Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• A Doctor/Consultant on the relevant speciality register
• Current registration with the GMC

Desirable

• Royal College Membership
• Mentorship and Supervision Qualification or equivalent experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of leading a team of senior clincians
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of working with patients living with frailty, or a willingness to develop skills in this area
• Experience of education and mentorship of senior clinical colleagues

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Shirebrook Health Centre

17 Patchwork Row

Shirebrook

NG20 8DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate willbe responsible for providing a high standard of individualised patient care, in accordance with agreed policies and within available resources, which has the Trust core values at its heart. You should be able to demonstrate the aptitude to work in highly pressurised situations with maturity, motivation, enthusiasm and common sense.

We are looking for Nurses with experience in Critical Care or an acute setting, who are ready for the next step in their Nursing career. We are on the search for nurses that are passionate about patient care and will strive to inspire, develop and support every patient, every colleague, every day.

Candidates must be flexible and able to work a full range of shifts across a 7-day rota. You will have excellent communication skills, demonstrate effective multi-disciplinary team working and show a strong commitment to meeting the needs of the service.

You will be committed to working flexibly with the collaboration of an established team and will develop your critical care skills to become a competent member of the nursing team who care for critically ill patients in a complex and challenging environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Able to use initiative

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Moulton Medical Practice we are looking to expand our team and are looking for an experienced Receptionist/ Clinical Administrator. You will have used SystmOne previously. We are a 2 partner practice in the beautiful village of Moulton.

Job Title: Receptionist/ Clinical Administrator

Reports to: Practice Manager

Responsible to: The GP Partners

Job Purpose:

To provide a consistently high quality, professional administrative service to doctors, staff, colleagues, patients, health service professionals and others.

Hours: Part-time (min. 20 hours per week -Days and times to be confirmed) with flexibility to cover colleagues holiday and sickness absence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Reception Duties

• Greet all patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Handle all patient enquiries courteously, both in person and by telephone.
• Manage the flow of patients arriving for appointments.
• Open and close the reception area in line with practice procedures.
• Maintain a tidy and welcoming waiting area, keeping information leaflets and displays up to date.
• Covering both Admin. and Dispensary desks as required

Clinical Administration

• Have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures and carry them out accurately.
• Book, amend, and cancel patient appointments, ensuring efficient use of clinician time.
• Record and prioritise requests for home visits in line with practice protocols.
• Register new patients on SystemOne, ensuring correct identification procedures.
• Process and scan incoming correspondence, reports, and results into the correct patient record.
• Manage patient referrals, insurance reports, and related correspondence.
• Carry out start and end-of-day procedures as appropriate.
• Support recall systems by sending invitation letters and reminders.
• Assist with administrative tasks during practice clinics (e.g. flu or COVID campaigns).
• Recall systems
• Send out patient invitation letters as required.

General

• Assist other Practice colleagues when necessary.
• Handle all telephone enquiries as appropriate.
• Photocopy patient notes for solicitors and insurance companies in accordance with GDPR regulations ensuring appropriate consent is gained.
• Use the clinical system tasks as per Practice procedures.

Communication

• Communicate effectively, promptly and courteously with patients, carers, relative and Practice suppliers.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
• Communicate appropriately and accurately with colleagues outside the Practice and with due reference to the common law of confidentiality and GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Immediately inform a member of staff if a patient appears ill or if their behaviour causes concern (including correct use of Emergency/Collapse/Security protocols).
• Be aware of child protection issues and communicate concerns in accordance with Practice protocols.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in appraisals and ongoing training to maintain skills and knowledge.
• Contribute ideas for improving practice systems and patient experience.
• Support team members and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in audits and quality checks as required.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with all practice policies, including Health & Safety, Infection Control, Equality & Diversity, and Confidentiality.
• Identify and report potential risks or hazards within the workplace.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and effective working environment.
• Remain security-aware at all times, reporting any suspicious activity to management.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of administrative experience in a GP surgery
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a busy and supportive team
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality awareness

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne clinical system
• Experience with patient referrals and recall systems
• Knowledge of NHS policies and protocols
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive, friendly working environment

Confidentiality

In the course of their duties, the clinical administrator will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, relatives and colleagues within and outside the Practice. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business. All such information from any source whatsoever will be treated as strictly confidential.

All information gained from any source will only be shared in accordance with the Practices Confidentiality Policy, GDPR and the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act and in such a way that personal and sensitive patient-identifiable data is protected.

Health and Safety

The clinical Administrator will be aware of and comply with Practices Health and Safety Policy.

Equality and Diversity

The clinical administrator will comply with the Practices Equality and Diversity Policy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Customer Service
• Administrative Experience
• Typing skills
• Phone Etiquette
• Organisation Skills
• Strong communicator
• Calm and professional manner

Desirable

• Experience of using Systmone
• GP surgery 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Moulton Medical Centre

Address

High Street

Moulton

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE12 6QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full copy of the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC and RCPG registration
• Inclusion on performers list
• Annual appraisal and revalidation, and maintain
• Basic life support

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development
• GP/FY2 Trainer

Experience

Essential

• Primary care home visits
• Triage
• Face to face consultations
• Chronic disease management
• Clinical governance
• Delivery of QOF targets
• Audits

Desirable

• Experience within medical, surgical, A&E, paediatrics or mental health
• Management
• Research
• Understanding of PMS contract

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic computer literacy skills
• Good telephone manner, clear speech
• Good record keeping
• Communication and listening skills
• Ability to work in a multi-professional team
• Ability to work under pressure, manage demanding workloads
• Aware of needs of patients, relatives and carers
• Adhere to confidentiality requirements
• Ability to cope with patients under extreme stress from both social and clinical circumstances
• Ability to handle change and unexpected urgent requirements
• Effective communication skills to enable conversations about medical issues with patients and colleagues
• Flexible, caring and empathetic
• Self-motivated
• Professional approach
• Presentable appearance
• Reliable, punctual and committed to work
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne

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

Health Care First Partnership

Address

Pinfold Surgery

Pinfold Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS26 9AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient examinations and assessments to diagnose medical conditions.
• Develop and implement personalised treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
• Prescribe medications, arrange diagnostic tests, and interpret results as necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide education and counselling to patients regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives to enhance medical knowledge and improve patient care practices.
• Engage in public health activities that promote community wellness and disease prevention.
• Stay up to date with the latest medical research, guidelines, and best practices.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients remotely.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using digital healthcare platforms and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a secure, private space for conducting consultations.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in clinical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical research participation.
• Access to your own NHS Laptop.
• Previous experience in remote consultations.
• Additional qualifications or experience in specialised areas of medicine (e.g., mental health, chronic disease management).

Qualifications

Essential

• - Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).

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

General Practice Medical Solutions Ltd

Address

Suite 5A 1-9 Castle Street,

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE10 1DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Primary medical qualification - MBBS (or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
• FRCA (or equivalent level of knowledge)

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Higher degree - MSc, MPhil
• MEPA or other paediatric simulator training
• APLS / EPALS

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• At least 3 years' higher specialist training in anaesthesia and within 2 years of completing or up to 2 years post completing a recognised training scheme.
• One year's training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent experience)
• Experience of audit/quality improvement activities
• Experience of teaching and presenting
• Experience of management and understanding of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
• Published research in peer reviewed journals

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great ormond street

Guilford Street

Great Ormond Street

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Greet all visitors to the unit in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner.
• The undertaking of general organisation of paperwork and notes within the Unit to ensure an organized department.
• To answer the telephone, taking and delivering messages in an appropriate and helpful manner. Manage Out-patients diary.
• To liaise with staff from other departments in an effective manner to include the bed manager/medical records/divisional bleep holders as requested.
• Deal with and distribute incoming mail, checking and replying to ward emails.
• Ensure all patients notes on the unit are maintained in good order with test results promptly and correctly filed.
• Arrange out patients appointments as required.
• Carry out procedures via the Trusts computer system for the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Organise hospital transport as requested.
• Undertake computer-training courses as required, and ensure up to date bed states daily.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Basic math's and English
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of role

Experience

Desirable

• Previous ward Clerk experience
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Office experience

Skills

Essential

• Keyboard skills
• Manual dexterity
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to multi task
• Word/excel/spreadsheets etc

Personal and people development

Essential

• Good time management skills
• Supportive to ward staff
• Able to share knowledge
• Can work under pressure

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Self aware
• Calm and reasonable
• Approachable

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 3 (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification which is available in within the Supporting Information section.

Person Specification

Skills and Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills
• Good team player
• Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Neat and well presented
• Clarity of speech
• Good health record
• Punctual timekeeper and a positive role model
• Ability to work core hours
• Flexibility for cover
• Ability to travel to meetings

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working within a primary care or and community-based environment
• Insight and understanding of current NHS issues in nursing and the NHS
• Interest and basic knowledge in long-term conditions
• Demonstrate an understanding of audit
• Compiling procedures and clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Computer skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
• Recognised Diploma Qualifications for Long Term Condition Management (COPD, Asthma, Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease)
• Basic Life Support
• Cytology and Family Planning
• Full NMC registration

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification
• Recognised Infection Control 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.

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

Health Care First Partnership

Address

Pinfold Surgery

Pinfold Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS26 9AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the business Prescribing and Medicines Management Plan and the delivery of patient services as determined by Practice policy and local and national guidance.
• Recognise and work within own competencies using own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Assist in the delivery of a robust and safe system for prescribing repeat medications.
• Promotion of electronic repeat dispensing and online ordering
• Adhere to repeat prescribing policy, ensuring necessary clinical reviews and monitoring are conducted at appropriate intervals.
• Undertake medicine reconciliation to ensure all repeat medications are accurate, maintained up-to-date and are synchronised on the clinical system.
• Effectively communicate with pharmacy colleagues in other sectors to promote best care for patients in relation to medicines management
• Support the Medicines Optimisation Manager and the team in training student technicians, medicines optimisation assistants, and allied healthcare professionals
• Support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
• Discuss medication with patients and counsel patients on the correct use and care of their medicines
• Identify and report problems in administration of medicines such as medicine interactions and other physical factors that may affect patient compliance.
• Liaise with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs and Independent Non-Medical Prescribers about prescriptions to ensure accuracy and prevent risk.
• Ensure that all errors and near misses are logged in accordance with the companys procedures and undertake any activity necessary to rectify or prevent errors.
• Support the work of the practice based Medicines Management and Prescribing Team, in order to maximise cost-effective prescribing and to improve the quality of patient care.
• Support local care homes in the ordering and management of repeat prescriptions for their residents, ensuring medicines optimisation is provided for vulnerable patients.
• Be able to support the dispensing team with the dispensing and checking of prescriptions.
• Occasional contact with patients/customers either face to face or over the telephone.
• Support the Medicines Optimisation Manager with the development of technician lead, patient facing clinics.
• Promote high quality, cost effective and evidence based use of medicines within the practice.
• Assist in the safe and appropriate storage of medicines.
• Participate in education and training for staff, carers and patients on medicines management issues.
• Keep up-to-date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses for the purpose of continuing professional development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality.
• Advise and assist with all the above as required for Haxby Groups other associated businesses.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Pharmacy Services/NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• An excellent standard of written and verbal English.
• Numerate.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• IT literate.
• Understand and observe strict confidentiality.

Desirable

• Pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience.
• Experience of SystmOne.
• Experience with office machinery.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Pay attention to detail.
• Good communication (written and verbal).
• Work well under pressure.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Trustworthy.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Be self-motivated.
• Able to listen and empathise.
• Enthusiastic.
• Commitment to personal development.
• Hard working and willing.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work according to changing need.

Other

Essential

• Able to work at the desired times.
• Flexibility of hours for cover.
• Non-smoker.
• Good sickness record.

Desirable

• Car driver/clean licence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Haxby Group (Hull)

Address

Kingswood Medical Centre

10 School Lane

Kingswood

Hull

HU7 3JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Supporting Information for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Preferably educated to NVQ level 3
• GCSE, or equivalent, Grade C or above including Maths, English and a Science subject
• Phlebotomy Certificate
• The Care Certificate, or to complete within 6 months of joining

Desirable

• Leg Ulcer Management Certificate
• Foundation Degree Spirometry Certificate
• ECG Performance Certificate
• Asthma and COPD HCA Certificate
• Influenza, Pneumonia and B12 Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a clinical environment
• Basic health care assessment experience, ie Blood tests, Blood Pressure and ECG

Desirable

• Familiar with primary care setting
• Familiar with SystmOne

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Clinical performance certificates
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Resource management skills
• Work as part of team member and on own initiative
• Good time management and flexibility
• Intermediate clinical practice skills
• Co-management of patients with long term conditions
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Accountability for own role
• Local and national health policies and guidelines
• Information governance issues in primary care
• Patient specific direction and associated policies
• Self motivating and self confident, able to work with minimal direction
• Adaptable and innovative
• Enthusiasm, with energy and drive
• Trustworthy, honest, caring and sympathetic
• Strategic thinking with vision
• Hard working, reliable and resourceful
• Willing to work flexible hours as necessary
• Considered, steady approach
• Diplomacy

Desirable

• Diversity and Equality issues
• Health and Social awareness issues
• Ability to travel

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

Health Care First Partnership

Address

Pinfold Surgery

Pinfold Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS26 9AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack which is attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Gastroenterology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• A higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
• Experience and interest in specialised aspects of gastroenterology to complement colleagues
• Higher training in a dedicated Gastroenterology specialty training scheme.

Clinical experience and training

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
• Skills and independent competence in diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

• Skills and independent competence in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential

• Experience in attending MDT providing expert opinions and suggestions to colleagues from other specialties
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

Essential

• Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities.
• Experience of conducting Clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates
• Research/publications in general or specialist area

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership
• Evidence of implementing change within a department /service

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work flexibly

Desirable

• Calm under pressure

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
• To be accessible by telephone for on call duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals North Midlands

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information regarding this post, please refer to the attached Job pack within this vacancy

Person Specification

Qulifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
• CCST or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of date of the AAC
• ATSM/SITM in Advanced Laparoscopic surgery
• ATSM/SITM - Gynae Surgical Care

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)
• ATSM/SITM - Robotic Assisted Gynae Surgery

Clinical Experience & Training

Essential

• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
• Evidence of competence in advanced endometriosis surgery
• Attendance at MDT meetings
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly, and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Gynaecology Scanning
• Laparoscopy training experience

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

Essential

• Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to undertake a leadership role

Personal Circumstances:

Essential

• Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required) To be accessible by telephone for on call duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Maternity Centre

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

Provide expert clinical care and support to patients undergoing elective day-case surgical procedures within the day surgery unit.

Maintain and promote high standards of patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical practice in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

Recognise and respond appropriately to emergency situations, including airway management and deteriorating patients.

Coordinate and manage the day-to-day operational running of designated theatre areas, ensuring efficient patient flow and effective use of resources.

Act as a clinical role model, providing leadership, advice, and support to ODPs, nurses, healthcare support workers, and students.

Participate in staff supervision, teaching, mentoring, competency assessments, and professional development activities.

Ensure the safe checking, maintenance, and availability of anaesthetic equipment and consumables.

Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre practitioners, recovery staff, ward teams, and other multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care.

Support theatre utilisation and list management to ensure efficient service delivery and the achievement of performance targets.

Contribute to clinical governance activities, including audit, incident reporting, risk management, and implementation of recommendations arising from investigations.

Participate in departmental meetings, training programmes, mandatory updates, and continuing professional development.

Ensure compliance with HCPC/NMC professional standards, Trust policies, and national guidance.

Act as shift coordinator when required, escalating operational, clinical, or staffing concerns appropriately to the Theatre Management Team.

About Us The Heavitree Day Surgery Unit is located on 2 levels. The lower floor (Lower Ground) comprises of the Reception area, 5 Single Rooms, small bay Ward, Theatre 1 and Recovery and pain suite. The upper floor (Ground) comprises Theatres 2&3 and Recovery.

The Royal Devon has secured a £20m investment from NHS England to develop a Centre of Excellence for Day Surgery, which will include two additional theatres for both children and adults at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree).

The Unit is open 0730-1900-potential open until 8PM in future with both morning and afternoon theatre lists covering a wide range of specialities under general, regional and local anaesthesia.

Specialities are: General Surgery including Upper GI, Colorectal and Vascular, Gynaecology, ENT adults/paeds, Urology including laser stone fragmentation procedures, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Oral and Pain Management.

The successful candiate will be as part of the team within the Day Surgery Unit at Heavitree with the flexibility to support the other Day Surgery Units within the Community (Tiverton, Exmouth) and Wonford theatres if required.

Working at Day Surgery unit allows great work life balance as there are no unsociable hours including weekends, bank holidays or nights.

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Working Pattern: The department is operational and staffed Monday to Friday 7.30am to 7pm.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: For further information please contact Viji Pandurangan, CNM for Heavitree Day Case Theatres on 01392 405203/5294 or Dawn Crudge, Senior Matron for Community Theatres on 01392 405316.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Practice Nurse

Reports to: Lead Nurse & GP Partners

Job summary:The post holder will be either an experienced practice nurse, or a nurse wanting to work towards becoming a competent practice nurse following an extensive training programme. They will act within their professional boundaries to provide high quality, holistic care for their patients in a safe, multi-disciplinary environment. The role includes delivering nursing care including smears, childhood/adult/travel immunisations, wound care, venepuncture, ECGs, health education and specialist clinics around management of long term conditions. NMC requirements will be met and the individual will work within the NMC code and to agreed practice standards and protocols. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide support, training and development for HCAs. The post holder will understand the GMS contract, QoF, national and local enhanced services and their impact on patient care.

Main responsibilities & clinical skills

To deliver a high standard of patient care using specialist practice nursing skills. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition such as (but not exclusive to) mental health, learning disabilities, diabetes, CHD, asthma, COPD and hypertension under agreed protocols.

Undertake annual review and provide support to patients in understanding their long-term condition and ability to self manage using a care and support planning approach.

Identify and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.

To review patient medications to enhance compliance

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective health care.

Able to provide telephone advice as required for all nursing related activities including long term condition management.

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adult and children, in the surgery, offsite at a planned area (eg church hall) or at the patients home (for housebound).

Advise, support and where appropriate, administer vaccinations for travelling abroad.

Competent and up to date in anaphylaxis, CPR and AED. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology screening

Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds. Undertake procedures such as phlebotomy, ECGs, urinalysis, stich/staple removal and INR monitoring (if appropriate training completed)

To act as or support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing or supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

To provide or support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

To help develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice as needed

To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

To ensure read(SNOMED) codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

To be part of the team discussion and upskilling where needed for long term conditions or enhanced services requirements where the need arises

To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Deliver opportunistic health promotion during consultations.

Contribute to maintaining disease registers and managing patient cohorts

Communication

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 communication.

Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team.

Maintain communication and liaise with other disciplines across primary, secondary and tertiary care services as necessary

Contribute to and work effectively within both the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across the wider health system

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records for patient consultations, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

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

Assess effectiveness of care through self and peer review. Support and participate in shared learning across the practice.

Participate in the management, review and learning opportunities from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events in accordance with practice policy.

Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle

Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners and the rest of the nursing team.

Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults. Be aware of statuary child/vulnerable adult health procedures and local guidance.

Work within policies relating to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour and refer as appropriate. Use resources appropriately and effectively

Team working

Understand own role and scope within the practice and identify how to develop over time.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others across the practice.

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of those undertaking delegated duties.

Accept delegation from other nurses, prioritise their workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded in own practice.

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting on delivery of care. Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.

Management of risk

Monitor work areas and practice to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, practice policies, procedures and guidelines.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken including following guidelines regarding cold chain.

Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required by the practice.

Apply infection control measures within the practice according to Infection Control Policy and national guidelines.

Work in accordance with the practices confidentiality policy and Staff Handbook.

Utilising information

Use technology as an aid to management and planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communication of information.

Review and process data using accurate national codes and templates in order to ensure easy and accurate retrieval of data for patient care as well as monitoring and audit purposes.

Learning and development

Assess own learning needs and undertake additional learning as required.

Support the learning and development of the healthcare assistants working within the practice as required, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required

Supporting other junior members of the clinical team including medical students, nursing students and postgraduate nurse and medical trainees, where needed partake in appraisals

Support all members of the nursing team,

Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the practice, evaluating their effectiveness and feeding back relevant information.

Support and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice.

Provide education to patients, carers and their families and to colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Equality and diversity

Act as a good role model in good practice relating to equality and diversity.

Identify patterns of discrimination, take action to overcome this and promote diversity and quality of opportunity.

Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory

culture.

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies.

Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and provide care.

This document is not intended to cover all duties required within the role and is to be used as a guideline for the general duties required for the professional and efficient operation of the Practice. As the Practice moves forward certain duties could change and/or be replaced.

Person Specification

General and Professional requirements

Essential

• Good standard of appearance as befits a role dealing with members of the public, patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to cope with unexpected situations, clinical emergencies and provide solutions to problems
• Ability to put people at ease in stressful situations
• Willingness to look for new ideas, improvement and embrace change
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic
• Able to work extra hours when required

Desirable

• Experience and interest in education within a primary care setting
• Experience of teaching or mentoring
• Able to travel between sites using own car

Experience

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills
• Knowledge of needs of patients with long term conditions including Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease
• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals
• Requesting pathology tests
• Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Travel medicine
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Evidence of team working skills and ability to build working relationships with colleagues and patients
• Evidence of ability to work autonomously appropriately
• Aware of accountability of own role and others role in a nurse led service
• Ability to respect patient and
• practice confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy clinical environment covering a range of nursing duties
• Awareness of local and national health policy
• Awareness of GMS contract and national/local enhanced services
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education
• Recognised nursing qualification
• NMC Adult Nurse Registration

Desirable

• Additional post registration qualifications
• Holding, working towards, or willing to undertake additional qualification in asthma, diabetes, COPD, family planning
• Previous experience as a practice nurse

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

Crown Street Surgery

Address

21-23 Crown Street, 2 Lombard Court

Acton

W3 8SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job Title:Specialty Doctor

Service Line:Low Secure Mental Health and Specialist Deaf Service

Professionally Accountable to:Consultant Psychiatrist

Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

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

With us, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme

We are seeking an experienced part-time (3 days per week) Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Bury Dunes and provide psychiatric care on Bridge Hampton ward, our 13 bed Low Secure Mental Health and Specialist Deaf Service for men.

Bridge Hampton offers individualised assessment, care and treatment of a wide range of mental disorders, alongside complex communication needs.

The hospital team includes both Deaf and hearing professionals who provide expertise and resources to support the individuals in our care. Service users may have communication needs alongside a mental illness, autism, learning disability or personality disorder. We support them to participate safely and as fully as possible in their care to achieve outcomes required to be discharged from hospital and continue their care pathway successfully.

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

Cygnet Bury Dunes provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and emergency admission services.

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

You'll 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients
• Carry out the assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients of the unit.
• Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 meetings
• Maintenance of full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions
• Preparing discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines
• Attending all mandatory training e.g. BLS, ILS, Breakaway training/PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S.
• Communicating effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Participating in the duty doctor [frequency] on call rota .

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to 50,000 per year (based on working 3 days per week)
• Generous annua l 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 Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, 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

Our CESR programme

This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.

Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and youll receive support with MRCPsych exams.

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psy chiatri sts (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnethas 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 or email [email protected]

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bury

BL8 2BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This role is split between working within the cardio-respiratory team as a healthcare science assistant. You will play a crucial role in assisting our cardiologists, respiratory consultants and cardiac physiologists with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The department covers a variety of non-invasive diagnostic tests, such as electrocardiograms (ECG), Spirometry, Ambulatory Holter recordings which you will perform as part of your cardiographer role, you will also work within the echocardiography section of the department, transferring patients from the wards to the department, helping patients to undress, explaining the procedure and having general responsibility for the patient whilst within the department. A large percentage of the role will be computer based to include maintaining patient digital information via the hospitals electronic records system full training will be given for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will require:

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, ideally also have GCSE in a science subject
• Level 2/3 Healthcare Diploma or equivalent.
• Have previous healthcare experience in Cardiology, preforming ECG and fitting Ambulatory monitors would be desirable
• Excellent communication, organisational and team skills.
• Be able to demonstrate their ability to work as a team player and able to contribute to our multidisciplinary team, working closely with our Cardiology Consultants, specialist nurses and cardiology team members.

If you would like to be part of our friendly and committed team, we would love to hear from you.

Working Pattern: We care for our patients around the clock so we will need you to work a range of shift patterns. These range from short shifts, day shifts between 8am and 8pm and 12.5-hour day and night shifts with an hour break in the ward areas. Please do check this at your interview.

Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.

Interview Date: 04/09/26

For further information please contact: Sally-Anne Pester, Cardio-Respiratory HoD on 01271 322475 or [email protected].

This is a fixed term contract from 10/12/2026 until 11/07/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.