post is to participate in the B rota, which is a 1:10 rota. The B rota consultant provides out of hours general medical cover (up to 78 years of age). The B rota undertakes the traditional weekday morning and weekend post-take round of patients admitted overnight on a 1:10 rota, the physicians are also available to be called back into the hospital out of hours to deal with clinical problems.

The successful candidate will participate in the B rota and share the ward based in-patient General Medical work. If review of Acute Medical services leads to change in the Acute Medical duty of this post from B rota to A rota participation, a corresponding reduction of the ward-based in-patient General medical duty component of the post will be made and adjusted correspondingly.

The pattern will be subject to change, in order to fit in with the requirements of the Needs Based Care model in the provision of Acute/ General Internal Medicine and Diabetes specialty in-reaching, as well as availability of out-patient clinic spaces. Elective out-patient work commitment in Diabetes and Endocrinology will be adjusted accordingly during blocks of GIM /Diabetes in-reaching

Example indicative table is available within the job description (section 3)

Closing Date: 11.09.2026

Assessment Date: Week Commencing 12th October TBC

Interview Date: 23.10.2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• MRCP

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine.
• Implementation of evidence based guidelines.
• Participation in relevant national audits.
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Medicine and Diabetes/Endocrinology.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Desirable

• Expertise and leadership in a sub-specialty area of Diabetes and Endocrinology e.g. Diabetes in young adults/ adolescent, insulin pump therapy.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L&D Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)