Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the full job description for the role for further details.It is essential that the successful candidate has obstetric experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Grad Certificate or Diploma in medical ultrasound
• Under graduate degree in Radiography, Nursing or Midwifery
• CASE accredited qualification in Obstetric ultrasound
• CASE accredited qualification in General Medical ultrasound
• HCPC or NMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills
• NHS experience
• Previous foetal anomaly, hips and abdominal scanning.
• Nuchal scanning
• Doppler experience and testicular scanning
• Post qualification experience

Desirable

• Current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on imaging provision

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Assistant Psychologist your role will involve providing support and enhancing clinical psychology services to service users under the guidance of qualified psychologists. This will include undertaking structured assessments and therapeutic interventions, as well as clinically related administration, audit, research, teaching, and service improvement projects. You will be responsible for conducting psychological assessments of adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties, using various clinical methodologies and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and provide low-intensity psychological interventions. Additionally, you will assist in managing service users' risk and problem behaviours, planning and coordinating therapeutic groups, and attending multi-disciplinary meetings. As an integral member of our team, you will work alongside psychiatrists, mental health nurses, healthcare assistants, occupational therapists and psychologists, and receive support and supervision from qualified clinical psychologists. We expect you to engage in research and service evaluation, develop and co-facilitate training and education sessions and materials.

To be considered for the role of Senior Assistant Psychologist, you must hold a Psychology degree with a minimum of 2:1 honours, which is recognised by the British Psychological Society. Additionally, you need to have at least 12 months of experience working with individuals who have mental health challenges and/or learning disabilities, as well as physical health issues or cognitive impairments.

In return, at Options for Care, we recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff are the foundation of our success and we appreciate their dedication to our clients. We prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff at every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment. Our comprehensive staff health benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our staff.

At Options for Care, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment that promotes staff productivity and longevity. That is why we offer an incremental pay system tied to our appraisal process, our way of showing gratitude for your dedication to our service users, hard work and commitment to quality care.

What we would like to give you:

• Funded DBS
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Funded corporate health cash plan providing cash back for day-to-day healthcare costs such as dental, optical and health screening
• Positive working environment in a service identified by the CQC as Good
• Full and supportive multi-disciplinary team
• Birthday leave after one years service
• Annual pay reviews

We are passionate about creating a positive work environment that fosters growth, development, and well-being. Join us at Options for Care and be part of a team that is dedicated to your success!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be considered for the role of Senior Assistant Psychologist, you must hold a Psychology degree with a minimum of 2:1 honours, which is recognised by the British Psychological Society.

Experience

Essential

• At least 12 months experience as an Assistant Psychologist in a related setting.
• Experience of working with hard-to reach or challenging service user
• populations (e.g. Inpatient, Learning Disability, Forensic services).
• Graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology including a range of types of data analysis practiced within the field of psychology.

Desirable

• Experience in working with people with severe mental illness/psychosis.
• Some knowledge of literature relating to severe mental illness and
• behavioural or cognitive approaches.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983, amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Some awareness of the effects of institutionalisation upon patients and staff.
• Experience of leading on clinical research projects.

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

Options for Care

Address

70-72

Handsworth Wood Road

Birmingham

B20 2DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific Tasks Daily:

• Process patient Email referrals and electronic ERS referrals; liaise with secondary care; follow up of non-appointed patients; send out appointment booking details to patients; assist patients with the booking of ERS appointments. Resolve any arising issues.
• Process incoming documents and forward as appropriate.
• Monitoring and processing emails.
• Dealing with patient queries, in person, by telephone or email.
• Produce accurate clinical correspondence, reports and other documentation.
• Monitor and action administration worklists within agreed timescales.
• Scan, upload and accurately file patient-related documentation within electronic records.
• Respond to enquiries from clinicians, healthcare providers and external organisations, escalating where appropriate.
• Prioritise workload effectively to ensure deadlines and service requirements are met.
• Provide administrative support to clinicians and the wider Practice team as required.

Insurance Documents & Non-NHS Work

• Photocopy and scan insurance documents i.e. medical examination forms.
• Generate an Invoice and log accordingly.
• Log onto Practice IT system when completed and sent.
• Process Subject Access Requests (SARs), medical reports, solicitor requests, DVLA forms and other private work in line with Practice procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all non-NHS work and associated charges.

Email: Sending and receiving documents via e-mail is a large part of the role, so confidence in using Microsoft Outlook is vital.

Periodically

• Add referral templates to Practice IT system.
• Maintain address and telephone number files (computer and hard copy).
• Check letterheads are up to date.
• Check workspace is up to date and tidy.
• Review and update referral pathways, contact information, referral destination information and supporting resources.
• Participate in training, development activities and Practice meetings as required.
• Review and update standard templates, forms and administrative processes to support efficient service delivery.

GP Referral Audits Maintain GP referral audits and associated records, ensuring information is accurate and available for review at Practice meetings.

General

• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave, sickness absence and other planned absences.
• Work flexibly across both Practice sites according to service needs.
• Comply with Practice policies, information governance requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably requested by the Management Team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a good academic level in Maths and English (GCSE Grade C/4 or above or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• *Minimum of two years' previous secretarial experience.
• *Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• *High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• *Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• *Knowledge of medical terminology.
• *Audio and copy typing skills with a high degree of accuracy.

Desirable

• Experience in General Practice or similar environment desirable.
• Proficiency in computer software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity of Emis Web and Medical Terminology.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional, clear and polite telephone manner.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and information governance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing workloads and priorities.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when working under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP Practice or Healthcare setting.
• Experience using EMIS Web and Docman.

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

Little Common Surgery

Address

82 Cooden Sea Road

Bexhill-on-sea

East Sussex

TN39 4SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include working closely with the Paediatric ENT Consultant team and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will provide expert clinical leadership, coordination of care, and specialist support for patients and their families across the care pathway. You will act as a key resource for colleagues, patients, and carers, helping to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care is delivered consistently.

The post offers an exciting opportunity to influence service development, implement new ways of working, and contribute to improving patient outcomes and experiences. You will collaborate with a wide range of professionals across the organisation, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care.

The Paediatric ENT CNS will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and will report to the relevant Matron, while maintaining strong professional relationships with the Paediatric ENT Consultant team and wider clinical services. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who is passionate about innovation, service development, and improving care for children and young people.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
• Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
• Provide evidence of leading learning in practice
• Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
• Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
• Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
• Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
• Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice

Desirable

• Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
• Team leadership role
• Awareness of own leadership skills/style
• Registered as an independent prescriber
• Leadership Qualification / training

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Ellis Centre

18 Dean Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 7SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a reception service for all patients and visitors reporting to the reception desk including appointment bookings, prescription requests and other queries such as explaining practice protocols where relevant e.g., home visit protocol.
• To receive and deal with incoming telephone calls into the Practice ensuring that patients are dealt with by the right person, in the right way at the right time.
• To be aware of the different services available to patients and ensure patients are being navigated to the right clinician or service, which may be face-to-face, over the telephone or using on-line systems following the processes set down in Practice protocols. To ensure that all communication with patients using all media is done safely, securely, and accurately.
• To give appropriate advice in cases of emergencies by following protocols e.g., chest pain protocol.
• To obtain all relevant information from service users, using the demographic protocol (name, date of birth, address) and input information into the patients healthcare records as necessary, in order to aid clinicians.
• To record relevant information on the appointment system e.g., the reason for the appointment, the reason for the home visit request, the reason why the patient needs more medication etc.
• To process any documentation and tasks in accordance with current protocols, ensuring any clinical tasks and messages are followed up as requested by other members of the team.
• To discuss electronic services with patients and enroll them onto the appropriate systems.
• To print out patient reports e.g., home visit reports and ensure that all clinical/non-clinical correspondence has been distributed to Practice members.
• To issue repeat prescriptions once trained, via all platforms.
• To chaperone clinicians when required to do so, following all protocols for appropriate documentation. Chaperones will be provided with appropriate training, and DBS clearance will be requested.
• To respond to patients in emergencies, including assisting with CPR if required, reacting to activated panic alarms in accordance with practice protocols.
• To liaise with the clinical/admin safeguarding leads for all safeguarding queries including looked after children, think family, reporting and actioning any tasks.
• To deal with informal complaints wherever possible.
• To share knowledge and have input in the development of office protocols and changes to processes.
• To ensure any external visitors to the practice sign in and out.
• To undertake general administrative duties including photocopying, franking.
• To secure and lock up the premises, where trained, following Practice protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (5 or more GCSE grade 4 (C) or above)
• GCSE Maths grade 4 (C) or above or equivalent
• GCSE English grade 4 (C) or above

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience of working in customer service based role and/or working as part of a team within a very busy and, at times pressurised, office environment

Desirable

• 2 years of reception work
• Experience of working within General Practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, listening)
• IT Skills
• Clear, polite, telephone manner
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Confidential

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne IT system

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

Larwood Health Partnership

Address

56 Larwood Avenue

Worksop

Nottinghamshire

S81 0HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note this is not a full list of duties:

To see patients attending the Emergency Department, making primary diagnosis and initiating emergency treatment. This will be at middle-grade level (Senior Decision-Maker) within the department.

Clinical leadership in the delivery of high-quality emergency care.

Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the ED.

A role in maintaining the four-hour target for emergency access.

Ensuring the appropriate referral of patients to inpatient specialties or tertiary centres.

Liaison with clinicians and managers within and outside of the ED to address issues arising that affect the service.

Teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including assessments.

Audit, research and quality assurance processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Do you have full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practise with the General Medical Councilto practise with the General Medical Council
• Do you have ACLS / ALS
• Do you have EPALS / PALS
• Do you have MRCEM (Membership of Royal College of

Experience

Essential

• Completed a minimum of 4 years post qualification with at least 2 years in emergency medicine
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients ake full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Able to lead a resuscitation or Trauma Team
• Knowledge in subspecialties eg. Trauma & Orthopaedics

Desirable

• Ideally at least 1-year clinical experience in the UK/ NHS

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital Boston

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. JOB DETAILS

Job Title:

Health Improvement Practitioner

Band:

Band 4 AfC

Locality:

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Base:

Hybrid/ Livewell Southwest/ University Hospitals Plymouth

Responsible to:

Health Improvement Manager

2. JOB PURPOSE

The Wellbeing Team is the provider service for the Office of the Director of Public Health within Plymouth City Council. The team is responsible for several health improvement outcome measures. It provides a One You service to the public around the key lifestyles which contribute to health outcomes, for example, Smokefree, Drink Less, Eatwell and Move More programmes. The Team also runs an extensive programme of training with an emphasis on mental health and wellbeing. They also facilitate the Wellbeing at Work Programme and Workplace Wellbeing Champion Scheme.

3. DEPARTMENTAL POSITION

4. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out one-to-one interventions for behavior change after appropriate training.

Carry out group interventions for behavior change.

Liaise with partners to help reach target populations and communities.

Actively seek out Hard to Reach populations and help them to engage in health lifestyle initiatives.

Actively seek out Livewell Southwest teams who would benefit from Wellbeing training and who can help deliver brief interventions and referral to the Wellbeing Team.

Contribute to the delivery of training programmes for other professionals /interested parties internally and externally. This will include Treating Tobacco Dependency workshops and training sessions.

Contribute at network meetings and team events.

Monitor and evaluate outcomes via processes, procedures, and systems.

Give feedback on performance and local intelligence to senior management team.

Ensure that all stakeholders receive up-to-date information on a wide range of health improvement topics.

Support health fairs, and other community engagement events to deliver health promotion and brief interventions.

Contribute to the communications and marketing strategy by collecting case studies and photos.

Develop fact sheets and resources.

Act as a Health Champion, Making Every Contact Count.

Be up to date with a range of health improvement topics through competency-based learning.

Key Working Relationships:

Plymouth health Improvement team staff

The wider Plymouth Community Healthcare staff

Plymouth City Council

Secondary care staff

Primary Care

Childrens Centres

Community and Voluntary Sector organisations.

Work Development

To carry out needs assessments to identify the health improvement requirements of local neighborhoods where good health is particularly at risk

To prepare work plans in response to needs assessments.

Service Delivery

To plan delivery of interventions in partnership with key contacts

To directly deliver interventions with priority targeted groups

To advise and provide support on interventions to key contacts

To organise training for staff and volunteers within key contact groups in conjunction with training providers.

Marketing and Promotion

• To design and produce health promotion displays, presentations and publicity

To market and promote the Health Improvement Practitioner role within the priority areas.

• To advise PCH of effective interventions to promote health. This will involve advising both clinicians and commissioners via the team structure
• Collect case studies to promote success and good news stories to the media and internally

Evaluation and Monitoring

• To develop systems to enable activity and outcomes data to be collected
• To maintain appropriate records of interventions, attendance and effectiveness
• To respond to evaluation findings through development the work programme
• To carry out patent satisfaction surveys

Professional Development

• To attend appropriate training to enable the role to progress
• To acquire new skills and knowledge in response to the developing needs of the post

Skills and Responsibilities:

Communication and Relationship skills

Communication with clients who want to improve their health and wellbeing

Communication with the wider public health staff and partners who work in this area

Provide and receive complex information: barriers to understanding

Potential communications difficulties such as language and disability

Delivering training on different aspects of health promotion

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Skills for evaluating client motivation

Judgement on appropriate level and type of support required

Planning and organisational skills

Plan and organise work plan with support of line manager

Organise set up of clinics/ groups with support of team

Plan and organise case-load

Physical skills

Undertake physical activity sessions (after training)

Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

Ability to use computer and key board

Able to carry stands and equipment for events such as health fairs

Responsibility for patient and client care

Responsibility for client care delivery according to protocol and training standards

Keep records and protect data as per protocol

Provide advice, support using motivational interviewing and a range of behaviour change techniques aimed at achieving sustainable goals

Develop client self-care through education and motivation

Provide advice on medication such as Stop Smoking medications

Responsibility for policy and service development

Follow departmental policies

Contribute to the development of policy, guidance etc. through own experience and insights

Responsibility for physical and financial resources

Discuss all orders with line manager before ordering goods

Work with health promotion team on resource procurement

Check equipment as necessary

Responsibility for human resources

May be required to demonstrate responsibilities to other members of the team

Co-facilitate training to colleagues

Support staff with lifestyle interventions as appropriat

Responsibility for information resources

Keep up to date client records

Input into development of information resources such as leaflets, posters, fact sheets, website and social media

Responsibility for research and development

Participate in audits and evaluation research

Freedom to act

Follows procedures and treatment plans, some lone working

Scope and develop own work opportunities through partnerships and identification of need.

Physical Effort

Combination of sitting, standing, walking and may lift health improvement equipment and presentation equipment

Mental effort

Concentration on client support

Counselling support

Reading documents and assimilating knowledge e.g. NICE guidance

Emotional effort

Occasional exposure to clients who may be distressed due to outcome, anxiety, family problems, withdrawal etc

Working conditions

Office conditions, community centres etc. May be outside at open air events. May include institutions, traveler sites, mental health units. Some unsociable hours may be worked; evenings and weekends

Date of annual review:

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Able to deliver training sessions in group sessions using effective leadership and facilitation skills.
• Ability to sustain good working relationships with local people, colleagues, external organisations and partnerships.
• Ability to self-motivate and motivate people to effect behaviour change.
• Ability to prioritise plan and manage workload.
• Monitoring analysis and evaluation of projects.
• Multi-media communication and presentation skills.
• Development of health education resources.
• IT literate.

Desirable

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Budgetary management.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in health or relevant subject and evidence of experience to diploma level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Trained Smoking Cessation Advisor (NCSCT).
• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development in health improvements/ behaviour
• change/public health.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the psychology of behaviour change.
• Knowledge of the benefits of health improvement interventions.
• Understanding of determinants of health and health inequalities.
• Understanding and commitment to Community Development approaches.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodology.

Desirable

• Awareness of sources of up-to-date relevant data/information i.e., national and local guidance relating to health promotion interventions.
• Knowledge of Treating Tobacco dependency/smoking cessation.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of community health promotion work
• Experience and ability to work on a one-to-one basis and with local groups on specific health initiatives.
• Demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of people and groups.
• Experience of working with and sustaining partnerships with statutory, public, private and community voluntary sector.

Desirable

• Quantitative and/or qualitative research.
• Experience of leading/developing and implementing Health Promotion Initiatives.
• Experience of delivering Smoking cessation interventions.
• Experience of working in a hospital and/or mental health setting.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Flexible hours.
• Team player.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include;

a) The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will perform at an advanced level under the core capabilities across the four pillars of Advanced Practice (Health Education England Multi-Professional Framework 2017):

• Clinical Practice

• Leadership and Management

• Research

• Education

b) To deliver an advanced level of practice within a specialist field, acting as a role model

c) The ACP will practice both independently and in partnership with the multidisciplinary team under the clinical supervision delegated by a consultant and/or Specialist Registrar and under the guidance of the Lead ACP

d) The post holder will use collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate the clinical care and management of the patients

e) Responsible for the providing clinical leadership, supervision, and structured teaching for the multidisciplinary team to facilitate ongoing training and education.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent level of experience
• General Pharmaceutical Council registration as a practising pharmacist
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy practice

Desirable

• MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
• Leadership qualification or experience
• Project Management training or qualification
• Faculty of Informatics Member

Experience

Essential

• Foundation management training or relevant experience
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of audit and evaluative work
• Teaching and tutoring experience
• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of implementing change and change management
• Experience of change management

Desirable

• Experience of managing others

Knowledge / Training

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of electronic prescribing and pharmacy computer systems, e.g. CareFlow Medicine Management
• Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within a suitable specialty
• Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures

Desirable

• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Formal Teaching 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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide personalised support to newly qualified midwives throughout their first year of practice, helping them translate knowledge into confident clinical decision-making whilst developing the skills, resilience and professional identity required for a successful midwifery career.

Working closely with the Practice Education Team, Professional Midwifery Advocates, Matrons, Ward Leaders and Preceptors, you will help ensure every newly qualified midwife receives a positive, supportive and developmental experience.

The role combines clinical support, pastoral care, professional development and workforce retention, helping to create a culture where newly qualified midwives can thrive.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

1. Ensuring that midwives provide a high standard of practice based on current guidelines, policies, protocols and standards and are involved in the development and review of these.

2. Actively supporting junior staff and students and be a resource for research-based information on midwifery practice.

3. Assisting the Midwifery leadership team in building a dynamic workforce, contributing new and practical ideas to improve efficiency and make effective use of resources.

4. Maintaining effective working relationships with all staff including medical staff, general practitioners, health visitors, independent midwives and staff from other Trusts.

5. Promoting a positive team spirit across all areas of the midwifery service.

The successful candidate will be:

An excellent communicator who can adapt their communication skills according to the audience.

Flexible, adaptable and able to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements including on-call commitments.

Able to demonstrate relevant and recent clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in midwifery practice and responsibility for managing a clinical team.

A positive role model with a good level of self-awareness and personal resilience.

Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
• Diploma or degree in midwifery
• Completion of preceptorship
• Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
• Understanding of clinical priorities
• Understanding of current midwifery issues
• Knowledge of current Government NHS Agenda relevant to Maternity Services
• Suturing competency
• Cannulation competency

Desirable

• Physical Examination of the Newborn (NIPE) qualification
• Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification
• Professional Midwifery Advocate (Supervisor of Midwives)
• Case loading experience
• High dependency experience
• Shift leading experience

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

W&N PAH Maternity Service

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced respiratory 0.5 wte Advanced Physiotherapist, with evidenced experience in managing and treating patients with chronic lung or breathing pattern disorders. This role is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is experienced in this field and is keen to further develop their specialist respiratory and leadership skills.

The Respiratory Centre (TRC) is an award-winning service which provides a hub for all respiratory outpatients and is staffed by a multiprofessional team, covering both local and regional respiratory services.

Your clinical remit will involve the assessment and treatment of Outpatients/ In-patients with complex respiratory conditions who are referred to the respiratory centre.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to build on existing clinical and managerial skills within respiratory physiotherapy and oversee the development of others. The postholder will be expected to support the therapy, nursing and medical staff with complex patients requiring respiratory physiotherapy input in both the outpatient clinics and on the acute inpatient wards. The post holder will also be expected to assist with strategic development of the UHS Therapy service.

The post holder will be expected to engage in research, as well as regular clinical audits, and maintain up to date skills and knowledge to implement evidence-based practice. The role will require supervising undergraduate students, as well as providing specialist advice to colleagues.

The successful applicant would be expected to work at weekends within all fields of medicine and be rostered on the Physiotherapy respiratory on-call and twilight rota, working across the acute wards.

As well as the attached Person Specification, the essential skills and experience needed for this specific post are: Physiotherapy qualification HCPC registration Expert clinical skills in treating patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Proven senior level experience in breathing pattern rehabilitation, airway clearance and pulmonary rehabilitation. Demonstrable skills in leading clinical audit and clinical trials Experience in doing shifts within an acute respiratory on-call service - including intensive care, for both adults and children Experience as a student supervisor, mentor and supervisor Knowledge of NHS systems Clear, expressed desire in your application form to work at UHS. Clear, expressed desire in your application form to work within our TRC service. Experience with leading others in a clinical environment. Ability to visit regional patients in the community using transport.

Desirable skills needed: Experience in an acute NHS hospital Experience working clinically as a physiotherapist in community and outpatient environments

Please note: Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd November with face-to-face interviews only, due to a practical interview component using our equipment. As part of the interview involves a practical assessment, please wear smart, comfortable clothing. No virtual option will be possible, please only apply if you can attend in person. We do not accept CV applications. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for future similar suitable Physiotherapy posts, including fixed term opportunities. Please be aware we may close the advert early if we reach a suitable number of applications. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, using the contact in the advert We look forward to hearing from you :)

For other therapy opportunities please email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience: highly specialist skills with relevant levels of study
• Current HCPC registration
• Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in physiotherapy practice
• Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills
• Previous experience within relevant clinical area
• Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
• Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment

Desirable

• Management qualification, or equivalent experience
• Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
• Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Leadership qualification, or 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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Lead Emergency Care Practitioner in the UTC, you will work closely with the Emergency Care/Nurse Practitioners (EP's) who see and treat patients presenting with a variety of minor injuries and illnesses.

You will also work closely with the Health Care Assistants (HCA's), Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ED), General Practitioners (GP's), UTC

Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP's) and the contracted GP provider.

As well as the ED ACP's, tACP's, Matron, Senior Nurses, ED Consultant Team, Care Group Manager and Divisional Director of Nursing/Professions.

The UTC Lead Emergency Care Practitioner will provide managerial and professional support on a day-to-day basis to the EP's and HCA's in the department. You will need to possess the ability to be a key decision maker alongside the multi-professional team (MDT), as well as strong communication skills.

Your role will include developing the UTC service as well as the EP and HCA teams.

Your direct clinical care duties will include seeing and treating patients in the UTC with a variety of minor injuries and illnesses, including requesting and interpreting specialist investigations, including X-ray and some blood tests. Therefore, it is essential that you are an experienced practitioner with skills in managing and treating patients with minor injuries and illnesses.

The UTC shift time will fall between the hours of 07:30 - 22:30, incorporating a combination of Early, Late and Long day/late shifts. You will need to be able to work the full range of shifts, as well as some bank holidays and weekends.

We are looking for a confident, well-organised, strong, visible leader with high standards, excellent clinical skills and knowledge, and extensive experience of working within emergency/urgent care, who thrives in a busy and diverse clinical environment.

The successful candidate will have proven experience as an urgent/emergency care practitioner. A track record in leadership is essential, as are excellent interpersonal communication and organisational skills.

For a full overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of NMC register or Allied Health Professional with HCPC Registration
• Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
• Post graduate speciality specialist training - WECC Minors Emergency Practitioner Qualification, Urgent Care Qualification or equivalent in Minor Injuries and Illnesses
• Evidence Supporting Learners in Practice
• Current IRMER Certificate
• ILS and PILS
• Up to date knowledge of current guidelines relating to Urgent/Emergency Care
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
• Extensive clinical experience of working within chosen speciality
• Previous experience of working at band 7 level
• Post Registration experience and proven evidence of leadership or change management
• Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
• Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice

Desirable

• Psychological Assessment course
• Teaching and presentation aptitude or courses
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
• Registered on MSc Pathway as an experienced practitioner
• Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan)

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate person-centred care plans tailored to individual patient needs
• Maintain a safe, secure and therapeutic ward environment
• Administer medication in line with professional guidelines
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals
• Manage risk effectively, including de-escalation and safeguarding procedures
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients to support recovery and rehabilitation
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Receive and provide clinical supervision
• Support the service to deliver specific outcome measures
• Complete required ward audits in line with the Clinical Governance strategy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification (RMN/RNLD) with a valid NMC registration

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

St Andrew’s Healthcare

Address

St. Andrews

70 Dogpool Lane

Stirchley

West Midlands

B30 2XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services while contributing to the clinical leadership, strategic development and effective management of the GP practice.

• Provide safe, effective and evidence-based clinical care to registered patients, including diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Undertake appropriate clinical administration, including referrals, results, correspondence, clinical coding and documentation.
• Participate in clinical governance, significant event reviews, audits, safeguarding and quality improvement.
• Contribute to practice strategy, service development, workforce planning and business decisions.
• Share responsibility for the financial and operational management of the practice in accordance with the partnership agreement.
• Support the recruitment, supervision, development and wellbeing of practice staff.
• Ensure compliance with relevant NHS contractual requirements, CQC standards, GMC guidance and applicable legislation.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, Primary Care Network and local health and social care services.
• Participate in practice meetings and contribute to effective communication and decision-making between partners and staff.
• Maintain professional development, appraisal and revalidation requirements.

• GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
• MRCGP or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working as a General Practitioner.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and clinical governance.
• Good communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of the responsibilities associated with GP partnership.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required by the GP Partners, consistent with the role and the needs of the practice.

• Previous experience of practice leadership or management.
• Interest in, or experience of, a clinical leadership area.
• Experience of quality improvement, service development or Primary Care Network (PCN) working.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• See Job description

Desirable

• See Job description

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience working as GP

Desirable

• See Job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

WInchmore Hill Practice

Address

808 Green Lanes

London

N21 2SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacists etc.
• Administrative tasks and clinical documentation
• Preparing patients prior to going to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment
• Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients
• Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy
• Processing and reviewing laboratory results
• Phlebotomy and associated clinical duties
• Completing basic (non-opinion) forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, benefit agency forms etc
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies eg getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with the consultation
• Support the GP with immunisation/wound care.
• Supporting the wider practice team with general clinical administration

Professional Role

• Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the practice.
• The post-holder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
• Identify and manage care risks on a continuing basis.
• Participate in practice meetings and practice management meetings, reporting progress as required.
• Participate in audits and inspections as appropriate.
• Ensure that all Practice Policies are fully implemented.

Personal/Professional Development

• Post holder must be prepared to work towardsa GP Assistant Certificate Qualification.
• Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of their own personal and 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 regardingthe role and may professional development needed
• Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them

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 won 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 with the team and strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members]be familiar in all methods of communication such as email, tasks and telephone etc
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers

• Communicate effectively to outside agencies
• Communicate clearly with their lead GP

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.

Risk Management

• Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and public including ensuring they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance.
• Maintain confidentiality, data protection, access to records and information governance procedures, seeking advice from Caldicott and Information Governance Leads, and ensuring all training is up to date.
• The post-holder is required to travel independently between practice sites and to attend meetings etc hosted by other agencies.

Administrative and Professional Responsibility

• To ensure completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient healthcare.
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for reports.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
• To participate in audits as requested/initiate audits where approved.
• To be aware of and adhere to all Company Policies, procedures and guidelines when undertaking any activity
• Ensure strict confidentiality is applied to all patients and staff ensuring need to know basis is applied at all times

Research, Education and Training

• Maintain continued education by attendance of courses and study as deemed useful or necessary
• Identify and support practice development plans
• The post holder should acknowledge any limitations of his/her competence, not accepting responsibility for work outside the scope of the role
• To maintain competencies relevant to the role and identify personal development needs and plan with the nurse manager on how these can be achieved
• To acquire, maintain and improve knowledge and skills required to competently perform all agreed healthcare activities. This involves undertaking in-house and mandatory training as agreed by the Clinical Lead and Practice Manager.
• To attend team meeting in order to keep updated on developments within the department.

Health and Safety

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Health and 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 free from hazards.
• Reporting any potential risks identified

Equality and 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-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights
• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice policies and procedures 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

This job description is not an exhaustive list. It is subject to change in light of service developments and in consultation with the post-holder and the Practice Manager The content of the agreed job description will be updated on a regular basis as part of the annual Performance Development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a Healthcare Setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a person centered role

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Be calm, focused and able to work under pressure.
• The ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the public.
• Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially
• To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns.

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE - C or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Qualification

Desirable

• Completion of NHS England GP Assistant Accredited Education Course (or be prepared to work towards one)

Other

Desirable

• A full drivers License and access to own car.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Always show compassion and respect, can communicate effectively at all levels, possess excellent customer skills, natural motivator, team player, good listener and can act with integrity.

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

Thursby Surgery

Address

2 Browhead Road

Burnley

Lancashire

BB10 3BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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