Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide an efficient, professional and friendly reception and administrative service to patients, visitors and staff. The post holder will act as a first point of contact for the practice, ensuring that patients receive a high standard of customer service and support. The role requires confidentiality, accuracy, effective communication skills and the ability to work within a busy primary care environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reception Duties

• Welcome patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Manage patient enquiries both face-to-face and over the telephone.
• Signpost patients to the most appropriate service, clinician or member of the team.
• Manage appointment requests and bookings using practice systems and procedures.
• Inform patients of practice processes and available services.
• Ensure reception areas remain tidy, organised and welcoming.
• Telephone and Digital Services
• Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally.
• Respond to patient enquiries and requests in accordance with practice policies.
• Process requests received through Anima, NHS Mail, EMIS and other approved communication systems.
• Accurately record messages and ensure appropriate follow-up action is taken.
• Escalate urgent matters to the appropriate clinician or manager.
• Administrative Duties
• Register new patients and complete relevant documentation.
• Update and maintain patient records, ensuring information is accurate and current.
• Scan, file and retrieve documents as required.
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence promptly.
• Support clinical and non-clinical teams with administrative tasks.
• Prepare letters, documents and reports when requested.
• Undertake photocopying, scanning and document management duties.
• Assist with processing test results in accordance with practice procedures.
• Support monitoring of daily administrative tasks to ensure completion within required timescales.

Information Governance and Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and practice information at all times.
• Adhere to GDPR, NHS confidentiality requirements and practice policies.
• Ensure patient records are handled securely and accurately.
• Report any information governance concerns to management.
• Communication and Team Working
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in team meetings, training and development activities.
• Contribute positively to a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Quality and Safety

• Follow all practice policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintain awareness of safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and equality and diversity requirements.
• Report incidents, risks or concerns through appropriate channels.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives where required.
• General Responsibilities
• Demonstrate flexibility to support the needs of the practice.
• Attend mandatory training and complete required updates.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and grade.
• Be prepared to work at either Pilning Surgery or Almondsbury Surgery as required by the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's

Experience

Essential

• Previous customer service experience preferable

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

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

Hanham Health

Address

Almondsbury Surgery

Sundays Hill

Bristol

BS32 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for full duties and responsibilities.

Overview: OSC, further assessment of recalled patients, MDT participation and training.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BsC in Radiology or equivalent
• Certificate of Competence in Mammography or equivalent
• Post-graduate qualifications in Advanced Medical Imaging (Breast) including Clinical examination, Image interpretation, Breast ultrasound and Interventional techniques
• Full registration with the GMC or equivalent
• Be a HCPC-registered practitioner, authorised under IR(ME)R, responsible for the justification and authorisation of medical exposures to ionising radiation

Desirable

• Full masters degree relevant to role or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working in a senior position within a breast imaging team
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of breast patients
• Ability to independently undertake all aspects of symptomatic and NHSBSP breast work

Desirable

• An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Knowledge & understanding of role of ethical committee
• Experience in research and audit

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Breast Care Centre

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department.

The provision of high-quality care in all clinical settings, including theatres, outpatient clinics, wards,

and working well as part of a multidisciplinary team

To support the clinical decision making of resident medical and nursing staff

To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the department out of hours as per agreed protocols

2. Professional Development, Education and Training

To participate in ongoing training and personal development

To contribute to multi-disciplinary skills training

3. Management and Leadership

To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs

To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the

framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the department

To attend other departmental, divisional and Trust meetings as necessary

To attend regional and national meetings as necessary

To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualification in healthcare management or leadership

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project
• Ability to manage risk

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Clinical/Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Ability to lead emergency Gynaecology services in and out of hours

Desirable

• Experience in change management and innovation

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to work under stress
• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work in multi-professional 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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, FRCS (Plast)
• ATLS
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice.
• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
• Completion of a general management course or programme.

Work Experience

Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience including 2 years as SHO in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of complex reconstruction conditions
• Experience in audit project and written up

Desirable

• Some training in Microsurgery

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Proven teaching ability.
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
• Knowledge of political context within which we operate.

Desirable

• Proven track record in research.
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential

• Good written communication skills.
• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Important Information:

• Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
• Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
• If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
• Interviews will aim to take place in person (reasonable adjustments considered)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent experience

Experience, skills and knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively and efficiently individually and in a team environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of service users with a range of communication needs and/ or cultural backgrounds.
• Able to carry out the core clinical competencies required of the post e.g. wound care, observations
• Able to record succinct and accurate information on the patient record both in writing and electronically

Desirable

• Experience in community and acute settings

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

South Bristol Community Hospital

Hengrove Promenade

Bristol

BS14 0DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice and experience within an acute hospital setting.

Evidence of continued professional development i.e. a professional portfolio and participation in appraisal and development review.

To have achieved a recognised teaching & assessing qualification.

Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department

Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.

Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.

Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.

Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.

Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required.

Evidence of experience and knowledge of the importance of resource management including protocols for staff utilisation, equipment, and products for clinical care.

Organise and participate in the delivery of high standard, evidence-based nursing care.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, with current live NMC registration / Student awaiting pin
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)

Work Experience

Essential

• Completion of training for extended roles required by the ward / department. i.e. IV drug administration, Cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and Epidural training
• At least 12 months recent experience as a Registered Nurse in either an acute hospital setting, surgical setting, admission/ emergency setting OR a qualifying student who has completed a placement within surgery or an admissions unit

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Gate 26B

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients.
• Good clinical judgement
• Understand Audit/governance processes

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).
• Proven track record in research. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good communication skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
• Flexibility
• Critical approach to work
• Demonstrates initiative
• Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
• Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Desirable

• Training in laparoscopic surgery

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered with GMC (UK)

Desirable

• Experience in audit project and written up

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

• IT skills on all Microsoft packages
• Fluent English speaker

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Overview: OSC, further assessment of recalled patients, MDT participation and training.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with a license to practice
• Credential in breast disease management (NBIA,RCR) or within 3 months of completion
• Postgraduate qualifications in mammography and breast ultrasound with relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of continued professional development including CME

Work Experience

Essential

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of breast patients
• Ability to independently undertake all aspects of symptomatic and NHSBSP breast work
• Ability to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework
• An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
• Knowledge & understanding of role of ethical committee
• Experience in Audit projects

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

Working under the direct supervision of the lead practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP.

Duties and responsibilities:

Ensure that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample

Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures

Ensure samples are stored in appropriate containers

Accurately and legible label all samples to confirm patient identity

Check patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible

Record collection of blood sample in patient records in accordance with practice procedure

Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion

Process laboratory urine and stool samples and ensure the practices UTI protocol is followed

Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff

Notify the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues

Liaise with and assist members of the administrative team

Undertake weekly cleaning and re-stocking of consulting rooms in line with the practices infection control policy and ensuring the appropriate paperwork is completed

Support and participate in shared learning within the practice including attendance at regular nurse meetings, clinical meetings and staff training afternoons

Attend training as required to ensure your skills are maintained

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate to include smoking cessation advice

To undertake any additional duties as directed by the nursing team and within the scope of their practice

Confidentiality:

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development:

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.

Complete on-line training provided by the practice on all appropriate topics

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 colleagues and other practice team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

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

Participate in audits where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• -Phlebotomy qualification
• -Experience working in a healthcare setting
• -Experience providing direct patient care
• -Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• -Ability to communicate sensitively with patients
• -Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
• -Compassionate, caring and professional manner
• -Reliable and organised
• -Flexibility to work extra hours to cover holidays and sickness from time to time
• -Awareness of patient centred care
• -Understanding of infection prevention and control
• -Understanding of safeguarding principles
• -Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• -Knowledge of health and safety requirements
• -Clear enhanced DBS check

Desirable

• -Previous experience in a GP practice/primary care
• -Competent in using EMIS/System One
• -Awareness of CQC standards

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

Close Farm Surgery

Address

47 Victoria Road

Warmley

Bristol

BS30 5JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Working in accordance with the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and assist in the development and review of these as required.

2. Receiving and analysing samples submitted to the department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.

3. Assisting in the interpretation and technical validation of the analyses in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

4. Responsible for the provision of our service to patients in routine and emergency situations.

5. Rotating into any area of the department as required.

6. Participating fully in the departments 24/7 rota service.

7. Prioritising the completion of urgent requests.

8. Telephoning important results to an appropriate person when necessary

9. Responsible for their own work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff

10. Validating and releasing results to service users as required

11. Maintaining a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the department as appropriate

12. Preparing and ensuring adequate supplies of reagents and consumables

13. Using consumables and equipment efficiently and safely in accordance with Health & Safety policies

14. Performing the routine maintenance and cleaning of the equipment with which she/he is working including maintenance records and recording of corrective actions

15. Processing internal and external quality control samples and results/reports as required

16. Participating in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality manual

17. Participating in risk management of the department including the reporting of adverse incidents

18. Assisting in research and development projects as required

19. Assisting in the training and teaching of trainee biomedical scientists, new BMS staff, MLAs, medical staff and other healthcare professionals as required

20. Participating in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures

21. Undertaking continued professional development

22. Personally responsible for maintaining HCPC Registration

23. Participating in all other activities in the section to enable the department to maintain compliance with ISO15189 (2022).

24. To provide appropriate cover for more senior Biomedical Scientist staff as required.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered BMS
• BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

BMS experience

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years BMS experience in a UK hospital Biochemistry lab

Knowledge

Essential

• Blood Science tracked analyser system knowledge/experience

Desirable

• Specialist lab knowledge/experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHO ARE WE?

We are Circle Health Group.

We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with morethan 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.

We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.

We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.

WHO ARE YOU?

You are a compassionate, highly skilled Registered Nurse with a background in Oncology and/or Haematology.

You are committed to delivering outstanding, evidence-based care to patients with complexand often life-changing conditions.

You demonstrate professionalism, resilience, and empathy when supporting patients andfamilies through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

You work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and uphold the highest standards of

clinical practice, safety, and patient experience.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

Clinical Care & Patient Experience

Deliver safe, effective, and individualised nursing care to Oncology and Haematologypatients across inpatient, day-case and outpatient settings.

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in line with agreed treatment pathwaysand care plans.

Support patients undergoing cancer and haematological treatments, includingchemotherapy, transfusions, and supportive therapies (where trained).

Monitor patients for treatment-related side effects, complications, and deterioration,escalating concerns appropriately.

Provide holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, psychological, and informationalneeds of patients and their families.

Treatment & Clinical Practice

Administer prescribed treatments and medications in line with local policies, nationalguidance, and competency frameworks.

Safe delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in line withprofessional and legal standards.

Ensure infection prevention and control measures are followed at all times.

Governance, Safety & Quality

Work in accordance with NMC Code, Circle Health Group policies, and nationalOncology/Haematology standards.

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service developmentactivities.

Recognise, report, and respond to incidents, near misses, and safeguarding concerns in linewith organisational policies.

Contribute to maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g.CQC).

Teamworking & Professional Practice

Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with consultants, pharmacists,specialist nurses, and allied health professionals.

Support and supervise junior staff, students, and new starters as appropriate.

Act as an advocate for patients, promoting dignity, respect, and informed decision-making.

Development & Continuous Improvement

Maintain professional competence through ongoing CPD and mandatory training.

Engage in appraisal, reflective practice, and personal development planning.

Contribute ideas and feedback to improve patient pathways, service delivery, and patientexperience.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

Essential

Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.

SACT qualification.

Experience working in an Oncology and/or Haematology setting, or strong demonstrable

interest with relevant transferable skills.

Sound understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients inemotionally challenging situations.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical

environment.

Desirable

Post-registration experience in Oncology, Haematology, or cancer services.

Experience in private healthcare, acute hospital, or specialist cancer services.

Evidence of involvement in audits, service improvement, or specialist training.

WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?

You are compassionate, patient-centred, and committed to delivering high-quality care.

You are calm under pressure and able to manage complex clinical situations safely.

You are proactive, organised, and attentive to detail.

You are a strong communicator who builds trust with patients, families, and colleagues.

You are adaptable, resilient, and committed to lifelong learning and professionaldevelopment.

WHAT ELSE?

This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and maychange due to future changes and developments.

You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with theguidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.

You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you feltthat a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.

Health & Safety / Confidentiality

You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures aretaken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors.

In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients,members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiablepatients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing orother professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/ortreatment of the patient. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerningindividual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure toobserve these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary actionbeing taken including dismissal.

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This job description isnot an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes anddevelopments.

Opportunities with Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities forall our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protectedby the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds,identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.

Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and developprofessionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless,compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the coreof our purpose and culture

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• SACT qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience in Oncology, Haematology, or cancer services.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients in emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Desirable

• Experience in private healthcare, acute hospital, or specialist cancer services.
• Evidence of involvement in audits, service improvement, or specialist training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Circle Health Group

Address

Bath Clinic

Claverton Down Road

Combe Down

BATH

BA2 7BR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous and independent specialist practitioner, working with the responsibility for assessing and directing the management of patients referred to the community MSK interface service.

To deliver therapeutic intervention, acting as a highly specialist clinician in MSK Outpatients and the community MSK interface service, by using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way.

To apply highly specialist theoretical knowledge, clinical experience and advanced clinical reasoning to provide comprehensive patient management. This will include patients with diverse or complex presentations/multi-co-mobilities and those referred from other therapists and health care professionals for a second opinion/advice on further management.

To identify, request and interpret specialist diagnostics within own scope of practice to inform the delivery and management of specialist care for patients and families.

To provide clinical expertise, education, support and guidance for therapy staff.

To promote effective communication with therapy, consultant, nursing and other healthcare staff in order to agree an inter-professional approach to patient management and ensure equity of care.

To support the operational delivery of the out of hours service at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital or Cheltenham General Hospital.

To assume responsibility for personal development and ensure other team members are supported for development and supervision by continuing professional development, linked to appraisal

To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration
• Registered with HCPC
• Successful in completion of post registration masters (level 7) module (s) or specialised qualification program relevant to the role e.g. (PgCert / PgDip / MACP)
• Working towards completion of relevant post-graduate study (or equivalence)
• Commitment to undertake training as an injection Therapist

Desirable

• Completion of relevant post registration Masters
• Portfolio of mentored practice within specialty
• Injection therapy. Qualification
• Non-medical prescribing
• Previous / current certification on iRMER

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of relevant specialist experience in the musculoskeletal field
• Proven clinical leadership experience
• Experience of delivering NHS care in the UK
• Evidence of delivering quality improvement: e.g. audit, evaluation, QI and service improvement
• Experience of providing education, supervision and mentoring to staff and students
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and autonomous decision-making
• Applies strong leadership to day-to-day clinical area management
• Application of good resource management in service delivery
• Evidence of reflective practice within CPD

Desirable

• Evidence of working in an enhanced / screening / diagnostic role
• Evidence of working at a senior level in this specialist area
• Evidence of work across the MSK pathway; including MDT
• Experience of clinical research
• Multi-organisation or system working
• Evidence of national and local guidance delivery in practice
• Actively participated in Recruitment experience
• Engagement in strategic service development

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Personal tolerance of uncertainty and conflicting opinions
• Well-developed leadership and motivational skills alongside team building and team working skills.
• Ability to manage pressure and changing working environment
• The ability to react in a flexible way to changing demands in service delivery, both operationally and strategically.

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical diagnostic reasoning skills with the ability to provide highly specialised and expert clinical advice to colleagues and other healthcare professionals
• Act independently to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate complex care using enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions with a broad-spectrum knowledge of MSK disorders
• Evidence of clinical utilisation of behavior change, manual therapy, exercise therapy, lifestyle management, return to work, shared decision making,
• Evidence of a biopsychosocial, patient centred approach to management.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Proven negotiation/communication skills
• The ability to inspire, influence, persuade and negotiate
• The ability to manage change and conflict to ensure resolutions with positive outcomes
• Managing diagnostic uncertainty e.g. complex multi-pathology presentations
• Evidence of being an effective supervisor, educator and mentor

Desirable

• Demonstration of value-based healthcare within practice
• Evidence of use of diagnostic investigations in practice

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for full details.

• Fully integrated member of the Respiratory Medicine team
• Supporting the diagnosis and care for patients Respiratory patients
• Attendance at MDT meetings
• Undertaking outpatient clinicsAd doc advice for inpatients
• Actively participate in research
• Quality improvement and audits
• In-reach respiratory referrals advice (with close consultant supervision)
• Supervised outpatient clinics
• Participatingin the on-call medical registrarrota.

Person Specification

Training And Experience

Essential

• Recent experience working as a doctor in the NHS (or equivalent) within the last 2 years
• Evidence of achieving IMT2 competencies (or equivalent)
• Experience of working within general medical specialities within the last 2 years at IMT2 level as a minimum
• Passed the MRCP in full

Desirable

• Previous experience demonstrating commitment to respiratory medicine
• Previous experience working at medical registrar level within medicine

Qualifications And Registration

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC
• Advanced Life support (ALS) accreditation (or booked to complete before August 2025)

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc)

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
• Experience of completing audit and/or quality improvement
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues

Desirable

• Completion of a general management course or programme

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential

• Formal, proven teaching ability and experience
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates

Desirable

• Proven track record in research
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of good team work, including ability to lead, form effective working relationships and support staff development
• Ability to work independently, as part of the medicine division.
• Ability to work with professionalism and prioritise patient safety

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Registered General Nurse qualification, or Ophthalmic photographic experience or Degree in relevant subject and National Qualification in Diabetic Eye Screening

Detailed knowledge of all aspects of diabetic retinopathy disease, sufficient to enable post holder to make accurate diagnosis both of the presence of disease and the level.

Good all round knowledge of diabetes and associated risk factors.

Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team both Trust-wide and nationally and with diabetic patients in a calm, sensitive, reassuring and persuasive way.

Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills including the use of diagnostic equipment i.e. fundus cameras and direct ophthalmoscopes in the direct examination of patients eyes.

Ability to work autonomously, efficiently and professionally in county-wide General Practice Surgeries.

Enhanced IT skills including experience of windows based software, capture and grading software for diagnostic purposes and Microsoft word.

An up to date knowledge and understanding of key professional developments and recommended good practice

Demonstrate understanding of research based practice, and participate as required in audit.

Ability to respond flexibly, resourcefully and autonomously in emergencies, e.g. when equipment fails in outreach clinics whilst maintaining a calm environment for patients present.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Proven competence to work autonomously and effectively without access to supervision, in General Practice surgeries, requiring the ability to plan travel time appropriately and to plan and organise own clinic time, screening on average 24 patients per day under current workflows. To maintain a good throughput of patients in the event that workflow practices change. Capacity to work accurately whilst maintaining intense periods of concentration and competing claims on time. To be accountable and make clinical decisions involving patients within local guidelines, without direct supervision from medical staff.

Proven competence in digital retinal photography and effective use of a direct ophthalmoscope sufficiently confidently, to recognize and diagnose and refer to clinic, advanced cases of diabetic retinopathy that requires urgent treatment. Retinal photographs should be of sufficient quality to meet the National Quality Assurance Standard.

Competence to grade unsupervised, sustaining high levels of concentration over extended periods, to analyze and interpret diabetic retinopathy, accurately diagnosing small details of diabetic disease and other ocular lesions and ensuring timely referral to an ophthalmologist when appropriate, grading a minimum of 1000 patients image sets per annum as directed by National Screening Quality standards.

Responsibility for maintaining internal quality assurance processes for grading during primary diagnosis of disease/no disease. Responsibility for secondary level grade of image sets with disease, and unless there is discrepancy between graders, with no further referral to a medical clinician.

To remain calm and focused during screening clinics in particular during adverse conditions such as IT failure.

To communicate effectively with health professionals and frequently with patients, sometimes in distressing and sensitive circumstances, using empathy and reassurance in the management of information regarding diabetes management, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic eye disease and loss of sight.

To safely administer mydriatic eye drops within the Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guideline and following department Patient Specific Protocols.

Proven competence to deliver effective one-to-one patient education, using their retinal images as a teaching tool, in a motivating and persuasive manner so as to encourage effective diabetes management and reduction in the risks of diabetic eye damage whilst encouraging annual screening attendance.

Competence of accurate image and data handling, including image capture and retrieval, to ensure timely image grading and generation of results to GPs and referral to an Ophthalmologist for treatment as appropriate.

Carry out proficiently and safely the frequent movement of a digital fundus camera (87kgs) and equipment between county-wide surgeries, being aware of and acting in accordance with Trust manual handling protocols.

Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and maintain accurate patient records.

Competence to train new screener/graders in all aspects of the job, and to develop and maintain professional links with colleagues at all levels in both the primary and secondary care setting.

Proactively seek and maintain up to date information and training to ensure that professional skills are sustained to a high standard.

COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

To develop and maintain communication and commitment with all members of the immediate team and other eye screening programmes in the UK.

Multidisciplinary team within the Trust.

Ophthalmologists and members of the diabetes team

Patients.

General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers and other surgery staff.

National Screening Committee for Diabetic Retinopathy

Trust IT department

Outside agencies for IT, camera and software support.

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE ROLE

Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised in General Practice, often under pressure, in the absence of guidance from department and clinical managers, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care, education and time management. Responsibility for handling patient images and data and prioritising time to ensure timely grading and effective Quality Assurance Standards. To remain focused and resourceful in adverse working conditions so that technical problems can be analysed and solved.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be required to work within recognised Manual Handling guidelines.

Will be required to occasionally manoeuvre equipment up to 86kg, using specially designed trolleys, often in confined spaces and in and out of vans to deliver to county-wide practices.

Will be required to conduct screening clinics in a darkened room, using a VDU and specialist equipment, often in confined spaces. Image grading is also conducted in a darkened room using a VDU.

Ability to work where there is a requirement to concentrate for prolonged periods e.g. during patient image grading.

Will be required to follow Policies and Procedures pertaining to infection control and COSHH regulations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in relevant subject, Registered Nursing Qualification or equivalent experience in diabetic eye screening.
• Completed the Level 3 Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Diploma including grading modules.
• Relevant OCT in Digital Surveillance qualification.
• Have a valid full UK driving licence.

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous experience as a Retinal Screener or Screener/Grader, including OCT Capture.
• Driving 3,500 kg mobile screening vehicle.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and experience using Optomize Software.
• Undertaken training and experience in driving 3,500 kg mobile screening vehicle.
• Proven knowledge and skills in technical requirements of the role, including resolving technical issues.
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and make autonomous decisions within agreed protocols and own level of competence.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and manage competing clinical and operational priorities.
• Communicate effectively with other health care professionals and patients.
• Organise own workload and have good time management skills.
• Have access to a car/vehicle for screening clinics.

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital/Countywide

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hanham Health is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking clinical team based at Almondsbury Surgery and Pilning Surgery in South Gloucestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, successful training practice serving approximately 28,000 patients across four sites. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care whilst supporting staff wellbeing, professional development and flexible ways of working.

We welcome applications from newly qualified GPs, experienced GPs, those returning to practice and clinicians seeking a portfolio career.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred General Practice care.
• Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate.
• Manage clinical correspondence and workflow.
• Review and authorise prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to achievement of practice quality standards and service development.

About Us

Hanham Health is a well-established teaching and training practice operating across:

• Hanham Surgery
• Oldland Surgery
• Almondsbury Surgery
• Pilning Surgery

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedics, First Contact Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators and experienced administrative staff.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive team culture where collaboration, learning and innovation are actively encouraged.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Protected learning time.
• Regular clinical meetings and peer support.
• Strong educational environment within a training practice.
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests and portfolio careers.
• Modern digital systems including EMIS Web, Accurx and ANIMA.
• Dedicated administrative support to help reduce workload.

Practice Locations

Almondsbury Surgery

Sundays Hill

Bristol

BS32 4DS

Pilning Surgery

Northwick Road

Pilning

Bristol

BS35 4JF

For Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Nicola Hudson

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent primary medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion before commencement).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, CCT expected within 6 months of interview date, or equivalent route to GP registration (CEGPR).

Desirable

• MRCGP.
• Additional qualifications relevant to primary care.
• Evidence of specialist interests relevant to General Practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice or completion of GP Specialty Training.
• Ability to manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, quality improvement and risk management.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS primary care.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience of telephone consultations.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring or supervising trainees or students.
• Involvement in audit, quality improvement or service development projects.
• Experience in an area of specialist clinical interest.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hanham Health

Address

Almondsbury Surgery

Sundays Hill,

Bristol

BS32 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level - Minimum Grade C in Maths and English
• Experience of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience

Essential

• Proven administrative experience including initiating and maintaining office systems
• Experience of handling telephone enquiries
• Experience of planning and organising administrative tasks
• Experience of managing own workload

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and telephone communication skills. Capable of constructing and delivering clear information/instruction to a wide range of people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and able to work autonomously, working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to input data accurately

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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