Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To undertake clinical sessions (remote and face to face) for the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH), carrying out fresh case assessments and reviews of all service personnel referred to the DCMH. This will include liaison with referrers and line management as required to facilitate the clinical and occupational management of the patient.
• To provide clear occupational recommendations to the referrer and/or Medical Centre based on MOD and single Service policy.
• To supervise the clinical activity of other mental health professionals.
• To liaise and engage with MOD contracted (or other NHS and non-NHS providers as necessary) in-patient service providers to enable discharge planning for Service and other entitled personnel who have been admitted to hospital
• To complete reports and documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To assist educational supervisors in the DCMH with providing training experiences for General Practitioner Vocational Trainees (GPVTs) and mental health trainees.
• To attend individual management reviews or case conferences with Primary Healthcare (PHC) and/or line management as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry and/or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Must be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or be an Approved Medical Practitioner under Section 22 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the General Medical Councils (GMCs) Good Medical Practice (GMP).
• Must have completed sufficient Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance on CPD.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must hold a full Driving Licence valid in the UK (in order to be able to conduct peripatetic clinics and assess personnel sick at home in exceptional circumstances).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL7 9NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
• Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process
• Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty
• Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of your own clinical practice
• Utilise your clinical mentor and other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out.
• Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate, utilising Practice and local guidelines and in a timely manner
• Pro-actively identify, diagnose, monitor and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, and national and practice protocols, and within own scope of practice.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy living and to apply principles of self-care
• Recognise, assess and refer patients with mental health needs as appropriate
• Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news

Other responsibilities:

• Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians) as appropriate
• Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer review
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T. as appropriate and in accordance with Practice protocol
• Use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Deliver care according to evidence based practice, following agreed protocols, local and national guidelines
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
• Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
• Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets
• Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
• Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in training as appropriate
• Pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary
• Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as a Primary Care Practitioner and senior member of the team

Leadership responsibilities:

• Act as a positive role model
• Provide professional leadership as required
• Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and external good practice
• Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
• Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
• Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
• Ensure the principles of infection control and local/national policies and guidelines are applied throughout the practice, monitoring and implementing changes as required

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.

Other

Essential

• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Physician Associate.
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to form good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable evidence and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as team player.
• Initiative and drive.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and positive.
• Empathetic, honest, caring.
• Adaptable and forward looking.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Diplomatic and considered.
• Hard working, willing and flexible.
• Observance of strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC).
• Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Minor illness qualification at degree level assessed by OSCEs
• Minor injuries qualification.
• Current registration.
• Independent non-medical prescriber or working towards it or proven ability to use Patient Group Directions.
• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Practitioner.
• Good communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills.
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Keyboard skills.

Desirable

• At least two years experience post MSc qualification.
• Mentor/teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Practitioner-led management of minor illness and injuries.
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
• First contact care.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Ability to listen and empathise

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
• Proven competency as an Independent non-medical prescriber.

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

Haxby Group

Address

Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre

2 The Village

York

YO32 2LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

This role is 8 hours per week. Ideally, we would like the postholder to be on-site on Wednesdays, but we are happy to be flexible around this.

What you'll be doing:

In this role you will deliver a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service, managing and prioritising a caseload of patients with highly complex speech, language and communication impairments and swallowing difficulties. Using evidence-based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, that complement working in a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation unit.

The post-holder will:

• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
• Manage a small caseload, providing goal-focused, intensive MDT therapy in a person-centred, meaningful way
• Further develop your skills and knowledge working with clients who have complex cognitive-communication, language and speech disorders following brain injury, both 1:1 and in small therapy groups
• Be supported to develop your specialist clinical skills across the spectrum of brain injury presentations. This might include working with patients who have prolonged disorders of consciousness, or require a tracheostomy, AAC or supporting clients to return to work or study
• Continually develop your own clinical and leadership skills through a wide range of supervision, learning and teaching opportunities, both internally and externally
• Receive excellent clinical support and supervision with frequent opportunities for joint working within the Interdisciplinary Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within neurorehabilitation

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

Active Care Group

Address

Sheridan Close

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN2 4JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Inpatients

The inpatient element of this role is based primarily within the Ashby Rehabilitation Unit, which provides 18 specialist rehabilitation beds (15 Level 2a and 3 Level 2b). The unit accepts referrals from major trauma centres and acute hospitals across the region for patients requiring specialist neurorehabilitation following conditions such as traumatic brain injury, brain tumour surgery and disorders of consciousness.

The post holder will review referrals presented through the weekly Specialised Rehabilitation Patient Categorisation (PCAT) meeting and undertake assessments of patients requiring specialist rehabilitation at Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital and Grantham Hospital. They will also contribute to the Rehabilitation Unit on-call rota.

The successful candidate will deliver specialist Neurorehabilitation, Brain Injury and Spasticity clinics across multiple hospital and community locations, including Louth, Gainsborough and Spalding.

The role also includes undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate, ensuring patients with complex needs or mobility challenges can access specialist rehabilitation support.

The post holder will be responsible for managing their clinical and non-clinical workload effectively, providing high-quality, patient-centred care and making informed clinical decisions within a multidisciplinary team environment.

They will maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the Trust, General Practitioners, regional trauma centres and partner organisations to support coordinated patient care. The successful candidate will also contribute to service development, operational policy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the clinical care of patients under their supervision.
• Undertaking associated administrative and service management duties.
• Participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Supporting service evaluation and the ongoing development of rehabilitation services.
• Attending departmental, multidisciplinary and organisational meetings.
• Contributing to the teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings while helping to shape and develop specialist rehabilitation services across Lincolnshire.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current valid GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric medicine, Neurology or Stroke medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support certificate
• Higher research qualification

Clinical Experience and Management

Essential

• Broad clinical experience in Rehabilitation Medicine, including inpatient, outpatient and community rehabilitation services.
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex rehabilitation patients independently and provide senior clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in the assessment and management of patients with acquired brain injury, neurological disabilities and spasticity, including the use of specialist rehabilitation interventions
• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures

Desirable

• Evidence of developing a high quality, high-performance service

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

• A record of quality improvement or clinical audit relating to the care of older patients

Teaching, Traning and Research

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines
• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Teaching qualification/ diploma
• Evidence of original research/ peer reviewed publications

Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential

• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and be open to new ways of working to provide the highest possible standard of care to patients
• Basic keyboard skills/knowledge of Microsoft packages

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.

What we offer

A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure

10 PA WTE Job Share, flexi-working and remote working will be considered

£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years

Generous recruitment and retention extra three PA payment, pro rata for part-time (to be reviewed after 3 years)

The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.

Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities

90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system

Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme

Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development day

Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice
• Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing
• Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing
• Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing
• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• DBS clearance

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Willingness to engage with further training in child psychiatry.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on 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.

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

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horizon Centre

Monson Street

Lincoln

LN5 7RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution, your NHS needs you!!!

For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Typing and or Word/Text Processing Skills
• Audio Typing Experience
• GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
• Text Word processing & audio skills to RSA II or equivalent.

Desirable

• 4 GCSE C or equivalent.
• Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in office environment.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability and confidence to communicate at all levels.
• Competent Microsoft Word User.

Desirable

• Ability to operate office equipment, e.g. Fax, Photocopier.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Conscientious in standard of work produced.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team.
• Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Commitment to work towards recognised qualifications as appropriate
• Ability to work from their own initiative

Desirable

• Adaptable to change
• Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues.
• Readiness to try new things

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role:

A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure

12 PA WTE Job share, compressed hours and part-time will be considered

An additional 1PA for R&R

£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years

The services are supported by multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals

The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background

Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities

90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system

Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme

Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day

Free on-site car parking and access to electric car charging points

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing.
• Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
• Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• DBS clearance.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Willingness to engage with further training in psychiatry to be compliant.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on 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.

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

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Discovery House

St George's Site, Long Leys Road

Lincoln

LN1 1FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Healthcare Professional, you will be joining our team of clinicians who provide custody cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to assess and address the health needs of detained people, as well as conduct forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system. The role will involve conducting clinical assessments, medicines management, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions, collecting forensic samples, providing advice and guidance and maintaining detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained people held in police custody.

The successful candidate will embody our core values in their day-to day work, prioritising a Team First approach by collaborating effectively and contributing to a positive, respectful environment, Truly Caring by showing commitment to the wellbeing of patients and colleagues, and driving Pioneering Innovation through a proactive focus on continuous improvement and adaptability

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, responsive, and compassionate service to detained individuals in custody, supporting Custody Sergeants and Officers in assessing healthcare needs and ensuring an effective care pathway throughout detention.
• Carry out forensic sampling as required.
• Assess and determine an individuals fitness for detention, release, interview, and their capacity to understand processes and charges.
• Evaluate alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal, and obtain blood samples in accordance with the Road Traffic Act.
• Offer guidance and support to Custody Officers in identifying healthcare needs and prioritising care, seeking advice from the Lead Nurse or Consultant FME when necessary.
• Deliver forensic practitioner services in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Codes of Practice and local protocols.
• Adhere to NMC/HCPC codes of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and promote the role of nurses within the custody setting.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous records, including injury documentation, ensuring all activities are properly logged using relevant systems. Forensic Healthcare Professional v1.1 March 2026 Truly Care Team First Pioneering Innovation
• Stay up to date with current internal and external procedures and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to consistently deliver a high quality service.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs, doctors, custody staff, police officers, healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and partner organisations.
• Contribute to data collection for audits and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Remain informed on current procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a positive and committed team member, contributing to a supportive environment in what can be a challenging setting.
• Work collaboratively, sharing information openly and supporting colleagues to achieve team objectives.
• Support the training and development of new staff members.
• Assist with student nurse placements.
• Travel to other locations when required.
• Provide court statements in a timely manner.
• Promote a forward-thinking, solution-focused approach and share innovative ideas.
• Participate in clinical governance, supervision sessions, and team meetings to support learning and the sharing of best practice.

Experience & Knowledge Essential

Desirable

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic with minimum of 3 years service.
• Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
• A full UK driving license.
• Competent in oral and written English.
• Full membership of the NMC/HCPC
• Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or paramedic with minimum of 3 years service.
• Full membership of the NMC or HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Competent in oral and written English.
• Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to be cleared through the Police Vetting system: Level 2 NPPV clearance.
• A DBS check is required for this post. PHL will undertake an initial check at the appropriate level on appointment.
• Must have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle for business 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.

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

Partnering Health Ltd

Address

North Yorkshire Police

Fulford Road

York

YO10 4BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our friendly team. Duties will involve:

- answering the Practices telephone and assisting patients in a courteous, efficient and effective manner

- assist in processing repeat prescriptions

- greeting and dealing with patients and other visitors either in person or via the

- process personal and telephone requests to book appointments, visits and telephone consultations

- taking messages and passing on information

- filing, retrieving paperwork and photocopying

- processing and management of patient registrations

- computer data entry/data allocation and collation

- be part of a large shared rota for the occasional early evening, weekend or Bank holiday shift

- end of day closure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent in customer care/Business & admin/health and social care

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent Medical Terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of customer service either face to face or telephone communications

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice Experience of working in primary care Experience of working with prescriptions

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work under pressure and keep calm and polite Keyboard and IT Skills

Desirable

• Experience of TPP Systmone Computer system Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of prescriptions

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

Birchwood Medical Practice

Address

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

LN6 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our friendly team. Duties will involve:

- answering the Practices telephone and assisting patients in a courteous, efficient and effective manner

- assist in processing repeat prescriptions

- greeting and dealing with patients and other visitors either in person or via the

- process personal and telephone requests to book appointments, visits and telephone consultations

- taking messages and passing on information

- filing, retrieving paperwork and photocopying

- processing and management of patient registrations

- computer data entry/data allocation and collation

- be part of a large shared rota for the occasional early evening, weekend or Bank holiday shift

- end of day closure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent in customer care/Business & admin/health and social care

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent Medical Terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of customer service either face to face or telephone communications

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice Experience of working in primary care Experience of working with prescriptions

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work under pressure and keep calm and polite Keyboard and IT Skills

Desirable

• Experience of TPP Systmone Computer system Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of prescriptions

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

Birchwood Medical Practice

Address

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

LN6 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a team of Consultant General Surgeons providing emergency and elective surgical services across Lincolnshire. The role includes:

• Delivery of high-quality emergency and elective general surgery services.
• Participation in outpatient clinics, theatre lists and ward rounds.
• Contribution to the Surgical Assessment Unit and ambulatory emergency surgery pathways.
• Participation in the Consultant Emergency General Surgery on-call rota (1:9).
• Supervision and training of undergraduate and postgraduate learners.
• Active involvement in clinical governance, audit, service development and quality improvement activities.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration.
• FRCS (General Surgery) or equivalent.
• On the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery, within six months of CCT, or at the point of submission of a Portfolio Pathway application.

Desirable

• Postgraduate higher degree (MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent).

Experience and Clinical Skills

Essential

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Emergency and Elective General Surgery.
• Broad operative experience demonstrated through an extensive logbook.
• Ability to work independently at Consultant level.

Desirable

• Previous Consultant-level experience.
• Accreditation as a Clinical Supervisor and/or Educational Supervisor.
• Experience of service development and redesign.
• Understanding of healthcare management and service organisation.

Additional Skills and attributes

Essential

• Flexible, resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to implement and support change.
• IT literate.
• Ability to build effective professional relationships.

Desirable

• Evidence of developing innovative service improvements.
• Ability to introduce new technologies and ways of working.
• Willingness to lead audit activities.

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Frailty Specialist Nurse LHP PCN

Hours of Work: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Location: The post holder will work across four GP practice sites within the Lincoln Healthcare Partnership (LHP) footprint and will provide care across care homes, community settings and patients own homes. The role requires regular travel throughout the locality to support delivery of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) Programme and Community Frailty and Complex Care Services.

Salary: Dependant on experience

Candidates who hold an Independent Prescribing qualification and can demonstrate advanced clinical practice skills may be considered for appointment at an enhanced pay scale, subject to experience, qualifications and organisational approval.

The salary offered will reflect the successful candidate's skills, experience and qualifications.

Responsible To: Frailty and Complex Care Clinical Lead

Accountable To: Clinical Director LHP

About Lincoln Healthcare Partnership (LHP)

Lincoln Healthcare Partnership (LHP) is committed to delivering integrated, neighbourhood-based healthcare that improves outcomes for local people and ensures patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

As the number of people living with frailty, multiple long-term conditions and complex healthcare needs continues to increase, proactive intervention and coordinated multidisciplinary care have become essential to improving quality of life, maintaining independence and reducing avoidable use of urgent and emergency care services.

Working collaboratively across Primary Care, Community Services, Social Care, Secondary Care, Virtual Wards and Care Home Providers, LHP is transforming the way care is delivered to some of the most vulnerable individuals within our population.

This role is central to achieving that ambition

Supporting proactive, personalised frailty and complex care management across care homes and community settings

Job summary

The Frailty and Complex Care Nurse will work within their scope of practice as part of the Lincoln Healthcare Partnership (PCN) Frailty and Complex Care Team, providing proactive, person-centred care to individuals living with frailty, multiple long-term conditions, and complex health needs across both care home and community settings.

The post holder will support the delivery of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) service, providing clinical assessment, care planning, proactive management, and multidisciplinary support to residents within care homes. They will work closely with care home staff, GP practices, community services, and wider partners to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and improve resident outcomes.

In addition, the post holder will support the Community Frailty and Complex Care Service, delivering comprehensive assessment, case management, care coordination, and ongoing clinical support to patients living in their own homes who have frailty, advanced illness, or complex healthcare needs.

The role requires the ability to work autonomously, undertaking comprehensive history taking, holistic assessment, clinical examination, and clinical decision-making. The post holder will identify individuals at risk of deterioration, contribute to anticipatory and personalised care planning, coordinate multidisciplinary interventions, and support patients to maintain independence and achieve the best possible quality of life.

A key requirement of this role is demonstrable experience in frailty assessment and management, together with excellent history-taking and clinical assessment skills, enabling the practitioner to formulate appropriate management plans and coordinate timely interventions.

Working under the leadership of the Frailty and Complex Care Clinical Lead and Lead GP, the post holder will work collaboratively with Frailty Care Coordinators, Clinical Pharmacists, General Practice teams, community services, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, integrated care.

The overarching aim of the role is to improve patient outcomes, reduce health inequalities, support people to remain safely in their usual place of residence, and reduce avoidable hospital admissions through proactive, coordinated care.

Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential requirements of this role.

Key Responsibilities and duties

The post holder will:

• Undertake comprehensive clinical history taking and holistic patient assessments in care homes, clinics and patients' own homes.
• Assess and manage patients living with frailty, multimorbidity and complex healthcare needs.
• Contribute to Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA).
• Coordinate care across primary care, community services, social care, secondary care and voluntary sector partners.
• Participate in and lead MDT discussions where appropriate.
• Support Enhanced Health in Care Homes ward rounds and resident reviews.
• Deliver proactive care planning and admission avoidance interventions.
• Identify and respond to clinical deterioration appropriately.
• Support advance care planning, ReSPECT discussions and end-of-life care planning.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Care Coordinators within the team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Operate in line with clinical protocols and guidelines, ensuring professional, compassionate support for patients, families, and carers.
• Ensure compliance with practice CQC requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
• Work within all relevant PCN practice policies and procedural guidelines
• Facilitate patient education, self-management of disease, and behaviour modification.
• Collaborate closely with GPs and work independently to deliver safe, effective care to individuals, including those residing in care homes and the community
• Promote / support health & wellbeing, helping patients to remain independent and well at home.
• Contribute to Audit
• Conduct thorough person-centred needs assessment to develop care plans for each patient.
• The post holder will provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and line management to Care Coordinators within the frailty and complex care team, including workload management, wellbeing support, supervision, annual appraisals, performance management, professional development and competency support.
• To undertake any other tasks commensurate with the post

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• History taking Qualification

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Excellent clinical assessment skills.
• Clinical reasoning and decision-making.
• Ability to identify and manage clinical deterioration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and line management skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a workload.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to facilitate difficult conversations with compassion and professionalism.
• Competent IT and clinical system skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient-centred care.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience working with older adults, frailty and complex care.
• Experience undertaking comprehensive clinical history taking and holistic assessments.
• Experience managing a clinical caseload autonomously.
• Experience working within community, care home, primary care or integrated care services.
• Experience identifying and managing clinical deterioration.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience of care planning and case management.
• Experience supporting patients with multiple long-term conditions.
• Experience of admission avoidance and crisis prevention.
• Experience supporting or managing staff.

Essential Knowledge

• Knowledge of frailty syndromes and frailty management.
• Understanding of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA).
• Knowledge of complex care management.
• Understanding of anticipatory care planning and ReSPECT.
• Understanding of safeguarding legislation and professional responsibilities.
• Knowledge of integrated neighbourhood working.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and responsibilities

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in Primary Care and or General practice

Systmone experience

Experience of working with patients on the Frailty register

Experience carry out home visits

Long term condition or experience. Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Heart disease

Professional Development

We are committed to supporting professional growth and career development. The successful candidate will have opportunities to further develop skills.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician with strong history-taking and frailty assessment skills who wishes to develop within an innovative and expanding Frailty and Complex Care Service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Qualifications
• Registered Nurse NMC
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• History taking Qualification
• Essential Skills and Attributes
• Excellent clinical assessment skills.
• Clinical reasoning and decision-making.
• Ability to identify and manage clinical deterioration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and line management skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a workload.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to facilitate difficult conversations with compassion and professionalism.
• Competent IT and clinical system skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient-centred care.
• Essential Experience
• Significant experience working with older adults, frailty and complex care.
• Experience undertaking comprehensive clinical history taking and holistic assessments.
• Experience managing a clinical caseload autonomously.
• Experience working within community, care home, primary care or integrated care services.
• Experience identifying and managing clinical deterioration.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience of care planning and case management.
• Experience supporting patients with multiple long-term conditions.
• Experience of admission avoidance and crisis prevention.
• Experience supporting or managing staff.
• Essential Knowledge
• Knowledge of frailty syndromes and frailty management.
• Understanding of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA).
• Knowledge of complex care management.
• Understanding of anticipatory care planning and ReSPECT.
• Understanding of safeguarding legislation and professional responsibilities.
• Knowledge of integrated neighbourhood working.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and responsibilities

Desirable

• Desirable Experience
• Experience of working in Primary Care and or General practice
• Systmone experience
• Experience of working with patients on the Frailty register
• Experience carry out home visits
• Long term condition or experience. Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Heart disease

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

Heart of Lincoln Medical Group

Address

Lincoln Healthcare Partnership PCN

Lindum Business Park

Lincoln

LN6 3QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the high quality medical services to all patients in accordance with the practices procedures and protocols.

Will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing a full range of general medical services to patients. In addition to providing primary care services, the post holder will be expected to be involved in liaison with other agencies.

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, online consultations (using SystmConnect), telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Carry out home visits as required
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• Provide Family Planning, contraceptive and ante/post natal care
• Prepare medical reports for insurance companies, employers and other statutory bodies.
• Maintain appropriate level of communication with other agencies for whom care is being given to the patients for whom the practitioner is responsible.
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of chronic disease management.
• Active participation in the management arrangements of the practice.
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• Participate in the teaching, training and supervision of other professionals, GP Registrars, undergraduate students attached to the practice both formally and informally.
• Assist the practice in maintaining GP training status.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Registered on Performers List as a General Practitioner

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Organisational skills/ time management
• Team Player

Experience

Desirable

• SystmConnect experience
• SystmOne experience
• Clinical supervision or mentoring

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

Nettleham Medical Practice

Address

14 Lodge Lane

Nettleham

Lincoln

LN2 2RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Clinical coding - Process incoming clinical correspondence and accurately assign appropriate clinical codes into the patient record using SystmOne, in line with national standards and practice protocols, ensuring information is handled accurately and directed appropriately.

Records summarising - Summarise patient medical records to ensure information is accurately recorded in SystmOne in line with practice procedures.

Clinical recall - Assist with the call and recall of patients with long-term conditions with regard for both clinical and QOF requirements.

Process SystmOne tasks and other electronic communications, ensuring appropriate action is taken within required timescales.

Monitor relevant NHSmail inboxes and ensure correspondence is processed, distributed or actioned appropriately.

Work closely with colleagues to support effective clinical and administrative workflows.

Liaise with hospitals, community services and other healthcare providers regarding patient correspondence where required.

Work in accordance with all practice policies and procedures.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and patient services.

Provide cover and support across the administration team during periods of annual leave, sickness or increased workload to maintain continuity of service.

Attend and participate in relevant practice meetings, training and development activities.

Undertake any other appropriate administrative duties consistent with the nature and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential criteria
• - Good standard of general education.
• - Fluent in written and spoken English.
• - Understanding of medical terminology.
• - Previous experience working within a GP practice, primary care
• or NHS setting.
• - Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• - Understanding of information governance and data protection
• requirements within healthcare settings.
• - Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• - Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
• - Ability to work independently and use own initiative, while still
• being part of a team.
• - Can demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• - Adaptability.
• - Able to work calmly under pressure.

Desirable

• Desirable criteria
• - Knowledge of SystmOne.
• - Experience of processing clinical correspondence and summarising.
• - Experience of summarising.

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

Front Street Surgery

Address

14 Front Street

Acomb

York

YO24 3BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
• Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process
• Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty
• Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of your own clinical practice
• Utilise your clinical mentor and other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out.
• Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate, utilising Practice and local guidelines and in a timely manner
• Pro-actively identify, diagnose, monitor and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, and national and practice protocols, and within own scope of practice.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy living and to apply principles of self-care
• Recognise, assess and refer patients with mental health needs as appropriate
• Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news

Other responsibilities:

• Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians) as appropriate
• Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer review
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T. as appropriate and in accordance with Practice protocol
• Use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Deliver care according to evidence based practice, following agreed protocols, local and national guidelines
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
• Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
• Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets
• Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
• Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in training as appropriate
• Pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary
• Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as a Primary Care Practitioner and senior member of the team

Leadership responsibilities:

• Act as a positive role model
• Provide professional leadership as required
• Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and external good practice
• Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
• Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
• Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
• Ensure the principles of infection control and local/national policies and guidelines are applied throughout the practice, monitoring and implementing changes as required

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.

Other

Essential

• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Physician Associate.
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to form good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable evidence and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as team player.
• Initiative and drive.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and positive.
• Empathetic, honest, caring.
• Adaptable and forward looking.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Diplomatic and considered.
• Hard working, willing and flexible.
• Observance of strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC).
• Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Minor illness qualification at degree level assessed by OSCEs
• Minor injuries qualification.
• Current registration.
• Independent non-medical prescriber or working towards it or proven ability to use Patient Group Directions.
• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Practitioner.
• Good communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills.
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Keyboard skills.

Desirable

• At least two years experience post MSc qualification.
• Mentor/teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Practitioner-led management of minor illness and injuries.
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
• First contact care.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Ability to listen and empathise

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
• Proven competency as an Independent non-medical prescriber.

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

Haxby Group

Address

Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre

2 The Village

York

YO32 2LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population.

The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. To work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical practice

Provide assessment, screening treatment, services and health education advice

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc.

Assist with the organisation and co-organisation of the provision of nursing services for the practice

Provide general nursing treatment to patients in participation with general practitioners using agreed protocols

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition to include health promotion and well being

Be competent and confident in managing people with long term health conditions

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate

Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations

Implement and participate competently in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Advise, support and administer vaccinations competently where appropriate for patient travelling abroad

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions