Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Part time Admin clerk/Receptionist

• Book appointments for patients with Doctor and Nurse and other members of the health care team as requested.
• Monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms.
• Register immediately necessary patients, temporary residents and patients from abroad who need to be seen same day onto surgery database. Ensure sufficient information is recorded and patients receive a practice leaflet detailing our services.
• Import registration request documents into the docman system from Email, for the workflow clerk to complete.
• Advise patients of the practices policies and procedures as requested with particular regard to emergency prescriptions and urgent appointments.
• Advise patients of relevant charges for private services, accept payment and record details.
• Action prescriptions requests and amend any alteration to medication necessary as advised by Doctor.
• Enter requests for home visits on screen, including relevant information.
• Advise patients of contact numbers when requesting ambulance transportation.
• Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors to the practice, answering telephone and taking messages as appropriate.
• Retrieve and refile records as required.
• Follow practice procedures for start and end of day opening and closing, including securing the premises correctly.
• Provide cover for Saturday mornings/late evening surgery on a rota at least 1 weekend annually is expected.
• Provide cover, for absence during holidays and sickness, occasionally at short notice.
• Attend meetings/ update huddles as required.
• Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the position and any other procedures developed when in post.
• Adhere to data protection principles and the practices confidentiality policy at all times. Also, to be aware of the policies regarding smart cards and data security.
• Adhere to Health and Safety at work Act.
• Complete all mandatory training within the specified timeframe

Administration

To adhere to the practice repeat prescribing policy for all prescription requests.

Provide clerical/admin support to the practice nurse and other practice team members as required.

Advise GPs/nurses and patients as to referral pathways as appropriate.

Support any locums with logging on to EMIS and other practice systems, how to use the intercom and provision of the locum handbook.

Ensure we have adequate supplies of letterheads practice leaflets, appointment cards paper and envelopes as appropriate.

Assist the team with meeting practice targets. Patient alerts must be acted upon when booking appointments with the nurse.

Ensure all EMIS tasks Docman tasks and Accurix messages are actioned and completed daily as appropriate.

To check EMIS Mail inbox daily for any organisational changes issues.

Ensure all communications received to the practice by whichever means are responded to same day and completed if appropriate, sending any clinical correspondence or patient information to the workflow team.

Ensure your own nhs.net email account is checked daily and to action any requests.

To access e-LFH to complete mandatory training and to request protected time if unable to do so. To ensure you keep up to date with all new IT skills as required.

To attend all F2F mandatory training when required; BLS, Oliver McGowan and others as instructed by the training supervisor.

Respond to all requests for Access to Medical Records and reports, ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to. Ensure patients have paid up front for any forms or TWIMC letters.

To assist with filing all NEW patient medical records received weekly, and to locate the records for deceased and deducted patients to send to PCSE.

To contact GMSS IT department with any issues without delay, and as requested by any team member.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Computer/Keyboard skills
• Good communication skills
• Good organisation skills
• Confident and efficient handling of general public

Desirable

• Medical terminology
• Experience of practice systems, EMIS, DOCMAN, ACCURIX.
• Proficient with MS applications

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• GCSE English.
• IT professional certifications

Motivation and Attitude

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Reliable and dependable
• Professional at all times
• Flexible to accommodate surgery hours

Desirable

• Residing locally, within 5 miles of surgery.
• Aware of GDPR and Data protection

Employer details

Employer name

High Lane Medical Centre

Address

The Village Green, Buxton Road

High Lane

Stockport

Cheshire

SK6 8DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

• Insulin Optimisation: Review and adjust insulin regimens (including basal, bolus, and mixed insulins) for patients with Type 2 diabetes, based on blood glucose monitoring, HbA1c trends, and lifestyle factors.
• Treatment Escalation: Conduct comprehensive reviews where insulin initiation or complex regimen changes are required. Make appropriate recommendations to GPs and senior clinicians for insulin adjustments and adjunctive therapies.
• Medication Reviews: Undertake holistic clinical medication reviews with patients, focusing on the safety and efficacy of insulin and other glucose-lowering therapies, and produce actionable recommendations.
• Patient Follow-up: Provide structured follow-up for patients post-insulin change to monitor for hypoglycemia and overall therapeutic response.
• Clinical Enquiries: Answer any medicine-related enquiries from the patients specifically regarding insulin therapies change.
• Multidisciplinary Working: Ensure patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional (e.g., Specialist Nurses, Dietitians, Endocrinologists) where insulin adjustments require multidisciplinary input.

• GPhC registered with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, with at least 1 year dedicated specifically to diabetes management.
• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm/BPharm).
• Clinical Systems Trained: Proficient in SystemOne (S1) and EMIS.
• Insulin Competency: Proven, demonstrable experience in initiating, titrating, and prescribing insulin therapies (including analogue insulins and mixed regimens) in a primary care setting.
• Diabetes Expertise: Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and best practice for Type 2 diabetes management.
• Prescribing: Experienced in conducting diabetes treatment escalation and making clinically sound changes to insulin doses.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively counsel patients on complex insulin regimens and liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, with at least 1 year dedicated specifically to diabetes management.
• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm/BPharm).
• Clinical Systems Trained: Proficient in SystemOne (S1) and EMIS.
• Insulin Competency: Proven, demonstrable experience in initiating, titrating, and prescribing insulin therapies (including analogue insulins and mixed regimens) in a primary care setting.
• Diabetes Expertise: Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and best practice for Type 2 diabetes management.
• Prescribing: Experienced in conducting diabetes treatment escalation and making clinically sound changes to insulin doses

Desirable

• CPPE Pathway Completed
• DBS on the update 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Albany Court

Albany Court

Newcastle Business Park

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure the provision of a comprehensive operational People service, including providing advice and support to managers, staff, staff side representatives on the full range of employee and employment relation matters, including;Advising and supporting managers in organisational change, ensuring an employee centric supportive approach to change is adopted and that Trust objectives are achieved within the agreed timescales.Advise on terms and conditions of employment, national legislation and policies and proceduresProvide support and advice to managers on complex cases such as, grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence and associated issues ensuring an employee centric approach is maintained whilst adhering to policies and principlesTo develop the People capabilities of managers and supervisory staff through the provision of appropriate guidance and training both in the effective implementation of Trust employment policies and ensuring every management intervention is employee focused.To liaise with trade unions to ensure that effective employee relations are maintained throughout the Trust.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• CIPD (post-graduate diploma in HR Management) or considerable senior HR experience
• Knowledge of HR procedures (including Recruitment and Selection, Grievance and Discipline, absence, TUPE)
• Excellent, demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation, case law, good HR practice

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuous learning & development
• HR experience
• Supervisory experience in an office environment
• Experience of employee relations, employee resourcing, change management, performance management and diversity.
• Experience of supporting effective case management

Desirable

• Experience in a large, multidisciplinary organisation NHS or other public sector experience
• Agenda for Change Conditions of Service
• Experience in partnership working with trade unions

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Lancaster, Kendal or Barrow

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as a Technical Pharmacy Advisor to Practice Clinicians across Sound Primary Care Network (PCN).

To advise Practice Management and other non-clinical staff concerning administrative aspects of medicines management as appropriate

To optimise medicine management, resolve queries where possible and produce prescriptions for clinical review and signature

To work within own competencies as a Pharmacy Technician and ensure that registration and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is kept up to date.

To address the following areas without the need to consult a GP/Clinical Pharmacist in each case (although clinical support and advice will always be available if required):

1.Update regime review dates when conducting level 1 and 2 medication reviews

2.Medicine reconciliation of discharge summaries and other clinical documents.

3.Optimisation of repeat medication, cost effective switching, commencing repeat dispensing and synchronisation of medication

4.Ordering of required monitoring i.e., blood tests, blood pressure, height, weight etc. for medicine/condition monitoring.

5.Addition/removal of medication for Nursing Home patients under GP/Pharmacist Prescriber guidance

6.Co-ordinate District Nurse Medication and Dressing requests for the practice population

7.Co-ordinate medical device prescription requests, including requests for catheters, nutritional supplements/feeds, and stoma care products.

8.Work alongside colleagues or independently to deliver project work relating to medicine optimisation, an example of this may be deprescribing Gabapentanoids or Bisphosphonate reviews

9.When requested by a clinician to be able to have appropriate conversations with patients and initiate medications such as statins, Vitamin D, Folic Acid, iron supplements etc as per PCN protocols.

To work in conjunction with the nominated Clinicians who support Nursing Homes in the area

Provide independent information to patients regarding medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate

Analyse Practice prescription data to produce reports as requested

Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing

Implement initiatives to reduce waste of prescribed medicines

Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF, DMOS (Devon Medicines Optimisation Scheme) and other locally commissioned enhanced services

Support and influence the Practice Clinical, Management and Administrative Teams to implement procedural and service changes relating to prescribing to ensure best practice is adopted in accordance with local guidelines, legislation, directives, and safety updates e.g., NICE, MRHA etc.

Any successful candidate will be required to enrol and complete a 15-month pathway with the CPPE (Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education) which will require learning and development in their own time in addition to some protected study time during working hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)

Clinical System

Desirable

• Experience using SYSTEM ONE clinical system.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working for a primary care network or working in a primary care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sound PCN

Address

C/O Oakside Surgery

Plymouth

Devon

PL5 3PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Shelley Thompson. Superintendent Sonographer on 01271 355901, or email [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring / assessing qualification, NVQ Assessors Award

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent
• Post registration clinical course appropriate to area

Experience

Essential

• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Experience of establishing effective communication
• Experience of implementing change

Desirable

• Previous experience within designated area
• Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff
• Experience as shift team leader

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pathway review and review of governance processes will be a key element as well as Clinical expertise and guidance in relation to staff training and supervision.

The Clinical lead will work clinically providing oversight as well as assessment and treatment to most complex patients .

Person Specification

each section

Essential

• Meets all criteria in each section

Desirable

• Meets all criteria in each section

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Westmorland General

Kendal

Kendal

LA97RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Associate

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a team
• Lone worker experience
• Experience to manage own workload

Desirable

• Community nurse working experience

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Wound care including wound reassessments
• Palliative care
• Safe medication administration and recording

Desirable

• Catheter care including female male and suprapubic
• Compression therapy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent time management
• Ability to prioritise
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and in record keeping)
• Computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness District Nurses RELIEF TEAM

2-6 Fairfield Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA13 9AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under the direction of managing Dietitian to assist in providing a Nutrition and Dietetic service to in-patients by:

assisting in the assessment of the nutritional status of individuals and act on the recommendations made by the Dietitian to maintain/improve nutritional status and quality of life

acting as a source of practical advice and encouragement in the management of the nutritional well being of non-complex patients presenting with both acute and chronic disease states

working with the Dietitians and other agencies to ensure smooth, safe discharge of patients

working as part of the dietetic clinical team in accordance with the protocols, procedures and evidence based literature of the dietetic service and the Trust

keeping accurate, legible and timely records of all interventions

Undertake general administrative duties to support the day to day running of the department

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in health and social care

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of an interest in Nutrition
• Evidence of an interest in Health Care

Desirable

• Experience of working in health care
• Experience of working with the public

skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of prioritisation skills
• Evidence of team working skills
• Ability to gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Basic Nutrition knowledge
• Basic Health Care knowledge
• Awareness of the roles of other health and care professionals

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
• Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care within an NHS or equivalent UK healthcare system
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
• To be able to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and continued professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working within a team
• To be able to evidence experience and awareness relevant to On-Call duties

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within scope of practice.
• To have a clear understanding of the role and duties of a Physiotherapist.
• To demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and expectations.

Desirable

• Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues.
• To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
• Able to independently travel within the community

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will work autonomously and as part of the wider team to deliver high-quality care, including:

• Management of long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and Ischaemic Heart Disease
• Providing follow-up and continuity of care for patients
• Delivering health promotion, preventative care, and self-management support
• Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets and enhanced services
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Health screening, cervical cytology and childhood/adult immunizations
• Supporting the practice's commitment to personalised care planning, particularly for patients with long-term conditions.

About the Practice

Betts Avenue is a long-established GP Practice operating over two sites (Kenton and Benwell) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are a team of 2 GP Partners supported by 3 salaried GPs, 2 long-term Locum GPs, a Lead practice Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 1 Advanced Care Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA as well as an experienced managerial and admin team.

We deliver a range of GMS services to a population of approximately 10,500 patients. We also have support from Care-Coordinators, Workflow Team, Pharmacy Hub, PCN pharmacists and Technicians, House Visiting team, our 2 own Practice Clinical Pharmacists, a Physiotherapist, 2 Mental Health co-ordinators for adults and a team of Social Link Workers.

We use SystmOne, Accurx and AnalyzeRx.

The GPs are also delivering weekly Ward Rounds in two large local Care Homes. We currently teach Year 5 Medical Students and Nursing Students.

Our practice is a member of the Inner West Primary Care Network, LMC, NGPS and North East North Cumbria ICB.

Job Purpose

To provide a high quality, professional Health Care service to the patient and staff team at the surgery. To be trained and competent to meet the duties set out below.

Job Summary

The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the practice patients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.

• Management of Chronic Diseases including COPD/Asthma/Diabetes/CVD and hold a recognised qualification in one or more of these areas and be willing to work towards a graduate certificate.

• Experience in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease.

• Cytology.

• Wound Care.

• Doppler.

• Travel Health.

• Removal of Sutures.

• ECGs.

• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations/Seasonal Immunizations.

• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

• Requesting Pathology tests on ICE, for example blood tests, urine culture, swabs etc.

• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.

• Supporting junior nursing staff.

Other Tasks will include:

o Supporting junior nursing staff.

o House Calls for the delivery of Annual Reviews to the Frail Housebound patients.

o Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required.

o Maintain and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs.

o Participation in administrative systems in the Practice.

o Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.

o Attend and participate in Practice meetings when required.

o Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

RESPONSIBILITIES EXPECTED OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE PRACTICE TEAM:

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 will 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 of 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 assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Handbook and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

This will include:

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

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

• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

• Actively reporting of health & safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas clean, assisting the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the post holders role.

• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

• Reporting potential risks identified

• Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Equality and Diversity:

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

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

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

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

Personal / Professional Development

The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include

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

o Training responsibility for own development, learning, 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 recognise 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, agreed clinical software and protocols

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

• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• - Needs of patients with long-term conditions
• - Health promotion strategies
• - Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• - Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• -Patient group directives and associated policy

Desirable

• - Public health issues in the local area
• - Awareness of local and national health policy
• - Awareness of issues within the wider health economy

Skills

Essential

• - Clinical skills including immunisation and vaccination
• - Management of long-term conditions with support from lead nurses
• - Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills
• - Ability to communicate complex messages to patients and families
• - Excellent time management skills/ability to prioritise and manage own time
• - Negotiation and conflict resolution/management skills
• - IT Skills

Desirable

• - Doppler
• - Contraceptive advice, sexual health screening and advice
• - Cervical Cytology
• - ECG'S

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered Nurse (NMC)
• - UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK Professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers Website.
• - Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• - Significant Primary care of relevant experience
• - Management and education of patients with chronic disease/long term conditions
• - Evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation
• - Certified in immunisations and vaccinations
• - Cervical Smear Taker

Desirable

• - Relevant Nursing/Health Degree
• - Experience in managing diabetes in primary care
• - Mentor/Teaching
• - Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or be willing to work towards this in the future should the Practice's needs require this.

Experience

Essential

• - Minimum 2 years post- registration experience
• - Management of Long-term conditions
• - Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
• - Experience of audit

Desirable

• - At least 1 year recent primary or community nursing experience
• - Experience of working with the SystmOne clinical system
• - Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance and national screening programmes

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

Betts Avenue Medical Centre

Address

2 Betts Avenue

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE15 6TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education including English and Maths GSCE at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Good Command of English Language
• NVQ Level 3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography support or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Trained in cannulation
• Trained in venepuncture

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient facing hospital or care work

Desirable

• Experience in a radiology or out-patient clinic setting

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of computer systems relating to healthcare
• Ability to work to Trust and Department Policies and Procedures

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development (PDP)
• Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems and PACS.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to prioritise own workload within guidelines
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to work on any site within the Trust.
• Ability to travel as required
• Flexibility to cover required duties during the week and at weekends.

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and person specification, relating to this role, please review the attached documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC registered) or Registered Nurse (NMC registered where applicable).
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification.

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within community services
• Experience of leading or managing teams.
• Experience of service improvement and change management.

Desirable

• Experience working within integrated community services.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage complex situations.

Desirable

• Experience of budget management.
• Experience using quality improvement methodologies.

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Community - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education including English and Maths GSCE at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Good Command of English Language
• NVQ Level 3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography support or equivalent experience
• Evidence of willingness to undertake further training and development relevant to the role.

Desirable

• Trained in cannulation
• Trained in venepuncture
• Care Certificate completed
• Additional healthcare support worker training relevant to diagnostic services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare, care or patient-facing environment.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of providing direct support to patients.
• Experience of working with members of the public.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Radiology, Imaging or Outpatient setting.
• Experience supporting invasive or sterile procedures.
• Experience using NHS computer systems.
• Experience of appointment management or patient pathway administration.

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Ability to provide reassurance and support to anxious or distressed patients.
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently within agreed protocols and recognise when to seek assistance.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Basic IT skills and experience using computerised systems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Radiology computer systems
• Understanding of diagnostic imaging pathways.
• Awareness of radiation safety principles within a Radiology environment.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Caring, compassionate and patient focused.
• Professional and courteous manner.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and service needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Interest in developing a career within diagnostic imaging services.

Other

Essential

• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role including patient movement and prolonged periods of standing.
• Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns and service requirements.
• Ability to travel between Trust sites as required.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and competency assessments.
• Commitment to providing high quality patient care.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse or Registered ODP.
• Completion of the First Assistant Course Level 1
• Post qualification experience working as a scrub practitioner
• Teaching / mentoring qualification / assessors qualification or equivalent (or willingness to undertake).
• Evidence of recent professional development in relevant clinical speciality

Desirable

• Recent leadership development or willingness towards a leadership qualification
• Royal College of Surgeons Basic Surgical Skills Course (or willingness to undertake)

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a scrub practitioner within perioperative care.
• Able to assume a lead clinical role as appropriate
• Experience of implementing change management.
• Experience of Clinical skills and competent in required surgical skills as defined by the Perioperative Care Collaboration Surgical First Assistant scope of practice (2018).
• Experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of a team with a proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own and others

Desirable

• Experience in leading clinical teams and coordinating resources
• Proven experience of working as a Surgical First Assistant in the theatre environment.

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience
• Previous experience of working in an office environment

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Minute taking

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Centre for Mental Health & Justice

Bodmin Police HQ, Tollgate Road,

Bodmin

PL31 2FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English / Key skills equivalent
• NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience
• RSA/OCR III Word-Processing or equivalent qualification or experience
• RSA/OCR II Audio-Typing or equivalent qualification or experience
• Computer literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases

Desirable

• Medical Secretary Diploma or equivalent knowledge or experience
• RSA/OCR III Audio-Typing or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a secretary in the NHS

Skills & Aptitude

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm
• Ability to manage own workload and work independently
• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
• Problem solving

Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Minute taking experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of the Trust's electronic systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Banham House, Bodmin Hospital site

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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