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Livewell Southwest

Community Registered Nurse

Livewell Southwest View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 16 day(s) ago

Reference: B9832-2026-NM-10413

Job summary

Up to 22 hrs per week

As an NHS provider, we are at the forefront of out of hours community nursing. We invite you to discuss our career opportunities. Please call Glynis Jenkins on 01752 435567

Our core hours are 17:00 - 08:30, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The role requires positivity & excellent communication, leadership & caseload management abilities. A need to demonstrate integrity & initiative, sound clinical knowledge with evidenced based practice & the ability to support the team, approaching your work in a co-ordinated way

We work integrated with primary care, adult social care, therapists, urgent & intermediate care services alongside our specialist services informing our ageing well MDTs which facilitates shaping our future to deliver great quality care for housebound individuals.

We strive to improve health outcomes & patient experience. This role supports people in their own home and care homes with our Care Home Service. Through expert advice & clinical support & treatment, promoting the optimum quality of life. Whilst providing an effective & efficient service delivery, utilising health promotion, wound, medication sub cutaneous, intra muscular and intravenous , end of life care and continence management.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility

Main duties of the job

Community Registered Nurse within Urgent Care Nursing Service. Your role is vital in terms of coordinating peoples care through holistic evidence-based best practice in accordance with National and Organisational approved polices/procedures.

You will be an autonomous practitioner and role model. Responsible for assessing, triaging, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, support the Community Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.

Manage sensitive issues and overcome obstacles in communication.

Required to undertake a robust induction, a mentor will be allocated to support your learning and development.

We offer training with required competencies for you to build on your knowledge, experience, and skills. You will be expected to undertake continued learning with accessibility to accredited courses.

Required to be competent, diagnose and investigate. Have sound knowledge and judgement providing evidence-based wound management and pressure ulcer prevention. Continence management, palliative, and end of life care.

Ability to frequently travel independently across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

This job advertisement may close earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.

LW staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2026-NM-10413

Job locations

Beauchamp Centre

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7QD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for assessing, triaging, planning, implementing, evaluating care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable with the support of senior nurse / nurse specialist/caseload holder To support the team and delivery of care, application of clinical judgement in day-to-day changes in patients' needs and circumstances external to the individual, determining when to seek advice from senior clinical or management staff. This includes response to immediate crisis. To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for their role to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients are met. To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives. To provide clinical supervision to other staff and students. Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising independence and facilitating health promotion. Depending on role you will be required to work within a defined geographical area undertaking specific clinical nursing duties to patients in a variety of settings such as their own homes, care homes.

To work within the scope of the NMC professional code of practice. Moving across the organisation should the need arise, for example, in a pandemic situation. To work within Livewell Southwest policies Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising independence and facilitating health promotion. To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for the role to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team, ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of the patients are met Share knowledge and skills and empower others. Some services you may require additional training to deliver intravenous medication or additional specialist nursing skills for your role. To work collaboratively and maintain key working relationships with managers and service / practice leads. Provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to patients in accordance with national and organisational approved policies / procedures and individual care plans. To act as a clinical advisor on health promotions within their areas of expertise and act as a Link Nurse. To undertake all required training to develop competencies required for the role.

To be responsible in the absence of the senior clinical Nurse Manager to manage own workload and delegate nursing care to appropriately skilled staff and ensure that these are supported. To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of staff. To act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating specialist clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct. To share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive team. To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with the role. To assess, teach, support, and supervise colleagues including Pre-registration students and medical students. To participate in team activities to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team. To facilitate and participate in the development of team members, competencies, clinical supervision and staff performance as directed by the Service Lead. To participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff. To participate in coordinator/duty rota as required.

To exercise a duty of care in relation to the use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner. To use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly. To work in collaboration with the budget holder, you may be required to be an authorised signatory for ordering stores, equipment, and stationery. To ensure that all loans of equipment are monitored and maintained in good working order as per operational policy. To monitor stock levels and ensure the supply levels are sufficient to meet the demands of the service.

To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives. To oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members. To complete on time and submit all necessary forms, documentation, including IT data and forward as required by the manager/organisation. To support in the triage process accepting appropriate referrals directly from other disciplines, patients, carers and members of the public and/or refer to other agencies where appropriate. To be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis in line with caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role. To be involved in all aspects of clinical governance including audits and research. To preserve confidentiality and be aware of GDPR, Access to Health Records and consent to treatment. Responsibility for people who use our services Be responsible for contributing to the holistic assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of care to patients within their own homes. Implement, monitor and maintain high standards of care delivery at all times. To act as a patient advocate as required ensuring individual needs, preferences and choices are delivered by the service. Support CHC assessment and case management as part of the MDT for people at home where the community nurse is identified as the most appropriate community team member. To be involved in all steps of a patient's journey from referral to discharge. To undertake health promotion as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion activities e.g. NSFs, smoking cessation and long-term conditions. To act as a resource in providing advice and support for patients, relatives, carers, and other agencies. To have a flexible approach to the working day in order to meet the needs of the patient/service. To support the monitoring of patient satisfaction and promote appropriate service developments. To signpost to appropriate services, statutory and voluntary bodies. To have good communication skills which enable you to effectively communicate with patients, their relatives and carers about sensitive and accurate information about their condition. To support the prevention of hospital admissions. To undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care of patients in order to ensure nurses and the carers safety. This might include the assessment and provision of equipment ensuring it is used safely. To provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to patients in accordance with National and LWSW approved policies/procedures and individual care plans. Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments To be aware of and abide by Livewell Southwest approved policies, patient group directives, standards and quality assurance initiatives. To support development and review of policies, protocols, clinical guidelines, documentation systems and education materials to direct own and others practice in line with best practice, professional forums, ensuring the clinical practice reflects national and local drivers. To Preserve confidentiality and be aware of the GDPR, Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment. To report and record all incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression, and verbal abuse. To monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of self, others in the team and patients. To integrate theory into practice by bringing new knowledge a from training into the practice environment. Evaluate the impact of these training programmes, for patients and carers, to ensure that they provide the necessary knowledge and skills to gain independence, safely manage changing circumstances and plan for unavoidable progression of conditions.

To act as a change agent, Organisation wide, initiating, facilitating, and supporting change initiatives, across professional boundaries.

To work within the scope of the NMC professional code of practice. Ability to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording of patient activities for IT, data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock and equipment ordering. To have an up-to-date personal development plan and professional portfolio. To participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual development plan the postholder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfill their role. To monitor own performance against agreed objectives through personal development plans, NMC regulations and maintain professional expertise by arranging and attending meetings, study days and in service training to support their own role and that of others. To complete specific clinical competencies relevant to role and ensure these are updated. Problem-solve and liaise as soon as possible with the Clinical Nurse / Caseload Holder issues that may arise. Continually re-prioritising workload due to the unpredictability and demands for urgent visits.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for assessing, triaging, planning, implementing, evaluating care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable with the support of senior nurse / nurse specialist/caseload holder To support the team and delivery of care, application of clinical judgement in day-to-day changes in patients' needs and circumstances external to the individual, determining when to seek advice from senior clinical or management staff. This includes response to immediate crisis. To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for their role to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients are met. To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives. To provide clinical supervision to other staff and students. Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising independence and facilitating health promotion. Depending on role you will be required to work within a defined geographical area undertaking specific clinical nursing duties to patients in a variety of settings such as their own homes, care homes.

To work within the scope of the NMC professional code of practice. Moving across the organisation should the need arise, for example, in a pandemic situation. To work within Livewell Southwest policies Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising independence and facilitating health promotion. To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for the role to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team, ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of the patients are met Share knowledge and skills and empower others. Some services you may require additional training to deliver intravenous medication or additional specialist nursing skills for your role. To work collaboratively and maintain key working relationships with managers and service / practice leads. Provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to patients in accordance with national and organisational approved policies / procedures and individual care plans. To act as a clinical advisor on health promotions within their areas of expertise and act as a Link Nurse. To undertake all required training to develop competencies required for the role.

To be responsible in the absence of the senior clinical Nurse Manager to manage own workload and delegate nursing care to appropriately skilled staff and ensure that these are supported. To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of staff. To act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating specialist clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct. To share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive team. To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with the role. To assess, teach, support, and supervise colleagues including Pre-registration students and medical students. To participate in team activities to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team. To facilitate and participate in the development of team members, competencies, clinical supervision and staff performance as directed by the Service Lead. To participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff. To participate in coordinator/duty rota as required.

To exercise a duty of care in relation to the use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner. To use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly. To work in collaboration with the budget holder, you may be required to be an authorised signatory for ordering stores, equipment, and stationery. To ensure that all loans of equipment are monitored and maintained in good working order as per operational policy. To monitor stock levels and ensure the supply levels are sufficient to meet the demands of the service.

To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives. To oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members. To complete on time and submit all necessary forms, documentation, including IT data and forward as required by the manager/organisation. To support in the triage process accepting appropriate referrals directly from other disciplines, patients, carers and members of the public and/or refer to other agencies where appropriate. To be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis in line with caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role. To be involved in all aspects of clinical governance including audits and research. To preserve confidentiality and be aware of GDPR, Access to Health Records and consent to treatment. Responsibility for people who use our services Be responsible for contributing to the holistic assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of care to patients within their own homes. Implement, monitor and maintain high standards of care delivery at all times. To act as a patient advocate as required ensuring individual needs, preferences and choices are delivered by the service. Support CHC assessment and case management as part of the MDT for people at home where the community nurse is identified as the most appropriate community team member. To be involved in all steps of a patient's journey from referral to discharge. To undertake health promotion as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion activities e.g. NSFs, smoking cessation and long-term conditions. To act as a resource in providing advice and support for patients, relatives, carers, and other agencies. To have a flexible approach to the working day in order to meet the needs of the patient/service. To support the monitoring of patient satisfaction and promote appropriate service developments. To signpost to appropriate services, statutory and voluntary bodies. To have good communication skills which enable you to effectively communicate with patients, their relatives and carers about sensitive and accurate information about their condition. To support the prevention of hospital admissions. To undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care of patients in order to ensure nurses and the carers safety. This might include the assessment and provision of equipment ensuring it is used safely. To provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to patients in accordance with National and LWSW approved policies/procedures and individual care plans. Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments To be aware of and abide by Livewell Southwest approved policies, patient group directives, standards and quality assurance initiatives. To support development and review of policies, protocols, clinical guidelines, documentation systems and education materials to direct own and others practice in line with best practice, professional forums, ensuring the clinical practice reflects national and local drivers. To Preserve confidentiality and be aware of the GDPR, Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment. To report and record all incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression, and verbal abuse. To monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of self, others in the team and patients. To integrate theory into practice by bringing new knowledge a from training into the practice environment. Evaluate the impact of these training programmes, for patients and carers, to ensure that they provide the necessary knowledge and skills to gain independence, safely manage changing circumstances and plan for unavoidable progression of conditions.

To act as a change agent, Organisation wide, initiating, facilitating, and supporting change initiatives, across professional boundaries.

To work within the scope of the NMC professional code of practice. Ability to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording of patient activities for IT, data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock and equipment ordering. To have an up-to-date personal development plan and professional portfolio. To participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual development plan the postholder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfill their role. To monitor own performance against agreed objectives through personal development plans, NMC regulations and maintain professional expertise by arranging and attending meetings, study days and in service training to support their own role and that of others. To complete specific clinical competencies relevant to role and ensure these are updated. Problem-solve and liaise as soon as possible with the Clinical Nurse / Caseload Holder issues that may arise. Continually re-prioritising workload due to the unpredictability and demands for urgent visits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st Level Nurse Registration (degree or diploma) NMC Registration
Willingness to undertake further education around management of longterm conditions.
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Previous community nursing experience.

Experience

Essential

Experience of a variety of healthcare settings
Knowledge of recent developments within health and social care
Keeps up to date with evidence - based practice and research related to nursing and health care in the community
Ability to operate community equipment
Ability to identify and pass on urgent client information to the senior staff

Desirable

Experience of working in field as described in job purpose.

Additional requirements

Essential

Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
The role may require a variety of shift patterns and ability to work flexibly.
Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
Dexterity to enable clinical skills to be performed, i.e., removal of sutures, venepuncture & IV therapy

Skills

Essential

Ability to use initiative and work autonomously.
Ability to decision make and problem solve.
Good time management and delegation skills.
Ability to assess patients and make appropriate referrals and recommendations using evidence-based practice.
Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex situations and make appropriate decisions.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with other health and social care professionals, patients, carers and the public.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Ability to adapt to the demands of a constantly changing environment
Ability to undertake nursing skills and to prioritise visits in accordance with patient need.
Ability to organise own workload without direct supervision.
Ability to input data manually and electronically according to organisational policies.
Work within agreed Policies and procedures.
Effective communication and interactive skills including oral, written and IT
Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Desirable

Advanced knowledge and competence in Tissue Viability
Advanced knowledge and competence Bladder & Bowel
Advanced knowledge and competence End Of Life
Advanced knowledge and competence IV drug administration
Advanced knowledge and competence Diagnostic skills
Experience of managing a caseload.

Knowledge

Essential

Team worker and ability to work alone
Ability to listen to and communicate with patients and carers in a compassionate and caring manner
Presentation skills or teaching to individuals e.g., patients and to small groups for example students
Up to date knowledge of current practice within the area specified in job purpose.
Understanding of Clinical Supervision and continued professional development.

Desirable

Relevant post registration courses/knowledge base relevant to post.
Evidence of up to date mandatory training and completion of competency frameworks.
Understanding of Community Nursing service and local issue

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st Level Nurse Registration (degree or diploma) NMC Registration
Willingness to undertake further education around management of longterm conditions.
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Previous community nursing experience.

Experience

Essential

Experience of a variety of healthcare settings
Knowledge of recent developments within health and social care
Keeps up to date with evidence - based practice and research related to nursing and health care in the community
Ability to operate community equipment
Ability to identify and pass on urgent client information to the senior staff

Desirable

Experience of working in field as described in job purpose.

Additional requirements

Essential

Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
The role may require a variety of shift patterns and ability to work flexibly.
Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
Dexterity to enable clinical skills to be performed, i.e., removal of sutures, venepuncture & IV therapy

Skills

Essential

Ability to use initiative and work autonomously.
Ability to decision make and problem solve.
Good time management and delegation skills.
Ability to assess patients and make appropriate referrals and recommendations using evidence-based practice.
Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex situations and make appropriate decisions.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with other health and social care professionals, patients, carers and the public.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Ability to adapt to the demands of a constantly changing environment
Ability to undertake nursing skills and to prioritise visits in accordance with patient need.
Ability to organise own workload without direct supervision.
Ability to input data manually and electronically according to organisational policies.
Work within agreed Policies and procedures.
Effective communication and interactive skills including oral, written and IT
Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Desirable

Advanced knowledge and competence in Tissue Viability
Advanced knowledge and competence Bladder & Bowel
Advanced knowledge and competence End Of Life
Advanced knowledge and competence IV drug administration
Advanced knowledge and competence Diagnostic skills
Experience of managing a caseload.

Knowledge

Essential

Team worker and ability to work alone
Ability to listen to and communicate with patients and carers in a compassionate and caring manner
Presentation skills or teaching to individuals e.g., patients and to small groups for example students
Up to date knowledge of current practice within the area specified in job purpose.
Understanding of Clinical Supervision and continued professional development.

Desirable

Relevant post registration courses/knowledge base relevant to post.
Evidence of up to date mandatory training and completion of competency frameworks.
Understanding of Community Nursing service and local issue

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).

Additional information

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

Beauchamp Centre

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Beauchamp Centre

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Putnoe Medical Centre

Walk In Centre Weekend Receptionist

Putnoe Medical Centre View all jobs

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, East of England

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

Posted 16 day(s) ago

Reference: A2116-26-0003

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who is able to work as part of a team and be flexible. The ideal candidate will be positive and friendly with excellent customer service skills. The role requires you to provide customer service face to face.

You will need to work well within the team, and be able to use your own initiative.

This role is for Saturdays and Sundays on an adhoc basis

Morning shift 7.45am - 13.00pm

Afternoon Shift 13.00pm - 17.30pm

Staff must be flexible to work morning or afternoon shift.

Main duties of the job

Provide weekend Reception cover for the Walk in Centre.

Support all clinical and Admin staff with general tasks as requested.

Independently greet patients, triaging the patient in order to to assess urgency and appropriacy.

Monitor patient queues, dealing with patient queries, collection of blood forms, urine samples, private letters, deliveries, couriers etc. You will be required to deal with frustrated and angry patients in a calm, empathetic and courteous manner.

Opening up the surgery you will be responsible for de-activating the alarm, un-locking the main doors and follow check-list of duties in the morning

Closing down the surgery, locking main doors/windows, ensuring side doors are closed, switching off computers/fans/heaters, changing door names, emptying shredding bins and tidying reception waiting area in preparation for the next day.

To work in accordance of written protocols

About us

We are a GP practice and Walk in Centre located in Bedford with 17000 registered patients. We are a large Practice with enthusiastic friendly staff in our team.

We are currently seeking a weekend receptionist to join our friendly team to provide care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2116-26-0003

Job locations

93 Queens Drive

Bedford

MK41 9JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Patient Support Receptionist duties are listed below. It is the responsibility of the duty holder to ensure that they know and understand the specific tasks related to the duties and seeking support as necessary.

Weekend Tasks

Morning Patient Support Receptionists Tasks

- open up reception area

- log on reception computers located on front desk

- unlock scripts box

- unlock patient access entrance

- empty letter box

Evening Patient Support Receptionists Tasks

- close down the reception area

- log off all computers that have been used in reception, ensuring that all users are logged out of clinical system

- lock scripts box

- ensure patient access entrance is locked and automatic mechanism is disabled

- undertake security checks of consulting rooms

In addition to the above, you will be required to undertake the following additional responsibilities on completion of relevant training.

Script queries. Dealing and resolving script issues raised during the weekends.

Fridge temperature Checking and recording fridge temperature. This is required to ensure the fridges within the centre are at the correct temperature, any problems to be reported to WIC Supervisor or Practice Manager.

Contacting and making appointments for patients on QoF and/or Seasonal Flu lists and ad hoc.

Checking rooms on Sunday.

Ad hoc duties.

Administration

- To have thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures

- To work in accordance with written protocols

Other Tasks

- Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm

- Any other tasks allocated by supervisor.

Personal / Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such as training to include:

- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and or professional development

- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Patient Support Receptionist duties are listed below. It is the responsibility of the duty holder to ensure that they know and understand the specific tasks related to the duties and seeking support as necessary.

Weekend Tasks

Morning Patient Support Receptionists Tasks

- open up reception area

- log on reception computers located on front desk

- unlock scripts box

- unlock patient access entrance

- empty letter box

Evening Patient Support Receptionists Tasks

- close down the reception area

- log off all computers that have been used in reception, ensuring that all users are logged out of clinical system

- lock scripts box

- ensure patient access entrance is locked and automatic mechanism is disabled

- undertake security checks of consulting rooms

In addition to the above, you will be required to undertake the following additional responsibilities on completion of relevant training.

Script queries. Dealing and resolving script issues raised during the weekends.

Fridge temperature Checking and recording fridge temperature. This is required to ensure the fridges within the centre are at the correct temperature, any problems to be reported to WIC Supervisor or Practice Manager.

Contacting and making appointments for patients on QoF and/or Seasonal Flu lists and ad hoc.

Checking rooms on Sunday.

Ad hoc duties.

Administration

- To have thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures

- To work in accordance with written protocols

Other Tasks

- Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm

- Any other tasks allocated by supervisor.

Personal / Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such as training to include:

- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and or professional development

- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Excellent customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good IT skills, understanding of Microsoft Office applications such as - word, excel etc.
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict patient confidentiality.
Good time management
Able to demonstrate compassion, empathy and understanding.

Desirable

NVQ in Customer Service or Administration
NHS experience, ideally as a Medical Receptionist in General Practice
Familiar with SystmOne clinical system or experience of working with other electronic patient records.

Qualities

Essential

Able to work as part of a multi-skilled team
Able to remain calm under pressure
Able to work in a constantly changing environment
Able to work on own initiative and without direct supervision
Polite, friendly and articulate manner

Desirable

Ability to undertake training outside of normal working hours if necessary
Interested in developing knowledge and skills and taking on additional learning

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Excellent customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good IT skills, understanding of Microsoft Office applications such as - word, excel etc.
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict patient confidentiality.
Good time management
Able to demonstrate compassion, empathy and understanding.

Desirable

NVQ in Customer Service or Administration
NHS experience, ideally as a Medical Receptionist in General Practice
Familiar with SystmOne clinical system or experience of working with other electronic patient records.

Qualities

Essential

Able to work as part of a multi-skilled team
Able to remain calm under pressure
Able to work in a constantly changing environment
Able to work on own initiative and without direct supervision
Polite, friendly and articulate manner

Desirable

Ability to undertake training outside of normal working hours if necessary
Interested in developing knowledge and skills and taking on additional learning

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

Putnoe Medical Centre

Address

93 Queens Drive

Bedford

MK41 9JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Putnoe Medical Centre

Address

93 Queens Drive

Bedford

MK41 9JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Bank Staff Nurse

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Emergency Medicine Physician

Posted 16 day(s) ago

Reference: B0263-26-0419

Job summary

We are looking for a new Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy orthopaedics ward, St Elizabeths, our ward which specialises in orthopaedics, including spinal surgery and trauma as well as some general surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will demonstrate extensive experience in orthopaedics and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and wants to work with excellent staff to patient ratios.

About us

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0263-26-0419

Job locations

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out planned care for a group of patients with support from senior staff.
Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care.
Assist in performing safe effective care for patients requiring advanced clinical skills.
Recognise when changes in patients condition occur and take appropriate action.
Assist and advise unregistered staff in the delivery of patient care.
Assist in the safe transfer of critically ill patients.
Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly.
Contribute to the delivery of the Hospitals Nursing Strategy and the Hospitals Strategic Objectives.
Conduct oneself in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Hospital policies.
To be aware of and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
Be aware of and adhere to Hospital policies and procedures.
To undertake responsibility for tasks delegated by the Senior Nurse and Ward Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out planned care for a group of patients with support from senior staff.
Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care.
Assist in performing safe effective care for patients requiring advanced clinical skills.
Recognise when changes in patients condition occur and take appropriate action.
Assist and advise unregistered staff in the delivery of patient care.
Assist in the safe transfer of critically ill patients.
Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly.
Contribute to the delivery of the Hospitals Nursing Strategy and the Hospitals Strategic Objectives.
Conduct oneself in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Hospital policies.
To be aware of and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
Be aware of and adhere to Hospital policies and procedures.
To undertake responsibility for tasks delegated by the Senior Nurse and Ward Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC registration
Diploma/degree in relevant subject
Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities
1 year post registration experience medical ward or setting
Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to development

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC registration
Diploma/degree in relevant subject
Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities
1 year post registration experience medical ward or setting
Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to development

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

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Lead Community Nursing

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Greater Manchester, North West England

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 16 day(s) ago

Reference: 373-NBH0937

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Clinical Lead to join Chester South Care Community Team. You will be joining a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to; Team Manager, Enhanced Clinical Practitioner, Clinical Leads, Community Nurses, Specialist Palliative Care Nurses, AHP's as well as many other specialist professionals who visit the team.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and who provides confident support and clinical leadership to clinicians alongside working in collaboration with other professionals. Has excellent communication skills and an ability to work with patients and their families/carers and when necessary, act to safeguard individuals who are at risk from harm and abuse.

This post is full time 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

* Provide a highly visible clinical profile with leadership and clinical oversight of a designated community caseload

* Working collaboratively with the wider health, social care and the third sector partner agencies to meet the needs of patients

* Ensure patients receive the right care, by the right person at the right time and the right place

* Placing the patient at the centre of all decisions, reinforcing the concept of a more streamlined patient journey, with minimal avoidable delays, and an emphasis on people achieving independence whilst improving quality of care

* To provide direction within the caseload in consideration of the impact of current health and social care agendas and local initiatives

* To be aware of local public health community profiles and how this influences the required care for the population

*According to community profiles: understand the skills required from the Community Care Team

*To focus on the delivery of person centred care

* To provide effective, evidence based care to a defined population through case load management and monitoring of care standards

* Provide clinical leadership.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

373-NBH0937

Job locations

Chester South Care Community Team

The Lache Health Center, Hawthorn Road

Chester

CH4 8HX

United Kingdom

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!