Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are an experienced Emergency Medicine doctor seeking a supportive CESR pathway in a dynamic department, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with UK General Medical Council
• Should hold MRCEM primary, intermediate and OSCE qualification
• Current provider status in at least one of the following advanced life support courses ATLS or ALS or other recognised equivalent course

Experience

Essential

• Completed at least three years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term appointment in a relevant specialty
• Shall have at least 18 months, full time (or its equivalent) experience of working in a Consultant led ED or have demonstrable, equivalent experience and competencies

Desirable

• Demonstrates developing an area of interest in Emergency Medicine

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High St,

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Role Deliverables for the role:

To provide a high-quality, patient-oriented care for patients across all ages diagnosed with spinal cord injury, both as a result of traumatic and non- traumatic events including those with additional needs e.g., mental health, polytrauma

To provide diagnosis and medical management of care of the spinally injured patient including management of spasticity and pain.

To evaluate potential to gain from rehabilitation and prognosis for recovery.

To define rehabilitation needs and direct patients to appropriate rehabilitation services.

To coordinate care and collaborate with other medical, nursing and therapy teams.

To communicate with families to provide information, support them in distress and manage expectations.

To work closely with the regional spinal cord injury centres supporting referrals and contributing to collaborative clinical discussion

To support the pan London spinal cord injury network educators, to ensure a cohesive education program is promoted and offered to all staff looking after individuals with spinal cord injuries with a particular interest in rehabilitation needs and interventions.

To be an active member of the multidisciplinary Spinal Cord Injury network/team

To provide expert advice to the other members of the network offering support in relation to patient assessment, care planning, clinical outcomes, and evaluation. To support improvement of individualised outcomes for the individual their family and carers

To facilitate and coordinate improved standards of care through collaborative working and expert advice.

Integrate effective monitoring of standards and outcomes in collaboration with others across the network to ensure and demonstrate better outcomes for service users and carers.

Actively involve service users and their carers in feedback groups, audits, and coproduction opportunities to improve service provision, patient/carer experience and understanding.

To contribute to the SCI education and training program to evaluate its impact and coordinate the delivery.

To work with the NHSE and NWL ICB to develop Hillingdon Specialist Rehabilitation Service as a provider of specialist spinal rehabilitation.

The post holder will provide strategic clinical insight and leadership working with specialist spinal therapy and nursing colleagues to facilitate and support the development and adoption of agreed Spinal Cord Injury patient pathways in London and ensure the delivery of agreed clinical standards.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Neurorehabilitation/ Neurology/General Internal Medicine or within six months of the expected date of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in both Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine
• Recent clinical experience in Neurorehabilitation/Neurology

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD
• Clinical and educational supervisor training courses
• Previous experience of participation in research

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 Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties - Professional

1. To take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted under the Consultants care.
2. Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations.
3. To see and examine all patients under the care of the Consultant concerned, including those in the High Dependency Unit.
4. To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home, including completion of a discharge summary.
5. To keep the Specialist Registrar and Consultant informed of any changes in their patients condition.
6. To communicate to a patient relative the progress of that patient.
7. To be available for emergency calls to ITU and other parts of the hospital, if required i.e. for cardiac arrest.
8. To participate in research projects which may already be in progress.
9. To participate in lecturing to other staff if required, e.g. nurses and physiotherapists.
10. To accept that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, and to respond to the needs of the service when they arise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Foundation Year 1 and 2 signed off

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Cardiology and or Respiratory Medicine / Surgery

Desirable

• Advanced life support training

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Proficient and efficient handling medical problems

Desirable

• Proven ability to work as a member of 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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

Chelsea London

SW3 6NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide consultant input and Responsible clinician duties for community patients.

Ensure excellence in the provision of mental health assessments and evidence based treatments to all referred patients to the service in line with Trust policies.

Establish a reliable and accessible work schedule with the team and be readily available during work hours.

Work collaboratively with colleagues in community and inpatient settings concerning the timely care and transfer of patients as necessary.

Ensure appropriate administration and documentation in relation to duties of the post, including recording clinical activities in the Trust electronic patient record system.

Liaise with primary care services as appropriate about patients physical health, mental health and social care needs.

Help co-ordinate further support and/or management between different services as service users needs may dictate.

Person Specification

TRANSPORT

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• On the Specialist Register with qualifications General Adult.
• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.

Desirable

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

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelmsford and Essex Centre

New London Road

Chelmsford

CM2 0QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note previous applicants need not apply

This is a service post so does not have educational approval, but successful applicants will be provided with training and educational opportunities, tailored to meet individual needs. Where service provision allows, successful applicants are encouraged to attend educational teaching sessions.

Post holders will be expected to keep themselves up to date with current knowledge and practice, to attend clinical meetings within departments and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals. Mutually acceptable arrangements will be put into place to ensure that the individual is able to attend meetings and training as required / appropriate. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an educational portfolio and will have named Educational and Clinical Supervision.

Post holders can expect:

• To build upon postgraduate clinical experience (or equivalent)
• To develop further expertise in the identification and management of acute stroke (e.g. thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, assessment for decompressive hemicraniectomy) and its complications
• To gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of other medical conditions (e.g. stroke mimics), including making appropriate decisions regarding the need for admission, the development of strategies which might provide an alternative to admission and identifying where early discharge would be safe and appropriate
• To further develop skills of history taking, physical examination, appropriate investigation and rational prescribing
• To increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions etc. with Consultant support and supervision available at all times

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration with licence to practice
• Full ALS Certification
• Full MRCP
• MBBS or equivalent
• IELTS core minimum 7.5 with no individual area going under 7.5 OR minimum grade B in all four sub tests of the OET

Experience

Essential

• Good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in acute inpatient setting in a large acute hospital
• Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least ST3 level.
• Experience of working out of hours with limited support

Desirable

• NHS experience at ST3/CT3 level

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Evidence of active involvement in design and running of relevant clinical audit
• Experience of presenting case reports, audit or research results
• Experience of supervising junior colleagues

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC and City

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information surrounding the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
• Registered Medical Practitioner

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Section 12(2) approval - At or following appointment

Experience

Essential

• Three years or equivalent medical experience which should include 6 months experience in the relevant clinical area.
• The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illness
• The management of complex mental health need

Desirable

• Competence in implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care.
• Competence in leadership and management.

Teaching

Essential

• Competence in supervising junior medical staff.
• Teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

• Competence in teaching doctors and other clinical disciplines.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit.

Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of modern treatment options.
• The ability to make decisions, take responsibility and work independently.
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Competence in delivering treatment using models of care relevant to the post

Research

Desirable

• Published research.
• Ongoing projects

Other

Essential

• Driving licence or the ability to travel independently

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

80 St Stephens Road

Norwich

NR1 3RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post will be based at Bedford Hospital though cross site working to Luton and Dunstable Hospital will be required.
• You will be allocated a mentor who will support you through a comprehensive induction and training and you will be required to attend a 2 day virtual course to use the Bowel Cancer Screening database.
• You would be expected to successfully complete a Specialist Screening Practitioner certificate within 12 months of employment at Liverpool John Moore's University.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered First level Nurse
• Teaching and mentoring course
• Evidence of continuing professional development in speciality.

Desirable

• Evidence of study at degree level
• Certification in Advanced Communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of clinical experience with specific experience in managing own caseload/working within a speciality.
• Application of teaching within the work area

Desirable

• Experience of providing nurse led clinics
• Participation in service development and implementation of change
• Able to analyse complex patient conditions and take appropriate action within the context of Bowel Cancer Screening

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist care
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload and work with minimal supervision
• Basic IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets

Desirable

• Specific knowledge relating to national policies and procedures relevant to the NHS bowel Cancer Screening Programme

personal

Essential

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
• Ability to travel independently and work cross site.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

BEDFORD

MK429DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salaried GP

Central London GP Practice

Salary starting at £11,500 per session - increased based on experience and skill set

Clinical System: Systm1TPP/Heidi/Accurx/Systm1 Connect

No Home Visits (home visiting service)

No Scripts request reviews - 6 In house Pharmacists

Secretarial Support for referrals

Not a total triage practice

Training practice - opportunity to supervise trainees (personal choice) with associate blocked appointments

Duty Shifts - 1/2 days only - and in rotation based on sessions worked

Sessions Offered: 6-8 but able to accommodate more or less

Longer appointments for patients over 65 and with frailty in specialist clinics

Mentoring and Support for newly qualified GPs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCGP
• MBBS

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

Grand Union Health Centre

Address

209 Harrow Road

London

W2 5EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What inspired you to become a nurse?

Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care? Or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession thats always evolving working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams?

Whatever your reason for choosing care, at HC-One The Kind Care Company we offer a career where your compassion and dedication are truly valued.

Whether youre an experienced registered nurse or looking for a new and meaningful direction, working in a care home environment can be incredibly fulfilling.

Its a role that reflects the true heart of nursing combining clinical expertise with the opportunity to form genuine, lasting connections with Residents and their families.

Were looking for kind, compassionate nurses to join our committed care home teams. In return, we offer competitive, experience-based pay and an attractive package of rewarding benefits.

At HC-One, kindness is more than a wordits a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives.

To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualitieswhat we call Kindness the HC-One Way:

• We are curiousasking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionatewalking in the shoes of others.
• We are creativefinding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageoussupporting residents to live the life they choose.
• And we are dependablepeople can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, were looking for team members who are comfortable with technologyor open to learning. You'll be supported every step of the way.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growthopening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Homemade meals whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent)
• Group life Assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16.
• An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Experience

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

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

HC-One

Address

Old Dryburn Way

Durham

County Durham

DH1 5SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

To ensure that all statutory requirements outlined in the IntraHealth personnel procedures and policies are personally adhered to.

To be familiar with and conform to responsibilities under the Data Protection Act as identified by IntraHealth.

To undertake duties as necessary, in line with the changing needs of the company. To participate in the annual appraisal and knowledge and skills framework profiling process. Any necessary training will be provided.

Acts in a way that acknowledge individuals rights to make their own decision and recognise their responsibilities.

Facilitates others to identify their current level of knowledge and skills, their learning needs and best practice.

To support others in the development and application of knowledge and skills in practice

Identify resource issues which affect learning, development and performance and alerts the appropriate managers.

Communication

Delivering a quality service

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 team’s performance

· Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient’s needs

· Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Overview

• Opening/closing premises.
• Preparing /organising rooms i.e. stock replenishment and ensuring an adequate supply of stationery is at hand for clinicians.
• Ensuring the reception area is tidy, safe and welcoming.
• Making appointments for health care professionals using the surgery premises.
• Dealing with External agencies – e.g. District Nurses, Health Visitors, secondary care, 3rd sector organisation and Primary Care Bodies.
• Greeting and directing patients on arrival and checking patients them into their appointments.
• Dealing with patient’s general/routine enquiries and requests.
• Answering telephones – receiving and forwarding messages.
• Making patient appointments and giving appointment cards.
• Registering new patients, temporary residents, emergency patients and those requiring immediate necessary treatment.
• Arranging appointments for medicals and other non-routine appointments.
• Ordering emergency ambulances and distribution of correct telephone number for routine ambulance bookings.
• Dealing with requests for home visits, taking accurate information and entering the information onto the medical system.
• Making and dealing telephone calls as required.
• Dealing with requests and handing out repeat medication prescriptions.
• Open and distribute internal & external Mail.
• Posting of letters and parcels.
• Taking specimen samples to collection point.
• Receive and action messages for internal and external members of staff
• Ensure information regarding any urgent or unresolved matters are passed to the appropriate person/line manager at the end of your working hours.
• Emptying pathology lab results bag.
• Date stamping results and appropriate filing of information.
• Filing of medical records, letters and test results.
• Ordering and sorting of the medical records and their maintenance (replacing worn out covers etc.) where necessary.
• Keeping all data on the medical system up-to-date.
• Recording and checking answering machine throughout the day.
• Entering patient information onto the computer in a timely and accurate manner.
• The handing out of letters, completed forms, completed passport applications, specimen bottles, self-certifications forms.
• Accepting requests for the completion of forms, e.g. hospital pre-admission drug check lists, private health insurance claim forms, passports, etc. (checking if there is a fee payable, informing the patient of the charge).
• Taking and receiving payments for services, e.g., insurance claims.
• Ensuring petty cash items are recorded on patient notes and entered correctly in the income or expenditure columns.
• Summarization of patient’s medical records on the medical system.
• Scanning documentation into the patients medical records.
• Utilising clerical and secretarial skills to ensure that letters/referrals/medical reports are undertaken in a timely manner (if required/applicable).
• Utilising Choose and Book (if required/applicable).
• Utilising ICE or other systems (if required/applicable).
• To assist with target led areas: QOF, KPI’s, DES, LES and NES etc.
• The handling of complaints in line with company procedure.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an receptionist/administrative role

Desirable

• Experience working on Clinical Computer systems

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communicator, with the ability to liaise appropriately at all levels
• Proficient in the use of computerised systems (Microsoft Word and Excel) to a level to enable the production of high standard of work
• Demonstrable team working skills
• Very good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Process management
• Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements.

Attitudes

Essential

• Capacity to work calmly under pressure and to deadlines
• Conscientious
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Flexible and proactive attitude
• Enthusiasm for the role
• Flexible approach to work, in line with the needs of the service such as evening or weekend working as necessary
• Able to work as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education or experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

Belmont Surgery

Broomside Lane

Durham

DH1 2QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with theatre teams and ward staff to coordinate the efficient calling/collecting of patients from wards, ensuring the electronic patient record system is updated accordingly.

As part of the reception team the role also requires the daily management of telephone calls and queries, you will therefore need to speak to patients and staff both face to face on over the telephone, therefore good communication skills are required.

You will be required to prepare theatre packs for the forthcoming day ensuring consent forms, patient stickers, patient wristbands are printed and prepared. Attention to detail is essential.

Applicants will need a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to send, receive and act upon emails received to the department.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Microsoft Office including, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Previous reception/admin experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good wirtten & verbal communication skills
• Ability to act upon own initative
• Ability to plan own work to deadlines
• Working knowledge of how to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Working knowlede of Caldicott Principles

Special Requirements

Essential

• Polite and approachable attitude
• Self motivated and able to motivate others

Desirable

• Able to work alone

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education - minimum of 3 GCSE's or equivalent knowledge or equivalent at Grade C or above
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or working towards or equivalent knowledge/experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner who will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute and ongoing healthcare needs. The role will include:

• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with minor illness and acute conditions, working autonomously within their scope of practice.
• Providing appropriate clinical advice, treatment and safety-netting to patients, ensuring they receive the right care at the right time.
• Supporting patients with their ongoing medical and nursing needs, including contributing to the management and review of patients with long-term conditions.
• Requesting and interpreting appropriate investigations and making referrals to other healthcare professionals and services where clinically indicated.
• Undertaking home visits as required, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management to patients who are unable to attend the practice.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and high standards of patient care.
• Promoting health, wellbeing and self-management, whilst ensuring patients are fully involved in decisions about their care.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records and working in accordance with practice policies, professional standards and relevant clinical guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Primary care experience

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Nurse Practitioner Degree or equivalent qualification, or working towards
• Clinical Skills Level 7
• Paediatric Clinical Skills or undertaking studies towards
• Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescriber

Skills&Competancies

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to network
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to develop strong and effective working relationships
• Able to demonstrate and high level of personal, professional accountability and autonomy
• Ability to manage own time effectively

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

Coxhoe Medical Practice

Address

Coxhoe Medical Practice

1 Lansdowne Road

Coxhoe

Durham

DH6 4DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties and responsibilities typical of working in Primary Care. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether -self referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development. Overview of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF). Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals. Ability to listen actively to patients in a non-judgmental manner Strong attention to detail. Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations. Formulating treatment plans and evaluation of progress. Ability to work with integrated care pathways, protocols, and patient specific directives. Ability to develop and deliver evidence-based care. Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD). Demonstrate awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplined team. Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands. Must value and appreciate the worth of others. A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. Progressive and forward-thinking attitude. Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training Inclusion on Performers List

Desirable

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population. Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing Primary Care. Experience of supporting service changes. Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives.

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

Coxhoe Medical Practice

Address

Coxhoe Medical Practice

1 Lansdowne Road

Coxhoe

Durham

DH6 4DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Employment Recovery Worker Salary: £24,833.20 with progression up to £27,419.50 per annum (£26,606 - £29,378 FTE) Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Durham - Hyrbid and travel across the community required Could you help someone overcome barriers to employment and build a future they feel hopeful about? Join Mental Health Matters and help people experiencing mental health difficulties move towards meaningful employment, retain the jobs they have or successfully return to work. About the Role Mental Health Matters (MHM) is recruiting an Employment Recovery Worker to join our Durham Wellbeing Alliance Brighter Futures Team, delivering a supported employment service. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting people with mental health difficulties to achieve their employment goals. You will work with individuals on a one-to-one basis to:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will be educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this, in areas such as Advice and Guidance, Health and Social Care or Customer Service.

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve their employment goals and improve their wellbeing.
• You will have experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties and be able to demonstrate your ability to:
• Inspire, motivate and engage people.
• Identify barriers and understand individual needs.
• Build trusting and effective relationships.
• Support people with a range of complex needs.
• Work in a community-based environment.
• Assess needs, develop plans and support individuals to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Promote recovery, independence and vocational development.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, colleagues and external agencies.
• Manage your own caseload and work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Experience of supporting people within an employment setting would be advantageous, as would knowledge of employment rights, job retention and employment law.

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

Mental Health Matters

Address

Waterside House, Sunderland, SR5 2TZ

Durham

SR5 2TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Information and Change Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and operational development of the PCN. The postholder will ensure that high-quality information and intelligence are available to support decision-making, performance monitoring, service redesign and population health management.

Working closely with practice teams, clinicians, system partners and commissioning organisations, you will lead change programmes and drive continuous improvement through effective use of data and digital technologies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent experience in management, healthcare management, business intelligence or a related field

Experience

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in information management, healthcare management, business intelligence or a related field.
• Experience of analysing and presenting complex data.
• Proven experience leading change or service improvement projects.
• Strong project and general management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data reporting skills.
• Understanding of information governance, GDPR and healthcare data management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS, primary care, PCNs or integrated healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of NHS performance frameworks and commissioning processes.
• Experience with population health management and healthcare analytics.
• PRINCE2, Agile, Lean or change management qualification.
• Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.

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

Norton Medical Centre

Address

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PRACTITIONER Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £32,074 per annum NHS AFC Band 5 Location: Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham with travel to Darlington (some hybrid working available) Can you make Talking Matter? Our Talking Therapies team are looking for people to help change lives! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an IAPT Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our established Talking Therapies service. Talking Therapies is an experienced Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, supporting people experiencing common mental health problems and helping individuals achieve improved mental and physical wellbeing. As an IAPT Qualified PWP, you will play a key role in providing high-volume, low-intensity assessments and evidence-based interventions to people experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression. You will accept referrals into the service, undertake telephone and face-to-face screening and assessments, and support people to self-manage their recovery. You will work collaboratively with service users to identify their goals and support them to make positive changes. Your role will include delivering a range of evidence-based low-intensity interventions, including guided self-help, courses and computerised CBT, alongside providing information and support regarding psychological and pharmacological treatments where appropriate. You will work closely with colleagues across the service to ensure appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place, maintaining an effective stepped-care approach. The role will also involve managing your own caseload, maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to service improvement and participating in audit, research and quality improvement activities. You will receive regular clinical supervision and will be expected to maintain your professional development and accreditation, keeping up to date with developments in low-intensity psychological interventions. About you To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting. You will have:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting.
• You will have:
• A PWP qualification from a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited PWP programme or apprenticeship.
• If qualifying through an apprenticeship route, successful completion of the apprenticeship end-point assessment.
• Accreditation with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP, or be working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying.
• Experience of delivering a full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions.
• Experience of screening and assessing people with a range of mental health difficulties at Step 2.
• Experience of working with and managing risk.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to Step 2 interventions.
• An understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they can present in primary care.
• An understanding of the importance of evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Strong IT and computer skills.
• The ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of enthusiasm, motivation and self-awareness.
• The ability to use your own initiative and make appropriate decisions independently.
• A commitment to continual professional and personal development and to responding positively to supervision and feedback.
• A commitment to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Experience of partnership working, drug and alcohol management, working within services with agreed targets and demonstrating clinical outcomes would be desirable.
• You will also need to be able to travel independently in accordance with service requirements.

Experience

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting.
• You will have:
• A PWP qualification from a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited PWP programme or apprenticeship.
• If qualifying through an apprenticeship route, successful completion of the apprenticeship end-point assessment.
• Accreditation with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP, or be working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying.
• Experience of delivering a full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions.
• Experience of screening and assessing people with a range of mental health difficulties at Step 2.
• Experience of working with and managing risk.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to Step 2 interventions.
• An understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they can present in primary care.
• An understanding of the importance of evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Strong IT and computer skills.
• The ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of enthusiasm, motivation and self-awareness.
• The ability to use your own initiative and make appropriate decisions independently.
• A commitment to continual professional and personal development and to responding positively to supervision and feedback.
• A commitment to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Experience of partnership working, drug and alcohol management, working within services with agreed targets and demonstrating clinical outcomes would be desirable.
• You will also need to be able to travel independently in accordance with service requirements.

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

Mental Health Matters

Address

Craglea, Lanchester Road Hospital, Co Durham, DH1 5RD

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

TRAINEE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PRACTITIONER 2 positions available. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £28,392 per annum (NHS AFC Band 4) Location: Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham (some hybrid working available) Can you make Talking Matter? Our Talking Therapies team are looking for people to help change lives! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our established Talking Therapies service in County Durham and Darlington. Talking Therapies is a well-established Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service that has been providing psychological interventions to people across County Durham and Darlington since 2010. The service is delivered in partnership by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service. As a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work within the Talking Therapies service whilst undertaking a programme of university-based training. You will progressively develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver low-intensity psychological interventions at high volume to people experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression. You will split your time between university attendance and working within the service, conducting assessments and providing face-to-face and remote low-intensity psychological interventions. The role will also involve extending psychological intervention support to adults with an intellectual/learning disability who are experiencing concurrent common mental health problems. You will receive excellent support throughout your training, including extensive clinical and caseload supervision, as well as opportunities for ongoing professional development. It is an expectation of the role that successful candidates seek BABCP accreditation following six months of relevant patient contact. About you To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working within mental health and be able to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand individual client needs. You will have: