Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact Kath Morgan, Practice Manager for more details and/ or an informal visit to discuss the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified and Registered GP

Experience

Essential

• Experience in GP setting is essential, and welcome applications from both experienced or newly qualified GP's.

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Fforestfach Medical Centre

Ravenhill Road

Ravenhill

SWANSEA

SA5 5AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE SUMMARY

Scrub Nurses Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties. Youll be setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18-22 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so youll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.

Youll provide a competent scrub provision, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list, anticipating any potential problems and resolving these. At the end of the day, youll help clean down the theatre and in all you do youll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.

Aside from providing Scrub services in the theatre, you'll also undertake medicine management and audit duties as well as maintaining accurate patient records. You'll manage clinical waste and ensure the correct disposal procedures are implemented.

The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Nurses need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities for Clinics

Up to date proficient Scrub skills for high volume cataract surgery.

Ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery

Full understanding of Phaco Machines/Instrumentation and set up

Full knowledge of the eye and understanding of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants

Ability to support the surgeon anticipating any potential problems in theatre and resolve them

Working as part of a theatre team

Administrative Duties

To keep accurate patient health records, updating electronic patient records or completing handwritten clinical notes.

Professional Duties

To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Governance.

To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups of staff.

To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.

THE INDIVIDUAL

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

Nursing degree or equivalent qualification essential.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Theatre training /substantive experience required.

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is essential.

Hospital eye service experience desirable

Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry is required.

Experience and commitment to medical audit.

Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerized systems for data input/output and review.

SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Enjoy the routine and rhythm of a process-driven environment.

Ability to work in different theatre environments adapting to different surgeons

Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation and delegation.

Committed to deliver consistently high standards of care to patients.

Seeks for continuous professional development.

Self-motivated to provide an excellent level of communication and individual care for patients.

Comfortable making a significant contribution, including teaching and training, in a small multi-disciplinary team.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL ROLES

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively promote and market Newmedica and present a positive image of the Company and its activities both within and outside the Healthcare environment.

Ensure the quality standards and performance measures applying to the work of the section are met and facilitate continuous improvements in all aspects of the post.

Undergo any self-development and training as necessary for success in the role and provide support and development for others where appropriate.

Carry out any duties at all times in accordance with the Companys policies including Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety.

Promote by positive example both internally and externally, the purpose and vision of Newmedica.

Undertake all responsibilities in adherence with Newmedica Policies and Protocols for Infection, Prevention and Control.

Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post, which the principal or their senior management representative may from time to time require.

STATUS OF THIS DOCUMENT

This job description is a guide to the work that you will initially be required to undertake.

It may be changed from time to time, in consultation with you, to meet changing circumstances.

It does not form part of your contract of employment.

CRIMINAL RECORDS DECLARATION

Newmedica is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and we will ask applicants to disclose details of convictions, irrespective of whether they are spent or not.

SAFEGUARDING

It is the responsibility of all Newmedica employees and contractors to fully comply with Newmedicas safeguarding policies and procedures.

Individuals must ensure that they understand their role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Theatre training substantive experience required.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is essential.
• Hospital eye service experience desirable
• Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry is required.
• Experience and commitment to medical audit.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerized systems for data input/output and review

Desirable

• Enjoy the routine and rhythm of a process-driven environment.
• Ability to work in different theatre environments adapting to different surgeons
• Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation and delegation.
• Committed to deliver consistently high standards of care to patients.
• Seeks for continuous professional development.
• Self-motivated to provide an excellent level of communication and individual care for patients.
• Comfortable making a significant contribution, including teaching and training, in a small multi-disciplinary 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.

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

New Medical Systems Ltd

Address

Newmedica

Forder House

William Prance Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5WR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for patients, clinicians, member practices, partner organisations and other stakeholders, responding to enquiries by telephone, email and in person in a professional and timely manner.

Manage shared service inboxes, telephone messages and incoming correspondence, prioritising urgent matters and escalating clinical, safeguarding or operational concerns to the appropriate person without delay.

Provide patients with clear and accurate information about appointments and service processes, within the boundaries of the administrative role.

Book, amend and cancel patient appointments, ensuring that patients, clinicians and relevant partner organisations are informed of any changes.

Maintain accurate appointment books and clinic schedules, identifying unfilled capacity, booking issues or potential service disruption and escalating these appropriately.

Support the effective use of clinical capacity by monitoring waiting lists, outstanding bookings, cancellations and Did Not Attend outcomes, taking follow-up action in line with service procedures.

Contact patients through approved communication channels to arrange appointments, issue reminders and support attendance, recording all contact attempts and outcomes accurately.

Receive and process referrals, checking that required information has been provided and liaising with referrers (internal or external) where information is missing or unclear

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education up to A-Level or equivalent
• GCSE in Maths and English

Desirable

• Further education or degree qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a busy office setting
• Experience of being the first point of contact for services
• Experience of communicating to patients or customers over the phone or face to face

Desirable

• Experience of clerical experience in Primary Care

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

Haringey GP Federation

Address

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you take pride in creating a well presented and safe environment? Join Elysium Healthcare as a Bank Painter and Decorator at Thornford Park Hospital, and be valued, supported and recognised as you help create a comfortable environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Working flexible hours to suit, you will turn your hand to all decorating and painting-related tasks as you work towards schedules and maintaining safe working practices when operating hand, power and workshop tools. This includes undertaking local risk assessments and following site security.

If you enjoy being on the move and using your skills to assist the service to create a supportive and caring environment, then apply today.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading all decorating tasks
• Proper preparation of surfaces for painting
• Applying paint, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers (where risk assessed)
• Repairing and maintaining painted surfaces, including touch-ups and refinishing
• Ensuring all decorating work is completed to a high standard and within project timelines
• Assisting with the selection and procurement of painting and decorating materials through the correct protocol
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored
• Following health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
• Assisting in regular checks, repairs, and maintenance of all buildings
• Assisting the maintenance team where required and cover maintenance duties for periods of absence
• Assisting with coordinating and chaperoning contractors on-site, completing any required paperwork

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Previous experience in Painting and Decorating
• Face-to-face experience of dealing with people
• Ability to work under pressure, and respond to the Regional Facilities Manager requests
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Where you will be working:

Thornford Park is a 141 bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, offering a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats. The site supports men and women with complex Mental Health needs, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism—often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges.

Services include:

• Medium & Low Secure Units for acute and long-term care
• PICUs for individuals in psychiatric crisis
• Older Adult Services with age-appropriate, holistic interventions
• Specialist Learning Disability & Autism Pathways with integrated secure settings and step-down flats

You’ll be part of a recovery-focused, multidisciplinary team helping people move safely toward greater independence. Thornford Park is easily accessible via Thatcham train station, with shuttle transport available.

Location: Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Hourly rate of £13.11 (Plus a 12.07% Holiday Allowance Uplift)
• Weekly pay!
• Two-week paid induction
• App access to book shifts easily and quickly
• Free meals and parking
• Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in Painting and Decorating, face-to-face experience in dealing with people, ability to work under pressure, full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care homes and community-based care

The post holder will support older people in care homes and the community, reviewing patients after a change in health, supporting falls prevention and care planning, liaising with care home staff and families, and helping to reduce avoidable emergency attendances or admissions.

Frailty assessment

The post holder will:

• Identify patients with mild, moderate, or severe frailty.
• Review relevant medical, functional, and social information.
• Assess functional ability and any change from the patient's normal baseline.
• Identify recent or recurrent falls, and mobility or balance difficulties.
• Recognise possible cognitive impairment or delirium, and escalating where needed.
• Identify nutritional concerns, weight loss, or poor appetite.
• Consider continence and toileting difficulties and making appropriate referrals
• Identify potential medication-related contributors to decline.
• Consider social isolation, carer strain, and the home environment and making appropriate referrals.
• Recognise red flags that need urgent medical review.
• Communicate findings clearly to the wider team.

Holistic clinical assessment

Within their professional scope, the post holder will:

• take a clinical history;
• review medical records, diagnoses, and recent hospital or community contacts;
• assess changes from baseline and consider functional status, multimorbidity, and safeguarding concerns.
• Identify possible infection, dehydration, malnutrition, delirium, or falls as causes of decline, and recognise when further investigation or medical assessment is required.

Managing frailty syndromes

• The post holder helps identify and manage common frailty syndromes, including falls, reduced mobility, functional decline, cognitive impairment, delirium, nutritional decline, continence problems, dizziness, polypharmacy, social isolation, and carer stress.
• They identify appropriate interventions within their scope and coordinate referrals to other services, such as GPs, community nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, pharmacy, falls services, specialist frailty or memory services, social care, and palliative care where appropriate.

Clinical decision-making

• The post holder demonstrates sound clinical reasoning appropriate to Band 6 level, making independent decisions within their scope, recognising significant deterioration, and balancing clinical evidence with the patient's circumstances and preferences.
• The post holder would identify the limits of their own knowledge or experience, seek advice from senior clinicians, GPs or specialists when needed, escalate promptly where safety may be at risk, and document their reasoning clearly.

Multidisciplinary working

The post holder works closely with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, advanced practitioners, community nurses, allied health professionals, social workers, care coordinators, care homes, and specialist or secondary care services, contributing relevant clinical information to MDT discussions for patients with complex needs.

Safeguarding

The post holder recognises and responds appropriately to safeguarding concerns involving older people, including neglect, abuse, carer breakdown, and unsafe living circumstances, following practice and local safeguarding procedures.

Supervision and governance

The post holder has access to a named senior clinician and GP support, takes part in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice, and audit, and maintains appropriate professional indemnity. They work within relevant professional standards and the practice's clinical governance policies.

Continuing professional development

The post holder maintains ongoing development relevant to frailty, falls, delirium, dementia, nutrition, multimorbidity, medicines awareness, safeguarding, mental capacity, and end-of-life care, identifying learning needs through supervision, appraisal, and clinical practice.

Quality improvement

The post holder contributes to safe and effective frailty services through audit, service evaluation, review of falls and hospital admissions, development of care pathways, and MDT learning, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience gained by undertaking on-going personal development and training.
• Experience of working with patients with frailty, including being able to identify different levels of frailty and how that effects the patient.
• Experience in clinically assessing patients independently, arranging investigations, considering differential diagnoses and implementing management plans.
• Experience of working with long-term conditions.
• Good understanding of current health care issues.

Desirable

• Involvement in the implementation and management of change.
• Experience underpinned by knowledge of working with and understanding the complex needs of patients in a primary care/community setting.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to holistically and independently assess a frail patient.
• Ability to advocate patient issues.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Excellent organisation skills including the ability to make decisions and prioritise.
• A degree of autonomy, analytical skills and multidisciplinary knowledge in caring for patients.
• Decision making skills and problem solving skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret information/evidence based care and apply to practice.
• Ability to work within your scope and escalate safely and appropriately when required.
• Critical thinking.
• Good IT skills.
• Assertive, adaptable and flexible.
• Empathy and compassion.

Desirable

• Experience of completing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments.

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience and fully qualified Healthcare professional.
• Registered Practitioner holding current registration with NMC or HCPC.

Desirable

• Frailty or End of Life Care modules/qualifications.
• Clinical assessment module if not included in your registration qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whitstable Medical Practice

Address

Estuary View Medical Centre

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Person Specification

Desirable

Desirable

• oLeadership qualification or completion of a leadership programme.

Essential

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• First level degree
• Post registration Critical Care Qualification
• Evidence of current CPD
• Enhanced Professional clinical experience in Critical Care speciality at Band 6 or above in Critical Care.
• Highly developed clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously with experience of successfully resolving complex problems
• Ability to successfully manage people and change
• Extensive experience in managing own workload / and leading a team.
• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
• A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures
• A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded into practice
• A commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
• A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded into practice
• A commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
• Knowledge of research/audit processes and application
• Proven ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
• 3Motivated and able to motivate others

Desirable

• Extensive Critical Care nursing experience
• Experience in HR and Management Related Issues
• Understanding of budget management
• A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.
• Experience in Policy/Service Development
• Able to work at a high standard as stipulated in the General provision of Intensive Care document.

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The general urological duties would be shared with the present Consultants who cover in-patient work at Stepping Hill Hospital and out-patient responsibilities between Stepping Hill Hospital, Tameside, Macclesfield and Mid Cheshire.

In addition, the post-holder will be expected to uphold the standards required for urology cancer accreditation, the cancer standards including Inter-Trust transfers and 18 week targets.

The contract will be offered at 10 PA and the rostered sessions may vary from week to week. 1.5 SPA will be allocated.

All Consultants may be requested to work flexibly in undertaking their duties. This may require working during the evenings and weekends to ensure effective delivery of service and its sustainability. The need for any alterations will be highlighted by the Clinical Director and discussed with all relevant Consultants.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Sp. Registrar year 5/6 in Urology

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS or Equivalent
• Full registration with the General Medical Council FRCS (Urol) or its equivalent
• Entry onto the General Medical Councils Specialist Register or in receipt of CCST within 6 months of interview

Experience

Essential

• Urology experience and MRCS or equivalent experience
• Wide experience in Urology surgery
• Ability to manage elective and emergency urology conditions
• Comprehensive patient management
• Ability to train / supervise junior medical staff and medical students

Previous work experience

Essential

• Trained at Specialist Registrar or Equivalent Level
• Wide experience in urology and able to deal with both emergency and elective urological conditions
• Ability to train / supervise junior medical staff and medical students

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive quality service that demonstrates highly specialised clinical knowledge and expertise for the management of patients with metastatic breast cancer and their carers/family. Making contact with patients from the time of initial referral/diagnosis to provide practical, psychological and emotional support.
• To work as part of the wider cancer service providing expert support to patients and their families.
• To provide expert communication with patients in ways which empower them to make informed choices about their health and healthcare, providing practical information on all aspects of treatment.
• To work in collaboration with the lead clinician and the Multidisciplinary Team on the Isle of Wight and mainland, to provide a high-quality co-ordinated service between all disciplines. Encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach to care
• To act as an expert resource in providing evidence-based advice and information to promote the health and well-being of patients with metastatic breast cancer service needs and offer clinical expertise in treatments/therapies for patients that are unbiased. In order to optimise positive health outcomes and quality of life.
• To provide professional innovation within the specialty, and contribute to the development of metastatic breast cancer services throughout the Trust as a core member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• To provide clinical nursing leadership and act as a specialist resource for nurses, doctors and others in the acute trust and community services within the specialty.
• Lead the development and implementation of clinical audits and research projects in own specialist area, ensuring that the findings are disseminated and good practice is shared across the trust and beyond, in accordance with trust governance and clinical guidelines including Peer Review processes.

For further information about the role and list of essential criteria, please refer to the Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Registered nurse: entry on either part 1 or 12 of the NMC register, with 5 years post basic clinical experience.
• Cancer care/palliative care/Haematology specialist training/knowledge
• Evidence of professional development relevant to the specialty
• To hold an ENB 998 or teaching qualification
• To have completed specialist study at level 7. To hold or working at master level qualifications.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and training
• A minimum of 3 years professional practice with experience in clinical Haematology or oncology, with a sound knowledge of the specialty.

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

IOW NHS Trust

Parkhurst Road

NEWPORT

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Education/Qulifications

Essential

• Nursing/ Paramedic/ Physio Degree qualification or equivalent
• Current NMC /HCPC registration
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with respiratory patients
• Experience of working within acute or community setting.
• With knowledge of relevant of National guidelines in Respiratory
• Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.
• Demonstrates ability to managing change

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good effective communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritise actions.
• Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
• Experience of teaching others.
• A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to develop and maintain team working.
• Ability to learn new skills and develop skills in physical assessment, spirometry, developing self-management action plans, capillary blood gas sampling, Feno.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Strong organisational, time-management skills
• To be able to deal with situations which may lead to adjustments within teams' workload.
• Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care.
• Excellent documentation skills
• Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies/DoH agenda
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group.
• Computer skills i.e., Word, data- bases email, internet
• An eagerness to contribute to quality assurance and audit.

Other

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Carlton Rd

Harpenden

AL5 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional)
• Professional Registration with recognised National Body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England)
• Nationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to the core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional).

Desirable

• Therapeutic Training to intermediate / diploma level

Knowledge and expertise

Essential

• Demonstrable working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches e.g. CBT, Family Therapy
• Knowledge of Child Protection workings and Practice.
• Working knowledge of Children related legislation
• Experience of inter-agency working
• Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Care / Treatment Plans

Desirable

• Experience of working with Students/ Learners
• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field.
• Recognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered
• Undertaking formal and informal clinical risk assessments and risk management planning
• Undertaking mental health assessments
• IT skills, including using databases, Microsoft Office and clinical systems

Desirable

• Post qualifying experience of working within NHS community CYPMHS

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Birch Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Answering the telephone in a professional manner aiming to answer calls in a timely manner. Assist patients with their queries and signpost them to the most appropriate appointment or service.

Completing triage questionnaires with patients who are unable to use the online platform (Anima)

Prioritising whether calls are urgent or routine and booking patients face to face and via telephone adhering to book on the day slots.

Taking accurate and relevant telephone messages ensuring these are passed to the correct team member.

Daily use of SystmOne clinical system

Daily use of Anima online platform

Deal with all enquiries at the front desk and explain practice polices, giving patients the appropriate paperwork where necessary and taking payment when required.

Dealing appropriately with visit requests and emergency calls

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Carry out reception duties in line with the Reception Handbook and also following direction from the Patient Services Lead

Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedure

Process Registration of patients including temporary patients

Process patient online access requests as appropriate

Open incoming mail and forward to the appropriate person/team

Ensure internal mail and samples are sent with the delivery

Record and pass on messages to clinicians via tasks

Ensure correct GPs are approached for messages and are not interrupted unnecessarily during consultations

Process repeat prescription requests in accordance to practice guidelines, using reference to the prescription clerk handbook.

Promote and provide patients with the help and services the Practice can offer which will enable a better patient experience

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Liaise with other parties, such as the pharmacy or other healthcare workers , in a courteous manner as required for patient care purposes

Ensuring that the reception office and consulting rooms are kept tidy and well stocked with day to day requirements

Ensuring that all public areas are kept tidy and safe at all times.

Fulfil the practice premises requirements on your appointed days. This includes opening up, locking up, ensuring the building is secure and operating the burglar alarm

Liaise with the management team to identify shortfalls in service provision to improve services to patients or improve the efficiency of the practice

Attend meetings and undertake further training as required. Such meetings and training may be outside the normal working hours of the post holder

Any other duties appropriate to the post as delegated by the Patient Services Lead, Practice Manager or GP Partners

To work in accordance with written protocol

Working as a flexible member of the team to ensure the smooth running of the practice. This will include working Saturday mornings on a rotational basis to cover enhanced access clinics and also may include overtime to cover absent colleagues or taking on other duties as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General Education to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• Customer Service NVQ

Experience

Essential

• Office/Reception Experience
• Experience of a non-clinical multi-tasking role

Desirable

• Working with TPP SystmOne
• Experience of working in a GP Practice in a non-clinical role

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc)
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively whilst staying calm under pressure
• Good understanding of Confidentiality and Data protection regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively and with patience

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

Price’s Mill Surgery

Address

Newmarket Road

Nailsworth

Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL6 0DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

DBS Level Required: Enhanced

We have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team based within our Minor Illness Service at Leeds General Infirmary, working across 7 days between the hours of 8am to midnight.

What the Role Offers

This role provides the opportunity to work autonomously as an independent healthcare practitioner within a minor illness unit. Delivering a high quality of care across a range of agreed conditions. Treat both adult patients and paediatric patients from birth.

You will utilise your advanced clinical skills undertaking patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, onwards referrals where appropriate and safe discharge.

You will provide support with clinical mentorship and also contribute to creating a positive working environment for staff.

Pay Rates

Rates vary depending on the time of day worked:

• In Hours: £29.89 per hour Monday to Friday, 08.00 18.00
• Out of Hours: £38.86 per hour Monday to Friday, 18.00 08.00 and all day Saturday and Sunday

Base Location

Hours & Working Pattern

Please note: our rota operates on a 4-week rolling basis to meet service demand

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached job description

Desirable

• Please see attached job description

Experience

Essential

• Please see attached job description

Desirable

• Please see attached job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see attached job description

Desirable

• Please see attached job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Local Care Direct

Address

Unit 14

Longbow Close

Bradley

West Yorkshire

HD2 1GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your clinical responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking face-to-face and telephone consultations in accordance with the practice timetable.
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Making professional and autonomous clinical decisions regarding patient care.
• Developing and reviewing individualised care plans in partnership with patients.
• Managing patients with acute and long-term conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and practice protocols.
• Providing preventative care, health promotion, screening and health education.
• Prescribing safely and appropriately in accordance with current legislation, professional standards and relevant guidelines.
• Reviewing and authorising acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Making appropriate referrals and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and services.
• Undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Completing referrals, correspondence and other clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Contributing to QOF, clinical audit, quality improvement and other data collection requirements.
• Participating in clinical meetings and multidisciplinary team working.
• Contributing to non-patient-facing clinical management and service development activities.
• Supporting clinical leadership and development within an agreed area of responsibility, where appropriate.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake the normal duties and responsibilities associated with working as a GP within primary care and to work in accordance with GMC standards, Good Medical Practice and relevant NHS requirements.

Professional Development and Support

At North Lambeth PCN, we recognise the importance of providing GPs with the support and opportunities they need to develop their careers.

You will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Access to the wider NLPCN network and expertise across six practices.
• Support to attend mandatory and additional professional development training.
• Access to a dedicated training budget for continuing professional development.
• Opportunities to develop additional clinical and leadership skills.
• Opportunities to participate in audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Exposure to innovative projects involving primary care, hospital and mental health services.
• A strong learning and training culture within an accredited multidisciplinary environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to clinical leadership and develop areas of professional interest.

Package and Benefits

We offer:

• Competitive sessional rate
• 6 weeks' annual leave, pro rata
• NHS Pension enrolment
• Permanent contract
• Contract largely in line with the BMA model contract
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training budget for continuing professional development
• Support from the wider North Lambeth Primary Care Network
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A supportive, collaborative and learning-focused working environment

Governance, Quality and Professional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the safe and effective running of the service and to comply with all relevant practice and PCN policies and procedures.

This includes:

• Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with data protection and information governance requirements.
• Working within relevant clinical, professional and regulatory standards.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Identifying and raising issues relating to clinical quality, patient safety and risk.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate clinical records.
• Contributing to clinical governance and practice development.
• Maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development.
• Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion across the service.
• Complying with health and safety and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Communicating effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

North Lambeth PCN is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We value the contribution of individuals from different backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our services and working environment are welcoming, respectful and inclusive.

The successful candidate will be expected to respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs and individual circumstances of patients, carers and colleagues and to work in accordance with relevant equality, diversity and human rights legislation.

Package and Benefits

We offer:

• Competitive sessional rate
• 6 weeks' annual leave, pro rata
• NHS Pension enrolment
• Permanent contract
• Contract largely in line with the BMA model contract
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training budget for continuing professional development
• Support from the wider North Lambeth Primary Care Network
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A supportive, collaborative and learning-focused working environment

Governance, Quality and Professional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the safe and effective running of the service and to comply with all relevant practice and PCN policies and procedures.

This includes:

• Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with data protection and information governance requirements.
• Working within relevant clinical, professional and regulatory standards.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Identifying and raising issues relating to clinical quality, patient safety and risk.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate clinical records.
• Contributing to clinical governance and practice development.
• Maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development.
• Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion across the service.
• Complying with health and safety and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Communicating effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

North Lambeth PCN is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We value the contribution of individuals from different backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our services and working environment are welcoming, respectful and inclusive.

The successful candidate will be expected to respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs and individual circumstances of patients, carers and colleagues and to work in accordance with relevant equality, diversity and human rights legislation.

Person Specification

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• We are looking for a GP who is:
• A qualified and registered General Practitioner with the GMC.
• Included on the NHS Performers List.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Can be newly qualified or having completed GP training within the last two years.
• Caring, approachable and committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to professional development, lifelong learning and reflective practice.
• Able to demonstrate good clinical judgement and a commitment to safe and effective patient care.
• Interested in contributing to the wider development of primary care services.
• Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and treating patients, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect.

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

Hurley Group

Address

North Lambeth Primary Care Network - Mawbey Group Practice

39 Wilcox Close

Vauxhall

London

SW8 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse

Bryngwyn Surgery

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary practice team to provide safe, effective and patient-centred nursing care to the practice population.

The postholder will undertake a broad range of general practice nursing duties, working within their professional competence and in accordance with practice policies, current clinical guidance and NMC requirements.

The role will include long-term condition management, preventative care, immunisations, screening, treatment room duties and health promotion.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Undertake long-term condition reviews, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease, according to competence and practice protocols.

• Provide cervical screening in accordance with the current screening programme and relevant guidance.

• Administer adult and childhood vaccinations and immunisations under appropriate Patient Group Directions or prescriptions.

• Provide wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal.

• Undertake appropriate clinical observations and investigations, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, urinalysis and other tests within competence.

• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol advice and cardiovascular risk reduction.

• Support disease prevention, screening and early identification of health problems.

• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where this forms part of the practice service and the postholder is appropriately trained.

• Recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Provide appropriate advice and safety-netting to patients.

• Refer patients to other members of the clinical team or external services where appropriate.

The postholder will support the effective management of patients with long-term conditions by:

• Carrying out structured reviews.

• Monitoring clinical indicators and treatment.

• Supporting patients to understand and manage their condition.

• Identifying patients who require further clinical review.

• Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists and other clinicians.

• Supporting the practice in achieving relevant contractual, clinical and quality improvement requirements.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Follow infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and aseptic technique.

• Support appropriate vaccine and cold-chain management.

• Ensure clinical equipment is used, stored and maintained appropriately.

• Report infection control concerns promptly.

• Contribute to infection prevention audits and improvement work where required.

The postholder will contribute to the practice's clinical governance arrangements, including:

• Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.

• Working in accordance with agreed clinical protocols and evidence-based guidance.

• Participating in clinical audit and quality improvement.

• Reporting incidents, near misses and clinical concerns appropriately.

• Contributing to learning from significant events, complaints and patient feedback.

• Participating in meetings and practice development activity where appropriate.

• Maintaining awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and acting on concerns in accordance with local procedures.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Work within agreed Patient Group Directions, protocols and prescribing arrangements.

• Ensure medicines and vaccines are stored and handled safely.

• Maintain appropriate stock levels and monitor expiry dates.

• Report medication or vaccine incidents in accordance with practice procedures.

The postholder will:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and other members of the wider primary care team.

• Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.

• Support patients to make informed decisions about their care.

• Recognise communication needs and arrange appropriate support, including interpretation or accessible communication where required.

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.

The Practice Nurse will:

• Maintain current NMC registration.

• Work within the NMC Code and their individual scope of professional competence.

• Maintain evidence of continuing professional development.

• Complete required statutory and mandatory training.

• Maintain clinical competencies relevant to the role.

• Participate in appraisal and development discussions.

• Identify areas where additional training or supervision is required.

The postholder must maintain confidentiality in relation to patients, staff and practice information and comply with relevant information governance, data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Clinical information must only be accessed, recorded or shared where there is a legitimate reason to do so.

The Practice Nurse will treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect and support the practice's commitment to equality, accessibility and person-centred care.

The postholder should be aware that patients may have different communication, language, cultural or accessibility needs and should ensure these are appropriately recognised and accommodated.

All staff have a responsibility to:

• Work safely and follow practice health and safety procedures.

• Report hazards, incidents and concerns promptly.

• Use equipment appropriately.

• Follow infection prevention and lone-working procedures where applicable.

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others.

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be exhaustive.

Duties may develop over time in response to changes in patient need, service provision and the requirements of the practice. Any significant changes will be discussed with the postholder.

The Practice Nurse will only be expected to undertake clinical duties for which they are appropriately trained, competent and authorised.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting.
• Experience of assessing patients and delivering nursing care independently within scope of competence.
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of recognising deterioration or clinical concerns and escalating appropriately.
• Experience of communicating effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Experience of managing competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in general practice or primary care.
• Experience of long-term condition management, including diabetes, asthma, COPD or cardiovascular disease.
• Experience of cervical screening.
• Experience of delivering immunisations and vaccinations.
• Experience of wound care and treatment room procedures.
• Experience of health promotion and preventative care.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or another primary care clinical system.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or practice development.
• Experience of working with patients with complex health, communication or social needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• Appropriate training and competence for the clinical duties undertaken.
• Cervical screening qualification or recognised competency, if cervical screening is part of the role.
• Immunisation and vaccination training appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Practice Nurse or primary care nursing qualification.
• Long-term condition management training, for example diabetes, asthma or COPD.
• Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification.
• Travel health qualification or recognised training.
• Minor illness or minor injury qualification.
• Additional training in wound care, sexual health, womens health or other relevant areas.
• Experience of working with EMIS Web or another primary care clinical system.

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Bryngwyn Surgery

4-6 Bryngwyn Road

Newport

NP20 4JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients
• Diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions.
• Independently prescribe medications within your scope of practice.
• Order, interpret and act upon diagnostic tests and investigations.
• Support long-term condition management and proactive patient care, providing health advice, disease prevention and lifestyle advice.
• Refer patients to secondary care and specialist services when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, ARRS staff, and the wider MDT
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
• A proactive and compassionate approach to patient care
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience managing chronic disease clinics.
• Lead on respiratory care, including COPD and asthma reviews, management, and optimisation in line with best practice
• Knowledge of UK primary care systems and pathways.
• Experience using SystmOne.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration with relevant professional body.
• Qualified Nurse Practitioner with relevant prescribing qualification or working towards

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

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

Dovecot Surgery

Health Centre

Lawson Street

Stockton on Tees

Teesside

TS18 1HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care

• Record blood pressure measurements, including the use of manual techniques.
• Measure height, weight and BMI.
• Record pulse rates and oxygen saturation levels.
• Conduct NHS Health Checks, if required.
• Perform venepuncture (blood sampling).
• Undertake ECG recordings.
• Carry out new patient health checks.
• Perform urinalysis and pregnancy testing.
• Support smoking cessation and lifestyle advice under guidance.
• Administer vaccinations where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Carry out simple wound care and dressings as delegated by a registered clinician.
• Assist with chronic disease monitoring clinics.
• Act as a trained Chaperone.
• Assist in the delivery of minor operation and specialist clinics. This includes the preparation of clinics, assisting the clinician, and competent in Basic Life Support.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Maintain clean clinical environments.
• Clean and prepare treatment rooms and equipment.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps.

• Monitor and maintain clinical equipment.
• Report faulty equipment promptly.
• Check emergency equipment and medicines as required.
• Order and monitor stock levels of clinical supplies.

• Prepare consulting and treatment rooms.
• Ensure patient records are updated accurately.
• Assist with recall systems and patient invitations.
• Manage specimen collection and transportation procedures.
• Code clinical information where required.
• Support reception and administrative teams when necessary

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to care and deal tactfully and empathetically with patients
• Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment
• Ability to use own judgement and initiative.
• Able to work calmly under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• Able to work with competing priorities.
• Flexible regarding working hours.
• Tidy and presentable appearance.
• Ability to work with a high patient throughput and a pressurised environment on a daily basis.
• Time management skills to manage own consultations within clinics.
• Full UK driving license

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good IT and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational skills
• Trained and competent in venepuncture
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of infection, prevention and control
• Awareness of safeguarding role and responsibilities
• Ability to work with a high patient throughput and a pressurised environment on a daily basis.
• Time management skills to manage own consultations within clinics

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS Web
• Capability to perform ECG tests

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

Glastonbury Surgery

Address

Glastonbury Surgery

Feversham Lane

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department conducts a business meeting on the afternoon of the first Friday of each month open to all permanent anaesthetic staff, preceded by an Educational Supervisors meeting. All senior doctors in substantive posts are members of the Medical Staff Committee which meets every two months.

Anaesthetists run the ICU, obstetric anaesthetic and epidural service, chronic pain clinic and acute pain service. An ICU Outreach team operates 24/7. There is a Clinical Nurse Manager for ICU and Theatres Services (Ian Purcell) and Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Pain (Mel Muston).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of anticipated Certificate of Completion of Training date on day of interview or equivalent

Desirable

• ALS / EPALS / APLS
• Postgraduate qualification or fellowship in Perioperative Medicine

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Educated to Degree level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent and a recognised qualification in Cyber Security e.g. CISMP,CompTIA or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience and knowledge ITIL Foundation Evidence of Continual Professional Development Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices and terminology Knowledge of Desktop, Server and Mobile devices and operating systems as well as IoT devices Knowledge of Information Assurance and Cyber Security standards and certifications Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to Cyber Security Knowledge of common Cyber Security tools and solutions Good understanding of security monitoring and alerting solutions Good understanding of Cyber Security professional code of conduct Good understanding of the Incident Response lifecycle Good understanding of vulnerability scanning and penetration testing methodologies You may be required, at times, to work outside of standard working hours. You will also be expected to join on an out of hours, on-call escalation rota.

Desirable Professional qualification or membership in cyber security (ISC2, BCS, NCSC, Tiger, CHECK, CREST, CompTIA etc.) Application of Cyber Security in a healthcare environment Good knowledge of one or more specialist areas such as compliance, penetration testing, or incident response Delivery of training to technical and non-technical staff Report writing Procedure development

Experience Experience within Cyber Security, underpinned by theory Experience of Cyber Security monitoring of SIEM systems Evidence of Cyber Security or other relevant work outside formal training or employment (voluntary, research, academia, social mediaetc.) Relevant experience working in Cyber SecuritySkills and Attributes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written and reporting skills Ability to produce good quality documentation Able to deal effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers at all levels Good organisational skills Good computing/keyboard skillsOther Must be able to travel within geographical area May be required to work hours flexibly on occasions to meet service needs You will be required to work as part of an on-call escalation.

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

Person Specification

Availability

Essential

• Evidence of Continual Professional Development
• You may be required, at times, to work outside of standard working hours
• You will also be expected to join on an out of hours, on-call escalation rota

Education

Essential

• Educated to Degree level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent and a recognised qualification in Cyber Security e.g. CISMP, CompTIA or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience and knowledge
• Knowledge of Information Assurance and Cyber Security standards and certifications
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to Cyber Security
• Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices and terminology

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

- Provide strategic and operational leadership to clinical nurse specialists, ensuring highquality delivery and continuous development of the inpatient pain service.

- Ensure the pain service adapts to changing patient needs, emerging evidence, and national/local guidelines.

- Work closely with Consultant Pain Leads, the Matron, fellow Band 7 colleague, and the wider pain team to deliver the services strategic objectives.

- Contribute to the development of integrated governance structures that support seamless working between inpatient and chronic pain services

- Lead daily inpatient pain ward rounds, acting as an autonomous practitioner in complex clinical decisionmaking.

- Use advanced clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate pain management plans for patients with acute and complex pain.

- Maintain a strong clinical presence, rolemodelling excellence in pain management and ensuring evidencebased interventions are consistently delivered.

- Prescribe and administer treatments in line with the organisations medication guidelines.

- Act as a clinical expert in inpatient pain management, offering guidance on complex pain presentations.

- Support staff education, promote best practice, and champion high standards of pain care across the organisation.

- Work effectively with the chronic pain service, palliative care, acute care response team, pharmacy, and Gloucestershire drug and alcohol services to ensure coordinated, holistic care.

- Take an active role in governance processes, embedding a culture of reflection, safety, and continuous improvement.

- Ensure care delivery aligns with current research, best practice standards, and regulatory guidance.

2. Professional Development, Education and Training

- Maintain and continually develop the specialist knowledge, clinical competence, and advanced skills required to perform the role effectively.

- Use the Trust appraisal process to identify personal training and development needs, ensuring ongoing professional growth.

- Undertake all mandatory and statutory training relevant to the role.

- Support the education, training, and professional development of staff within the inpatient pain team.

- Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of specialist pain education for staff across all levels of the organisation, tailored to clinical need.

- Oversee the provision and delivery of training for devices used in inpatient acute pain management

- Work collaboratively with the Trusts professional education team to ensure highquality, evidencebased training provision.

- Lead the development, coordination, and ongoing support of the inpatient pain link nurse programme.

3. Management and Leadership

- Manage your own daily caseload of inpatients with acute and complex pain, while supporting colleagues with theirs to ensure safe, equitable workload distribution.

- Encourage and embed a sharedleadership culture, empowering team members to take ownership of initiatives and service improvements.

- Demonstrate high standards of patient care, communication, professionalism, and organisation, setting expectations for the wider team.

- Assess staffing levels in relation to clinical need and adjust allocations to maintain safe, effective service delivery.

- Maintain an accurate and uptodate electronic roster to support efficient workforce planning.

- Line manage members of the inpatient pain service, providing supervision, support, and direction.

- Carry out annual appraisals for nurse specialists in the team and manage performance concerns in line with Trust policy.

- Participate in writing business cases, VCPs, job descriptions, person specifications, and adverts, and work towards confidence in the full recruitment process.

- Act as a visible, credible professional leader, demonstrating strong clinical judgement and highlevel decisionmaking.

- Use advanced communication skills to address and resolve interprofessional conflict constructively.

- Ensure the inpatient pain service has clear strategic aims aligned with surgical division priorities and wider organisational objectives.

- Manage patient, relative, and staff complaints in accordance with Trust procedures, ensuring timely resolution and learning.

- Oversee Datix incident reports related to inpatient pain, ensuring appropriate investigation, action, and learning.

- Lead the development, writing, implementation, and review of evidencebased guidelines, policies, SOPs, and protocols relevant to the pain service

- Demonstrate a positive, forward thinking and creative approach to change. Ability to lead change and new ways of working.

- Lead change initiatives and support new ways of working, ensuring that improvements are evidencebased, sustainable, and aligned with organisational priorities.

- Take initiative in identifying innovative solutions, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability within the team

4. Research and Development

- Work with regional, national, and international expert working groups to ensure the inpatient pain service evolves in line with emerging evidence, innovation, and changing patient needs.

- Work in a way that supports and encourages local and national audit and research activity relevant to inpatient pain management

- Play an active role in the clinical governance and quality agenda, continually evaluating and improving pain management for service users.

- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives within the inpatient pain service, including audits, QI projects, and teachingbased improvement work.

- Develop and disseminate specialist knowledge to colleagues locally, regionally, and nationally, contributing to wider professional development in pain management.

- Identify personal development needs and align them with service priorities and personal career aspirations to maintain highlevel expertise.

5. Communications and Working Relationships

- Possess strong presentation and training skills, enabling effective delivery of education to staff at all levels.

- Communicate highly sensitive and complex conditionrelated information to patients and relatives with empathy, clarity, and reassurance.

- Find effective ways to communicate when a patients ability is compromised, including those who are cognitively impaired, children, or individuals under the influence of substances.

- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within the pain team and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patientcentred care.

- Communicate sensitively with ward staff and MDT colleagues, particularly when leading difficult conversations or addressing poor practice.

- Use effective influencing and negotiation skills to manage challenging situations and support positive outcomes.

- Address interprofessional conflict using advanced communication skills to resolve issues professionally and maintain team cohesion.

- Take initiative and demonstrate a progressive, creative, and forwardthinking approach to service delivery and problemsolving.

- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.

6. General Working Conditions

- Comply with all Trust and departmental policies, including Health and Safety at Work, manual handling, risk assessment, Data Protection legislation, and patient confidentiality.

- Implement and promote best practice based on national and local guidelines, including challenging entrenched or outdated clinical practices where necessary.

- Utilise recognised manual handling techniques and guidelines to ensure safe practice.

- Safely manoeuvre patients or objects over 15kg using appropriate equipment and aids.

- Regularly manage distressing and emotionally challenging situations involving patients, relatives, and staff.

- Work with patients who may display verbal or physical aggression, using deescalation and safety strategies.

- Adhere to policies relating to bodily fluids, infection control, and substances hazardous to health (COSHH).

- Use computerbased systems daily to support clinical documentation, communication, and service management.

- Work flexibly across both Trust sites as part of the inpatient pain service.Maintain professionalism and effective decisionmaking when working patterns are unpredictable or highly stressful.

- Ensure a smart, professional appearance that positively represents the Trust.

- Attend pain conferences, seminars, and relevant educational events to remain up to date with the latest research and developments in inpatient pain management.

Contact Details

Nina Robbins (Lead Nurse Specialist Inpatient Pain Service)

[email protected]

0300 422 2107

Please e-mail and Nina will reply

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) educated to degree level (or has completed degree level modules)
• Registered Non-Medical Prescriber (NMC)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• In depth knowledge of inpatient pain management and operational processes within the inpatient pain service
• Inpatient pain management experience at Band 6 level or above
• Able to work autonomously with an unpredictable patient caseload
• Confident with presentation skills and able to teach all grades of clinical staff about pain management: formal classroom and ward-based sessions
• Identify clinical need for protocols, guidelines and patient information
• Team focused; ability to work collaboratively
• Evidence of Quality Improvement work
• Ability to effectively lead a small team and work closely with the lead pain consultants
• Experience with audit projects
• Enthusiastic, with a passion for quality improvement and excellent patient care

Desirable

• Managing individuals to include objective setting, supporting learning and reviewing of progress against development goals
• Knowledge of the trust appraisal and development process

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 Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

• To lead continuous improvement of high-quality learning environments for Enhance learners.
• To ensure compliance with NHS England statutory,regulatory and quality requirements, escalating risks to the HoS.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

• To lead quality improvement processes supporting patient safety across the healthcare workforce.

• To champion clinical skills training and simulation, emphasising teamwork and human factors.

Programme Management

• To lead delivery, development and quality assurance of Enhance in the East of England, working with the HoS on:

• Programme delivery and learner or supervisor concerns;

• Opportunities and barriers to expansion into general practice, medicine and psychiatry;

• Recruitment to training posts and programmes;

• Programme management, including assessment, progression, rotations, support, remediation, out-of-programme activity, careers, less than full-time training, transfers and academic training.

• To contribute to school leadership and lead relevant programme meetings and governance.

• To represent Enhance, and where agreed the HoS, at local, regional and national meetings.

Educational and Workforce Development

• To lead and advise the HoS on educational and workforce development, including:
• Professional development of the educational faculty
• To assure effective supervision and learner support, addressing concerns and escalating risks.
• To identify learning and faculty needs and ensure appropriate appraisal, development and resources.
• To lead shared learning opportunities that strengthen multiprofessional working across the school and region..

Intelligence Support/ provision

• To oversee the use of local intelligence, evaluation and feedback to inform quality management, programme development and improvement.
• To ensure effective use of relevant information systems and accurate programme, learner and post data.

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

• To lead clinical and educational input into local and national workforce planning relevant to Enhance.
• To commission and develop educational provision that supports generalist capabilities, curriculum outcomes and identified workforce needs.
• To identify and lead implementation of innovative education and workforce solutions across the programme.
• To advise the HoS and lead agreed commissioning and decommissioning activity for the programme.

Finance

• To lead agreed business planning and budget management for Enhance, ensuring effective use of resources and value for money.
• To ensure compliance with NHS England financial governance and procurement requirements.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

• Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

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

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire

The organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.

The post-holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

All personnel are to comply with the:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Environmental Protection Act 1990

Environment Act 1995

Fire Precautions workplace Regulations 1999

Other statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holders attention

Confidentiality

The organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

To preserve and improve the quality of this organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.

The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within this practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and collaborate with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

This organisation continually strives to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Staff should interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice. All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Induction

We will provide a full induction programme, and management will support you throughout the process.

Learning and development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in, and complete mandatory training as directed. It is an expectation for this post-holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

The post-holder will undertake mentorship for team members and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments e.g., courses and conferences. The post-holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Collaborative working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.

Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments, and the post-holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working and to work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner. All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence. Plans and outcomes by which to measure success should be agreed.

Managing information

All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.

Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Service delivery

Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.

The post holder must adhere to the information contained within the organisations policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to.

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the ANP in delivering health services:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute illness, minor illness and undifferentiated conditions.
• Deliver face-to-face and telephone same-day access appointments.
• Undertake advanced history taking and physical examination.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans.
• Prescribe medicines safely and effectively as an Independent Prescriber.
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations.
• Manage acute presentations and exacerbations of chronic disease within scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary Duty Team.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Identify, assess and appropriately manage clinical risk.
• Deliver patient-centred care based upon current evidence and best practice.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using appropriate clinical systems and SNOMED coding.
• Support safeguarding processes in accordance with local and national guidance.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Contribute towards achievement of QOF and enhanced service requirements.
• Participate in significant event reviews and patient safety activities.
• Support the team in managing clinical emergencies.
• Undertake mandatory training and maintain professional registration and competencies.
• Contribute to and embrace clinical governance.

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the ANP has the following wider responsibilities:

Provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team.

• Promote evidence-based practice and shared learning.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and pathways.
• Support workforce development and mentorship of colleagues where appropriate.
• Participate in local and PCN-wide initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Qualified healthcare professional with current NMC registration.
• Educated to masters degree level in accordance with the NHS England. Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Registered on the appropriate professional register.
• Independent Prescriber Qualification (V300).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• Teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification
• Minor illness or urgent care qualification

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose and manage acute and minor illness.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Competent Independent Prescriber.
• Ability to request, interpret and act upon investigations.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Good clinical system knowledge and accurate record keeping.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services.

Desirable

• Minor injury assessment and management skills.
• Experience supporting service development initiatives.

Personal Qualities & Other Requirements

Essential

• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates personal accountability and professionalism.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for professional revalidation.
• Evidence of CPD commensurate with the role.
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours if required by service need.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrable evidence of autonomous clinical practice.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and minor illness.
• Experience managing undifferentiated presentations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care.
• Knowledge and experience of acute and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and risk management.

Desirable

• Experience of Emergency Care, Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injury Unit settings.
• Experience of working in General Practice.
• Experience of same-day access or Duty Team working.
• Experience using Systmone.

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

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• A commitment to personal development - self and others

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Awareness of the national context of GP Specialty Training, and the particular local context for this training scheme
• Demonstrable track record of promotion of Equality and Diversity in health care settings

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• MRCGP (for doctors)
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)

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

NHS England

Address

10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the HR team in delivering a comprehensive HR service across the organisation.
• Work with managers to develop and implement a staff bank for medical and administrative staffing.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Support HR compliance processes, including right-to-work checks, DBS checks, and reference requests.
• Assist in the administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Provide initial HR support to employees and managers, responding to general queries.
• Support payroll administration by ensuring accurate recording of employee data.
• Assist with the coordination of training and development initiatives for staff.
• Participate in HR projects, such as employee engagement initiatives and policy updates

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Skills

Essential

• Enthusiastic and passionate about a career in Human Resources.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Experience

Essential

• An understanding of the HR field and an interest in career progression in HR
• Experience handling confidential information or working in a professional environment
• A willingness to learn and develop HR knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and a CIPD Level 3 qualification.

Desirable

• Any previous administrative experience (e.g., office support, customer service) is beneficial but not essential.

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

Wyre Forest Health Partnership

Address

Bewdley Medical Centre

Dog Lane

Bewdley

Worcestershire

DY12 2EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, screening treatment services and health care advice.
• Assess, treat and advise patients presenting with health care / nursing needs.
• Provide supervision of the clinical team, assisting and developing the team and individuals clinical skills.
• Monitor the teams safe clinical effectiveness.
• When required ensure patients are referred on to other members of the primary health care team or secondary care as necessary and support and guide others as required.
• Ensure all practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence of individuals and to acknowledge limitations.
• Perform investigatory procedures, including collection of pathology samples.
• Assist/perform minor procedures.
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the duties and responsibilities associated with an expert practitioner working within primary care.
• Develop and maintain clinical/nursing policies, procedures and protocols.

• Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

• Organise, coordinate and lead the provision of the clinical team for the service
• Promote the service and maintain the positive reputation within the local health economy
• Lead in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations, treatments and attendances are recorded.
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date.
• Ensure data collection requirements are maintained
• Lead and contribute in staff/practice meetings
• Support and develop close working relationships with reception, office and other staff.
• Build and develop good working relationships with other service providers,

It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave or circumstances deemed appropriate by the partnership or management.

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control, as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Responsible for correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice
• Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
• Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.