Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a relevant routine laboratory.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good basic education to include GCSE O Levels / A Levels or NVQ level 3 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement
• Willing to undergo relevant training

Desirable

• Basic educational qualification in mathematics

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
• Possess basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate clearly

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road, Frimley

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will have responsibility for operational management and patient pathways within the fluoroscopy area of the RBFT Radiology Department, they will also rotate through Interventional Radiology.

The post holder will undertake clinical examinations (and subsequent reporting) relevant to their scope of practice. They will function as an independent practitioner within Fluoroscopy.

• The post holder will assist in the strategic development of the service, in conjunction with the IR Lead Radiographer, RCSM, DRCSM and Clinical Lead. They will ensure that all developments align with the overall objectives of the Radiology Department and with the wider Trust strategy.
• The post holder will act as a State Registered Radiographer and will participate in the provision of imaging services to a diversity of patient presentations.
• They will be a role model for the profession and will have delegated responsibility for staff induction, training and development.
• The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.
• The post holder will actively participate in audit programs and will have delegated responsibility for staff training and development in fluoroscopy
• Participate in the Interventional on-call rota once trained and competent in Interventional Radiology

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Evidence of recent and extensive post-registration experience at Band 5
• Proven clinical experience in at least two of the following: Fluoroscopic, CT imaging, vascular & non-vascular interventional imaging

Desirable

• Interventional Radiology on-call experience
• Experience of staff supervision and/or training

Expereince

Essential

• Writing, updating and working in line with PGD or PSD
• Evidence of recent and extensive post-registration experience in fluoroscopy/interventional/angio

Desirable

• Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups
• Willingness to participate in the departmental shift and on call system, including weekend and evening working

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in maintaining safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.

Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may effect patient care.

Maintaining nursing recorded in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines

Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical bench marking within the unit.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound clinical nursing knowledge and a good understanding of nursing issues and clinical governance

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• BSc in Nursing (Diploma in Nursing as a minimum

Desirable

• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor Training
• Post registration qualification in relevant specialty

Experience

Essential

• Recent clinical nursing experience as a student or as a registered nurse

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical setting
• Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
• Evidence of working with learners

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to support less experienced staff
• Ability to problem solve
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Committed to high standards of patient care
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
• Maintain both personal and professional development
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RLH

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant / Care Co-ordinator will work under the direction of the GPs and nursing team to support the delivery of high-quality patient care across the practice group.

The post holder will undertake delegated clinical duties within their competence, support the delivery of preventative healthcare programmes, assist with chronic disease monitoring where appropriate, and contribute to the smooth running of clinical services.

The role also includes care coordination responsibilities, helping to ensure patients receive timely access to appropriate services, supporting continuity of care, and working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.

As the Practice Group operates from multiple sites, the successful candidate will be expected to work across all locations as required.

Undertake delegated clinical procedures following appropriate training and competency assessment, including:

• Phlebotomy (essential)
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Pulse rate and rhythm
• Temperature measurement
• Height, weight and BMI recording
• Urinalysis
• ECG recording
• Basic wound care and dressings
• Seasonal influenza, RSV, Shingles, Pneumonia vaccinations (where trained or training will be provided)
• Collection and processing of specimens
• Chaperoning clinicians where appropriate

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Promote dignity, privacy and respect.
• Support patients in maintaining and improving their health.
• Provide health promotion advice within own competence.
• Recognise any changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Support patients to access appropriate services both within and outside the practice.
• Assist with care planning and follow-up where appropriate.
• Liaise with community teams and external healthcare providers.
• Support recall programmes and health promotion initiatives.
• Assist in identifying patients requiring reviews or additional support.
• Contribute towards improving patient outcomes through effective coordination of care.

• Maintain accurate electronic patient records.
• Complete documentation in accordance with practice policies.
• Manage clinical stock and equipment.
• Ensure consulting rooms are prepared before clinics.
• Clean and maintain equipment in accordance with infection prevention policies.
• Report equipment faults promptly.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Follow all infection prevention procedures.
• Dispose of clinical waste safely.
• Adhere to national and local IPC guidance.

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism and compassion in all interactions.

• Work within the limits of own competence.
• Maintain mandatory training.
• Participate in appraisal and personal development.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to all Practice policies, procedures and NHS guidance.
• Maintain professional registration where applicable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
• Phlebotomy competency
• Basic Life Support certification (or willingness to undertake)
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• Venepuncture qualification
• ECG competency
• Influenza vaccination training
• Care Co-ordinator experience
• Experience using SystmOne

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within Primary Care, Community Care or Secondary Care
• Experience undertaking phlebotomy
• Experience working directly with patients
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• GP Practice experience
• Experience supporting chronic disease management
• Experience coordinating patient care
• Experience with recall systems
• Experience working across multiple clinical sites

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Compassionate and caring attitude
• Excellent time management
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Strong team working skills
• Good IT skills
• Accurate record keeping
• Ability to work independently when required

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience using Accurx
• Audit experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of infection prevention and control
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Knowledge of confidentiality and GDPR
• Awareness of health promotion
• Understanding of patient-centred care

Desirable

• Understanding of QOF
• Knowledge of Enhanced Services
• Understanding of Primary Care Networks

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

AMP Group Practice

Address

Spa Pool Road

Askern

Doncaster

DN6 0HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships

Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Nurse Specialists

Matron IPC

Head of Nursing IPC

DIPC

Clinical teams

Consultant Microbiologists

Surveillance Team

CEF

The post holder will participate in the infection control ALERT surveillance programme, using EPIC Bugsy, under the guidance of the Infection Control Team.

The post holder will be allocated a division providing IPC advice in relation to audit and prevention of infections.

The post holder will contribute to the review, development and implementation of IPC policies and audit timetables.

Support and conduct SSIS of the surgical specialities as designated under the SSIS lead (both orthopaedic mandatory and voluntary categories)

Will provide advise on decontamination processes under the direction of the Decontamination Trust advisor.

Assist & support IPC validation audits & research including MEG and other cleaning (and efficacy) PLACE audits as required.

Understands the financial implication of infection control advice or recommendations.

Ensure infection control practice is evidence based.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

Act as a credible role model to all clinical and support staff to support the effective provision of Infection Prevention and Control practices across the Trust.

Assess, plan and communicate actions required by clinical staff for safe infection control patient care.

Assess, plan and implement clinical care in line with own competence and confidence, supporting patients as required.

Work with clinical staff across the organisation supporting practice and providing specialist advice to ensure high standards of infection prevention and control practice are embedded.

Advises on all types of isolation techniques and their introduction and practice.

Assists in the investigations of outbreaks of infection with particular reference to their source and mode of spread.

Assists in the collection of relevant clinical data for use by the Infection Control Team, including surveillance team.

Provide clinical support during outbreaks of infection or contamination events, with the support of the IPC Team. In some circumstances duties may be required outside of normal working hours to effectively manage these.

• Demonstrate an awareness of the complex needs of different client groups when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information within a hostile or highly emotive atmosphere.
• Able to cope with staff, patients and carers in distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Due to the nature of the job, needs to be flexible, coping with frequent unpredictable changes within daily workload, for example attending Root Cause Analysis and investigating Health care Associated Investigations

Organisation and Planning:

• Be an active member of the Infection Control Team and relevant Infection Control Committees.
• Maintains and updates records, documenting infection prevention and control advice relating to patient care in accordance with NMC and Kings guidelines whether written or computerised.
• Demonstrates an ability to plan work in accordance with the needs of the service, whilst recognising the need and implementing multi-disciplinary involvement when appropriate

Work in partnership with Divisions to support a high standard of Infection Prevention and Control clinical practice.

Act as the key point of contact for designated Division(s) providing specialist advice and support as appropriate.

Participate in the planning, organisation and delivery of the IPC Education Strategy for all healthcare staff and support staff as well as patients and carers as appropriate.

Support the Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioner network.

Contribute to the development and delivery of local bespoke training and any other teaching, training or education.

Ensure effective training records are maintained according to Trust agreed processes.

• Developing keyboard and database skills to facilitate documentation and information gathering.
• Assists in the identification of service deficiencies and resources for their improvement.

Education Training and Development

• Understand and explain to others standard and transmission-based precautions.

Works in collaboration with staff to implement infection control best practice.

Responsible for the delivery of the formal and informal specialist infection prevention and control education of all disciplines of staff on a range of subjects

Assist in the evaluation and introduction of new methods and practices in relation to the prevention and control of infection.

Contribute to the education and support of the infection control key worker professional network.

Participates in the mentoring and supervision of learners allocated to the IPC service.

Contribute to planning and delivery of IPC sessions and study days.

Keep up to date with all their statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.

Service Development and Research:

Participate in the development, implementation and ongoing review of Infection Prevention and Control related patient and staff information leaflets, policies, procedures and guidelines setting the required standards.

Support the programme of audit and surveillance of healthcare associated infections and Surgical site infections, using recognised methods of data collection and analysis.

Contributes to the development of the infection prevention and control service.

Contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control Team objectives, annual programme of work and the Infection Prevention and Control annual report.

Maintain an awareness and understanding of relevant, up-to-date Infection Prevention and Control research studies.

Critically analyse and evaluate research findings, apply these to clinical practice and use them to inform/maintain updated polices, practice and guidance, sharing knowledge.

Participate in research studies and national initiatives.

Act as change agent and support others in the implementation of new practices.

Participate in team building days/activities as part of the Team.

People Management and Performance

As required, provides assurance to the Trust regarding levels of compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practice.

Organises own daily workload, managing time effectively.

Effective team working and communication across the infection prevention and control service.

Provides day to day support and clinical supervision of junior staff, students and visitors to the department.

Contribute to the patient safety and Clinical Governance agenda, specifically supporting and facilitating root cause analysis investigations and Post Infection Reviews (PIRs) following Hospital Acquired infections/outbreaks.

Review and record all hospital acquired infections to ensure the correct management, respond to any lapses of care that may have contributed to the infection, develop action plans with clinical areas and ensure they have the resources to complete actions within an adequate time frame.

Support new members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team.

Facilitate educational placements and visits by link practitioners and student nurses/Allied Health Professionals/Doctors or others, as appropriate, to allow insight into the role of the Infection Prevention and Control nurse specialist.

Mentor student nurses and other learners on placement with the infection prevention and control team

Information systems and data management

To become conversant with data analysis and IT support as part of their day-to-day job

Be confident in suing EPIC Bugsy and other data systems including MS Office, excel, PowerPoint etc Ensuring that IPC Bugsy patient data is identified, acted on and competent to complete MRSA letters and flags, relevant information as requested.

Be familiar with and develop expertise at flagging, reporting, writing IPC advice under the direction of the senior IPC nurses.

To help understand and report IPC data as required as part of development and needs of the IPC service.

Learn how to use EPIC Bugsy reports for the identification and communication of infections as per daily reports.

Learn how to run infection reports, attribute infections correctly under the supervision of the senior team and surveillance i.e., COHA, HOHA attribution.

Finance and Resources:

The safe use of equipment/maintenance of supplies or stock for the infection prevention and control service.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time, and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered General Nurse
• Further professional studies in Infection prevention and control/Surgical site surveillance
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Communication skills-able to relate and communicate with staff at all levels and patients. Adapt communication style as required
• Problem solving-learn to respond to unexpected issues and identify appropriate sources of secondary support
• Works in a logical methodical manner and effective time management
• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of infections and where to source IPC policies and procedures
• Able to contribute to develop the workplace as a learning environment
• Significant experience at Band 5

Desirable

• Experience in being an Infection Prevention and Control Link Nurse/Champion
• Experience of undertaking research or audit 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.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

King's College Hospital NHS Trust

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• Degree in Nursing or a health-related subject, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Palliative Care (Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent) or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe.
• Advanced communication skills training.
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or willingness to achieve in line with NMC requirements).

Desirable

• Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300)
• Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification
• Leadership or Management qualification
• Teaching or Education qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of specialist palliative and end of life care
• Advanced knowledge of pain and complex symptom assessment and management.
• Knowledge of national policy, guidance and standards relating to palliative and end of life care, including NICE guidance, the Ambitions Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care and CQC standards
• Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end of life decision-making
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and mental capacity legislation
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management
• Understanding of audit and service evaluation methodologies
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care
• Significant post-registration experience
• Substantial experience working within specialist palliative and end of life care
• Experience of managing patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Experience of working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working across organisational boundaries
• Experience of teaching and supporting the learning and development of healthcare professionals.
• Experience of clinical supervision, mentorship or supporting staff development
• Experience of participating in audit, service evaluation or quality improvement projects

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of change management principles.
• Understanding of NHS operational and performance frameworks.
• Experience of line management or day-to-day supervision of staff.
• Experience of service development or implementing change
• Experience of Non-Medical Prescribing
• Experience of working across acute, community and hospice settings

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake sensitive and complex conversations
• Highly developed assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage a complex and unpredictable clinical workload
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive and collaborative leadership
• Ability to influence and support practice across professional groups
• Effective organisational and time management skills. Competent in the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information to support decision-making.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours
• Compassionate, caring and patient-centred.
• Professional, approachable and resilient
• Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs.
• Motivated with a commitment to lifelong learning
• Able to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations
• Acts with integrity, accountability and professionalism
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel across Trust sites and community settings as required
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
• Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle where required for community working

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road, hensingham

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Interviews are due to take place in December 2026 ( therefore anyone CCT up until end of May 2027 can apply.)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fellow of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine
• You must be on the specialist register for Intensive Care Medicine or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
• Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise

Desirable

• An additional qualification in Intensive Care Medicine (FFICM, DICM, EDIC)

Experience and Achievements

Essential

• The appointee must have undergone a period of specialist training in Intensive Care Medicine resulting either in eligibility for a joint CCT or an equivalent qualification
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
• Understanding current issues within Intensive Care Medicine/Anaesthetics and the future direction of the specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions

Desirable

• Wide based experience in Intensive Care Medicine/Anaesthetics
• Attendance at a recognised management course

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.

Desirable

• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Attendance at a teaching course
• Formal qualification in teaching/education

Audit and Research

Essential

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes

Desirable

• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Persaonal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
• Evidence of innovation

Desirable

• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
• Access to own transport

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Good honours Degree in Psychology. Eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartered status. Post-graduate Doctorate/Qualification in specialist area of (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic) Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or for those trained overseas, as accredited by the British Psychological Society or its equivalent allowing registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Clinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainee Practitioner Psychologist. Doctoral level/ advanced knowledge of practitioner psychology theory and practice, psychological therapies and their application, neuropsychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation.
• Doctoral/advanced level knowledge of research design and methodology, including multivariate data analysis as practised within practitioner psychology. Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral/qualification training courses in specific areas of practitioner psychology (Clinical/Forensic/Counselling).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses and people with additional disabilities).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies.

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of competence to work within the designated speciality
• Skills in the supervision of other staff including Trainee Practitioner Psychologists
• Skills in the supervision of Trainee Practitioner Psychologists, through attending the University of Wales Clinical Psychology Programme 'Preparation for Placement' training
• Well-developed skills in effectively communicating very complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Capable of effective workload management when facing competing demands. The ability to work collaboratively with a range of multidisciplinary colleagues

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Essential Experience

Essential

• Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified practitioner psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills
• Demonstration of further specialist training / experience through having received extensive and demonstrable clinical supervision of working as a practitioner psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Head of Psychology
• Experience of specialised psychological assessment and treatment of a range of clients across a wide range of care settings. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care, with experience of co-ordinating care within the context of multi-disciplinary care-planning.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience of the application of practitioner psychology in diverse cultural contexts
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care

Other Essential Criteria

Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area and work hours flexibly
• Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Capable of maintaining a high degree of professionalism and safe clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• The ability to identify and provide appropriate means of support to line-managed staff who deal with highly distressing situations, severely challenging behaviours and other stressors.
• The ability to use a variety of complex multi-media materials for a range of purposes such as teaching and training
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Community

Cimla Centre, Neath

Neath Port Talbot

SA11 3SU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice
• Deal with all general enquiries (either face to face, on the telephone or online), explain procedures and signpost as required.
• Using your communication skills, ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are handled and signposted as necessary, in conjunction with working with the Duty Doctor.
• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, and ensure procedures are completed.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
• Enter requests onto the online platform to assist patients where they are not able.
• Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are processed in a timely manner and in line with Practice policy (requests are either electronic or manual).
• Process tasks as advised by the clinical team.
• Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non General Medical Services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.
• Enter patient information onto records as required.
• Ensure timely & accurate records are kept.
• Keep the staff kitchen area clean & clear
• Keep the patient waiting room aired and tidy
• Process incoming mail/documents and associated paperwork in an efficient and timely manner as required
• Premises:

o Open up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, de-activate alarm and make all necessary preparations to receive patients.

o When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the closing procedure is followed and that the building is totally secured and the alarm activated.

o Ensure the clinical rooms are cleared and prepared for the next clinic

• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Managers or Partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum GCSE level of education in Maths & English
• Customer Service experience
• Good standard of general computer skills

Experience

Desirable

• GP Receptionist & EMIS Web experience desired but not essential.

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

The Stanmore Medical Centre

Address

Doctors Surgery

85 Crowshott Avenue

Stanmore

Middlesex

HA7 1HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

During your Education time you will; Contribute to clinical placements of all leaners providing; Skills sessions Ward based supervision/teaching sessions Bedside teaching sessions Lecture and tutorial session (where required) Case presentations CBL and/PBL sessions Simulation sessions (where required)It is anticipated that majority of the post holders role will be focused towards University of Lancashire undergraduate medical students and physician associates in locality. However it is strongly expected that you will make some contribute to the education of other learners within the Trust and occasionally at the University medical school sites.During your clinical elements of the role the successful candidate will work alongside students to deliver appropriate care for the various patients who attend the department. This could include; Immediate resuscitation for seriously injured & seriously ill patients Assessment & immediate care for other emergency patients Referring patients to the appropriate specialty for admission or referral to out-patient clinics, such as Fracture Clinics, or referral back to the General Practitioner.The specific requirements of the clinical element of the role will be agreed with the clinical director for the specialism. The clinical director will also specify the appropriate level of supervision required by the successful candidate whilst working clinically.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full Registration with GMC and Licence to Practise
• Successful completion of Foundation Training (as a minimum)
• Completed foundation training at UK Hospital or has 12 months experience working as a doctor in a UK hospital.

Desirable

• Evidence of publications in medical education journals

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of medical training and evidence of competence in relevant procedures
• Knowledge of education and training issues from competition of UK based Medical degree or a minimum of 12 months previous NHS experience
• Good communication skills with ability to motivate colleagues - medical and non-medical
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrates professionalism in attitude and application
• 12 months post foundation experience in acute or emergency medicine

Desirable

• Awareness of national agenda in relation to medical education and training

Further Requirements

Essential

• Train the trainer / Teaching, Learning and Assessment training qualification
• Experience in Emergency Medicine
• Experience of working in or delivering medical education
• Experience of working with staff from different professional backgrounds

Desirable

• ATLS, ALS or APLS qualified
• Post grad qualification in medical education or equivalent
• Extensive experience of working in or delivering medical education

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours to meet the requirements of the post
• A genuine interest in teaching medical students
• Health must permit carrying out the duties of the post

Desirable

• Access to private transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered on the NMC or HCPC register
• MSc in relevant subject field
• Independent prescriber
• Evidence of a significant CPD portfolio, related to Frailty
• Leadership training suited to clinical leaders

Desirable

• PhD
• Teaching qualification
• Management/ Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working at band 8a level or equivalent within frailty
• Advanced clinical knowledge related to frailty
• Highly effective Multidisciplinary working
• Evidence of service development with key stakeholders
• Evidence of implementing innovative practice
• Evidence of leading successful change management
• Participation in research studies
• Mentor/ Educator; Significant experience of teaching and assessing clinical practice
• Substantial line management experience, including providing clinical supervision and appraisals
• Financial management of a service budget

Desirable

• Experience of working with national professional bodies within specialty area to implement change
• Experience in recruitment, retention, and staff performance
• Publication of research

Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical skills and competency in clinical speciality in both acute and community settings
• Advanced decision making and critical analysis skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment
• Forward thinking, dynamic, self-directed leadership qualities
• Political Astuteness
• Ability to lead and develop teams and be an effective motivator
• Highly effective communicator and confident presenter
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload of self and others
• Self-motivated and resilient
• The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Well-developed IT skills with the ability to produce reports and presentations using Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc..

Desirable

• Competent in core nursing skills, for example medication administration including intravenous medications, wound care and catheter management

Key Attributes

Essential

• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• As this is a community-based role, there is a requirement to 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.

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

Tooting Works

Tooting

SW17 9SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols

• Providing counselling and health education

• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate

• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

• Collecting data for audit purposes

• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

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

• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

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

• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data

• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

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.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.

• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)

• Hand hygiene standards for self and others

• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure

• Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice

• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person

• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes

• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager

• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal

• Maintenance of own clean working environment

• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

• Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers

• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)

• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use

• Maintenance of sterile environments

• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

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

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

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

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

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

• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers

• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

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

• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies in line with GMC Good Medical Practice standards
• Delivery of high-quality clinical care
• Good relationships and communication with patients
• Good working relationships with colleagues
• Professional behaviour and probity
• Evidence of safe acute clinical care
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience working within UK General Practice
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Primary medical qualification e.g. MBBS , MBChB or equivalent.
• Full registration with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council.
• Certificate of Completion of Training CCT in General Practice.
• Be on, or eligible for inclusion on, the Welsh Performers List

Desirable

• Additional clinical qualifications or areas of specialist interest

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Newtown Medical Practice

Park Street

Newtown

SY16 1EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant / GP Assistant to join our busy multi-site practice team.

The role will support GPs, Practice Nurses and the wider clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care. Duties will include phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, routine observations, ECGs, urinalysis, new patient checks, basic dressings and vaccinations where appropriately trained.

The post holder will also provide GP Assistant support, including preparing patients and clinical rooms, assisting during consultations and minor procedures, chaperoning, supporting clinical documentation, referrals and investigations, and helping with the smooth running of clinics.

Additional responsibilities will include preparing for and assisting clinicians during our in-house minor surgery and carpal tunnel clinics, including patient preparation, equipment and room preparation, assistance during procedures and post-procedure support.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills, a compassionate approach and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, including a minimum of one late evening until 8.00pm each week, with a requirement to work flexibly across our practice sites.

All duties will be undertaken within the individual's training, competence and scope of practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education (e.g GCSEs)
• Qualified in phlebotomy

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Healthcare Assistant role in a primary care setting or A/e department

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP's 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.

Employer details

Employer name

AMP Group Practice

Address

Conisbrough Medical Practice

Stone Castle Centre

Conisbrough

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN12 3JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Appraisal and job planning

Trust commitment to implementation of annual consultant appraisal, outlined in the NHS Executive Advance Letters (MD) 6/00 and (MD) 5/01.

Trust process, including linkage to job planning.

Trust processes to support appraisal, links to revalidation; named Responsible Officer.

Details of any Consultant Induction Programme and mentoring scheme / arrangements.

Teaching and training

Teaching commitments of post, and support in place to achieve these.

Trust-wide teaching.

Teaching arrangements in locality/team.

Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching.

Participation in the training of other disciplines.

Providing educational supervision of trainees and other disciplines.

Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits.

DME is Dr Indira Vinjamuri

Research

Synopsis of R&D department; trust research strategy, link with clinical research networks and university as applicable.

Support facilities.

Specific research and development responsibilities expected of the post holder.

Mental Health Act and Responsible Clinician approval

The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures.

Training duties

Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching.

Participation in the training of other disciplines.

Providing educational supervision of trainees and other disciplines.

Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits.

Clinical governance and quality assurance

Expected contribution to clinical governance and responsibility for setting and monitoring standards.

Participation in clinical audit and other local assurance processes.

Participation in service/team evaluation and the planning of future service developments.

Quality improvement

Leads and manages a team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Utilises a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology.

Empowers the team to resolve local issues on a daily basis using the tools and method of quality improvement without staff having to seek permission.

Promotes awareness and understanding of quality improvement, and shares learning and successes from quality improvement work.

General duties

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.

To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.

To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.

To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.

To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.

To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.

To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.

To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

External duties, roles and responsibilities

The Trust actively supports the involvement of the consultant body in regional and national groups subject to discussion and approval with the chief medical officer and, as necessary, the chief executive officer.

Other duties

From time to time, it may be necessary for the post holder to carry out such other duties as may be assigned, with agreement, by the Trust. It is expected that the post holder will not unreasonably withhold agreement to any reasonable proposed changes that the Trust might make.

Work programme

It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.

On-call and cover arrangements

The post holder will be included in the daily on-call rota for North Liverpool. There is usually always a higher trainee ST4-6 first on call at night. On-call availability supplement is 1% - Band B low frequency, low intensity and has been consistently for many years. The rota is currently shared with approximately 18 FTE colleagues, from adult, addictions and learning disability services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent.
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• 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

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty of General Adult Psychiatry.
• 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.

Desirable

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

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
• Ability to work constructively in and to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research.
• 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.
• Audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change.

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Norris Green Hub

Falklands Approach

Liverpool

L11 5BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification CCT in general adult psychiatry / old age psychiatry, or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, or CESR.

Desirable

• MRCPsych
• CCT in general adult psychiatry with equivalent to one year's supervised training in liaison psychiatry.
• Section 12 and Approved Clinician (or eligibility for section 12 and Approved Clinician)

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Significant recent experience in adult and / or old age psychiatry

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
• Experience in General adult/old age psychiatry or other specialty

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

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.
• Previous experience of working at consultant level.
• Evidence of ability to effectively explain psychiatric illness and treatments to other professionals and patients.

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

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 or improved outcomes to patients