Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder is a GP Assistant or Medical Assistant.

The post-holder will report to the Practice Manager and the Clinical Lead, supporting the GP team to ensure the efficient provision of medical services and clinics by performing several more routine administrative and clinical duties. This will allow the GPs to utilise their own time more effectively towards greater patient focused activities.

Additionally, this role will support both the nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

Utilising the NHS Health Education England GPA Competency Framework, the post-holder working within general practice/primary care will provide capabilities within care, administration, clinical, communications and health records management.

Primary key responsibilities

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

a. Provide support to GPs by taking patient history and baseline observations prior to the patient seeing the GP

b. Completing simple clinical observations / investigations as directed locally, such as dipstick urine, blood pressure, ECG and phlebotomy

c. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

d. Carry out BMI checks as directed

e. Act as a chaperone as required

f. When trained, to support the GP with immunisations

g. Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

h. Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes

i. Support the delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives

j. Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments.

k. Explain treatment procedures to patients

l. Develop and agree a personal development plan utilising a reflective approach to practice, operating under appropriate clinical supervision

m. Support GPs in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GPs continue with the consultation.

n. Provide coordination and navigation for people and their carers across health and care services, working closely with Social Prescribing Link Workers, health and wellbeing coaches, and other primary care professionals

o. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

p. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

q. Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care, including opportunistic health promotional programmes

r. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

s. Review the latest guidance ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC etc.

t. Be responsive to the changing needs of patients and service provision in terms of scope and nature of clinical practice

u. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

v. To produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete clinical records

w. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisation

x. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children

y. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss event

z. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

aa. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• * Completed, working towards or the willingness to complete the HEE General Practice Assistant (GPA) Competency Framework

Desirable

• * Phlebotomy certification
• * Vaccination certification
• * Other clinical skills certification

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working in a primary care setting
• *Experience of working within a higher admin function role in a GP practice
• *Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• *Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF, Enhanced Services and national standards that inform practice (NSF, NICE Guidelines)
• *An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between the practice, PCN and the commissioners

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• *Good organisational skills, enthusiastic and dynamic member of the team
• *Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to escalate to GPs
• *Good clinical system IT knowledge (EMIS or SystmOne)
• *Ability to record accurate notes and records
• *Can process primary care incoming and outcoming documents; triaging according to need and filing where appropriate
• *Has a good knowledge of and experience using read codes to record accurate information in patient notes
• *Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required

Desirable

• * Good IT skills
• * Can effectively utilise resources to enhance their work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gordon Street Surgery

Address

72 Gordon Street

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE14 2JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities

• Patient facing Long term condition clinics (where appropriate).
• See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. COPD, asthma, Diabetes).
• Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation).
• Make appropriate recommendations to Senior Pharmacists or GPs for medicine improvement.

Telephone or Patient facing Clinical Medication Review

• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for senior clinical pharmacist team leader, nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.

Telephone or Patient facing care home medication reviews

• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the senior clinical pharmacist, nurses or GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.
• Domiciliary clinical medication review
• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the senior clinical pharmacists, nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences.

Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments

• Managing caseload of patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence.
• Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate
• Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice
• Telephone medicines support
• Provide a telephone help line for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines.

Medicine information to practice staff and patients

• Answers relevant medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines.
• Suggesting and recommending solutions.
• Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes

Unplanned hospital admissions

• Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews.
• Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to highrisk patient groups.
• Management of medicines at discharge from hospital
• To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.
• Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to highrisk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).

Signposting

• Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.

Repeat prescribing

• Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy.
• Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review.
• Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Risk stratification

• Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.

Service development

• Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets).

Information management

• Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.

Medicines quality improvement

• Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.

Medicines safety

• Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.
• Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations
• Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs).
• Assist practices in seeing and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practices computer system.
• Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy,
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Commitment to undertaking the CPPE pathway training, followed by Independent Prescribing qualification.

Desirable

• CPPE (or equivalent) trained or already on the pathway
• Independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in working with computerised health care systems.
• At least 1 year post-qualification experience in General Practice, hospital or community pharmacy.
• Previous experience of working in triage or an unscheduled care service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

North Wilts Border PCN Ltd Company

Address

Tinkers Lane Surgery

Tinkers Field

Royal Wootton Bassett

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN4 7AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Support the Clinical Director and PCN Board in delivering the Network's strategic objectives.
• Provide professional advice on operational, governance and organisational matters.
• Support the development and review of the PCN's annual business plan and work programme.
• Ensure that agreed priorities are translated into clear operational actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, collaboration and service delivery across the Network.

Governance and Board Support

• Attend and support PCN Board meetings.
• Prepare agendas, reports and supporting documentation in conjunction with the Clinical Director.
• Ensure accurate minutes and action logs are maintained.
• Monitor progress against Board decisions and agreed actions.
• Maintain governance documentation, policies and organisational records.
• Support compliance with the PCN DES, national guidance and local contractual requirements.
• Maintain oversight of the PCN risk register and ensure risks are appropriately escalated.

Line Management and Professional Support

• Provide line management for the PCN Operations & Workforce Lead.
• Hold regular one-to-one meetings to review progress, priorities and wellbeing.
• Support objective setting, performance development and annual appraisal.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and professional guidance.
• Support the resolution of operational challenges and remove barriers to delivery.
• Escalate significant issues to the Clinical Director where appropriate.

Performance Oversight

• Review delivery against the PCN's objectives, contractual requirements and work plan.
• Monitor key performance indicators and operational reports.
• Provide assurance to the Clinical Director and Board regarding progress and delivery.
• Identify areas of risk or underperformance and work with the Operations & Workforce Lead to develop improvement plans.
• Ensure appropriate reporting arrangements are in place.

Financial Oversight

• Support oversight of PCN budgets and commissioned funding.
• Review financial reports and expenditure with the finance team.
• Support planning for investment of PCN resources.
• Ensure resources are used effectively and in line with agreed priorities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional and approachable.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Calm under pressure.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership style.
• Able to influence and build effective relationships.
• Committed to continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.
• Full clean driving licence, ability to travel across sites

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within General Practice, Primary Care or the NHS.
• Previous experience in a Practice Manager, PCN Manager or equivalent healthcare management role.
• Experience supporting Boards, committees or senior leadership teams.
• Experience of governance, operational management and organisational development.
• Experience line managing or supervising staff.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High-quality report writing and minute-taking skills.
• Ability to analyse information and provide clear recommendations.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Strong understanding of Primary Care Networks and the PCN DES.
• Knowledge of NHS governance and organisational structures.
• Understanding of workforce, finance and performance management within primary care.
• Knowledge of information governance and data protection requirements.

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

FedBucks Ltd

Address

Unity Health

5 Station Road

CHINNOR

Oxfordshire

OX39 4PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

To provide personalised, holistic support to people with long-term conditions and other specified groups enabling them to access services across the community.

The aims are to

Facilitate holistic care planning and co-ordination of input from different professionals

Provide information and advice to patients about a range of services to promote their health, lifestyle and maintain independence within communities

Facilitate access to services available in the community

Reduce demand on statutory services to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, residential care placements and GP referrals.

The Social Prescriber must have started or willingness to complete the below:

NHS England and NHS Improvement online learning programme

https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/social-prescribing/

Be enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute

https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/supporting-health-and-care-staff-to-deliver-personalised-care/personalised-care-institute/

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports

Desirable

• Knowledge of the personalised care approach
• Knowledge of community development approaches
• Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the PCN

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people in all communities
• Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify risk and assess, manage risk when working with individuals
• Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals, agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role, e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner

Experience

Essential

• At least 1 years experience as a Social Prescriber Link Worker
• Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health, health improvement including unpaid work
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role including unpaid work

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
• Experience of working with the VCSE sector in a paid or unpaid capacity, including with volunteers and small community groups
• Experience of partnership, collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

FedBucks Ltd

Address

Haddenham Health Centre

Stanbridge Road

Haddenham

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP17 8JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Conduct adult and child immunisations including COVID-19, influenza, MMR, pneumonia, RSV, shingles, whooping cough and other vaccines as per national guidelines.

Perform blood tests, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and routine physical health assessments.

Perform urinalysis testing and act on results as part of routine and chronic disease assessments.

Administer injections including B12, Decapeptyl, Nebido, Depo, Inclisiran, and Prostap injections.

Provide contraception services including contraceptive pill checks and Depo Provera (contraceptive) injections.

Undertake chronic disease management including asthma reviews, COPD reviews, CKD and CHD reviews, diabetes reviews, hypertension reviews, mental health reviews, learning disability reviews, and rheumatoid arthritis management.

Conduct new patient medicals and NHS Health Checks.

Perform cervical smears, spirometry, and swabs as required.

Deliver health promotion including smoking cessation advice, weight and BMI monitoring, and lifestyle support for self-management of chronic conditions.

Deliver patient education and support for self-management of chronic conditions.

Identify and escalate patient deterioration and safeguarding concerns to appropriate staff.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional and practice standards.

Professional Responsibility

Maintain current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Work in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.

Undertake ongoing continuing professional development to maintain clinical competence.

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and safety requirements.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

• Current, unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience of practice nursing or primary care nursing.
• Competent in cervical cytology, immunisations and injection techniques.
• Experience of chronic disease management and long term condition reviews.
• Proficient in the use of the EMIS Web clinical system, including consultations, clinical coding, searches and recalls.
• Sound working knowledge of QOF and NHS primary care contractual frameworks, and the ability to deliver against them efficiently.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Spirometry and/or advanced respiratory review competency.
• Experience of supporting practice audits and quality improvement activity

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

Rochdale Health Alliance

Address

Littleborough Group Practice

Featherstall Rd

Littleborough

Lancashire

OL15 8HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and General Administrative Responsibilities:

• Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management, and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• Assure clinical safety and drive excellent patient outcomes
• Support the practice manager and clinical lead in service delivery
• Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership and direction for the nursing team.
• Conduct all duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and the various local and national policies, guidelines and protocols.

Clinical Responsibilities

Assess, plan, develop, implement, provide, and evaluate treatment programmes including but not limited to:

• Health promotion and well-being plus individual plans for patients with/at risk of a long-term condition
• Manage and treat long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice needs
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice and national practice protocols, and work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments
• Prioritise health problems, intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
• Wound Care assessment and Management

Communication

• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating
• Participate in practice team meetings. Facilitating and coordinating nursing team meetings.
• Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues

Quality Assurance

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
• Produce accurate, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures
• Prioritise, organise, and manage own and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality and safety.
• Deliver care as an individual and team according to evidence based care and organisational, and national policies
• Assess effectiveness of care delivery through peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation and leading on the maintenance of quality governance systems for the nursing team
• Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in nursing
• Awareness of local and national safeguarding policies
• Assist with leading on areas of QOF and enhanced services
• Lead on Infection control and embed this within the practice team
• Participate and lead on clinical audits sharing knowledge and learning events with the practice team

Leadership- Personal and People Development

• Responsible for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
• Support the development of others to maximise staff potential
• Assist the nursing and practice management team in the planning and implementing local guidelines, protocols and standards, local projects or initiatives

Team Working

• Work as an effective and responsible Senior Practice Nurse, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
• Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment

Education

• Responsible for own professional development by attending relevant meetings, courses, seminars in agreement with the practice study leave guidelines.
• Be involved in providing a learning environment and demonstrate own activities to learners and new staff in the practice. Supervise others as needed.

Management of Risk

• Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Confidentiality

• While 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, CGPN staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to CGPN 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 CGPN may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with CGPN policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the CGPN Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to CGPN guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

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 CGPN 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

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by CGPN as part of this employment, 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 CGPN, 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 and other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

The post-holder should recognise 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

This role description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive and may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with a current valid registration
• Experience of working in primary care post-registration
• Competent in the use of Systm1 and Ardens templates

Desirable

• Leadership and Management experience
• Experience in long term condition management (COPD, Asthma and/or Diabetes)
• Knowledge of clinical governance and infection prevention and control
• Understanding of primary-care requirements (QOF, enhanced services and national screening programmes)
• Teaching and/or mentorship 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.

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

Cambridgeshire GP Network Ltd

Address

Maple Surgery

Hanover Close

Bar Hill

Cambridge

CB23 8EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further information on this post.

The job description has yet to be approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

• Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in the Specialty or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the specialty

Desirable

• Any other experience that may be applicable

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Edward Pease Way

Darlington

Co Durham

DH2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full job description and person specification please contact the Network Services Manager/Director

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You must be a fully qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Canford Heath Group Practice

Address

Birchwood Medical Centre

2 Northmead Drive

POOLE

Dorset

BH17 7XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and General Administrative Responsibilities:

• Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management including preventative nursing interventions to all patients.
• Assure clinical safety and drive excellent patient outcomes
• Support the practice manager and clinical lead in service delivery
• Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership and direction for the nursing team.
• Conduct all duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and the various local and national policies, guidelines and protocols.

Clinical Responsibilities

Assess, plan, develop, implement, provide, and evaluate treatment programmes including but not limited to:

• Health promotion and well-being plus individual plans for patients with/at risk of a long-term condition
• Manage and treat long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice needs
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice and national practice protocols, and work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments
• Prioritise health problems, intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
• Wound Care assessment and Management

Communication

• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating
• Participate in practice team meetings. Facilitating and coordinating nursing team meetings.
• Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues

Quality Assurance

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
• Produce accurate, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures
• Prioritise, organise, and manage own and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality and safety.
• Deliver care as an individual and team according to evidence based care and organisational, and national policies
• Assess effectiveness of care delivery through peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation and leading on the maintenance of quality governance systems for the nursing team
• Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in nursing
• Awareness of local and national safeguarding policies
• Assist with planning and managing QOF achievements relating to chronic disease management alongside liaising with the practices clinical lead
• Participate and lead on clinical audits sharing knowledge and learning events with the practice team

Leadership- Personal and People Development

• Responsible for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
• Support the development of others to maximise staff potential
• Work alongside the nursing team in the planning and implementation of local guidelines, protocols and standards, and of local projects or initiatives

Team Working

• Work as an effective and responsible Practice Nurse, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
• Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nursing team

Education

• Responsible for own professional development by attending relevant meetings, courses, seminars in agreement with the practice study leave guidelines.
• Be involved in providing a learning environment and demonstrate own activities to learners and new staff in the practice. Supervise others as needed.

Management of Risk

• Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Confidentiality:

• While 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, CGPN staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to CGPN 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 CGPN may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with CGPN policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the CGPN Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to CGPN guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by CGPN as part of this employment, 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 CGPN, 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 and other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise 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

This role description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive and may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with a current valid registration
• Experience of working in primary care post-registration
• Independent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Competent in the use of Systm1 and Ardens templates
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management (Respiratory and/or Diabetes)

Desirable

• Leadership and Management experience
• Knowledge of clinical governance and infection prevention and control
• Understanding of primary-care requirements (QOF, enhanced services and national screening programmes)
• Teaching and/or mentorship 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.

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

Cambridgeshire GP Network Ltd

Address

Cherry Hinton and Brookfields Medical Centre

34 Fisher’s Lane

Cherry Hinton

Cambridge

CB1 9HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical & Operational

1. All aspects of Core Podiatry will be expected by the clinician.
2. To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools underpinning all core Podiatry skills. You will be expected to ask for help if you need it.
3. To triage referrals from doctors, allied health professionals, consultants, and emergency departments in both community and acute settings, using agreed criteria to provide rapid access to expert clinical care.
4. To diagnose and treat complex podiatric disorders, both as part of podiatric management and within the context of broader long-term condition care plans.
5. To perform complex wound care, taking patients foot risk status into account, and to apply the principles of wound management using established classification systems.
6. To possess highly developed physical skills and precise handeye coordination for performing skilled debridement of acute, chronic, neuropathic, and ischaemic wounds, often over extended periods.
7. To be involved in the day-to-day running of biomechanics/MSK clinics and service.
8. To motivate administrative and clerical staff to work effectively with the team, supporting them in identifying and resolving problems to ensure the delivery of an efficient service
9. To work collaboratively with other team leads to develop and review guidelines and protocols for the identification and management of long-term condition foot disorders.
10. To work collaboratively across different sectors of the organisation to develop services that meet users needs by participating in forums and analysing feedback to deliver appropriate and effective care.
11. Be responsible for clinic ordering and stock maintenance as required by local policy.
12. To manage and prioritise ones own caseload effectively.
13. To participate in developing guidelines, procedures, and service standards in biomechanics, working collaboratively with Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Consultants.
14. To ensure compliance with Trust health and safety policies (e.g., COSHH, workplace risk assessments, infection control, sharps management, and lone worker policies) and to report incidents appropriately.
15. To perform manual handling techniques in stock handling and equipment.
16. To ensure that all annual, sick, study, and other non-clinical leave is accurately recorded in accordance with service requirements.
17. To report all incidents, near misses and complaints in line with Trust procedures.
18. To report failure of equipment and contribute to improving health and safety
19. To workin accordance with Trust and departmental guidelines, policies, procedures, service standards, codes of practice, and protocols
20. To participate in audit as required.
21. Attend and be actively involved in staff meetings and relevant meetings as required.
22. To work across different locations providing care where required.
23. To take responsibility for allocated equipment.
24. To promote a professional image of yourself and of the service.

Management

1. To provide day-to-day leadership to junior clinical staff, supporting their professional development and ensuring effective delivery of team services.
2. To take responsibility for the team budget, minimizing spending on agency staff and ensuring staff adhere to local guidelines
3. o take the lead in interpreting corporate policy and co-creating local guidelines for the team to follow.
4. To lead a team of clinicians and support staff in the provision of pro-active high quality podiatric care and supporting peer reviewing of staff.
5. To work with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and MSK Extended Scope Practitionerin the development of the MSK/Orthotics team as a centre of excellence
6. Communication of complex clinical and financial information to a wide range of internal and external staff, organisations and stakeholders.
7. To organise and prioritise ones workload to achieve personal and organisational objectives, applying experience, knowledge, and skills to make clinical judgements. To demonstrate highly developed time management skills to balance clinical and managerial responsibilities effectively.
8. To use the non-clinical time appropriately by using it for but not restricted to audits/research/projects/lead work/meetings/education and training and recording this
9. Work with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and MSK Extended Scope Practitioner to set work for staff aroundfinancial targets, stock management and clinical outcomes.
10. To ensure that your own practice, and that of all staff under your supervision, meets the required HPC standards
11. To ensure that all clinical staff within the team have appropriate support for their clinical practice and continuing professional development through team meetings, review, supervision, appraisal, training and development
12. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment by staff
13. To be participatingin the monitoring, ordering and maintaining stock levels
14. To take responsibility, supported by Service Manager and Clinical Lead, for effective and evidence- based workforce management
15. To be actively involved in the recruitment, selection and induction of clinical staff
16. To be responsible for checking and signing agency returns and providing appropriate clinical references to agency groups on clinical expertise and reliability.
17. To participate in maintenance procedures and ensure that equipment isin effective working order or that, should this be required, equipment is repaired as per Trust procedure.
18. To undertake clinical and managerial supervision with staff members designated to you
19. To deputise for the MSK extended Scope practitioner when any problems arisein the running of the service or patient care.
20. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the team
21. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of all client records as required by legal, Trust and HPC guidelines in a legible and literate manner.
22. To participate inthe production of quality reports, including audit.
23. To comply with organisational, trust and departmental policies and procedures, and to be involved in the reviewing, updating and implementing of these policies as appropriate.
24. To liaise with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and Extended Scope Podiatry Practitionerin setting up new service delivery projects or pilot in line with government standards
25. To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and/or Extended Scope Podiatry Practitioner, which may include supporting investigations i.e. complaints/Datix/Mortalities etc

Education

1. To keep up to date with current knowledge in biomechanics/MSK and podiatry undertaking evidenced-based best practice.
2. To be Involved in student training and staff rotations of other disciplines.
3. To ensure CPD and competency is achievedin line with professional guidelines
4. To maintain mandatory training as required by the podiatry department and Trust.
5. To participate and undertake individual performance review.
6. To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust.

Effort

To perform objective assessments of the foot with moderate physical effort on a daily basis.

To demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity to clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions such as pain, anxiety and mobility problems.

To do tasks, which require moderate to high mental effort on a daily basis, for example concentration to write letters, develop policies and presentations, use clinical analysis and reasoning skills and develop appropriate treatment programmes and educate staff, colleagues and clients throughout the day.

To respond effectively to variable work patterns and stressful situations, managing time, adjusting priorities, and making decisions using moderate mental effort on a daily basis.

May be frequently exposed to unpleasant working conditions such as bodily fluids and working with homeless people,

May be exposed to verbal and physical aggression from service users or carers and will need to be able to demonstrate negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations.

To comply with local risk procedures when dealing with challenging behavioural needs and high risk extreme environments.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
• HCPC Podiatrist Registration.
• Hold a Certificate in local anaesthesia.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of treating Biomechanical/MSK related foot Conditions.
• Experience of working across primary and secondary care.

Desirable

• Experience of foot orthotic manufacture
• Demonstrate continued professional development in the field of Biomechanics/MSK
• Experience of work in the

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the effect lower limb biomechanics in Orthopaedic/MSK conditions.
• Skills to carry out a comprehensive biomechanical assessment and orthopaedic examination of gait, lower limb joints and muscle.
• To demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision making skills in the management of biomechanics/MSK Conditions
• Knowledge of current evidence based/ best practices
• To be able to prescribe and carry out appropriate treatments e.g. prescribe foot orthotics exercises, strapping.
• To have an understanding of advanced modalities of treatments relevant to biomechanics and as required appropriate referrals to other disciplines.
• To have a comprehensive understanding of foot orthotics and their applications and manufacture.
• Skills in assessment, diagnoses and treatment of To be able to carry out full range of podiatry clinical skills such as wound care, vascular and neurological assessment and nail surgery
• Ability and experience of foot health education/promotion
• Ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care

Desirable

• Demonstrate working with diverse population.

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

Belsize Priory Health Centre

172A Belsize Road

London

NW6 4BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery (Elective Surgery)

Department:Theatres / Perioperative ServicesBase:Optimised CareContract Type:Bank

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Theatre Practitioner to join our Elective Surgery team within the Theatre Department. The successful candidate will work flexibly across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery roles, supporting a broad range of elective surgical procedures including orthopaedics, ENT, gynaecology, urology and general surgery.

You will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of patient-centred care and contribute to the smooth, safe running of theatre services in line with Trust values and national perioperative standards.

• Prepare the operating theatre for surgical procedures, ensuring equipment and instruments are available and fit for purpose.

• Provide professional perioperative care across anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery phases.

• Assist the anaesthetist in the preparation, induction, maintenance, and recovery of patients under anaesthesia.

• Act as scrub practitioner, anticipating the needs of the surgical team and maintaining aseptic technique.

• Deliver safe and effective postoperative care in the recovery area, monitoring patients and managing pain, airways, and vital signs in line with local policy.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all aspects of patient care.

• Promote patient safety through adherence to infection prevention, manual handling, and theatre safety standards.

• Support the orientation, supervision, and education of junior staff and students.

• Participate actively in clinical audits, service improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary meetings.

• Work flexibly to support elective theatre activity, including potential weekend or late shifts as required.

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).

• Evidence of experience within a theatre setting across anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery.

• Knowledge of current perioperative standards and best practices.

• Relevant post-registration training or competency in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery.

• Intermediate or Advanced Life Support certification desirable.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.

• Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.

• Positive and flexible approach to change and rotation across specialities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop clinical competence across a wide range of elective specialities. We encourage applications from both experienced practitioners and those seeking to expand their skills within a supportive team environment.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate the Organisations values and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the selection process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing NMC/ ODP HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a wider organisational team
• Escalation of concerns to appropriate line managers

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 18 months post-qualification experience in an operating theatre.
• Knowledge of working in a selection of the following specialities
• - Orthopaedics
• - ENT
• - Gynae
• - Urology
• - General Surgery
• - Plastics

Desirable

• Experience of working within a team
• Previous Theatre experiences

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

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Stoney Lane

Bromsgrove

Birmingham

West Midlands

B60 1LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Job Title:Specialty Doctor

• Service Line:Male Acute

• Professionally Accountable to:Consultant Psychiatrist

• Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

Are you an outstanding Specialty Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?

We are seeking an experienced full-timeSpecialty Doctorwho will work atCygnet Churchilland provide psychiatric care onPalm Court,our 17 bed male mental health acute service.

Please note this a FTC for 3 months to provide cover for September, October and November.

You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

Palm Courtprovides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating people in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pe nsion schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality treatment under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist

• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users

• Participate in weekly ward rounds & attend multidisciplinary meetings

• Attend Care Programme Approach & Section 117 meetings & mental health review tribunals

• Provide up-to-date clinical information at all meetings

• Ensure that medical decisions are implemented as planned

• Audit medical services & ensure compliance with GMC & other professional guidelines

• Uphold policies & procedures and contribute to service governance & development

• Participate in the On call rota in line with the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £90,000 per year

• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service

• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme

• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary

• Contributory pension scheme

• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group

• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions

• Gym Discount s across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations

• Discount schemes including Perkbox, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card

• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support

• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy

• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified

• Experienced in General Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis

• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Knowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practice

• An excellent clinical decision maker, with sound judgement & ability to manage risk

• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes

• Committed to continued professional development

• Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent

Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the link to apply.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London

SE1 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job plan is expected to consist of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) and the exact details of job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate after their appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Consultant of the week rota according to departmental requirements currently on a 1:12 basis. There is usually one Consultant on call, covering general paediatrics in the morning and general paediatrics and neonates in the afternoon and an additional consultant on call for neonates in the morning.The successful candidate will be expected to participate in weekend and night on call cover. The successful candidate will be expected to share outpatient responsibilities with a minimum of 3 paediatric clinics a week, depending on other commitments. Further discussion re exact composition of the role can be clarified and discussed with the Clinical Lead prior to application and will be reviewed in line with the prior experience of the appointee. This will be formally accepted and reviewed as part of the Job Planning process of the trust.The successful candidate will be expected to share child protection/safeguarding work when Consultant of the week.There will be an expectation to share work related to relevant committees, working groups, educational supervision, and training of staff within the department.

Please see the Job Plan within the Job Description for further information about duties

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• CCT or equivalent in paediatrics (or within 6 months of date of interview)

Desirable

• EACVI Certification in Congenital Heart Disease Echocardiography (ECHO CHD)

Experience

Essential

• 5 years at ST4-8 level (or equivalent) or sufficient time to gain Level 2 and Level 3 RCPCH competencies.
• Broad experience in general paediatrics and neonatal intensive care in the UK

Desirable

• Clinical experience relevant to SPIN, or equivalent training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide visible leadership to the clinical teams at Clacton hospital, promote continual improvement and transformation in quality, performance and delivery of integrated services Lead the Clinical Leadership team to ensure a framework of safe, caring practice supported by research and innovation

Lead Clinician for all patients on Clacton community ward(s) Provide high-quality clinical care To demonstrate clinical leadership, skills and knowledge in developing a comprehensive Frailty Agenda, incorporating clinical competency trust wide and patient care pathways Ensure responsible use of resources at ward level including appropriate prescribing in line with local formularies Work collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure that effective governance arrangements and performance management systems are in place

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC/ GP Register
• Clinical Qualification to a post-graduate level

Experience

Essential

• Good clinical experience in a variety of hospital and community based settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clacton Hospital

Tower Road

Clacton

CO15 1LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.The programme is full-time (please email [email protected] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Mentorship Qualification
• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
• Experience of leading shifts in Emergency Department

Desirable

• Graduate

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience within speciality
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Extensive knowledge of speciality

Desirable

• Knowledge of budget management

Skills

Essential

• Organisation and management skills.
• Teaching
• Ability to lead a team
• Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
• IT skills including use of email and office packages.

Desirable

• Ability to appraise staff 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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Tunbridge Wells Hospital

Tonbridge Road

Pembury

TN2 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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