Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:General Practitioner

Location:Silver End Surgery

Salary:Up to £112,500 FTE depending on experience

Hours: 4 sessions per week (Monday and Tuesday)

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
• You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
• To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
• To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
• Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

How well support you:

• Annual salary of up to £112,500 depending on experience and £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs.
• Full indemnity cover.
• Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata.
• Support for SPIN fellowship applications.
• Support with a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List.
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list, GP accreditation (MRCGP or equivalent), experience with QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs, and ideally knowledge of clinical systems like SystmOne or EMISweb.

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

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Witham

CM8 3RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Planning, Communication

• Ensure that all patients are registered accurately on the Trusts computerised system to agreed timescales.
• Check patient demographic and GP details are correct on the system and amend as necessary.
• Acting on instruction from the consultant, liaise with the patient to ensure a suitable appointment date and time.
• Schedule patients treatment and out-patient appointments using the current Trusts IT systems.
• Confirm appointment date and time on WPAS and send appointment letter if relevant.
• Liaise with consultants and medical secretaries to arrange and manage booking rules.
• Action any cancellations immediately and re-appoint where necessary as instructed by consultant.
• Provide effective communication of any relevant information to those responsible for preparing out-patient and treatment clinics.
• To help maintain excellent communication links with all departments
• Work as part of a team to improve the performance of the department.
• Participate in the training and support of new staff.
• Track all records handled as appropriate.
• Provide cover for colleagues as requested.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Use the Trusts IT systems as required to undertake a range of duties.
• Be able to adapt to change in ways of working as necessary.
• To ensure that the booked outpatient appointment is made as per clinical instruction.
• Ensuring attention to detail when booking appointments, checking patient are booked into the correct slots and the correct information is sent regarding where, when and how to attend (ie face to face or virtually).
• The post holder would be expected to use the Trusts Patient Administration System (WPAS) and electronic patient record (Welsh Clinical Portal WCP).
• The post holder will be required to contribute to the patient medical record by clearly documenting any patient contact, such as telephone conversations.
• To be responsible for the use of WPAS to create referrals, book and process outpatient appointments, to support the patient pathway to be tracked and managed efficiently.
• To be responsible for accurately booking phlebotomy appointments as required.
• Develop and maintain effective communication skills to ensure a high quality service is provided when liaising with patients, GPs and all other internal and external contacts to ensure patients appointments are made appropriately.
• To maintain good communication with health professionals and other groups within the Trust to ensure that patients receive appropriate and timely care.
• To give advice or assist or pass on information to Patients, relatives, internal/external colleagues based on department protocol and procedures.
• Receive and take relevant action on telephone calls and emails enquiries, liaising with internal and external sources to resolve any problems, queries or delays where appropriate.
• Ensure that when handling patient information or discussing patient needs, confidentiality guidelines are strictly adhered to and that close attention is given to the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Information Governance guidelines.
• To be able to concentrate in a noisy and distracting environment for prolonged periods
• Develop and maintain skills to deal with conflict remaining calm and professional at all times.
• The post holder works within well-defined boundaries, using initiative to make planning decisions as required. They will have access to manager / Team Leader at all times.
• To be responsible for assisting in the training of new staff. To be a supportive team member, and offer on-going support and advice.
• Assist in the review of office protocols and working practices when and where necessary within Outpatient Appointment Booking Team to co-ordinate any changes and implement effectively.
• Any other duties as delegated by the Health Records Manager as appropriate to the grading of the post.
• Ensure own mandatory training is undertaken for non-clinical staff (such as safe moving and handling, fire prevention etc) and attend other relevant training programmes to keep up to date.
• Take part in the Personal Development Review process, identifying own training needs for continued personal development.
• Communication/working relationship with patients, consultants, medical and clinical staff, general practitioners, administrative colleagues, outpatient nursing staff, all staff throughout Health Records Department. other hospitals and members of the public.
• Manage own email inbox daily, actioning and/or escalating tasks as required within the day.
• Managing Team ActionPoint (request service), actioning and/or escalating as required within the day.
• Managing own phone lines, answering queries and returning answerphone messages daily. Ensuring own phone lines is covered during core hours of 8am to 5pm and breaks by liaising with colleagues.
• Advanced keyboard skills for accurate input of appointment dates, consultation methods, appointment letters etc
• Take part in surveys and audits as and when required.
• May be required to book urgent patient appointments using WPAS.

Improvement and Monitoring

• Comply with procedures relating to incident reporting and ensure that information is recorded accurately. Reporting all incidents via Datix to ensure they can be accurately tracked
• Contribute to the development of procedures where appropriate.
• Propose changes in own work areas in conjunction with the Team Leader/Health Records Manager.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Processes for own role and Department.
• Responsible for reporting defective equipment to the Team Leader.
• Observe personal duty of care when using equipment.
• Ensure monies are handed to consultants and donations logged as received and passed to finance.
• Responsible for only undertaking duties within remit of role.
• Escalate any discrepancy in resource to the Team Leader immediately.

Training

• Provide support and guidance and demonstrate day-to-day duties to new staff.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with own Mandatory and Statutory training.
• Responsible to ensure cover notes in place and updated for own role in the event cover is required for sickness or annual leave to ensure service provision maintained.

Digital and Information

• Accurately record all patient details and activity on clinical systems Welsh Clinical Portal (WCP) and Welsh Patient Administration System (WPAS).
• Responsible for accurately tracking all physical Medical Notes using WPAS.
• Responsible to adhere to the standards associated with the legislation, regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures
• Compliance and adherence to all Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Manage workload unsupervised and prioritise work on a day to day basis escalating any complex issues as appropriate (eg Medical Secretary, Team Leader, Clinical/Medical colleagues).
• Support and guide junior staff in their tasks to ensure comprehensive and accurate cover across the team in relation to own role.
• Responsible for carrying out any other duties that may reasonably required within the remit of your role to ensure service provision maintained.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 level standard of qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Advanced keyboard skills

Desirable

• Good knowledge of outpatient pathways and activity classification
• Knowledge of WPAS Welsh Patient Administration System
• Knowledge of WCP Welsh Clinical Portal
• Knowledge of the NHS Wales Data Dictionary

Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of the patient pathway acquired through experience
• Experience of NHS Wales Patient Administration Systems
• Knowledge of Data Protection/Confidentiality
• Excellent knowledge of the full range of data quality, activity management, standards and procedures
• Previous outpatient appointment management experience
• Experience of working in a hospital environment or NHS organisation
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Customer care skills

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to effectively prioritise tasks
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads
• Excellent communication skills-both verbal and written
• Able to deal with complex queries
• Ability to work independantly

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Other

Essential

• Reliable
• Team Player
• Ability to use initiative
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of service
• Willing to assist others when own workload allows
• Enthusiastic
• Motivated
• Positive Attitude
• Satisfactory Standard DBS clearance including

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre University NHS Trust

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Takes professional responsibility as a first-contact physiotherapist, with high-level decision-making and clinical-reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and triage of patients

2. Manages a complex caseload (including patients with long-term conditions, comorbidities and multi-factorial needs),

3. Leads, manages and contributes to service delivery,

4. Accountable for decisions and actions via HCPC registration, supported by a professional culture of peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice

5. Streamlines pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care.

6. Ensures care is proactive, preventive in focus and population based, with an emphasis on early intervention

7. Provides care which is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being, employment status (including in relation to function, physical activity, mobility and independence

8. Supports patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management

9. Communicates effectively and appropriately with patients and carers complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology and prognosis.

10.Uses a range of clinical skills which may include a. non-medical independent prescribing b. joint / soft tissue injections c. joint aspirations

11.Provides learning opportunities for the whole multi professional team within primary care.

12.Works with MDT to develop more effective and streamlined clinical pathways and services

13.Exercises professional judgement, making, justifying and taking responsibility for decisions in unpredictable situations, including in the context of incomplete/contradictory information

14.Manages interactions in complex situations, including with individuals with particular psychosocial and mental health needs and with colleagues across the primary care team, sectors and settings

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a FCP
• Experience of working in NHS Primary Care
• Experience of working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Completed FCP Roadmap
• Able to demonstrate in practice portfolio experience in core physiotherapy and MSK physiotherapy
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Desirable

• May hold or be working towards a prescribing qualification
• May hold or be working towards a postgraduate physiotherapy qualification

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

Bradford Physiotherapy Clinic Ltd

Address

Leylands Medical Centre

Leylands Lane

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD9 5PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordphysio.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Physiotherapist Woking Hospital | Physiotherapy | Fixed Term contract | Full time Up to £39,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week If you want to make a big impact on wellbeing of your patients, here's where you can. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're shaping the nation's health. We support and encourage postgraduate education with access to training, mentoring and career development - so we'll help shape your future, too. As a Physiotherapist at our hospital, you'll have a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. You also have excellent manual therapy skills, and you're committed to developing as a practitioner. You're a confident communicator, skilled at engaging with all kinds of people. As a Physiotherapist, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Shores Road Woking Surrey GU21 4BY

Woking

GU21 4BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Our Benefits

Here are just some of our Benefits:

• Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents own Medical school
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break
• Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest
• Free access to an independent counselling service
• Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
• Car lease scheme
• A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity

Person Specification

Transport

Essential

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

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• 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

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

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 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

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Foxglove Ward

St Martins Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 1TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

HOURS PER WEEK 37 hours per week, flexibility is requested to help cover sickness and annual leave

WORK PATTERN- Monday 9 . 5 Tuesday 9 . 5 Wednesday 8.30 5 Thursday 9.30 4.30 & Friday 9.30 . 5.30

RATE OF PAY dependant on experience

REPORTS TO Nurse Manager/Practice Manager

To assist medical personnel in the care of Practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.

A uniform must be worn at all times, which will be supplied by the Practice.

To act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care team

Duties and Responsibilities

• New patient registration checks, including completing any necessary paperwork and making any necessary claims to the Health Authority and referrals within the Practice
• NHS Health Checks
• BP monitoring
• Urinalysis
• Phlebotomy
• Assisting with Flu and Pneumococcal vaccination programme
• Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice
• Weight monitoring
• Performing spirometry
• Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Nurse Manager
• Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection
• Restocking/maintenance of equipment
• Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms
• Administration and professional responsibilities
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports
• Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required
• Assist in formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy
• Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms
• To create and send recall letters for clinics
• To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign
• Ordering and display of Health Promotion materials

Management of medical records

Ensure that phlebotomy requests are accurate in advance of each consulting session

Ensure all patient details are recorded in the correct format and in the correct patient record

Management of appointment system

Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems including regular and incidental variations

Book appointments and recalls ensuring sufficient information is recorded

Monitor flow of patients into the waiting room ensuring the appointment system accurately reflects the arrival of patients

Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the Senior Receptionist

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

• Driving will be required in this post to enable the HCA to carry out home visits as requested by the practice at either site.
• The employee must hold a full, clean driving licence

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to Practice limitations
• An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Basic keyboard and computer skills
• Flexibility of working hours
• Excellent communication skills

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 assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development:

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

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Phlebotomy Certificate
• GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above including Maths English and a Science subject
• The Care Certificate or to complete within 6 months of joining

Desirable

• Preferably educated to NVQ level 3
• Foundation Degree Spirometry Certificate
• Influenza Pneumonia and B12 Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a clinical environment ideally within primary care
• Basic health care assessment experience e.g. Blood tests Blood Pressure and ECG
• Good standard of general education
• Healthcare qualification
• Experience of working as a HCA in general practice
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• IT skills
• Time management and the ability to work towards deadlines
• Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Familiar with primary care setting
• Familiar with SystmOne
• Full clean driving licence
• 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.

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

Sloan Medical Centre

Address

Sloan Medical Centre

2 Little London Road

Sheffield

S8 0YH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacist Spire Clare Park Hospital, Farnham Permanent | Full Time Band 6/7 Equivalent £3,000 Joining Bonus (T&Cs Apply) Are you a GPhC-registered Pharmacist looking to develop your clinical skills within a supportive private healthcare environment? Spire Clare Park Hospital is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join our established pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside consultants, nurses and multidisciplinary teams, helping to deliver exceptional patient care across a wide range of specialties. As part of a respected hospital with an excellent reputation for quality care, you'll have the chance to broaden your clinical experience while making a real difference to patient outcomes. About the Role You will play a key role in delivering a safe, effective and patient-centred pharmacy service across the hospital, ensuring medicines are used appropriately and in line with current legislation, professional standards and best practice. Key responsibilities include:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degreequalified Pharmacist
• Current GPhC registration
• Minimum 1 year postqualification hospital experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with patients and clinical colleagues
• Motivated to deliver a highquality pharmacy service in a hospital environment
• Nonmedical prescribing qualification desirable
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Degreequalified Pharmacist
• Current GPhC registration
• Minimum 1 year postqualification hospital experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with patients and clinical colleagues
• Motivated to deliver a highquality pharmacy service in a hospital environment
• Nonmedical prescribing qualification desirable
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Crondall Lane

Farnham

GU10 5XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop thorough understanding of the OOH service and work in accordance with written procedures.

Provide excellent customer care, demonstrating empathy; patience and a holistic approach to client/patient care.

Actively manage the patient queue in SystmOne to ensure optimum service delivery to patients referred from NHS 111.

Action calls received from Healthcare Professionals.

Support the clinical team with onward referrals where appropriate.

Develop knowledge of local services and providers and understand how to access these services.

Co-ordinate patients who need to be seen F2F and where appropriate home visits.

Report any incidents that might compromise health and safety for self, other staff or customers/patients.

Awareness of own impact in the process of care.

Any other duties and directed by the Senior Care Navigator.

Business responsibilities:

• Maintain ethos and culture of Nimbuscare Limited.
• Positively promote Nimbuscare Limited both in and out of the workplace

• Attend educational and staff meetings as requested.

To support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality.

• To build and maintain relationships with relevant personnel.

Learning and development:

You will participate in any training programme implemented by Nimbuscare Limited as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in individual performance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

• Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace
• Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required.

Team working:

• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.
• Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.
• 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.

Confidentiality:

To understand and be aware of the confidentiality of information gained during the course of your duties, which may include access to personal information relating to clients, patients and members of staff. It is expected that you understand the importance of treating information in a discreet and confidential manner.

Health & Safety:

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

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

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

To actively support equality, diversity and inclusion and ensure that all work colleagues, patients and staff are valued and treated with dignity and respect.

Quality:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

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

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Work within own limitations and experience.

Be aware of and co-operate with audit.

• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Portray a professional image at all times.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and external parties

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

Other:

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with you. You are required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested.

The job description is provided as an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job will evolve over time to reflect the changing needs of Nimbuscare and its services as well as the personal development of the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum level 2 Maths and English or equivalent (GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 or above)
• Ability to accurately follow workplace policies and procedures
• Ability to work to high standards of accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good numeracy, administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen and empathise
• Excellent telephony skills
• Understand and observe strict confidentiality
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a team and under own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS or general practice
• Experience in working with SystmOne

Experience

Essential

• Competent in using Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to use own initiative
• Be self-motivated
• Able to listen and empathise
• Hard working and willing
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work according to changing need
• Commitment to professional / personal development

Travel

Essential

• Ability to travel across various sites when required.

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

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures.
• To work in accordance of written protocols
• Patient navigation/Signposting to various services and PCN Hub
• Scanning documents

Reception

• Receiving patients
• Consulting with members of practice clinical teams
• Navigation of patients to correct services and triage appointments
• Flexible to cover for annual leave/sickness when required

Appointments

• Process appointment requests for today future appointments from patients by telephone and in person.
• Deal with visits requests

Computer

• Computer data entry and medical records.
• Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of practice area).

Telephone

• Have working knowledge of our new cloud telephony telephone system (training given).

Other Tasks

• Maintain a Clear desk policy and adhere to practice policies
• Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm.
• Any other tasks allocated by managers

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

• Customer service experience and the ability to work in a high pressure environment

Desirable

• Experience of Emis Web
• Experience of patient triage and navigation to services
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications Essential

• Good level of education
• Reception/customer facing skills/experience
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Ability to multi task and prioritise own workload
• Experience of working within a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Smart, polite and confident.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Able to perform under pressure.
• Work on own initiative & Self motivated.
• Team player.
• Flexible.
• Fully understands the importance of Confidentiality and Information Governance.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of reception work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficient IT skills, particularly in data entry.
• Clear and polite telephone etiquette.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care/General Practice.
• Knowledge of Accurx messaging system.
• Knowledge of Triage system.
• Knowledge of the EMIS Patient and Clinical System.
• Knowledge of Docman system.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office (email/word/excel).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whiteacres Medical Practice

Address

Maple Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Responsibility for People Management

To be responsible in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Specialist / Caseload Holder to manage own workload and delegate nursing care to appropriately skilled staff and ensure that these are supported.

To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of staff.

To act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating specialist clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct.

To share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive team.

To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with the role.

To assess, teach, support, and supervise colleagues including Pre-registration students and medical students.

To participate in team activities to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team.

To facilitate and participate in the development of team members, monitoring of sickness, line management, appraisals, mandatory training, competencies, clinical supervision and staff performance as directed by the Service Lead.

To participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff.

To participate in coordinator/duty rota as required.

5.2 Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

To exercise a duty of care in relation to the use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner.

To use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly.

To work in collaboration with the budget holder, you may be required to be an authorised signatory for ordering stores, equipment, and stationery.

To ensure that all loans of equipment are monitored and maintained in good working order as per operational policy.

To monitor stock levels and ensure the supply levels are sufficient to meet the demands of the service.

To have a working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory funding and the legislation/guidance that underpins these funding streams, ensuring service users meet the eligibility criteria when advocating for/ utilising services on the service users behalf (e.g. Care Act eligibility, Housing legislation etc)

5.3 Responsibility for administration

To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives.

To oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members.

To complete on time and submit all necessary forms, documentation, including IT data and forward as required by the manager/organisation.

To support in the triage process accepting appropriate referrals directly from other disciplines, patients, carers and members of the public and/or refer to other agencies where appropriate.

To be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis in line with caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role.

To be involved in all aspects of clinical governance including audits and research.

To preserve confidentiality and be aware of GDPR, Access to Health Records and consent to treatment.

5.4 Responsibility for people who use our services

Be responsible for contributing to the holistic assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of care to patients within their own homes. Implement, monitor and maintain high standards of care delivery at all times.

To act as a patient advocate as required ensuring individual needs, preferences and choices are delivered by the service.

Support CHC assessment and case management as part of the MDT for people at home where the community nurse is identified as the most appropriate community team member.

To be involved in all steps of a patient's journey from referral to discharge.

To undertake health promotion as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion activities e.g. NSFs, smoking cessation and long-term conditions. To act as a resource in providing advice and support for patients, relatives, carers, and other agencies.

To have a flexible approach to the working day in order to meet the needs of the patient/service.

To support the monitoring of patient satisfaction and promote appropriate service developments.

To signpost to appropriate services, statutory and voluntary bodies.

To have good communication skills which enable you to effectively communicate with patients, their relatives and carers about sensitive and accurate information about their condition.

To support the prevention of hospital admissions.

To undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care of patients in order to ensure nurses and the carers safety. This might include the assessment and provision of equipment ensuring it is used safely.

To provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to patients in accordance with National and LWSW approved policies/procedures and individual care plans.

5.5 Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments

To be aware of and abide by Livewell Southwest approved policies, patient group directives, standards and quality assurance initiatives.

To support development and review of policies, protocols, clinical guidelines, documentation systems and education materials to direct own and others practice in line with best practice, professional forums, ensuring the clinical practice reflects national and local drivers.

To Preserve confidentiality and be aware of the GDPR, Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment.

To report and record all incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression, and verbal abuse.

To monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of self, others in the team and patients.

To integrate theory into practice by bringing new knowledge a from training into the practice environment.

Evaluate the impact of these training programmes, for patients and carers, to ensure that they provide the necessary knowledge and skills to gain independence, safely manage changing circumstances and plan for unavoidable progression of conditions.

To act as a change agent, Organisation wide, initiating, facilitating, and supporting change initiatives, across professional boundaries.

Monitor the emergence of new evidence and implement and evaluate research-based recommendations that are expected to improve care.

Identify and undertake areas for research and evaluations within own specialty, facilitating the involvement of appropriate staff.

5.6 Other Responsibilities

To work within the scope of the NMC professional code of practice.

Ability to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording of patient activities for IT, data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock and equipment ordering.

To have an up-to-date personal development plan and professional portfolio.

To participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual development plan the postholder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfill their role.

To monitor own performance against agreed objectives through personal development plans, NMC regulations and maintain professional expertise by arranging and attending meetings, study days and in service training to support their own role and that of others.

To complete specific clinical competencies relevant to role and ensure these are updated.

Problem-solve and liaise as soon as possible with the Clinical Nurse / Caseload Holder issues that may arise.

Continually re-prioritising workload due to the unpredictability and demands for urgent visits.

6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Links across & liaises with; primary care, secondary care, mental health, voluntary & statutory organisations, SWAST, 111, Users & Carers, Members of the public, Integrated Localities, Specialist Services and Urgent and Intermediate Care (and all stakeholders as required).

To provide and receive complex, sensitive, and confidential information and overcome potential barriers to communication, such as language, disability as well as dealing with concordance and barriers from patients to the prescribed treatment.

To maintain and foster good relationships with professionals and non-professional colleagues concerned with the provision or development of healthcare services.

Have good communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, their relatives and carers about sensitive and accurate information about their condition.

Demonstrate highly developed communication skills required to take a lead role in case discussions/case conferences concerning service users in their caseload.

To be aware of pressures facing your work colleagues and offer support and ensure they are aware of LWSW support services available to them.

To act as a clinical advisor on health promotions within their areas of expertise and act as a Link Nurse.

7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

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

Required to transport bags and equipment on each visit.

Daily there is likelihood to exert moderate physical effort for several long periods during a shift e.g. wound dressings and diagnostics in patients homes, which require nurses to kneel, bending, sit on knees, bending or lifting of limbs or buckets of water (up to 40 60 minutes per limb); this involves manual handling and equipment.

Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Nurse Registration (degree or diploma) NMC Registration
• Willingness to undertake further education around management of longterm conditions.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Previous community nursing experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a variety of healthcare settings
• Knowledge of recent developments within health and social care
• Keeps up to date with evidence - based practice and research related to nursing and health care in the community
• Ability to operate community equipment
• Ability to identify and pass on urgent client information to the senior staff

Desirable

• Experience of working in field as described in job purpose.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• The role may require a variety of shift patterns and ability to work flexibly.
• Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
• Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Occupational Health clearance to enable clinical skills to be performed, i.e., removal of sutures, venepuncture & IV therapy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to use initiative and work autonomously.
• Ability to decision make and problem solve.
• Good time management and delegation skills.
• Ability to assess patients and make appropriate referrals and recommendations using evidence-based practice.
• Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with other health and social care professionals, patients, carers and the public.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to the demands of a constantly changing environment
• Ability to undertake nursing skills and to prioritise visits in accordance with patient need.
• Ability to organise own workload without direct supervision.
• Ability to input data manually and electronically according to organisational policies.
• Work within agreed Policies and procedures.
• Effective communication and interactive skills including oral, written and IT
• Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge and competence in Tissue Viability
• Advanced knowledge and competence Bladder & Bowel
• Advanced knowledge and competence End Of Life
• Advanced knowledge and competence Diagnostic skills
• Advanced knowledge and competence Experience of managing a caseload.

Knowledge

Essential

• Team worker and ability to work alone
• Ability to listen to and communicate with patients and carers in a compassionate and
• caring manner
• Presentation skills or teaching to individuals e.g., patients and to small groups for example students
• Up to date knowledge of current practice within the area specified in job purpose.
• Understanding of Clinical Supervision and continued professional development.

Desirable

• Relevant post
• registration courses/knowledge base relevant to post.
• Evidence of up to date mandatory training and completion of competency frameworks.
• Understanding of
• Community Nursing service and local issue

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

There may be queries with some requests, some may be acute. Training will be given to establish who to direct the query to.

Add medication from discharge letters and clinical letters to patients electronic record. Refer to the Practice Pharmacist when appropriate

To provide first point of contact for patients requesting repeat medication

Liaise with Community Pharmacists regarding vulnerable patients

The list is not exhaustive.

Working Relationships

To work as a flexible member of the team to ensure the smooth running of the practice, providing support to other team members when necessary

Equality & Diversity

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

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

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

The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, 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, performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Training may need to be undertaken outside of normal practice hours, and off site

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

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

All employees are subject to the requirements of the health & safety at work act. The post holder is required to ensure, as an employee, that his/her work methods do not endanger other people or themselves.

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified

General terms and conditions

All employees are employed on an initial assessment basis

All employees must comply with the practices opportunities policy, and must not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national grounds, sex, marital status, disability or any other grounds that cannot be shown to be justifiable

This job description may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and developments. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC National Diploma in pharmaceutical science.
• NVQ/SVQ level 3 in pharmacy services.

Desirable

• National Certificate in pharmaceutical science.
• CPPE Primary care pharmacy education pathway

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

Kiltearn Medical Centre

Address

Church View Primary Care Centre

Off Beam Street

Nantwich

Cheshire

CW5 5NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The BEC Treatment Centre is based at the Shelley Manor Private Suite, and we are working to provide on the day clinical capacity to support our four member practices by offering GP and ANP on the day appointments for practices to book into. We are also offering HCA, smear clinics, MSK, and Respiratory Nurse appointments, with plans for additional services to be developed over time.

As the service is continually evolving, we are looking to recruit a Salaried GP to work within our Treatment Centre Service, for up to 3 sessions per week.

Main duties of the job

Provide up to 3 clinical sessions Thursday 16.00-20.00, Saturday 09.00-13.00/13.00-17.00 from the Treatment Centre seeing patients from all 4 practices.

Working with the Lead GP for Treatment Centre.

Provide clinical advice and guidance to the multi-disciplinary Treatment Centre team.

Maintain the highest clinical standards at all times and practices in accordance with accepted good medical practice and service standards.

Supports the development of PCN service delivery at the Treatment Centre

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of S1 and understanding of working access multiple modules is desirable
• Evidence of interest in relevant additional clinical skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• MRCGP

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal written record keeping.
• Strong communication in English both written and spoken.
• Ability to listen and emphasise
• A solutions focused approach
• A passion for working within and supporting the multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates resilience in stressful situations
• Maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the patient and their relatives
• To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Takes pride in their work and have a strong sense of personal and team accountability
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
• Good organisational skills and time keeping
• To be flexible and multi skilled to ensure the priorities of the PCN can be met
• Enhanced DBS Clearance. Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service we would be happy to accept this providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application.

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

Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN

Address

The Treatment Centre

First Floor

Beechwood Avenue

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH5 1LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is required to take responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care and management of a defined caseload, including liaison with other agencies and, where appropriate, the supervision, development and teaching of staff and/or students. The post holder will act as care coordinator to a case load of service users, ensuring the care plan is met at all times. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

As a staff member you are representatives of Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) and play a vital role in fostering positive relationships and communication between the Mental Health Trust and not only the service users and their carers and relatives, but also other agencies, charities and providers.

All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.

For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please see the document attached,

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Degree, diploma or equivalent in Nursing (Mental Health Nursing).
• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Understanding of common mental health conditions (eg psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders)
• Awareness of risk assessment principles
• Basic knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding.

Desirable

• Pre or Post registration training/ short courses in mental health
• Community and InPatient nursing experience.
• AMHP/BIA qualification.
• Experience of crisis services
• PhysiCal health skills
• Experience of administering depot injections or LAIs

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roseanne House

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

AL8 6HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

4. Develop specialist expertise for services in accordance with the needs of the clinical service

5. Provision, with consultant and other colleagues, and when necessary, with the support of Microbiology Services Colindale, of microbiological and epidemiological support, including surveillance, for Consultants in Communicable Disease Control, Environmental Health Officers, DH and others, and for clinical staff in hospitals and the community, within the catchment area of the Laboratory.

6. Collaboration with UKHSA central reference and epidemiological facilities in the reporting and investigation of infections, control of outbreaks, assessment of vaccines, development of laboratory methods, involvement in surveys, etc.

7. Professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff

8. Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to postgraduate and continuing professional development activities locally and nationally.

9. Research activities consistent with the priorities of the UKHSA and subject to the availability of funding and resources.

10. Participation in medical audit, quality control and clinical governance within the laboratory

11. Participation in the RCPath or the RCP scheme of Continuing Professional Development. Study leave will be available in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff England and Wales. Funding will be available for agreed purposes.12.Is responsible for the medical authorisation of reports and issuing clinical advice for Antenatal and New Born (ANNB) screening programme.

13. Participation in arrangements within the UKHSA for appraisal, revalidation and career development.

14. Such additional duties as may be required from time to time by the Clinical Service Director after appropriate consultation.

15. Ensure that expert virological advice is available to HPTs and Local Authorities in the management of infections or infectious diseases in the community.

16. 1.0 PA out of hours work

17. 2.0 Supporting professional activities

18. 10 PA a week.

For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

ExternalOpen to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Stage 1: Application & Sift

This vacancy is using Competency.

At sift stage you will be assessed against the essential qualifications listed in the job advert.

You will be required to complete an:

Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1500 word supporting statement

Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1500 words.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible)

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Stage 2: Interview (Competency based)

You will be invited to a face to face interview. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Interviews are planned to be held 10th Nov 2026, please note these dates are subject to change.

This vacancy is being assessed using Competency framework. During the interview we will assess against the below:

KnowledgeExperienceSkills and Abilities

You will be asked to prepare and present a 5-10 minute presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview. Slides are permitted.

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Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist Check.

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our lab in Birmingham . We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month). If based at one of our labs you will be required to have a minimum of a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS Medical Degree
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview
• FRCPath in Virology by examination or equivalent training and experience
• Applicants that are UK medically trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT in Virology or Medical Microbiology or Virology or Medical Virology/ID and on Specialist Register or qualified/eligible for register by date of interview*. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of the application of your skills in a clinical context
• Special interest and expertise in clinical virology. Recent clinical experience in the acute hospital setting
• Experience in teaching undergraduates, junior staff, postgraduates, nurses and other staff.
• Active interest in research and developments in medical virology

Desirable

• Research experience and a good record of publications
• Relevant management courses / Proven managerial skills, especially team leadership.

Skills and capabilities

Essential

• Management of staff.
• Ability to foster and promote the delivery of the clinical diagnostic services of the laboratory
• Experience in clinical audit
• Comfortable with Information Technology and sound computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good organisation and ability to organise own learning and time, ability to work to deadlines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Ability to: Build rapport; Work in a multi-disciplinary team and maintain good relations with contacts both within and outside the UKHSA; Persuade; Negotiate
• Ability to: Take responsibility; Show leadership; Make decisions
• Punctual and Sense of responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Highly motivated to succeed and progress
• Appreciation of ethnic dilemmas, Integrity and Honesty
• Must be prepared to reside within reasonable travelling distance of the laboratory and must be willing to travel to and work at other sites necessitated by the role.
• Enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team showing good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
• Ability to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Commitment to teaching

Equality and diversity

Essential

• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

UKHSA Birmingham Public Health Laboratory

Heartlands Hospital, Laboratory and Pathology Building, Bordesley Green East

Birmingham

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Professional Registration & Qualifications

Essential

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Completion of CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Dermatology
• To be formally recognised as a Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Desirable

• Participation in management training course
• Participate in an advanced IT training course
• Higher Degree
• To be formally recognised as an Educational Supervisor defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Current Advanced Life Support Certification
• ATLS or ETC certification

Clinical Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Clinical Audit: Experience and undertaking of clinical audit project/s
• Trained to the level of clinical supervisor
• Academic Achievements and Research: Relevant reviewed peer publication(s).
• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS Consultants
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Paediatric experience
• Demonstration of lessons learnt from clinical audit projects.
• Experience of recent and current research.
• Appearance in international meetings.
• Administrative roles during training.

Safety

Essential

• Can demonstrate a commitment to putting patient safety at the heart of all activity

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience and expertise in dermatology
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
• Knowledge and appreciate of the core legal, ethical and political issues with govern medical practice
• Experience of recent and current research/relevant publication

Quality - Performing Efficiently & Effectively

Essential

• Ensure delivery of a quality service
• Able to implement policies and plans
• Empowers others to take responsibility
• Accountable for performance of self and others

Desirable

• Evidence of administrative roles during training

Communicate Effectively

Essential

• Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
• Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
• Is able to influence and persuade effectively

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Can demonstrate a commitment to putting patient safety at the heart of all activity
• Can work well in a team
• Understands and values the contribution of others
• Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
• Is able to lead and drive change
• Can help create a culture of innovation and improvement