Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Please note Job description is subject to Royal College Approval process

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Recognised Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration
• Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or a Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Section 12 Approval

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training
• Approved Clinicain status

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
• Experience working in an Inpatient setting

Desirable

• Experience of working across different services within mental health
• Other relevant experience, e.g., specific psychological therapies
• Qualifications or experience in managing physical illness

Skills

Essential

• Previous experience in taking a leadership role in several multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high quality care and staff morale
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
• Ability to appraise own performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership 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.

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolitho House

Penzance

TR18 4NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Line manager: Senior Receptionist

Accountable to: Operational Manager, Practice Manager or GP Partner in their absence

Job summary

The role of Medical Receptionist at Alderley Edge Medical Practice is to provide comprehensive reception and administrative support tothe GP Partners, Operational Manager and the Practice Manager.

To support the clinical team by signposting patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We expect the candidate to undertake reception duties, supporting the administrative team in delivering a polite and professional service to the patient population. This will include daily duties as part of task list, open and close as required, and managing administrative duties to support the clinical team and patients.

The successful candidate will be well organised, a team player, able to prioritise their work, have good attention to detail and have excellent communication skills.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in dealing with the public
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in General Practice.
• Previous experience with EMIS
• NHS 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

Alderley Edge Medical Centre

Address

Alderley Edge Medical Practice

Talbot Road

Alderley Edge

Cheshire

SK9 7HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Enhanced Access Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Job Title: Enhanced Access Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Reports To: Services Manager / Director Location: Tower Hamlets Network 2 PCN (Enhanced Access Sites) Hours: As per Enhanced Access service requirement, including evenings and weekends Salary: Depending on experience

Job Purpose

The Enhanced Access Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care during evening and weekend Enhanced Access clinics across the Primary Care Network (PCN). The post holder will work with other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and administrative support, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient patient care.

The role will involve undertaking delegated clinical duties, supporting chronic disease monitoring, health promotion activities, and assisting clinicians in delivering enhanced access services to patients registered across the network.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Undertake routine clinical observations including:
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Pulse and oxygen saturation measurements
• Height, weight and BMI recording
• Temperature measurements
• Urinalysis
• Perform venepuncture in accordance with training and competency assessments.
• Carry out NHS Health Check activities where appropriately trained.
• Conduct ECG recordings.
• Assist patients with health screening programmes.
• Carry out smoking cessation, lifestyle, and health promotion activities.

Administrative Duties

• Record clinical information accurately within the clinical system.
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and contemporaneously.
• Assist with stock monitoring and ordering of clinical supplies.
• Report equipment faults or shortages promptly.
• Support audit and quality improvement activities as required.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Support patients to access appropriate services within primary care.
• Promote patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients during procedures.
• Escalate concerns regarding patient welfare promptly to an appropriate clinician.

Governance and Safety

• Work within the HCA scope of practice and competency framework.
• Adhere to PCN, practice and NHS policies and procedures.
• Comply with Infection Prevention and Control standards.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with GDPR and NHS requirements.
• Report incidents, accidents, near misses, and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Support the delivery of safe services during evenings and weekends.

Communication and Working Relationships

The post holder will work closely with:

• GPs
• Practice Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Pharmacists
• Care Coordinators
• Reception and Administration Teams
• PCN Management Team
• Patients and carers

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare qualification.
• Evidence of healthcare assistant training.
• Venepuncture competency (or willingness to undertake training).

Experience

• Experience working within Primary Care, Community, NHS, or healthcare settings.
• Experience taking routine clinical observations.
• Experience working directly with patients.
• Experience maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge

• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and scope of practice.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and punctual.
• Flexible approach to working evenings and weekends.
• Professional and patient-focused.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within GP practices or PCNs.
• Experience supporting chronic disease management clinics.
• NHS Health Check training.
• Knowledge of EMIS Web and/or SystmOne.
• Understanding of Enhanced Access service specifications.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel between Enhanced Access sites across the PCN where required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and mandatory training.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays in line with service needs.

Enhanced Access Specific Duties

The post holder will support delivery of:

• Routine GP and nursing appointments.
• Long-term condition monitoring clinics.
• Vaccination and immunisation programmes (where appropriately trained).
• Health promotion and prevention services.
• Network-wide Enhanced Access clinics operating during evenings and weekends.

This role is central to ensuring patients have timely access to safe, high-quality care outside of core practice hours while supporting the achievement of PCN Enhanced Access service objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate, NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent healthcare qualification.
• Evidence of Healthcare Assistant training.
• Phlebotomy certificate.
• Venepuncture competency or willingness to undertake training.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Desirable

• NHS Health Check qualification/training.
• ECG competency.
• Training in wound care, long-term condition monitoring, or vaccinations.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Experience working in a healthcare setting such as a GP practice, community service, hospital, or care environment.
• Experience providing direct patient care and support.
• Experience undertaking basic clinical observations.
• Experience maintaining accurate patient records.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience communicating effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Previous experience working within Primary Care or a Primary Care Network (PCN).
• Experience performing venepuncture and ECGs.
• Experience supporting long-term condition management clinics.
• Experience using EMIS Web or SystmOne.
• Experience working in evening, weekend, or extended-hours healthcare services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East End Health Network

Address

20 Old Montague Street

London

E1 5PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have advanced keyboard skills to be used to provide accurate timely referrals/letters, processing via audio typing.

Responsible for accurate filing, both physically and electronically, of patient information in a timely manner.

Manage the non NHS work ensuring that this is completed in line with GDPR regulations including e-mails, insurance forms, DWP applications and private letter requests.

Deal with telephone queries, using initiative, and judgement on necessary action to be taken, and dealing sensitively with distressed callers. Chasing outstanding pathology and radiology results/reports.

Liaise in a professional manner with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues, clinicians, GPs and other professionals.

Manage time effectively to ensure that work is completed within timescales.

Plan day to day working using initiative to prioritise workload/amend work planning to meet service requirements.

Process incoming and outgoing correspondence for the service, ensuring urgent action is taken where appropriate, i.e. abnormal investigation results, urgent referrals.

Will be responsible for chronic disease management ensuring that patients on these registers are regularly monitored in line with clinical protocol.

Competent use of computer systems for entering and retrieving patient information.

Service Management

Review and deal with all incoming mail on a daily basis analyse and implement immediate action for urgent matters.

Ensure patient notes are kept up to date and relevant correspondence filed.

Ask for advice and report any difficulties to an appropriate team member.

Service Improvement

To ensure that improvements and adjustments agreed to working practices are implemented and taken forward.

Suggest improvements found in daily used procedures to aid service delivery.

Act as a key point of contact for relevant team.

Communicate effectively and establish a good working relationship with a wide range of people, to include GPs and clinical staff, Senior Managers, peers, patients and outside agencies, i.e. Consultants and Hospital Staff.

Exercise tact, diplomacy and sympathy when dealing with patients and their relatives.

Ensure that any barriers to interpretation are dealt with, for example, checking with medical staff when dictation is unclear.

Type confidential, highly sensitive letters, medical reports to a high degree of accuracy and ensure prompt distribution to relevant parties.

Keep a record of activity, i.e. diary and personal journal.

Confidentiality should be considered at all times in any communication whether written or oral.

Attend team meetings when requested to do so.

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining standard office conditions. Reporting of general faults, loose plugs, fused bulbs, and specific office equipment.

In accordance with organisational policy, plan, prepare and take an active part in the Personal Development Review (PDR) process.

With the line manager/medical secretary, formulate a personal development plan, and act on areas of training identified to develop and improve professional knowledge within the role.

Record and keep a personal journal of development and training activities undertaken, in preparation for the PDR process.

Process and file patient correspondence using both physical and electronic systems in compliance with agreed policies and procedures.

Take responsibility for all medical records within the department and ensure their safe return to the Medical Records Library and/or relevant Medical Secretary.

Maintain confidentiality of information at all times and adhere to the Data Protection and Access to Health Records Acts.

Undertake training and effectively use the full range of computer packages available within a GP practice Clinical System. This includes using the hospital patient data base (Myrddin), intranet, e-mail, Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint, Oracle (Procurement System).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade 1 to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Excellent keyboard and IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Excellent keyboard and IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in medical industry

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).

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Coach & Horses Surgery

Pentre Road

St. Clears

CARMARTHEN

Dyfed

SA33 4AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The salaried GP will be responsible for delivering the full range of primary care services as part of the practice ensuring the highest standards of care for the differing needs of our patient population. The salaried GP will work closely with the practices multi-disciplinary team of other GPs, nurses and non clinical staff to provide a high quality and accessible service to patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS

Desirable

• Experience as a GP educator
• Experience of appraisal in practice or other setting
• Additional clinical skills beyond general practice

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

Lakeside Healthcare Group

Address

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 2UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for GIM

Experience

Essential

• 4 years post graduate training/experience with at least 2 years in Cardiology or a relevant specialty
• Understand the principals of Clinical Governance
• Evidence of experience of / commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recognise that Administrators are professionals and are a valuable asset to our organisation. We understand that they have a key role in the support and delivery of our services and that their contribution helps us in achieving our aim of consistently providing safe and high-quality care for our service users. The kind of care we would want for ourselves and for our loved ones.

Our organisation is on a Journey to Change, creating a great experience for our staff is one of three big goals. Ultimately, our aim is to be a proactive, responsible and mindful employer; recruiting, retaining and training our staff, for the right roles, at the right time.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration.
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role. Where an applicant does not have the above qualifications or are unable to provide evidence of the certification, the applicant MUST achieve the required standards during their probationary period.

Desirable

• Level 3 in Business Administration.
• RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute talking, data input, collating and presenting information).
• Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence).
• Experience of organising completing demands and workloads.
• Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes.
• Experience of working autonomously and proactively.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting/supervising staff.
• Experience of handling monies and working within financial guidelines.

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality and how to maintain this.
• Knowledge of office systems and processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dalesway, Roseberry Park

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The typing of clinic letters, operation notes, pre operative notes, ward notes and other letters of varied medical terminology, efficiently and accurately through audio digital dictation distributing as necessary to the relevant healthcare professionals and patient with the target time.

The use of the Trust's computer systems.

To send and receive confidential patient information to and from other healthcare organisations, patients, carers and relatives.

Manage paper based or electronic diaries for the Consultant and their Team.

To liaise with Consultant and their Team regarding on call rota.

Process incoming mail.

Ensure all referrals and internal referrals are passed to the appropriate Booking Team.

Deal with telephone calls into the hospital, a first point of contact.

Regularly check digital dictating system for urgent work and prioritise workload.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• RSA level 3
• Audio typing/digital dictation

Desirable

• English/Maths GCSE's or equivalent
• Shorthand 100 wpm
• AMSPAR diploma
• ECDL/NVQ

Experience

Essential

• ? Previous Medical Secretarial experience

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of medical terminology

Aptitudes and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication /interpersonal skills
• Tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work
• To reward a higher degree of initiative and responsibility

Desirable

• Team player/able to work flexibly
• Able to use a variety of computer systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed description and main responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
• Membership of Royal College of Physicians or show evidence of equivalent qualification

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree

Experience

Essential

• Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
• Understanding of all aspects of Stroke Medicine
• Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees

Desirable

• Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
• Stroke Fellowship

Teaching

Desirable

• Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role

Research

Essential

• Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Management & Administrative experience

Essential

• Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload

Desirable

• The potential to develop management and leadership skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-In-Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.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:Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line: Male Low Secure Mental Health

Professionally Accountable to:Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time (10 programmed activities) Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson and provide senior medical cover on Low Secure Service across Upper East and East Hampton LSU wards. The caseload will be Upper East (13 inpatients) and half of East Hampton (7 inpatients)

The services accept direct admissions from the community, from rehabilitation or acute services and from prison, however many people step down through the internal care pathway from the medium secure services offered at Cygnet Bury Hudson.

Across all of our medium and low secure services, service users are supported by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team who work with people to assess their needs and create a discharge pathway to the community.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensurin g their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

And youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, youll enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Upper East and East Hampton Wards
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, rela tives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to [insert frequency] Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £178,000 per year
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• 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

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in [insert speciality]
• 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 Psychiatrists (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.

As a national care provider, with a network of professional and high quality services across England, we are able to offer solutions and work in partnership with the NHS, CCGs and local authorities to provide the services they need including emergency and planned admissions. Alongside this we are able to provide robust and quality data and CQUIN reporting.

Our nationwide network of specialist services has grown, and the services we offer are now aligned to 11 distinct service lines:

Secure services

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Acute and PICU

Neuropsychiatric Services

Mental Health Rehabilitation

Older Adults

Personality Disorder

Eating Disorder

CAMHS

Deafness and Mental Health

Learning Disability

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.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

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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

As our HCA you will support the wider clinical team in delivering high quality care to our patients. Your must be experienced and competent in:

• Phlebotomy (venepuncture)
• NHS Health Checks
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Height, weight and BMI measurements
• New patient health assessments
• Recording clinical observations accurately
• Infection prevention and control procedures
• Working within a primary care environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Qualified in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 years experience in a HCA or Health Care Support Worker role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience of using EMIS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, professional, and patient-focused
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional standards
• Organised, flexible, and reliable

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

Withnell Health Centre

Address

Dr Dawouds Surgery

652 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

To work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing own workload to deliver the practice priorities.

Undertake the duties of a Personal Assistant to ensure that a high level of patient service is maintained

• To be the first point of reference for the Drs screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
• Manage and maintain clinics and make appointments.
• Dealing with incoming emails and post, corresponding on behalf of the Drs.
• Produce insurance reports, prepare copies of records for solicitors, and check patient records for online access in line with GDPR.

Undertake the duties of a Secretarial Support Assistant to ensure that a high level of patient service is maintained

o While responding to priorities set by the Drs to organise the routine work relating to patients so that it is conducted in a timely and chronological order, bringing to the attention of the Team Leader any significant lapses and their causes.

o Perform support tasks examples of which are: organise forms; photocopying; maintenance of files; undertake reminder calls: type material from various source types; prepare correspondence, reports and other documents as necessary

o To provide support to clinical team

Ensure a high quality service provision across the hours of operation ensuring an efficient hand-over between staff

Adhere to established procedures and agreed Key Performance Indicators to enable quality standards to maximise patient satisfaction

Support the development and implementation of technology and systems

Utilises computerised data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary, and summarise data in preparation of standardised reports.

Ensure regular attendance at Practice Development and training days and team meetings even if it means attending site when not on shift.

To work closely with the patient services team, ensuring an effective level of service provided to patients and staff based within the practice.

Perform any other duties as requested by the Transformation, Communications, IT and Governance Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCE/GCSE/NVQ level 2 or equivalent; or detailed patient services knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Must have customer/patient care skills and have worked in a customer/patient facing environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a public sector/healthcare environment would be advantageous
• Experience of working with clinical systems ie. SystmOne would be desirable

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to compile and analyse statistical information
• Excellent organisation skills required along with ability to prioritise and work to very high standards of performance
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult or distressed people
• Competence in Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel)

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

Danetre Medical Practice

Address

London Road

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous Trauma & Orthopaedic experience at ST6+ level (middle grade registrar level)

Qualifications

Essential

• MB. ChB. or equivalent

Research and Audit

Essential

• experience of research and audit

motivation

Essential

• commitment to a specialist career in foot surgery

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can expect:

• To be part of a wonderful multi-disciplinary, close net team, who support each other including: GP partners, Salaried GPs, GP Registrars, Clinical Pharmacists, Physicians Associates, ANP, Experienced nurses, HCAs, Nursing associate, Medical assistants, Social prescribers, Patient Advocates, Care coordinators, Wellbeing Practitioner, Health coaching, Dieticians, Psychologists, In-house Physiotherapy, Welfare and benefits advisors, Wonderful volunteers organising groups for patients to attend. The list goes on!
• A brilliant LTC team made up of Clinical Pharmacists, Nurses, HCAs and nursing associate.
• An appointment system that allows you to book the time you want for your patient. 10 mins slots are long gone!
• Access to Phlebotomy, ECG, Spirometry, Minor Surgery, Joint injections, Coils, Implants and Sexual health services on site.
• A strong focus on continuity of care.
• On calls supported by Physicians associates.
• A triage system enabling appointments to be booked efficiency with the right person.
• Fantastic back room support with document handlers, coders, secretaries and duty administrators ready to support you.
• A dedicated re-call team to ensure we support patients to have annual reviews and hit QoF and other targets.
• The ability to develop personal interests, teaching and become a trainer
• Opportunities to get involved with quality improvement projects, audit and support us to focus on driving the practice forward.
• Be part of a team that focuses on patient safety and supporting colleagues with weekly clinical meetings, daily huddles for case discussions and quarterly significant event and new cancer case discussions.
• Daily fresh fruit available, regular bring a dish to work day, Yoga, Walk and Talk meetings, Nights out, Away Days, Christmas, Easter and Eid presents and who could forget our Christmas Parties!
• Competitive salaries with annual appraisal and generous CPD allocation.
• Paid Indemnity.

Please get in touch to book a visit with the Practice Manager and together with one of the GP partners, we would love to show you around.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS MRCGP Qualification

Desirable

• Experience as a GP educator. Experience of appraisal in practice or other setting. Additional clinical skills beyond general practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Lawson Practice

Address

The Lawson Practice

85 Nuttall Street

London

N1 5HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lawsonpractice.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under the Supporting Documents section.

We welcome informal enquiries from prospective applicants who would like to discuss the role in more detail. The Job Description includes an example Job Plan; however, the final Job Plan will be agreed with the successful candidate and tailored to their experience, interests, and the needs of the service.

Applicants interested in working a different number of Programmed Activities (PAs) are encouraged to contact the Clinical Lead for an informal discussion, as flexible arrangements may be considered.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• MBBS, MRCPCH, Completed Postgraduate Medical Training (CCT in the relevant specialty)
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
• Capable to work at Consultant level in Community Child Health
• Current and full registration with the appropriate professional body
• Satisfactory Appraisal within the last 12 months (or within the most recent 12 months of work, if currently on a career break)
• A positive recommendation for revalidation where appropriate Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree

Experience

Essential

• Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to
• Higher Specialist Paediatric Training including usually 3 years in Community Child Health (usually after 5 years of Higher Specialist Training in total).
• Extensive experience in a Community Paediatrics clinical setting including safeguarding
• Experience of driving improvement and ensuring patient safety through clinical governance systems
• Experience of managing underperformance and the ability to foster effective performance within clinical practice
• Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams
• Ability to anticipate and plan for change
• Good working knowledge of professional requirements and standards for healthcare professionals including appraisals
• Evidence and experience of networking with a wide range of stakeholders including the public, external commercial organisations and national strategic bodies
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid BLS Training

Desirable

• Experience in other areas relevant to Community Child Health e.g. General Practice, Child Mental Health, Public Health, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Neurodisability
• Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of Community Child Health practice to take a lead role in that area
• Experience of job planning, medical appraisals and revalidation for medical workforce
• Experience in case management and or case investigation
• Experience and evidence of effective chairing skills, facilitation and conflict resolution ability
• Experience in the assessment, development and delivery of clinical education
• Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of achievement of level 3 competencies in Community Child Health
• Proven ability to set clear direction and articulate a compelling vision
• Knowledge of the national, regional and local policy and priorities for healthcare
• Good knowledge and understanding of performance management and improvement techniques
• Knowledge of clinical governance systems to secure quality and safety
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Strategic and operational leadership skills

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
• Experience of acting in the capacity of an appraiser for the purposes of medical revalidation
• Experience of acting as case investigator for case investigation

Aademic

Essential

• Participation in research or clinical audit
• Participation in departmental teaching

Desirable

• Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
• Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training

Management

Essential

• Understanding of management issues including medical management; clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement Willingness to lead service developments
• Willingness to lead service developments

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
• Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role

Personal

Essential

• Flexible approach Caring attitude to patients, carers and colleagues
• Vision for community child health
• A high degree of personal integrity
• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Other

Essential

• Must be able to travel to and between community sites to meet requirements of post

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Chalkhill Primary Care Centre (with clinics at different sites in Brent)

113 Chalkhill Road

London

HA9 9FX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Podiatry professional degree qualification.
• Registration with Health Professions Council.
• Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.
• Evidence or Portfolio of post-grad Continued Development
• Experience of service delivery in acute and community settings.
• Evidence of Specialist study and training in Diabetes e.g. SOCAP/COP/RCOP Diabetic Foot Module; Post graduate study.
• Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high-risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute and community setting.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber status
• Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations Training
• Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to diabetic foot complications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of service delivery in acute and community settings
• Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high-risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute and community setting.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NICE Diabetes clinical guidelines and NSF in Diabetes
• Good inter-personal skills needed to liaise with Diabetes Consultants and other specialists in this field.
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time
• Ability to deal professionally and objectively with distressing/uncomfortable situations, e.g. terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate
• The ability to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Other

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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 London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Centre for Health and Social Care

275 Alexandra Ave,

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department

We are looking for enthusiastic and talented Speciality oral surgeon to join our team to develop and deliver excellent care to our local population. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.

Following a period of time where the oral surgery service was paused, we are delighted to be able to reopen the service for both adult and paediatric patients.

We are seeking to recruit a team directly employed by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

The need for the post

This post has been created to support the reopening of oral surgery at Stockport Foundation Trust, following a pause in the service.

The service is now ready to reopen and will be located in our new outpatient building with a dedicated team of dental nurses.

The appointed candidate is expected to be fully competent to deal with a spectrum of oral surgery patients, there is no on call for this service at the current time.

The specific aims and responsibilities of this post.

The appointment to this post has two main aims:

To join a new team that provides consultant led patient-centred management of Oral Surgical conditions.

To be a part of developing the service to deliver maximum impact to improve the wait times and experience of patients requiring oral surgery.

Clinical