Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Horder Healthcares Private Patient Advisory Team at The Horder Centre in Crowborough. As a Private Patient Services Advisor, you will be the main point of contact for prospective private patients, guiding them seamlessly from their initial enquiry through to booking. This position is ideal for an excellent communicator who thrives on building relationships, managing multiple systems, and delivering an exceptional standard of customer service.

Person Specification

administration

Essential

• Proven customer service experience (telephone, face-to-face, and written)
• Strong IT literacy and comfort handling multiple systems
• Experience working within service performance standards
• Strong organizational and workload prioritization skills
• Confident, presentable, and professional communication style

Desirable

• Background in sales or lead conversion
• Previous experience working within a healthcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough

TN6 1XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Horder Healthcare all sitesDepartment: Training & GovernanceHours: 30 hours per weekReporting to: Training, Risk & Governance

Salary: BAND 7 - up to £51,931 (FTE)

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a passion for education, professional development and improving clinical practice?

Horder Healthcare is looking for an inspiring Practice Development Nurse to join our Training & Governance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing our clinical workforce, supporting colleagues to build their skills and confidence, and ensuring our patients continue to receive safe, high-quality care.

You will be a visible and credible clinical role model, working alongside our clinical teams, students, practice assessors and wider education colleagues to create an outstanding learning environment across Horder Healthcare.

As Practice Development Nurse, you will take a lead role in supporting the strategic vision for clinical education across the organisation. You will help deliver and develop:

• Clinical education and professional development
• Induction, mentoring and preceptorship
• Clinical skills and competency development
• Education and development programmes
• Skills gap analysis and competency frameworks
• Support for pre- and post-registration nursing students
• Clinical apprenticeships and learner placements
• Learning from incidents and practice improvement
• Education audits and quality assurance
• New ways of working and service development

You will work closely with our Heads of Clinical Services, Chief Nurse, clinical leads and Training & Education team, as well as external partners including higher education institutions, the ICB and NHS England.

A key part of the role will be supporting nursing students, practice assessors and staff who are new to specialist clinical environments, helping them develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in line with the NMC Standards for Education and Training (2023).

You will also provide clinical and professional advice, undertake competency assessments, support challenging performance conversations and raise concerns around competence or conduct appropriately and promptly.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing people and improving clinical practice, with the credibility and confidence to work effectively across a multidisciplinary environment.

You will need:

• Current Registered Nurse registration
• A mentorship qualification or equivalent
• A teaching qualification
• Experience of line management
• Experience of practice development and supporting organisational change
• Experience of developing and implementing new initiatives
• Experience of education audit and evaluation
• Experience of working with higher education institutions, ICBs and NHS England
• Experience of undertaking skills gap analysis and developing competency frameworks
• Experience supporting pre- and post-registration staff and colleagues new to specialist clinical environments
• The ability to advise registered staff on professional development opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to manage challenging conversations
• Strong organisational, leadership and presentation skills
• The ability to initiate, evaluate and sustain change
• Comprehensive IT skills

This is more than an education role. You will have a direct influence on the confidence and capability of our clinical teams and, ultimately, the quality and safety of patient care.

You will have the opportunity to work across our clinical services, identify opportunities for improvement, develop innovative learning solutions and help colleagues achieve their professional potential.

If you are someone who enjoys developing people, improving practice and making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

At Horder Healthcare, our people are at the heart of what we do. As a specialist orthopaedic healthcare charity, we are committed to providing excellent patient care while creating an environment where our colleagues can learn, develop and thrive.

We are proud to champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential.

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for clinical education and practice development, and you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of clinical education at Horder Healthcare.

Person Specification

clinical support

Essential

• Current Registered Nurse registration
• A mentorship qualification or equivalent
• A teaching qualification
• Experience of line management
• Experience of practice development and supporting organisational change
• Experience of developing and implementing new initiatives
• Experience of education audit and evaluation
• Experience of working with higher education institutions, ICBs and NHS England
• Experience of undertaking skills gap analysis and developing competency frameworks
• Experience supporting pre- and post-registration staff and colleagues new to specialist clinical environments
• The ability to advise registered staff on professional development opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to manage challenging conversations
• Strong organisational, leadership and presentation skills
• The ability to initiate, evaluate and sustain change
• Comprehensive IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

TN6 1XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Horder Healthcare Role Type: Clinical Education & Development Hours: 22.5 hours per week Salary: Band 6 up to £40,129.00 (FTE)

Are you a passionate, experienced clinician looking to shape the future of healthcare through mentorship and education? Horder Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Educator to join our team, fostering a high-quality learning environment and supporting the professional growth of our clinical staff.

As a Clinical Educator, you will bridge the gap between theory and practice. You will be instrumental in developing clinical competencies, providing expert supervision, and ensuring that our learners receive the best possible support as they expand their skills within our clinical environments.

• Facilitate Excellence: Support students and healthcare staff in developing competencies aligned with professional and service requirements.
• Assessment & Monitoring: Lead competency assessments, monitor skill gaps, and contribute to clinical audits.
• Clinical Leadership: Act as a professional role model, delivering high standards of patient care and providing expert guidance to nursing students and staff.
• Quality Improvement: Collaborate with clinical managers to drive service development, audit initiatives, and clinical governance.
• Support & Mentorship: Provide constructive feedback and support to staff members, including those new to a specialty, to ensure safe and effective practice.
• Professional Development: Maintain your own advanced clinical skills and knowledge while assisting staff in their professional growth.

We are looking for a motivated and approachable professional with a positive attitude and a commitment to clinical excellence.Essential Qualifications: * Registered Nurse with current registration.

• Mentorship Qualification (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience within a clinical environment.
• Proven ability to teach, assess, and facilitate training.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in IT and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.Desirable Skills: * Post-registration qualifications or a formal teaching qualification.
• Experience in leading multi-professional teams and managing organizational change.
• Knowledge of clinical education audit and evaluation processes.

At Horder Healthcare, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We foster a workplace built on mutual respect where all employees can thrive. We value safeguarding, confidentiality, and high standards of infection prevention and control.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the next generation of healthcare professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Horder Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

Person Specification

clinical support

Essential

• Essential Qualifications:* Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Mentorship Qualification (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience within a clinical environment.
• Proven ability to teach, assess, and facilitate training.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in IT and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications or a formal teaching qualification.
• Experience in leading multi-professional teams and managing organizational change.
• Knowledge of clinical education audit and evaluation processes.

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

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

TN6 1XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Confidentiality

- In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

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

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

Patient Management

- Create opportunities to address patients care needs in the most expedient way, taking into

account that continuity of care and access to services are often in direct conflict.

- Encourage patients to be aware of the service pressures within primary care and to manage

their expectations of what we can realistically deliver in a manner that is fair and

proportionate for all care priorities.

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

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

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

Health & Safety

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

- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice 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 & Diversity

- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

- Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

- 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

- Attend all relevant annual updates

- Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding the role and any professional development needed

- Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them

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

Quality

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

- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

- Work to practice protocols

- Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

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

- Communicate effectively with other team members

- Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc

- Communicate effectively with patients and carers

- Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

- Communicate effectively to outside agencies

- Contribution to the Implementation of Services

Research and Development

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

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

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

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

The post-holder will:

- Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

- Participate in audit where appropriate

Important Information:

6 sessions per week

15 appointments per session

Share of visits when required (normally completed by Paramedic)

Mix of telephone, face-to-face appointments

Provide high-quality patient care

Ensure that each patient encounter is maximized to attain contractual target requirements

Work collaboratively & contribute to the management and completion of general clinical administration, including bloods, tasks, urgent enquiries, medical reports.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good written presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS skills
• Effective time management planning and organising
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

• na

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration (England)
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

• na

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Experience in development of areas of clinical expertise
• Experience of audit and improving care for patients

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

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

25 John Wilson Street

London

SE18 6PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a highly specialist systemic assessment of service users and families presenting with significant and highly complex mental health and relationship issues, using the appropriate interpretations and integration of complex information from a variety of other professionals.

For further information about this post please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate degree in an appropriate mental health/social welfare profession or equivalent
• Masters/Doctoral level qualification or equivalent in Systemic Family Therapy
• Further specialist training gained through C.P.D.
• Registered with the UKCP (United Kingdom Child Psychotherapy)
• Member of AFT/IFT or similar

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience at graduate level or equivalent in a mental health or social welfare.
• Substantial experience post - qualifying as a Family Therapist, working with eating disorders.
• Experience of working therapeutically with families and children in various contexts

Desirable

• Experience of working therapeutically in a multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
• Experience of teaching and training Systemic Family Therapy to other professionals

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• A high level of skill in assessing the client system, and identifying and prioritising interactional patterns, family dynamics and context
• Highly developed communication skills in relation to complex conditionrelated conversations with children, parents, family systems, carers and professionals in other agencies
• Knowledge of Children Act, 1989/2004 and ability to work with child protection procedures.
• Organisational skills and an ability to plan and prioritise own patient workload and family sessions in the Family Therapy clinic
• Ability to interpret and act within ethical and Trust guidelines and in accordance with the rules of professional conduct
• Highly developed negotiating skills with families often in a very emotive atmosphere with multiple perspectives
• Advanced skills in report and letter writing
• Ability to work autonomously being accountable for own professional decisions
• Ability to interpret and act within ethical and Trust guidelines and in accordance with the rules of professional conduct

Desirable

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of research methodology and audit practices as practiced within clinical Family Therapy research
• Ability to train and supervise trainees and other professionals in the Systemic Family Therapy modality
• Interest in working with sexually abused children/young people and their families.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Telephone skills
• IT skills
• Current full driving license
• Advanced video skills

Disposition

Essential

• Tactful, trustworthy and sensitive to other peoples' feelings
• Calmness when dealing with conflicting pressures
• Ability to work with other professionals in multi disciplinary team

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

Eaglestone Health Centre, Hospital Campus

Standing Way, Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role will be to provide Health Case Management/named worker specifically for ICB responsible clients who are at risk of placement breakdown or admission and/or on the DSR.

The role of case manager is multidimensional, requiring a unique blend of clinical knowledge, people skills and administrative abilities.

The primary function of this role is to support people who are at risk of placement breakdown or admission to mental health hospital for assessment and treatment or face placement breakdown due to mental illness / behaviours of concern including the creation of crisis and contingency plans.

You will be part of a team responsible for reviewing S.117 aftercare plans, alongside other involved services, of Tri-Borough patients, including those in placements outside of the Tri-Borough but within the NWL Commissioning area. This involves following a review process and creating aftercare plans to support the client.

You will work within the multi-disciplinary team structure of the Tri-Borough Community LD Services, providing specialist professional advice and expertise in learning disabilities for this cohort of patients, this can include supporting clients when medication is initiated within case load numbers. The community LD service consists of nursing, psychology, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy.

The post-holder will establish and maintain a high standard of care, ensuring that the quality of care provided is continually informed by the best evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered NMC RNLD and/or RMN
• Evidence of post-registration qualification

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration, experience with experience of working with a learning disability service
• Experience of working with clients with mental health difficulties
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration, partnership working with other statutory and voluntary agencies
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
• Experience of managing service users who exhibit challenging and high risk behaviours, that require advanced interventions to enable effective de-escalation
• Experience of using creative and sophisticated interventions with service users in distress

Desirable

• Participation in audit cycle
• Project Management

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge/understanding of the physical and mental needs of service users being cared for within this service
• Knowledge of risk assessments and crisis and contingency planning
• Knowledge of clinical supervision process and the ability to train others

Desirable

• Understanding of research and audit methodology.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to facilitate multidisciplinary debriefing, critical analysis meetings
• Able to negotiate constructively and effectively with all professionals at all levels
• Able to analyse and solve problems in a professional nursing context
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and in community team
• Able to communicate with service users who are distressed, angry and have difficulty in communicating

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

Opportunity to be based at either: Parkview centre H&F, or Lisson Grove, Westminster.

56 Cranston Court, Bloemfontein Road, London,

Hammersmith and Fulham

W12 7FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Carrying out administrative duties which include scanning, tasks, out of hours reports, new patient registrations (including basic urine dip), opening and sorting of post (both internal and external), photocopying reports, updating patient details, filing INR reports and data inputting as requested.
• Processing medication requests, including issuing repeat medication and appliance items, as well as forwarding patient requests onto the practice pharmacy team/on-call GP.
• Communicating effectively with local pharmacy staff and resolving/investigating any queries they may have.
• Processing e-consults via system one and triaging the patient accordingly using signposting where necessary.
• Opening up/locking up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols.
• Carry out chronic disease recalls and vaccination campaigns, booking relevant appointments working from a list to ensure clinics are fully utilised
• Informing patients of test results and following up with instructions from clinicians.
• Keeping the reception area and notice boards clean, tidy and up to date.
• Taking payments for private documents from patients and providing receipts

• Support all clinical staff with general tasks as required.
• Assisting the Site Co-ordinator with weekly fire alarm checks and weekly/monthly legionella testing, when required.
• Assisting the Site Co-ordinator with weekly room plans and petty cash records, when required.
• To be able to work with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds, and people with disabilities and learning difficulties, and to be able to communicate with them (and, when necessary, their carers) appropriately to facilitate their care and understanding of their care within the service.
• Attend and positively contribute to team meetings.
• Fully comply with all company Health and Safety requirements, including reporting all accidents, near accidents, and hazards.
• Treat all patients fairly and with respect.
• Provide cover across all sites as required.

This is not an exhaustive list, and it is expected that this role will develop as the business grows.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent Customer Service experience Computer literate in Word and Outlook Good Listening skills and attention to detail and accuracy Professional verbal and written communication skills are essential Excellent command of spoken and written English Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment Able to work constructively with internal and external parties to resolve issues Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive professional attitude Ability to work as part of the team Able to multi-task

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Robin Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre

Address

Robin Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre

Robin Lane

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 7DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://robinlanehealthandwellbeingcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will undertake a broad range of MRI examinations, including complex and specialist studies, ensuring imaging is tailored to clinical indications and patient presentation. You will be expected to assess image quality in real time, identify abnormalities requiring urgent escalation, and adapt protocols to optimise diagnostic outcomes.

You will maintain advanced knowledge of MRI physics, techniques and technology, supporting protocol development and standardisation across the service. This includes working with radiologists, physicists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure consistency in imaging quality and reporting expectations.

A key aspect of the role is ensuring compliance with MRI safety governance. You will apply Local Rules and national guidance in daily practice, supporting safe patient screening processes, safe use of equipment within the MR environment, and escalation of any safety concerns. You will contribute to maintaining a strong safety culture within the department.

You will support the coordination of clinical workflow, prioritising urgent and inpatient activity where required, and contributing to the effective utilisation of MRI capacity across the department and mobile services.

The role includes contributing to staff development through supervision, informal teaching and sharing of best practice, as well as supporting new starters and students in developing confidence within the MRI environment.

You will also contribute to audit, service evaluation and implementation of improvements, supporting the ongoing development of the MRI service in line with Trust objectives.

Person Specification

MRI

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• BSc In Radiography
• MRI experience

Desirable

• Cannulation course
• Ability to independently analyse and make judgements on complex information relating to patient care
• IT skills at an intermediate level with ability to use word, e-mail
• Ability to motivate, organise and manage a multidisciplinary team of staff and pass skills and knowledge onto others.

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate Cerificate/Diploma
• Leadership Course

both

Essential

• Leadership, supervision and team-working skills within a clinical environment

Desirable

• Commitment to quality improvement, audit and service development

interview

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making in MRI practice
• Ability to adapt and optimise MRI protocols based on clinical indication
• Understanding and application of MRI safety, including Local Rules and risk management
• Communication skills, including managing anxious or vulnerable patients
• Ability to prioritise workload and support service delivery in a busy environment

Desirable

• Professionalism, values and behaviours aligned with Trust standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Rd

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To maintain and enhance professional registration and uphold the NMC code of conduct

To provide evidence based stroke specialist nursing service, which is responsive to users needs. Care will reflect current local protocols and national guidelines and delivered through face to face consultation on a day to day basis

Demonstrate advanced practice skills in the holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of stroke patients. This includes history taking, physical examination with specialist knowledge and skill-set in neurological examination and the requesting of diagnostic procedures and investigations.

Necessitates high levels of autonomy and advocacy using analytical and judgment skills in undertaking differential diagnosis.

Administration of relevant medication under PGD

Following specialist assessment facilitate and organise the direct admission of patients to the hyper acute unit ensuring seamless transfer of care

Assess and effectively manage individual devastating psychological and physical effects of stroke

Facilitate and co-ordinate the process of informed choice for patients in the provision of treatment and care. This would include acting as a patient advocate to guide to treatment

Advise on the complex disease and symptom management for patients within the stroke speciality, in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Evaluate response to interventions and advise on the adaptation of management

Act as a resource for the Medical & Nursing team and other health care professionals working within the Trust and Primary care, providing professional advice and support concerning stroke and TIA.

In partnership with Consultant Staff, Consultant Nurse, Allied Health Professionals, and Head of Quality, develop robust governance systems by contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, documentation processes, standards, policies and clinical guidelines through interpreting and synthesising information from a variety of sources and promoting practice.

Demonstrate advanced complex communication skills in supporting, informing and advising patients and families through diagnosis and disease progression. This will involve frequently imparting significant news.

Refer to other health professionals and outside agencies to ensure optimum care and on-going support for individuals patients/carers, and to ensure seamless transfer of care.

Maintain links with local and national organisations, which support the care of patients within the stroke speciality, represent the Trust at meetings with CCGs and community partners.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records/data on all matters pertaining to the planning, management delivery and evaluation of the service.

Maintain and input data that support reporting of the Trust CQUIN and performance measures.

Ensure records are safeguarded and managed as per HSE policy and local guidelines.

Ensure efficient action in response to complaints as per trust guidelines

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

Undertake clinical competencies relevant to stroke service to demonstrate expertise in extended nursing roles this includes undertaking and completing the STEP training course.

Identify and use advanced educational strategies to deliver complex information to patients and carers.

Contribute to Trust wide education and training of staff within this highly specialist area.

Deliver formal and informal training and teaching as part of the stroke specific speciality.

Act as a mentor or clinical supervisor were appropriate.

Identify own personal development needs to work as an advanced practitioner and be willing to work towards degree or masters to enhance role or any other appropriate training or education.

Contribute to promoting educational links with local providers of higher education.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and provide clinical leadership across the Trust for this specialist area .Ensure when patients are transferred to nursing teams that if appropriate overall supervisory responsibility of patient care

Contribute to clinical governance

Participate in operational and strategic planning for the development and delivery of the specialist stroke services locally and across the Mid-Mersey foot print

Attend Trust senior nursing meetings, deputise for the Stroke lead nurse and / or Directorate Manager

Represent the Trust by contributing to and participating in meetings locally regionally and nationally relating to the stroke speciality.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

The post holder is expected to collect data that provides evidence within the specialist area of practice. To contribute towards research in area of expertise and critically appraise and evaluate and apply theoretical frameworks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration on Part 1 or 12 of the Register
• Degree or Masters level qualification (or working towards) or relevant experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching & assessing or Mentorship qualification or experience
• Current ALS/ILS qualification or willing to work towards

Desirable

• Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Post-registration qualification in relevant specialist area

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience post registration
• Substantial management experience in speciality of related area at band 6 (or equivalent) or above
• Proven track record in service development and implementation of change
• Experience of teaching and assessing students and qualified staff in the clinical area
• Experience in developing clinical pathways or protocols
• Demonstrates an understanding of the National agenda for the speciality, knowledge of quality standards, NICE Guidance, CQC, RCP Guidelines and best practice
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area

Skills

Essential

• Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills. To be able to present information in a professional manner using IT skills and advanced communication
• Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spread-sheets
• Demonstrable change management ability
• Ability to analyse data and provide written reports
• Proven organisational and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients/carers/relatives in a variety of settings
• Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse and Course relating to urology practice
• Teaching Qualification - ENB998 or Mentorship Module

Desirable

• Evidence of completion of a management or leadership course and possession of an IR(ME)R certificate

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant experience within an oncology and/or urology setting, with evidence of practice at Band 6 or Band 7 level
• Demonstrate experience of involvement in audit and research, with evidence of contributing to improvements in patient experience.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering urological nurse-led services and providing care within a cancer nursing setting.
• Experience in quality assurance, service development and improvement projects

Skills

Essential

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure within a multi-disciplinary team and manage complex and emotionally challenging situations

Knowledge

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of national and local developments in health and social care and local data, with awareness of clinical governance and risk management requirements.
• Wider understanding of cancer related issues i.e. Cancer Reform Strategy, NICE Implementation, Peer review measures, HNAs, end of treatment summaries, health and well-being

Desirable

• Up-to-date, in-depth knowledge of urological conditions, diseases, and treatments, including relevant procedures and investigations within this setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to work with the other Consultants in Acute Medicine, Specialist Consultants and the Elderly Medicine Physicians to deliver a comprehensive emergency service in Acute General and Elderly Medicine.

The Acute Physicians rotate through the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) and the short stay wards. During the acute take they also cover, the Same-day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit.

The appointee will take part in the Acute rota on a 1 in 12 basis. This consists of overseeing the take and conducting a rolling review of newly admitted patients, along with supervising and supporting the training of junior medical staff. This rota is supported by a second consultant working 2pm-10pm and specialty in-reach from Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Frailty consultants. During the acute take consultant input will also be provided to SDEC as required.

When working in the acute wards, the consultant is responsible for running Board round and daily review of patients to ensure safe, effective management and early discharge.

There is opportunity to undertake an out-patient clinic to see follow-up patients in rotation with other interested colleagues.

He/she will review results of patients discharged from Emergency Assessment Units / Short Stay wards and take any action that is considered appropriate. The same applies to patients seen in SDEC and seen on the acute take.

There may also be an optional specialist activity, if desired.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Medical Degree
• MB ChB or Equivalent
• Valid ATLS, ALS, APLS or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
• Other relevant post-graduate qualifications e.g. DipIMC
• Instructor Status in ATLS, ALS, APLS or equivalent.

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Acute or General Medicine. Able to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects within General Medicine.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national audits
• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine
• Implementation of evidence based guidelines
• Participation in relevant national audit
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
• Evidence of strategic work e.g. contribution to planning and policy development
• Ability to deliver change

Teaching

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of medical and clinical staff, including ACP's, paramedics, nurses, PA's and ENP's

Desirable

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• An understanding of accountability for patient care
• Evidence of management experience or training
• Time management skills
• IT literacy

Desirable

• Ability to share departmental management duties e.g. staff rotas

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
• Understanding of patient safety and risk management

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Caring, honest and reliable
• Able to foster good working relations with staff
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• A shared ethos and to values of the Trust
• Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties
• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

ACP - IMC

Essential

• Master in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Professional registration
• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification
• Substantial Post - registration experience

Desirable

• Speciality role ie Frailty, urgent care
• Experience with service development and improvement quality

Leadership

Essential

• Practice in accordance with ACP framework

Desirable

• Engage in audit

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bevan Unit - IMC Salford

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department of Radiology is in a central location on the ground floor of the hospital. The department performs approximately 73,000 examinations per year.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent MRCP, FRCR, GMC Registration

Desirable

• MRCP, FRCS or equivalent, MD or PhD

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years in recognised training post in Radiology
• Demonstrates interest in, and aptitude for, Paediatric Radiology

Desirable

• Can provide evidence of personal CME, involvement in appropriate audit and research
• Shows an interest in the teaching of Junior team members and students. Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of supervision and delegation and inspires confidence

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Analyse complex clinical operations, organisational structures, and care processes to facilitate decision making regarding clinical transformation.

To be able to analyse interpret and use analytical skills in situations that are highly complex and multifunctional and use data to aid decision making and overcome barriers.

In depth analysis, interpretation and production of complex and multiple reports including financial returns.

To create high level presentations and reports to a variety of meetings both internal and external.

Contribute to the strategic planning of Department or Directorate initiatives, identifying interdependencies across functions, potential impacts on wider

Contribute to the development of performance and governance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
• 5 years Coding experience
• Previos presentation experience

Desirable

• Clinical Coding Auditor
• Previous Neurosurgery or Cardiac surgery coding experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool innovation Park

Eaton rd

Liverpool

L7 9NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ClinicalInpatient workThe team receives referrals from across the hospital for advice on investigation and management of infection and immunology-related problems. We also receive referrals from the AMS team and directly from the microbiology laboratory. We work very closely with the on-site microbiology laboratory and have a review of positive cultures every morning with a Consultant microbiologist and laboratory staff before beginning rounds. Requests for advice are also received from hospitals around the region. A specialist HIV/immunology nurse with advanced clinical skills co-ordinates the care of our hepatitis, HIV and immunodeficiency patients and delivery of home and hospital-based immunoglobulin infusions.

Multidisciplinary working and allied teamsThe ID/immunology and microbiology teams hold a number of scheduled multidisciplinary team meetings with specialist teams through the working week. These currently include PICU and PHDU twice-weekly, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, neonatal surgery and oncology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical degree

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

• CCT or within 6 months of CCT (or equivalent)

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid Level 3 safeguarding 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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Hospital Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job DescriptionJob Title

Bank Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

ACP Clinical Lead and GP Clinical Lead

Practice Manager

Bank Contract Flexible Sessions Available

Rotherfield and The Brook Surgeries are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to provide autonomous, high-quality clinical care across our two-site rural practice.

The successful applicant will be an experienced primary care clinician who is confident managing undifferentiated presentations, making complex clinical decisions and working independently within their scope of practice. The role involves delivering both telephone and face-to-face consultations within our Total Clinical Triage model, supporting same-day demand as well as planned care.

This post is intended for clinicians with established experience in UK General Practice. It is not suitable for newly qualified ACPs or clinicians requiring a preceptorship or a high level of supervision.

The role provides flexible bank cover for annual leave, sickness absence and periods of increased clinical demand, with the opportunity for regular sessions and the potential for a permanent position.

• Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated, acute and chronic conditions.
• Undertake telephone, video and face-to-face consultations as clinically appropriate.
• Independently prescribe within professional competence and current legislation.
• Request, interpret and act upon investigations.
• Develop evidence-based management plans.
• Refer appropriately to secondary care, community services and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Recognise deteriorating patients and initiate appropriate escalation.
• Deliver health promotion, disease prevention and self-management advice.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records using SystmOne.
• Work in accordance with NICE guidance, national policy and local clinical protocols.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Report incidents and contribute to significant event reviews where appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention, information governance and health and safety policies.
• Maintain professional registration, indemnity and continuing professional development.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, ACPs, Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists and the wider practice team.
• Participate fully in the practice's Total Clinical Triage model.
• Communicate effectively to ensure safe continuity of patient care.
• Contribute positively to a supportive, respectful and learning-focused team culture.

• Work within the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Practise within the standards of your professional regulator and recognised Advanced Clinical Practice frameworks.
• Participate in appraisal, clinical supervision and mandatory training.
• Maintain competence through ongoing education and reflective practice.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to independently manage patients within own scope of practice.
• Excellent consultation and communication skills.
• Ability to safely manage undifferentiated presentations, including telephone consultations.
• Sound knowledge of current evidence-based practice and NICE guidance.
• Excellent clinical decision-making and risk management skills.
• Good IT and documentation skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local primary care pathways.
• Understanding of population health management and quality improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the NMC, HCPC or other relevant UK professional regulator.
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent advanced practice qualification).
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Advanced Practice Digital Badge.
• RCN Credentialing (or equivalent advanced practice recognition).
• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience working autonomously within UK General Practice.
• Experience managing undifferentiated and acute presentations.
• Experience undertaking telephone and face-to-face consultations.
• Experience requesting, interpreting and acting upon investigations.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience using electronic clinical record systems.

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne.
• Experience working within a Total Clinical Triage model.
• Experience managing long-term conditions.
• Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians.
• Involvement in audit, quality improvement or service development.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional, compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work autonomously whilst recognising professional limitations.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
• Commitment to high standards of clinical governance.
• Reliable, organised and able to prioritise workload effectively.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for service improvement and innovation.
• Interest in mentoring or developing other clinicians.

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

Sussex Primary Care

Address

The Brook Medical Centre

Crowborough Hill

Crowborough

East Sussex

TN6 2ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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