Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Finance

Working with the Partners; responsible for the finances of the practice,

Ensuring the organisational requirements of the practice contracts with NHSE are fully met and complied with

Supporting the partners to develop and implement processes to achieve clinical targets of QOF and enhanced services

Directly contributing to profit improvement by exploring areas for increasing income and reducing costs.

Analysing data relating to clinical commissioning as appropriate and contributing to planning and organisation, both at the practice and clinical commissioning level

Development and control practice budgets and financial systems

Preparation of financial budgets and cash-flow forecasts

Liaising with accountant, bank and business insurance companies as appropriate or as directed by the partners

Overseeing the administration of the NHS Pension and Stakeholder Pension Schemes

Liaising with the ICP and payment agencies regarding queries with payments relating to the contract, e.g. enhanced services.

Managing the partners drawings in consultation with the accountant

Strategic Planning

• Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential opportunities and threats
• Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion opportunities if appropriate

• Implement and update the Practice Development Plan, overseeing the implementation of the aims and objectives

Assist the practice in the wider community and assist with forging links with other local practices and relevant agencies and in particular working collaboratively with the local community, the PCN and education bodies

• Formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development
• To represent the practice at PCN, locality and ICP meetings

• To make recommendations to the partners for practice development with regard to enhancing patient services and potential sources of income

Human Resources

With appropriate delegation, take overall responsibility for all aspects of HR, including;

• Recruitment and selection of staff working, including contracts of employment and job descriptions
• Ensure Employment Law compliance for the disciplinary and dismissal process and after discussion with the partners take any legal advice necessary

• Be aware of current employment legislation
• To develop and maintain good employee/employer relationships
• To ensure that members of the existing staff team are aware of any changes that occur in the practice
• To maintain good communication at all times with the practice team
• To oversee rotas which allow good staff cover at all times as well as giving the flexibility required at short notice to cover for illness, etc.
• To implement pay rises/scales and increments at the appropriate time
• Responsibility for appropriate paperwork for doctors/staff DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks
• To meet with attached staff as and when necessary and arrange/attend regular meetings with partners and attached staff to discuss all issues around patient care
• To ensure that suitable facilities are available to enable all staff to work within the practice
• Be responsible for the health and safety policy and its implementation
• Facilitate the development of a multi-disciplinary effective primary health care team
• Ensure regulated and revalidation compliance for all clinical team members in the practice

Information Technology

With appropriate delegation, take overall responsibility to;

Ensure the update and compliance of appropriate information governance systems

Ensure all Practice IT and telephone systems are functioning effectively

Ensure the IG and DSP toolkit requirements are met

Keep abreast of new technology and ensure existing IT is used to its full potential

Patient Services

Overall responsibility

Ensure that the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation

Oversee and manage effective appointment systems

Routinely monitor and assess practice performance against patient access and demand targets

Manage the complaints management system

Manage the significant events system

Maintain the Patient Participation Group (PPG)

Premises and Equipment

Overall responsibility

Responsible for the management of the building

Represent the practice to negotiate contracts and their renewals

Liaise with NHSE in notional reviews

Ensure property owned by the partners is safe, effective and fit for purpose

Responsible for planning and premises expansion projects

CQC

Working with the CQC registered manager to

Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC (Care Quality Commissioner) regulations

Responsibility for ensuring adequate preparation for CQC inspections and evidence reviews.

Risk Management

As SIRO (Senior Information Risk Officer), overall responsibility for all aspects of Information Risk for the practice

• Monitoring relevant legal, statutory, and contractual requirements and their implications for the practice, including the consequences of non-compliance.
• Monitoring of work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazard and that they conform to health and safety legislation.

Ensure that the practices IT resources are maintained to protect the integrity of patients records and compliance with the Data Protection Act.

Ensure that effective safeguards are in place to prevent any type of fraud.

• Compliance with professional and legal requirements and guidelines.
• Delivery of appropriate education and training in health and safety.
• Ensure the practice complies fully with all GDPR regulations.

Training & Education

Working with the Partners and GP Trainers to achieve the following;

• To participate and/or assist in the training of all administrative staff
• To maintain a training on-line tool for staff and update staff requirements.
• To undertake the booking of training events for clinical staff as required.
• To organise in-house training when required.
• To maximise training grants available.
• To write bids for training opportunity funding as required.
• To provide a robust induction for students and training GPs in the practice, explaining the areas of confidentiality, health and safety and procedures and policies to the students and trainees
• To invoice claims for student work.
• To participate in any training programmes implemented by the practices as part of this employment.
• To personally undertake in mandatory training.
• To mentor staff in their specific roles.

Communication

Ensure compliance with the latest NHS recommendations

Understand the practice communication system

Build/maintain good working relationships with the NHSE, ICP, hospitals, community agencies, LMC (Local medical Committee) other GP practices, the PCN, pharmacists, education bodies, voluntary and private organisations

Represent the practice at meetings and seminars

Assist and support the partners corporately and at individual level to fulfil the requirements of revalidation

Present a professional image and always promote the practice

Share skills and expertise with others

Ensure continuity of practice staff and clinical meetings

Responsible for the practice response to online feedback such as from NHS Choices and Google reviews

Coordinate the digital presence and communications via the practice website, social media, and SMS technology

Confidentiality

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

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They will 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a sound education to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Relevant Business, Finance or Leadership/Management qualification
• Member of a relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• 5 years experience of successfully leading and managing teams
• HR, Employment Law, and safe recruitment
• Working in an IT led environment
• Financial management experience of small company accounts
• 5 years experience as a business/senior manager, with knowledge of contract management and small business accounts
• Change management and a driver of change
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Management experience in the NHS or in Primary care

Desirable

• Experience of strategic business planning
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections

Experience

Essential

• 5 years experience of successfully leading and managing teams
• HR, Employment Law, and safe recruitment
• Working in an IT led environment
• Financial management experience of small company accounts
• 5 years experience as a business/senior manager, with knowledge of contract management and small business accounts
• Change management and a driver of change
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Management experience in the NHS or in Primary care

Desirable

• Experience of strategic business planning
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections

Skills

Essential

• A solutions focused approach to problem solving
• Intelligent with a fast-learning ability
• Effective communication (oral and written) and excellent inter-personal skills
• Approachable with the ability to listen, nurture and empathise
• Delegation and empowerment of staff
• Appropriate IT skills and computer literacy
• Leadership skills, including excellent people management skills
• Strategic management skills to run a well-organised business
• Negotiating and managing conflict
• Able to manage change and cope with pressure
• Networking and facilitation
• Motivational with a growth mindset

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

Firsway Health Centre

Address

121 Firsway

Sale

Cheshire

M33 4BR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Practice Learning Time and training delivery
• Coordinate and chair Practice Learning Time sessions, including maintaining the schedule, liaising with presenters, arranging resources and facilities, communicating with staff, monitoring attendance and ensuring agreed follow-up actions are recorded.
• Support the development of Practice Learning Time programmes, presentations, slide packs and associated learning materials in conjunction with the Head of People and Organisational Development and relevant subject matter experts.
• Support the design and development of internal training sessions, guidance, e-learning resources and other learning materials.
• Deliver training within the postholder's knowledge and competence or following appropriate training, guidance and approval.
• Coordinate and deliver Basic Life Support training, subject to maintaining the required knowledge, competence and accreditation, and coordinate other approved clinical or non-clinical training with the appropriate clinical lead, manager or accredited trainer.
• Assist colleagues who deliver internal training with planning, materials, organisation, attendance records and evaluation.
• Gather participant feedback and use it to recommend practical improvements to future sessions.
• Induction and onboarding
• Coordinate and support effective induction arrangements for new clinical and non-clinical employees.
• Deliver agreed elements of the organisational induction programme, including an introduction to Tower Family Healthcare, while coordinating specialist input from HR, IT and other relevant teams.
• Maintain induction schedules, checklists, packs, presentations and supporting resources.
• Work with managers and subject matter experts to ensure new starters receive appropriate organisational, role-specific and systems training.
• Coordinate clinical computer and systems training for trainees and other relevant staff using approved internal trainers.
• Support induction arrangements for trainees, medical students and other learners undertaking placements within Tower.
• Monitor completion of agreed induction requirements, follow up outstanding activity and escalate concerns where appropriate.
• Gather feedback and contribute to improvements in the onboarding experience.
• Clinical and non-clinical development
• Coordinate approved clinical and non-clinical training and development activity with the relevant managers, clinical leads and the Head of People and Organisational Development.
• Liaise with employees and managers regarding development requests, course arrangements, competency requirements and agreed next steps.
• Support relevant learning, development and competency programmes where appropriate, while ensuring clinical decisions and competency sign-off remain with suitably qualified leads.
• Maintain records of agreed development activity, attendance, completion and supporting evidence.
• Prepare training requests and supporting information for consideration through Tower's agreed approval routes.
• Training systems compliance and reporting
• Administer relevant learning and training systems and ensure staff are appropriately registered and able to access required learning.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential training and development records, including attendance, completion, certificates and renewal dates.
• Monitor statutory, mandatory and role-specific training completion and identify overdue or upcoming requirements.
• Issue reminders, follow up outstanding requirements and escalate continuing non-compliance to the appropriate manager or the Head of People and Organisational Development.
• Run and maintain routine training compliance reports and provide accurate information for managers and relevant organisational meetings.
• Identify apparent gaps, trends or discrepancies within training data and raise these with the appropriate lead for review.
• Provide supporting evidence for workforce learning audits, inspections and compliance reviews as required.
• Contribute to improvements in training systems and processes that strengthen data accuracy and accessibility.
• GPnav and digital development
• Support the promotion, implementation and ongoing development of GPnav and other future digital solutions under the direction of the relevant project leads.
• Develop and deliver approved GPnav demonstrations, training, guidance and supporting resources for internal and external users.
• Support onboarding and implementation activity for employees, managers, customers and other users where required.
• Gather feedback from users, prospective customers and stakeholders and communicate issues, suggestions and development opportunities to the relevant project leads.
• Participate in user testing and implementation activity when required, recording and communicating feedback accurately.
• Support stakeholder engagement, relationship building and follow-up activity connected with GPnav.
• Attend approved conferences, exhibitions, networking events and relevant primary care or digital healthcare forums to promote GPnav, build relationships and identify relevant developments and opportunities.
• Represent Tower professionally at external events and provide appropriate feedback and updates following attendance.
• Education placements and external relationships
• Coordinate and support medical student inductions, timetables, work schedules and placement arrangements.
• Support the coordination of trainee learning and development requirements as directed by the appropriate educational or clinical lead.
• Coordinate trainer meetings, conferences and other approved learning events.
• Maintain effective working relationships with universities, colleges, NHS organisations, training providers and other relevant partners.
• Liaise with external providers regarding course content, dates, availability, costs, bookings, changes and completion evidence.
• Identify potential partnership or learning opportunities and refer these to the appropriate lead for consideration.
• Policies processes and continuous improvement
• Contribute to the development, review, communication and implementation of learning and development policies, procedures and processes under the direction of the Head of People and Organisational Development.
• Apply agreed training and approval processes consistently and raise uncertainties or exceptions with the appropriate manager.
• Support the introduction and communication of approved learning and development initiatives.
• Provide practical feedback and suggestions to improve induction, training and workforce development processes.
• Support systems and processes that enable managers and employees to take appropriate responsibility for their learning and development.
• Communication administration and organisation
• Act as a central point of contact for routine training and development enquiries.
• Build effective working relationships with employees, managers, clinicians, trainees, students, trainers, providers and external partners.
• Communicate clearly and professionally through face-to-face, written and digital channels and adapt communication to meet differing needs and levels of experience.
• Manage and prioritise a varied workload, maintain clear action records and meet agreed deadlines.
• Use Microsoft 365 and other relevant systems to produce correspondence, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, learning resources and records.
• Coordinate meetings, training sessions and events and complete appropriate follow-up actions.
• Exercise initiative in resolving routine matters and escalate decisions, risks, expenditure or concerns outside the role's authority.
• Work effectively independently and as part of wider teams and work flexibly across Tower sites and services when required.
• Financial responsibilities
• Obtain and record course information and costs to support training requests and approval decisions.
• Forward approved invoices and payment information to Finance in accordance with agreed processes.
• Maintain accurate records of approved course costs and training agreements where required.
• The postholder does not hold or manage the organisational training budget and must not commit expenditure without the appropriate approval.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of effective training
• coordination and accurate record keeping.
• Awareness of confidentiality, information
• governance and data protection
• requirements.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and
• inclusion and how these apply to learning
• activities.
• Awareness of the need to work within
• competence and escalate clinical or strategic
• decisions appropriately.

Desirable

• Knowledge of statutory and
• mandatory training requirements
• in primary care.
• Understanding of adult learning
• principles and training evaluation.
• Awareness of primary care
• workforce, education and digital
• healthcare developments.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Professional, approachable and supportive
• manner.
• Reliable, organised and accountable for
• agreed actions.
• Confident working with clinical and non
• clinical colleagues at different levels.
• Committed to continuous learning and service
• improvement.
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling
• confidential information.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to respond
• constructively to changing priorities.

Desirable

• Interest in workforce development,
• primary care innovation or digital
• healthcare.

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly across Tower Family
• Healthcare sites and attend approved
• external meetings and events.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the
• role.
• Commitment to Tower's values, policies and
• standards of conduct.
• Satisfactory completion of the checks
• appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Flexibility to support occasional
• events outside usual working
• patterns where agreed in advance.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of coordinating training, learning,
• events or a comparable programme of
• activity.
• Experience of managing varied administrative
• tasks, records, deadlines and follow-up
• actions.
• Experience of working with managers and a
• range of internal or external stakeholders.
• Experience of preparing presentations,
• guidance, reports or learning resources.
• Experience of delivering information, training
• or presentations to individuals or groups.

Desirable

• Experience within primary care, the
• NHS or another regulated
• environment.
• Experience of coordinating
• induction, mandatory training or
• workforce development.
• Experience of chairing or
• facilitating meetings or learning
• sessions.
• Experience of supporting trainees,
• students or placements.
• Experience of demonstrating,
• promoting or supporting the
• implementation of a digital product
• or system.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education,
• including English and mathematics or
• equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional
• development.
• Willingness to undertake training required for
• the role and maintain relevant competence.

Desirable

• Relevant Level 3 or higher
• qualification in learning and
• development, training, business
• administration, HR or a related
• subject.
• Current BLS instructor or
• equivalent training qualification.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time
• management skills, with the ability to manage
• competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear, confident and professional written and
• verbal communication.
• Ability to coordinate meetings, events,
• trainers, resources and attendance.
• Ability to deliver agreed induction and
• training content effectively within knowledge
• and competence.
• Ability to chair meetings or learning sessions
• and maintain focus on the agreed agenda.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to
• maintain accurate confidential records.
• Ability to monitor routine compliance
• information, identify gaps and escalate
• concerns.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365, spreadsheets,
• presentations, online meetings and other
• relevant digital systems.
• Ability to build constructive working
• relationships and adapt communication to
• differing needs.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative
• and recognise the limits of delegated
• authority.

Desirable

• Ability to create e-learning or
• digital guidance resources.
• Confidence delivering external
• product demonstrations or
• supporting customer onboarding.
• Experience using an LMS, HR
• system or training compliance
• platform.
• Ability to gather and communicate
• structured user feedback relating
• to digital systems.

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

Tower Family Healthcare

Address

3rd floor, Moorgate PCC

22 Derby Way

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date

Desirable

• FFPMRCA or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Broad training and experience in Anaesthetics with further experience in pain medicine
• Must have evidence of completion or expected completion of advanced training in Pain Medicine from a recognised UK training post or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation

Research

Essential

• Evidence of active research interests

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Management

Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date

Experience

Essential

• Broad training and experience in Anaesthetics

Ability

Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Counselling and communication skills

Audit

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of engagement with revalidation

Research

Essential

• Active Research Interests

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication

Management

Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Lead for the Nutritional Risk Monitoring Clinic will provide clinical leadership for a specialist physical health monitoring clinic within the Plymouth Eating Disorder Pathway. The post holder will oversee the day-to-day operation of the clinic, provide expert clinical advice and support to staff, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care for people experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating.

The role includes supporting risk assessment and management, contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making, liaising with partner agencies, and escalating care when required. The post holder will work closely with colleagues across the Eating Disorder Service, Eating Disorder Intensive Treatment Team, primary care and acute services to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.

As this is a developing clinic, within a developing pathway, the post holder will play a key role in shaping and developing the Nutritional Risk Monitoring Clinic and admission pathways, supporting service improvement, clinical governance, staff development and the delivery of best practice across the eating disorder pathway.

Please refer to JD and person specification for full details of role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of how to undertake a set of clinical observations including: weight, blood pressure sitting and standing, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation.
• Knowledge of physical health assessment.
• Knowledge of a range of mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of eating disorders.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks such as Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
• etc.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating.
• Knowledge of the Plymouth Eating Disorder Pathway.
• Knowledge of the Medical Emergencies for Eating Disorders (MEEDS).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with those who are acutely unwell with their mental health.
• Experience of working within a mental health setting.
• Experience of working with those who are unwell with their physical health.
• Experience of line managing other staff.
• Experience of being within a leadership role.
• Experience of leading on a quality improvement project.
• Experience of working with those who are highly distressed.
• Experience of undertaking assessments.
• Experience of holding risk, in a way that is safe for the patient and teams involved in care.
• Experience in requesting Mental Health Act Assessments.
• Experience in chairing case discussions/professional meetings.
• Senior level experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Competence with clients with complex needs, communication issues and/or challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Experience of working with those who have either an eating disorder or disorder eating.
• Experience of responding to physical and psychological risk in those with eating difficulties.
• Experience of working with those who are resistant to change.
• Experience of assessing physical and psychological risk in those that have either an eating disorder or disordered eating and responding appropriately.
• Experience of undertaking assessments.
• Experience in developing pathways and services.

Skills

Essential

• An ability to be able to use highly developed interpersonal and
• communication skills to impact on the behaviour and views of clients with severely challenging, sometimes life threatening behaviours on a frequent basis.
• Ability to undertake a full set of physical observations.
• Ability to respond appropriately to both a physical health and mental health crisis.
• Ability to advocate for those engaging with the service.
• Ability to challenge information service users may provide, compassionately.
• Ability to undertake a thorough physical and mental health assessment.
• Ability to service develop.
• Demonstrate a high level of empathy, self- awareness and emotional
• resilience having to cope with emotionally demanding situations on a frequent basis.
• Able to use advanced analytical skills and to concentrate for prolonged periods during emotive and stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of time management and organisational skills.
• Able to work within codes of practice of NMC policies and procedures.
• Highly specialist skills demonstrating varied comprehensive clinical experience in order to deliver best practice for a range of complex conditions.
• An effective team worker who is empathetic and approachable.
• Proactive, with an ability to set up new initiatives.
• Flexible regarding duties and ability to cope with change.
• Ability to take ownership and leadership of new projects, national initiatives and service development.
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage crisis and risk management.
• Ability to work within a structured care pathway across two different services.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake Venepuncture.
• Ability to undertake an ECG.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public.

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing with relevant experience.
• NMC registration.
• Significant relevant experience and/or evidence of post grad level study in a relevant area.
• Evidence of on-going professional development

Desirable

• A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.
• Mentorship qualifications.
• Certification of Venepuncture Training.
• Certification of ECG training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• RN (Child Branch) or RSCN.
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development and Post Registration
• Educated to degree level
• High Dependency Nursing Course

Desirable

• MSc level of study in Paediatric physical assessment or equivalent working experience

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• oLeadership qualities and positive approach to service.
• oAbility to work with and lead the multi-professional team
• oProven ability to work well under pressure
• oProven ability to delegate effectively
• oCompetent in the use of PCs - particularly Windows-based software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
• oExcellent teaching and presentation skills, ability to adapt training to suit the subject and the audience
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oProven ability to persuade and influence others
• oEvidence of innovation in a previous post
• oAbility to analyse complex problems and propose realistic solutions
• oProven ability to achieve deadlines
• oEvidence of the ability to manage time effectively
• oUse of patient management systems
• oEvidence of advanced clinical decision-making skills, clinical assessment.

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant post registration experience within the Paediatric setting
• oExperience of working within a community setting with complex needs children and young people
• oKnowledge and understanding of the Continuing care framework
• oEvidence of clinical management experience
• oTo be competent and experienced in tracheostomy
• oEvidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, children & families
• oExperience of interagency working
• oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to implement the systems and processes in the new service.
• oEvidence of ability to influence evidence-based practice and be innovative.
• oEvidence of ability to provide clinical supervision and debriefs to junior staff.
• oTo be competent and experienced in ventilation and facial BIPAP
• oExperience of managing organizational change
• oExperience of managing professional change
• oEvidence of skills needed to develop a new strategy /service.
• oExperience of managing staff and resources
• oEvidence of skills needed to develop a new strategy /service.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy 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.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Michael's Primary Care Centre

Gater Drive

London

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists to provide a service to patients referred by nursing and medical staff for nutritional, swallowing and communication by:

Obtaining relevant information from medical notes, patient and hospital staff.

Reviewing stable patients and their nutritional, swallowing and communication needs, alongside support of senior colleagues as needed.Telephone contacts with patients relatives to obtain case histories.

Supporting Dietitians with enteral tube feeding discharges

Delivering pre planned SLT interventions to patients in the rehabilitation setting as directed by qualified SLT

Monitoring MUST score and food record charts, and encourage nursing staff to complete these.

Advising and educating patients where necessary on menu options and foods suitable for their dietary and textural needs.

Encouraging and assisting patients to choose and take appropriate snacks, nourishing drinks and prescribed supplements as per their diet recommendations.

Identifying patients food and drink preferences as necessary with regard to snacks, nourishing drinks and prescribed supplements, alongside their diet recommendations.

Liaising with Dietitians and SLTs regarding patients progress.

Recording information on electronic patient record

Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure patients needs are met, including other therapists, medical staff, nursing staff and ward hosts/hostesses.

CATERING

To provide a link between the catering department and the dietetic and the SLT department through regular communication with catering staff including ward hosts/hostess and catering managers, and food and snack ordering.

To organise and negotiate appropriate diets or food choices for patients with catering staff as required.

TEACHING AND TRAINING

To provide pre-planned teaching sessions and presentations to members of the MDT on the impact of poor nutrition, swallowing and communication problems and to raise awareness of the importance of these in hospital.

To be involved in communication, swallowing, nutrition and hydration induction training for new staff.

Support the Dietitians and SLTs with student training.

COMMUNICATION

To communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors in a polite and professional manner at all times.

To effectively communicate simplified nutrition, swallowing and communication information to hospital staff, patients, relatives and carers

To contribute to effective team working within multi-disciplinary teams.

To handover patient information to Dietetic or SLT colleagues at other Trusts and community teams as advised by qualified therapist, as well as writing and sending GP prescription letter requests.

To liaise with Dietetic or SLT Assistants at other Trusts (where relevant) to suggest development within the post and to seek peer support.

ADMINISTRATION

Attend regular supervision with managing Dietitian/Speech and Language Therapist, completing relevant paperwork, including competencies.

To keep accurate patient records at ward and department level in line with the Trust Record Keeping policy.

To assist the Dietitians and SLTs in the administrative and computing tasks not requiring their expertise, including making resources.

Assist the Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists with data collection for audit/research projects.

To plan, manage and be able to prioritise workload with direct support.

Attend departmental meetings.

To participate in departmental projects as appropriate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.

To ensure patient confidentiality, with the understanding information will be shared with lead therapists

To comply with all Royal Free London policies and procedures.

To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

To attend any mandatory training and induction courses as per RFH trust standards.

To report all clinical and non-clinical incidents or near misses promptly.

To report all complaints to the Dietetic and SLT leads and to co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

To undertake any other duties suitable for the role as requested by the Dietetic and SLT leads.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade 5+ or equivalent including English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 - Nutrition or health and social care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Strong computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge or interest in nutrition, swallow and communication
• Previous role in a healthcare or caring environment

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working with a diverse range of people

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Effective written communication
• Effective written communication
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to reassure and motivate patients
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational skills

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible as priorities may change quickly
• Able to maintain high standards of confidentiality

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Magnolia Unit

St. Michaels Primary Care Centre Pine Lodge, Gater Drive, Enfield, EN2 0JB

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Audit Co-Ordinator is primarily responsible for the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC) data collection. This involves the daily collection and classification of patients clinical data and demographics and uploading this data to online database platform. This involves being responsible for collating national mandated monthly and quarterly reports. The post holder will be working in a clinical environment within the Critical care Unit, which involves collecting data at the patients bedspace. The critical care unit cares for the sickest patients in the hospital and supports their friends and relatives during their admission

The post holder will be fully trained and supported by the clinical team in Critical Care, the post holder will be expected to manage this data, liaising with both ICNARC, Critical Care Consultants and Nurse Leads. The post holder will be expected to run monthly reports for unit and for areas outside of Critical Care, daily review of patient records within Critical Care to ensure data collection is completed in a timely manner and liaising with other hospitals sites for up-to-date data of transferred patients.

As well as the audit responsibility, the post holder will be the lead administrator for the Critical Care Follow Up Clinic and general Critical Care administration duties, including minute taking.

MAIN DUTIES

The post holders main duties and responsibilities are listed below

Audit and data collection

Daily collection and processing of physiological Critical Care patients data to comply with ICNARC protocols and audits.

Inputting clinical data into an secure online platform of all admitted Critical Care patients, this requires high level attention to detail and robust data cleansing.

Skilled use of clinical programs for collection and interpretation of patients data, like Careflow, ICE and Vitals Clinical.

Validation of Critical Care data as per ICNARC coding system. This involves liaising with ICNARC senior nurses and consultants to ensure correct coding of diagnosis, alongside filling in missing data, completing hospital outcomes, etc.

Create Monthly reports for the department, further departments within Whittington Trust and other external NHS bodies, for the purpose of governance, safety and QI work.

Liaise with nursing and medical staff to ensure accuracy of clinical data entry

Prepare regular clean dataset for export to ICNARC, monthly, quarterly and yearly.

Liaise closely with external bodies like ICNARC and the North Central London Network and other hospitals with regards to data enquiries, analysis and reports which involves using clinical electronic systems.

When dataset not complete retrospective cleaning of data via ICNARC platform

Processing of Level 2 patients data cared outside the Critical Care unit into the Careflow in collaboration with the Trusts Finance Department.

Collecting demographic and clinical data for patients outside the Critical Care unit with CC team involvement and manual processing into the ICNARC website.

Implement system upgrades when instructed by the units clinical management system supplier.

Attend regular meetings with ICNARC as part of CPD and maintenance of the high profile of the trust within that organization.

Contribute to the on-going education of the multi-disciplinary team as to data collecting, entry and reporting with regard to Critical Care Audit.

To liaise with other hospital staff and departments in the data management of patients transferred in and out across different hospitals.

To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.

Adheres to Trust and Directorate policies, procedures, standards and protocols

To maintain confidentiality at all times

Minute taking and meeting coordination for Critical Care Department and Deteriorating Patient

In conjunction with the Critical Care Team, coordinate regular unit meetings such as clinical governance and Mortality and Morbidity meetings and staff meetings

Minuet take for Clinical Governance, M& M and Deteriorating patient improvement Group

Coordination action tracker for all meetings.

Admin support for all QI project across Critical Care

Administration for Follow Up Clinic

Work with follow up team to identify and enter spreadsheet potential patients for follow up clinic monthly

When patients identified send letters to all patients once discharged from hospital

Following invite letter, to telephone patients and discuss dates for clinic using spreadsheet

Book patients into clinic via Medway

On clinic days to welcome patients give out psychological questionnaires.

Administration for Critical Care Patient diaries

Person Specification

Education and experience

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with English and math's
• Advanced computer skills - Word processing, spreadsheets and maintaining databases

Desirable

• NHS administration experience
• Experience of collating ICNARC data

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with difficult situations i.e. verbal complaints
• Be sensitive to the working environment
• Adaptable

personal quailties and skills

Essential

• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• A methodical and well-organised approach to work
• Able to cope under stress i.e. prioritise workload
• Good Interpersonal Skills

Desirable

• Advanced computer skills - Word processing, spreadsheets and maintaining databases

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Hospital

Magdala avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a part time role, 20 hours per week, 5 shifts 5 hours a day as follows:

Monday 08.30 - 13.30

Tuesday 13.30 - 18.30

Thursday 13.30 -18.30

Friday 08.30 - 13.30

This is a temporary position to provide long-term sickness cover. There may be an opportunity for the role to become permanent, subject to the needs of the practice.

IT skills are essential

Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the GPs and nurses. They also perform other important tasks such as issuing repeat prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries, dealing with financial claims, dealing with patient records and carrying out searches and practice audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• N/A

Desirable

• N/A

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

Forest Practice

Address

26 Pyrles Lane

Loughton

Essex

IG10 2NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Developing care plans in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, safeguarding
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• Inclusion on the NHS Medical Performers List
• Annual appraisal and revalidation, including training for appraisal [when appropriate]
• Willingness to undertake continuous personal development and ongoing mandatory training modules

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development MRCGP
• Experience of appraisal in practice or other healthcare setting
• Additional clinical skills beyond General Practice

Experience

Essential

• Chronic disease management
• Primary prevention and screening services
• Clinical Governance Delivery of QOF targets
• Self-audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
• Time management: being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Computer literacy including clinical system insight, Microsoft word and email use

Desirable

• Vision
• EMIS Web
• Docman
• Patient triage systems
• Service Development experience and knowledge

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
• Ability to work flexibly and with a facilitative approach
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
• Excellent communication skills, recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and able to respond accordingly
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful way

Desirable

• Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
• Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner

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

BARDOC

Address

The Medical Centre

Market Street

Whitworth

Rochdale

Lancashire

OL12 8QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

NB: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, grades A-C

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using full range of IT systems and patient data systems
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS/ Healthcare
• Experience of scheduling appointments and/or admissions

Skills

Essential

• Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to use own judgement to resolve problems and queries competently, including those of a sensitive and confidential nature
• Pays attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of patient priorities and performance targets related to appointments and waiting times
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of computer systems and be capable of using Microsoft Office applications
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• In depth understanding of medical technology appropriate to Endoscopy
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
• Understanding of Primary Care, GP and community services

other

Essential

• Ability to work for long periods on computer
• Ability to follow and work to policies and protocols
• Reliable and adaptable

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local area

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

2. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.

3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.

4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.

5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.

6. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.

8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.

9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.

11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.

13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.

Person Specification

Qulifications

Essential

• Full MRCP
• Registerable medical qulification

Desirable

• Other higher degree

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Name on GMC speciailist register

Training and experience

Essential

• Experience in General medicine
• Wide experience in all aspects of Acute Medicine, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application.

Adminstration

Essential

• Familiar with UK NHS inpatient teaching hospitals
• Familiar with NHS IT systems and MS packages

Teaching and Leadership

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
• Experience of leading a ward MDT

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Desirable

• Audit Publications

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Clinical responsibilities:

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

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

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

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Personal Attributes

Essential

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

Experience

Desirable

• SystmConnect experience
• SystmOne experience
• Clinical supervision or mentoring

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nettleham Medical Practice

Address

14 Lodge Lane

Nettleham

Lincoln

LN2 2RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Diploma or degree in occupational therapy
• Registered with the Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Fieldwork placement in acute physical or local authority setting
• Experience in stroke, general medicine orthopaedics and surgery, or Care of the Elderly
• Relevant post-registration courses

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Knowledge of common conditions, current treatment and equipment provision
• Ability to demonstrate competence in the understanding and application of core OT skills
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Experience of carrying out audit

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross site - Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton / Epsom

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:The post-holders duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post-holder will be willing to work in any of the Trusts locations and its partner hospitals. Flexible working is essential.

Clinical DutiesThe post-holder will have responsibility for general plastic surgery services at the John Radcliffe Hospital, alongside participation in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 14) and will complement an established team of ten Plastic Surgeons with responsibility for skin oncology.The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery provides a comprehensive reconstructive service to Oxford and the surrounding region. The service is consultant-led. Current consultantdelivered services include trauma and reconstructive surgery, craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, upper limb surgery, bone infection, sarcoma, breast reconstruction, skin cancer, autologous tissue transplantation, head and neck cancer reconstruction, and hypospadias. The department currently holds Burn Facility status within the London and South-East Burn Network. We are fortunate to have co-located facilities within a modern building on the John Radcliffe Hospital site, including offices, outpatient clinics, theatres, adult and paediatric wards, and day case units. The Head and Neck Unit is based within the Cancer Centre at the nearby Churchill Hospital. The department also has a significant presence at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC), where the plastic surgery team contributes to hand surgery, and provides reconstructive support to both the Bone Infection Unit and Sarcoma services.

Teaching/ResearchOxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, including the teaching of medical students, training of junior doctors, and participation in clinical examinations. These responsibilities form an integral part of routine clinical activity.The post-holders contribution to teaching, training, and research will be reflected in regular job plan reviews. The department has strong links with the University of Oxford and is actively engaged in research, offering opportunities for academic involvement.

Clinical GovernanceThe post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, andexternal accrediting bodies.

Personal and Professional DevelopmentThe post-holder will be required to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills within their area of practice and be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust.Professional and study leave will be granted in accordance with the Trusts Terms and Conditions of Service, supporting appropriate study, postgraduate training, continuing medical education (CME) courses, and other relevant professional development activities.The Trust fully supports continuing professional development (CPD) as required by the General Medical Council (GMC) and the relevant surgical colleges, and is committed to providing both time and financial support for these activities. Appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure that all consultants undergo an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser, and the Trust supports all clinicians through the revalidation process. In addition, the appointee will be offered mentorship from an experienced consultant colleague to support their integration into the department and facilitate a smooth transition into the role.

ManagementThe post-holder will be expected to work within the Trusts management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal. It is recognised that the Trust operates within finite resources, and any proposed changes in clinical practice, workload, or service developments requiring additionalresources must be agreed in advance.The post-holder will undertake the administrative responsibilities associated with the care of their patients and the delivery of their clinical service, under the direction of the Lead Clinician and/or Directorate Chair.Appropriate clinical, administrative, and secretarial support will be provided to the appointee.

Risk ManagementThe management of risk is a responsibility shared by all staff and will be undertaken within a progressive, open, and transparent environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training, and support to fulfil this responsibility.All staff are expected to be familiar with the Trusts Major Incident Policy and Fire Policy, and to understand the local response plan, including their specific role within it.

Responsibilities for Health & SafetyThe post-holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, relevant statutory regulations, and Trust policies and procedures. This will be supported through the provision of appropriate training and specialist advice where required.

Infection ControlInfection prevention and control is the responsibility of all staff. All employees, both clinical and nonclinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and to maintainhigh standards of practice at all times, thereby reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.All staff employed by the Trust have the following key responsibilities: Staff must decontaminate their hands prior to and after direct patient contact or contact with thepatients surroundings. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them bythe Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may betransmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.Equality and DiversityOxford University Hospitals NHS Trust values equality and diversity in both employment and the services it provides. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and will keep its policies and procedures under regular review to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff arerecognised.The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees, and service users are treated fairly and valued equally, regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disability, ethnic or national origin, social background, employment status, sexual orientation,religion or belief, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation, or trade union membership.Selection for training, development, and promotion will be based solely on an individuals ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Freedom of InformationThe post-holder should be aware of the responsibilities placed on employees under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is expected to support the Trust in ensuring compliance with the Act when handling or managing information relating to Trust activities.

Patient and Public InvolvementThe Trust is committed to, and has a statutory duty to involve service users, carers and the public in the work of the organisation. We consider that patient and public involvement is the responsibilityof every individual working for our Trust. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback. You will be expectedto support the Trust with this through your working practice.Serious Incidents All staff must report incidents and near misses so that the Trust can reduce the risk of harm by investigating and incorporating risk reducing measures to safeguard patients, visitors and staff, inaccordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy.

Childrens RightsThe post holder will always endeavour to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation.As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable.Information Governance You must maintain a Trust email account. All staff must complete annual information governance training. which can be completed on-line. For further details, go to the Information

Governanceintranet site: http://orh.oxnet.nhs.uk/InformationGovernance/Pages/Default.aspx

GeneralThe post-holder will assume a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge andthe proper functioning of his/her department.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise
• Basic medical qualifications
• FRCS Plast or its equivalent
• To have completed training in Plastic Surgery
• To have a Certificate of Completion of Training
• Experience of working in the NHS at registrar level (ST8) or higher

Desirable

• Higher medical degree
• Further training at Fellowship level in skin oncology and microsurgery

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in general plastic surgery
• Competence in all aspects of skin oncology
• Competence in all aspects of Plastic Surgery including sentinel lymph node biopsy and nodal dissection
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.

Desirable

• Experience of working at consultant level in a skin cancer centre
• Leadership at consultant level of the management of skin oncology

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
• Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
• Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
• Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
• A full UK driving license

Desirable

• Leadership training
• Management qualification.
• Education qualification
• Research grants
• Evidence of high-level organisation skills
• Peer reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxfordshire

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.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

• To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices and to exhibit your knowledge and abilities
• Completion (with another Trust) of or willingness to work towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 3 months of start date)
• Completion of or working towards an apprenticeship and gaining qualification equivalent to level 3 or above in a subject relevant to the role of Clinical Support Worker

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and English qualification
• Appropriate Learning disability training courses or completion of the Care Certificate.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge of Learning Disability (LD) services, including the definition and inclusions of a learning disabilty
• An understanding of confidentiality issues how they relate to professional practice
• Knowledge of current staff development and continuous service improvement issues - particularly in the context of learning disability services.

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health / learning disability legislation and policies.

Experience

Essential

• The ability to demonstrate good quality care, whilst adhering to Trust policies and procedures, and working towards completing Care Certificate.
• Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams service users etc
• Supporting others in a care setting, whether this is experience in a professional or lived experience (friend, family, voluntary etc.)
• Ability to problem solve and working with individuals with learning disabilities.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with adults with Learning Disability needs.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eastway

Countess of Chester Healthpark, Liverpool Road Chester

Chester

CH2 1BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be expected to maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of anaesthesia and will undertake any reasonable clinical responsibility which relates to providing anaesthesia services.

The postholder will be expected to be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the anaesthetic department meetings, MDT and regular morning meetings. They will be expected to take an active and engaged role in departmental and academic responsibilities as allocated by agreement across the department, including cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences as appropriate.

The successful applicant will engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit.

The postholder will be expected to engage in continuing professional development.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer prior to the commencement date of the appointment.

The job plan shall be reviewed annually. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external.

It shall also include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfill the job plan and the objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCA or GMC recognised equivalent qualification
• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)
• ALS and ATLS
• Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
• Experience at Consultant level in anaesthesia for specialist orthopaedic and complex sarcoma surgery

Desirable

• Leadership experience - e.g. including evidence of formal management training, a track record of leading teams effectively, managing change successfully and implementing service improvements.
• Evidence of contributing to research (i.e. local lead for regional / national studies, experience with recruiting patients to RCTs, up to date with GCP)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical governance
• Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
• Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
• Computer literacy/IT skills
• Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
• Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Understanding of wellbeing

Desirable

• Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
• Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non medical)

Quality Improvement

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work

Desirable

• Evidence of leading on audit and QI projects, and presenting outcomes at national / international conferences

Trust Values

Essential

• Understands and committed to Trust values: oPatients first always oExcellence in all we do oTrust, honesty and respect for each other oEquality for all

Other Requirements

Essential

• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
• Understanding and involvement in service development
• emonstrable commitment to antidiscriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others

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

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

RNOH Stanmore

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Care Navigation & Patient Support

Provide a warm, professional first point of contact for all patients. Use active signposting to direct patients to the most appropriate clinician, service or resource in line with practice protocols. Manage incoming telephone calls and online requests, ensuring urgent issues are identified and escalated promptly. Assist patients in understanding digital access routes ie online systems and NHS App. Communicate clearly, sensitively and respectfully when supporting vulnerable or distressed patients.

Reception Duties

Welcome patients and manage face to face enquiries at the reception desk. Book, amend and manage appointments using clinical systems. Process prescription requests, sick notes, referrals and other administrative tasks following practice guidelines. Handle payments and issue receipts where applicable. Maintain a calm, organised front desk environment, even during busy periods.

Administrative Support

Process and route incoming clinical correspondence, pathology results, and documentation. Perform accurate scanning, coding and workflow management using digital systems. Maintain patient records in line with practice and NHS data standards. Support administrative projects such as audits, data quality improvement and service development.

Confidentiality & Compliance

Adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection policies at all times. Respect patient privacy and maintain secure handling of all personal data. Follow practice policies, health and safety procedures, safeguarding standards and infection control protocols.

Communication & Teamwork

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues and sharing information effectively. Attend staff meetings, mandatory training and development sessions. Demonstrate a positive, flexible attitude and willingness to support the wider team during periods of high demand.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and compassionate under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Competent IT skills, including use of Microsoft 365.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and cooperative team player.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a GP practice, healthcare environment, or customer-facing administrative role.
• Experience with SystmOne, AccuRx or similar systems.
• Understanding of care navigation, triage principles or NHS primary care pathways.
• Experience supporting vulnerable or distressed patients

Employer details

Employer name

North Swindon Practice

Address

Home Ground Surgery

Thames Avenue

Swindon

SN25 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will be expected to actively participate in the supervision and training of Specialist Registrars, Foundation year doctors, and Dental Core trainees. The post holder is expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service, achieving compliance with 18 weeks and other targets set by the Trust and nationally. The department provides the full remit of OMFS services, and the postholder will be expected to be part of the team delivering general OMFS services. They would also be expected to provide a general and specialist TMJ service for OMFS within the Trust and work closely with Ophthalmology, ENT and Neurosurgery to deliver a high-quality service. The candidate is expected to contribute to supporting TMJ related services in the region with developing local pathways and guidelines for referring clinicians. Education to primary care clinicians will be seen as a contribution towards service delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC with licence to practice
• Eligibility for full registration with the GDC
• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent
• GMC Specialist Registration or eligibility for CCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery within 6 months of date of AAC
• ATLS provider

Desirable

• ATLS instructor

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in trauma and TMJ surgery
• Experience of providing general on-call in OMFS

Desirable

• Successful completion of an SAC approved 5-year training program in OMFS or equivalent or within 6 months of completing

Audit & Governance

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and participation in Audit and Governance
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Research

Desirable

• Active research interest
• Good Clinical Practice training
• Publication in Peer Reviewed Journals

Management

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in management and leadership practices

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Training

Essential

• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching

Desirable

• Qualification in Health Education (eg PGC)

Personal

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Flexibility
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
• Satisfactory Immigration Status
• Satisfactory Health Clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure Check
• Full driving license

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

JOHN RADCLIFFE

OXFORD

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• You must hold a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS, MBBS) degree or other equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• .BSc, BA or equivalent (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA).
• .Other relevant degrees or diplomas.
• .MD or PhD (Note: will only be considered if awarded for defending a thesis. This equates to undertaking 2 to 3 years full time equivalent spent in research with minimal daytime clinical activity).
• .Has passed MRCOG Part 1 within last 5 years.
• .Has passed MRCOG Part 2 within last 5 years

REGISTRATION & RIGHT TO WORK

Essential

• oHold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of application, and hold a current licence to practise on the date your post commences

CAPABILITY/COMPETENCES AND EXPERIENCE FOR ST3 ENTRY

Essential

• You must have evidence of achievement of ST1 and ST2 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology via one of the following methods: oCurrent employment in a UK Obstetrics and Gynaecology training programme which leads to successful achievement of ST2 competences by the advertised post start date for the vacancy; or oSuccessful achievement of ST1 and ST2 Obstetrics and Gynaecology competences at the time of application, evidenced by ARCP certificates submitted at the time of application; or oA completed Alternative Certificate of ST1 and ST2 Obstetrics & Gynaecology competences. This must be submitted with your application.
• You must have at least 24 months' experience (whole time equivalent) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (not including Foundation modules) by the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
• Part 1 MRCOG by 'initial offers released by' date for the round.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Clinical knowledge oInterest in, and understanding of, the training programme
• Workplace skills oAbility to work in multi-professional teams and supervise colleagues. oAbility to lead, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members. oAbility to manage/prioritise own and others' time effectively. oAbility to work safely under pressure and deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty. oAbility to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. oGood basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and ability to learn new systems.
• Academic knowledge oUnderstanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues. oUnderstanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives. oKnowledge of evidence-informed practice.
• Personal skills oCommitment to personal and professional development. oAbility to work on own initiative, demonstrating curiosity. oStrong attention to detail, preparation and planning. oAbility to communicate messages effectively to a range of audiences. oAbility to negotiate and build positive professional relationships. oStrong problem-solving skills, with a scientific approach to problem solving
• Knowledge and experience oUnderstanding of NHS management and resources. oExperience of management. oExperience of research. oExperience of audit and quality improvement. oExperience of teaching.
• Clinical Experience & Knowledge .Evidence of competence in basic and advanced life support as described in the present Foundation Programme curriculum. Local offices/Deaneries will have to be satisfied that the relevant competences will be achieved in advance of the commencement of the post. .Demonstrate the competencies and capabilities equivalent to those gained through completion of Practical Skills course in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by time of appointment.
• Academic Skills .Experience of active involvement in quality improvement measures (clear description, outcomes and appropriate experience for level of application). This can include audit, guideline development, implementation of health policy, improved team working, leadership etc.

Desirable

• Clinical Experience & Knowledge .Less than 60 months' experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST level (not including foundation modules). .Completion of formal obstetric skills/drills training course by time of appointment. .Relevant experience in other specialties which would complement a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. .Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Academic Skills .Evidence of academic prizes and honours at postgraduate level. .Evidence of relevant peer-reviewed papers and other publications (e.g., book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters). .Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings - not local meeting.

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Swansea

SA2 8QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Primary MBBS or equivalent
• Doctor will have completed F1/ F2 or equivalent experience/ training Minimum of four years in the registrar or staff grade and / or specialty doctor grade, at least two of which have been in the appropriate specialty Or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty OR equivalent experience/competencies have completed at least four years' fulltime postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty. or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Desirable

• Further relevant degree/diploma/teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Basic training in GIM and Dermatology and having attained initial competencies
• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
• Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience of research in Dermatology
• Previous experience of working in the NHS/experience of NHS working practices and systems.

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA28QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description attached for further info of duties and responsibilities. Interview date TBC

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Teaching / supporting trainees and other members of the MDT
• Experience in clinical supervision

Qualifications

Essential

• Shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
• Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies

Desirable

• Appropriate Higher Degree (e.g. MD, PhD, or equivalent)

Management Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
• Attended management training course
• Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement

Desirable

• Knowledge of finance/ budgets

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon-Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential

• oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• oMRCPsych examination by offer date

Desirable

• oAdditional related qualifications e.g., BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)

Clinical skills - clinical knowledge & expertise

Essential

• oAbility to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. oAbility to prioritise clinical need. oAbility to maximise safety and minimise risk. oDemonstrates appropriate knowledge base and sound clinical judgement. oDemonstrates ability in basic skills of history taking examination (mental and physical) and synthesis of findings. oDemonstrates basic psychotherapeutic skills

Research, Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• oDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues. oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives. oDemonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice oCapacity to critically appraise research in psychiatry

Desirable

• Research, Audit and Quality Improvement oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements oEvidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project oUnderstanding of service-user contribution to and perspective of audit and research Teaching: oEvidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching oEvidence of feedback for teaching

Personal skills

Essential

• Communication skills: oDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate. oAble to build rapport and engage others in open/equal dialogue, actively listen, persuade and negotiate. oAppropriate use of non-verbal communication
• Judgement and Problem Solving: oCapacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions. oAbility to integrate a range of information and facts to form an initial hypothesis. oCapacity to work effectively with ambiguous and conflicting information. oCapacity to think beyond the obvious, with an analytical/scientific, yet flexible approach. oCapacity to take a holistic approach to problem solving, considering a range of alternatives and approaches.
• Empathy and sensitivity: oCapacity and motivation to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding. oAbility to see patients as people with an awareness of their needs and wishes. oDemonstrates an understanding of the importance of acting compassionately towards patients and their families. oConsideration and sensitivity to the importance of understanding and respecting patients' cultural values and practices
• Working as Part of a Team: oUnderstanding of the importance of integrated clinical care oAbility to work effectively in multi-professional teams and across agencies. oAbility to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members, for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects. oCapacity to work cooperatively and effectively with others. oExchange knowledge effectively between team members. oUnderstanding of the importance of each team members' role and what can be learnt from them. oAbility to take accountability for one's decisions. oCapacity to exchange knowledge effectively between team members oAbility to effectively consult with other physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Leadership oCapacity to take the lead in diagnosis and prognosis. oCapacity to take responsibility for patient care appropriately. oWillingness to be held accountable when operating as part of a team. oCapacity to effectively delegate to others when appropriate. oAbility to supervise junior medical staff. oThe confidence to challenge the viewpoints of others. oCapacity to build relationships and motivate team members in order to get the best out of others.

Desirable

• Communication skills: oCapacity to use effective interview skills. oAbility to engage the patient and motivate them to change.
• Empathy and sensitivity: oCapacity to collect patient history with sensitivity and care. oAbility to be empathic but not become emotionally attached
• Empathy and sensitivity: oCapacity to collect patient history with sensitivity and care. oAbility to be empathic but not become emotionally attached
• Organisation and planning: oRecognition of the need for efficient and equitable use of resources
• Organisation and planning: oRecognition of the need for efficient and equitable use of resources
• Other: oEvidence of achievement outside medicine oEvidence of altruistic behaviour, e.g., voluntary work oEvidence of organisational skills - not necessarily in medicine, e.g., grant or bursary applications, organisation of a university club, sports section, etc.

Commitment to specialty - learning and personal development

Essential

• oDemonstrates interest and realistic insight into psychiatry and mental health. oShows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) for the specialty. oInterest in working closely with people and helping others. oCommitment to lifelong learning oCommitment to personal and professional development oDemonstrates interest and realistic insight into psychiatry and mental health. oDemonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty. oCommitment to personal and professional development oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) oEvidence of self-reflective practice

Desirable

• oExtracurricular activities / achievements/ interest and realistic insight relevant to psychiatry

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Caswell clinic

Bridgend

CF31 4LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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