Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties may include

Supporting with QOF reviews

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)

Support the GP with immunisations/wound care

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes

Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care, including opportunistic health promotional programmes

To produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete clinical records

Assisting with stock orders and management

Track and record evidence of your experience against the national competency framework

General

Ensure that all activities are monitored and evaluated.

Attend internal meetings as required.

Work in accordance with Practice policies, including the equal opportunities policy and practice.

Attend any training courses and supervision sessions as required.

Work with due regard to the Health and Safety Policies across the Practice, ensuring that all practices and procedures are undertaken in accordance with issued guidelines.

Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

To be prepared to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends if required.

Care Quality Commission

Work with the general practice teams to ensure the practices are compliant with CQC standards.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

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

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

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

Quality

Under supervision and support of GPs in practices, the post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practices, and will:

Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Alert other team members to concerns about risk, quality and safety.

Participate in investigation of incidents and events as required.

Identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to PCN practices.

Collect data for audit purposes and use clinical audit to monitor quality in the service and implement change according to findings.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Confidentiality

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 (alongside the EU General Data Protection Regulations) the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.

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

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

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

Health & Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff, including infection prevention and control.

Infection Prevention and Control

It is the responsibility of all members of staff to provide a high standard of care to patients they are involved with. This includes good infection prevention practice.

All staff have a responsibility to comply with Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures, this includes:

Completing mandatory infection prevention training.

Challenging poor infection prevention and control practices.

Ensuring their own compliance with the PCN practices Infection Prevention and Control policy and procedures for example, standard precautions, hand hygiene, prevention & management of inoculation incidents

Safeguarding

To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children's Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to the workers role within the organisation.

To also be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable adults in relation to the workers role, which will include recognising the types and signs of abuse and neglect and ensuring that the Clinical Director is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which the worker may have in relation to safeguarding adults and/or child protection.

Everyone within the organisation has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

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.

Special Working conditions

The post holder may have contact with body fluids, i.e. wound exudates, urine, etc while in clinical practice.

To be prepared to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends if required.

The post holder is likely to need to visit patients in their own home.

Flexibility

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post-holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude towards the duties outlined which may be subject to amendment at any time in line with the needs of the organisation.

The post holder may be required to fulfil other duties, as agreed with the Clinical Director, to meet the needs of the organisation. This will involve travel to other sites within the organisation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working as a General Practice Assistant
• Experience of electronic patients records
• Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and Enhanced Services

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills, enthusiastic and dynamic member of the clinical team
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Able to deal with service users sensitively
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

• Good clinical system IT knowledge
• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
• Chaperone procedures

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and co-operative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Other

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours if required

Desirable

• Ability to travel between more than one GP practice and other sites within the PCN geographical footprint if required

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Evidence of further study/training

Desirable

• Completed or working towards completing the HEE
• General Practice Assistant (GPA) Competency Framework accessibility document
• Phlebotomy certificate
• GP Assistant Certificate qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ash Tree House Surgery

Address

Church Street

Kirkham

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 2YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional:

• Assess problems presented opportunistically by patients.
• Provide a safe, high quality and accessible phlebotomy service to the practice population.
• Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures to obtain blood samples from patients.
• Properly label, store, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing and transportation.
• Verify patient identification and medical records before performing procedures.
• Educate patients on the blood draw process and answer any questions.
• Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and specimen collections.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols to ensure a sterile environment.
• Assist with clerical duties, such as scheduling appointments and updating patient records.
• Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team.
• Preserve confidentiality.
• Any other duties considered relevant to the post.

Managerial:

• Assist patients to identify their health needs.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and stock control.
• Manage and organise individual patient consultations.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
• Preserve confidentiality of information gained at all times.

Educational:

• Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
• Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and or professional development.

Health and Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Confidentiality:

The post holder must maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with professional and PML policy. The post holder may access information only on a need-to-know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in the proper course of duties.

Safeguarding:

• To recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyones business and access training and supervision as appropriate to the role.
• To support the organisation in ensuring service users are protected from abuse or the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
• To ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the organisations Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.

Personal/Professional Development:

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

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. This may mean study in staff members own time.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Influencing and assertiveness skills.
• Understands the importance of team working.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development.
• Able to work with patients and staff in emotional circumstances.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Good time management.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Experience

Essential

• Clear understanding of clinical governance and guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of venipuncture techniques and medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Primary Care Setting.
• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Experience using Emis Web.

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

Principal Medical Limited

Address

Banbury Cross Health Centre

South Bar Street

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.principal-medical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description outlining Duties and Responsibilities within the General Practice setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a public reception environment
• Previous Customer Service experience of dealing with the general public face to face and via telephone
• IT Literate, previous experience of Microsoft Office software

Desirable

• Computer qualification (ECDL)
• Customer Service qualification or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense, to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities with the ability to work as part of an integrated, multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate with the ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• Reliable and flexible to the practice needs, willing to undertake a variety of duties

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

Rising Brook Surgery

Address

Rising Brook Surgery

Merrey Road

Stafford

ST17 9LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional pre- and post-operative patient care in a clinical environment
• Support the consultant during consultations and procedures, upholding the utmost professionalism and discretion
• Serve as the point of contact for patients, ensuring continuity and comfort throughout their journey
• Provide clear, detailed patient education, fostering trust and understanding at every stage
• Work in content creation for social media, showcasing our results, expertise and approach to patient care with sensitivity and professionalism
• Maintain impeccable clinical documentation and uphold the highest standards of safety, ethics, and confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse NMC
• Minimum Band 6 experience.
• Interest in cosmetic/plastic surgery nursing.
• Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to personal development
• Evidence of accumulation of relevant experience/knowledge
• Evidence of good oral and written communication

Desirable

• Training/licence for suture removal and injections.
• Prior experience in plastic, cosmetic, or surgical nursing desirable.

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

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The HR Administrator will provide a high-quality, customer-focused HR administration service across the organisation, supporting the delivery of efficient, accurate and compliant HR processes.

For a full job description and person specification please see the documents attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE level 4 and above or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent / CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of planning and organisation
• Experience or equivalent of working in a busy customer centred organisation
• Experience of working with confidential information

Desirable

• Experience of organising and minuting meetings
• Evidence of commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion values and principles in the delivery of all aspects of the role
• Experienced administration gained within a regulated sector and/or function e.g., HR, Training or Education setting
• Experience of data reporting

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

Lakeside Healthcare Group

Address

Lakeside Healthcare

Unit 1 Exchange Court

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 1TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached. (JD pending RCP approval)

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us

AAC date- June 2026

Please note: Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.

Person Specification

Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice

Desirable

• MD or equivalent

Training & experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine.

Desirable

• Experience in other relevant medical specialities
• Completion of courses relevant to Stroke Medicine and Care of the Elderly.
• Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Stroke Medicine

Administration & Management

Essential

• Evidence of participation in management
• Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualifications
• Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit, Research & Publications

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills & Personal attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
• Professional attitude towards work
• Good record of attendance

Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects
• Specific attributes for post
• UK Driving Licence

Teaching

Essential

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Educational qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with licence to practice
• Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

• MD or equivalent

Training & Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Medicine culminating in the award of CCT in both specialties.

Desirable

• Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Respiratory Medicine, which complements those of the current team.

Admin & management

Essential

• Evidence of participation in leadership / management
• Solid understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Management qualifications and / or significant management / leadership experience

Audit, Research & Publications

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Regular completion of audit projects
• Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• Publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills & Attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work and lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
• Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects

Teaching

Essential

• Experience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Educational qualification Extensive teaching experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Receptionist within the practice, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive a professional, efficient, and welcoming service. You will support both clinical and administrative functions across the practice and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the surgery. Duties may vary in line with the needs of the service and the wider practice team.

• Provide a friendly and professional first point of contact for patients, visitors, and external organisations.
• Manage appointment bookings, cancellations, and amendments using the practice clinical system.
• Handle patient enquiries in person, over the telephone, and electronically, ensuring all queries are dealt with promptly and appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with NHS and practice procedures.
• Process patient registrations, temporary registrations, and updates to patient demographics.
• Scan, file, and manage clinical correspondence and patient documentation within electronic records.
• Support clinicians and the wider team with a range of administrative and operational tasks.
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, forms, and requests for information.
• Escalate safeguarding, urgent, or complex issues in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
• Assist with repeat prescription administration and other routine practice workflows.
• Promote confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR, NHS guidance, and practice policies at all times.
• Help maintain a safe, organised, and efficient reception and administrative environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support effective service delivery and continuity of care.
• Participate in mandatory training, practice meetings, appraisals, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave or sickness where required.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate flexibility, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a busy GP practice environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Receptionist or Administrator within a GP surgery or NHS healthcare setting is essential.
• Proficient in using EMIS Web and other NHS clinical systems.
• Experience managing appointments, patient enquiries, and administrative tasks within a busy general practice environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to deal with patients professionally and sensitively.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Good understanding of patient confidentiality, GDPR, and NHS data protection requirements.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and reliable approach to work, including providing additional cover when required.
• Professional, approachable, and compassionate manner with a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Station Street Surgery

Address

St Nicolas Medical Centre

Windermere Avenue

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV11 6HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

The medical receptionist should be able to have:

Excellent communication skills are essential in order to communicate with patients and the wider team

Understand the importance of confidentiality within the Practice.

Understand the use the information technology equipment in the Practice.

Liaise with hospitals and other outside organizations in order to provide service for the patients in a professional manner.

Work under the guidance of others and also using own initiative.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in GP Practice/NHS setting
• Experience working with the general public
• Experience of customer service

Desirable

• Primary care experience and working within NHS setting

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

Glebedale Medical Practice

Address

Glebedale Road

Fenton

Stoke on Trent

Staffordshire

ST4 3AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• • To provide exemplary planned care for patients requiring perioperative intervention while managing a team.
  • To ensure the team delivers effective patient care by providing appropriate clinical and managerial leadership, maximising effective theatre utilisation.
  • To provide exemplary planned care for patients requiring perioperative intervention supporting the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre, taking on the specialist role in Robotic Surgery.
  • To assist the perioperative managers to deliver effective patient care by providing appropriate clinical support assisting the theatre manager to effectively maximise theatre utilisation.
  • To co-ordinate and communicate information relevant to the intra-operative patient care process. The SPP also provides feedback regarding patient care, and strategic planning opportunities for improvement.
  • Discuss, and agree with colleagues capabilities and competencies in general and perioperative care practice, across the team.
  • Compare current perioperative practices, trends and developments against appropriate benchmarks.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• RN or ODP qualification
• Supervisory/Management qualification
• Analysing staff and theatre management problems and coming up with viable solutions
• Working as a perioperative practitioner in and across multi disciplinary teams
• Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient case mixes
• Challenging consultants to influence evidence based practice
• Supervisory experience
• Evidence of substantial post registration continual professional development in management and related and relevant perioperative subjects
• Competence across a range of either surgical, anaesthetic or post-anaesthesia, management and leadership skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge
• Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

The post holder will become a senior member of the medical team within the NMHT. They will have the opportunity to work with the leadership team to develop local mental health services, in line with the West Sussex Divisions strategic aims and objectives.

This role can also support any interest in research, development, medical education or special interests that you may have. We strongly believe in creating roles that provide a service but also give you the opportunity to develop your own areas of special interest.

There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

TRANSPORT

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team Bedale Centre

1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• As the principal liaison for the consultant body at HJE, you will be responsible for growing and retaining referrals across all service lines, targeting and recruiting new consultants, and shifting activity from competitor sites.
• You will manage two Business Development Officers, providing direction and oversight to ensure consistent and effective delivery across the team.
• Day to day, you will analyse market and utilisation data to identify relationship priorities, prepare monthly reports on new business opportunities and pipeline progress, and work closely with the Head of Patient Services, Commercial Director, and Head of Marketing to shape the hospital's overall consultant engagement strategy.
• You will own issue resolution between consultants and hospital leadership, operating with a clear follow-up protocol and a strong sense of urgency.
• You will also facilitate consultant specialty group meetings, drive cross-specialty referral opportunities, and maintain detailed, accurate records via our CRM system.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• You will have substantial experience working in an independent or private hospital setting, with at least five years in a business development, sales, or consultant liaison capacity at senior level.
• You will be results-driven with a demonstrable track record against growth targets, and comfortable working with utilisation data, market demographics, and consultant referral patterns to inform your priorities.
• You should be educated to diploma level or above in marketing or management, though candidates with equivalent industry experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and a structured approach to market intelligence and pipeline management will be important in this role.
• Above all, we are looking for someone with outstanding interpersonal skills, sound personal judgement, and the resilience to operate effectively in a fast-paced, consultant-facing environment.

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description for this post details the main responsibilities for this band 5 physiotherapy post

The specific responsibilities are divided into

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial Responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

Educational and Development Responsibilities

There are also some General Trust responsibilities detailed as part of the role

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

• HPCP registration
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of clinical placements in core areas
• Previous related work experience/ voluntary work

Desirable

• Clinical placement in paediatrics

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of professional practice including new research
• Knowledge of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues.
• Ability to organise and prioritise caseload.
• Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
• Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve in clinical situation.
• Evidence of taking initiative

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking specific responsibilities.
• Experience of delegating tasks to support workers/physiotherapy assistants
• IT skills
• Presentation skills

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed information of this role please download the Job Description document attached. Thank you.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
• Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team with advanced airway skills
• Demonstrates good clinical judgement
• Understands audit and governance processes

Desirable

• Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, advanced life support course)
• Able to anaesthetise and care for complex cases with appropriate supervision
• Designed and / or completed audits

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good communication skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexibility
• Inquiring and critical approach to work
• Demonstrates initiative
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility and be appropriately assertive
• Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients

Desirable

• Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
• A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
• Completed stage 1 training in anaesthesia
• Previous NHS anaesthesia experience

Desirable

• FRCA (Part 1) or equivalent
• Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
• Previous experience of working in the British Healthcare system (not observing)

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

• Respectful
• Collaborative
• Supportive
• Innovative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the JD for Full Description

Proposed Job Plan template

Standard Royal College of Physicians framework of 10PAs of which:

8 PAs will be dedicated to direct clinical care (DCC)

2 PAs will be devoted to Supporting professional activities (SPAs)

Person Specification

Other

Desirable

• Driving Licence

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or Equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Respiratory and General Medicine via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Advanced Life Support Certificate
• Post graduate teaching qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of Clinical Governance activities in the last year
• Demonstrable experience in teaching
• Evidence of an understanding of how one may set up a new service - business plans, service development

Desirable

• Experience of working within a mutli-disciplinary integrated respiratory team
• Teaching skills course/qualification
• Demonstrable experience in research with an appropriate publication record

Skills

Essential

• Ability to take on independent clinical responsibility whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities within multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
• Evidence of experience in day to day organisation of General Medical and Respiratory services in a hospital setting
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit, must have undertaken and completed audit projects recently
• Familiarity with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Desirable

• Ability to develop research projects and supervise trainees in their research
• Evidence of training to be an educational supervisor
• supervise trainees in their research

Person Disposition

Essential

• Caring attitude to patients
• Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues and team members
• Demonstrable ability to cope under pressure
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing medical education
• Commitment to uphold St George's values

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Foundation Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full breakdown of the main responsibilities for Consultant in Respiratory Medicine- lead for lung cancer screening at St Georges and with sub speciality interest in lung cancer and EBUS position

Person Specification

Other

Desirable

• Driving Licence

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or Equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Respiratory and General Medicine via o CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) o CESR or o European Community Rights
• Ability to bronchoscope independently and be able to supervise specialist trainees

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Advanced Life Support Certificate
• Post graduate teaching qualifications
• Ability to perform EBUS independently

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of Clinical Governance activities in the last year
• Demonstrable experience in teaching
• Evidence of an understanding of how one may set up a new service - business plans, service development

Desirable

• Experience of working within a mutli-disciplinary integrated respiratory team
• Teaching skills course/qualification
• Demonstrable experience in research with an appropriate publication record

Skills

Essential

• Ability to take on independent clinical responsibility whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities within multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
• Evidence of experience in day to day organisation of General Medical and Respiratory services in a hospital setting
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit, must have undertaken and completed audit projects recently
• Familiarity with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Desirable

• Ability to develop research projects and supervise trainees in their research
• Evidence of training to be an educational supervisor

Person Disposition

Essential

• Caring attitude to patients
• Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues and team members
• Demonstrable ability to cope under pressure
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing medical education
• Commitment to uphold St George's values

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Foundation Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• Qualifications
• Standards
• Profesionalism
• Clinical Skills
• Specialty Specific Skills
• Clinical Governance
• Communication Skills
• Personal Skills
• Understanding of the NHS
• Professional 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.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• • To take a lead role in co-ordinating the waiting lists of a group of Consultants in accordance with Trust Policies and government wait time targets for elective surgery, both urgent/cancer and non-urgent, adding to waiting lists/ensuring VBC compliance and calculating pathway dates in line with local and national targets ensuring these targets are not breached.
  • To co-ordinate admission and associated pre-operative assessment appointments, ensuring all key hospital staff are aware of any organisational arrangements.
  • To coordinate surgeons theatre lists, including selecting appropriate cases in clinical/ chronological order and with appropriate attention to medical requirements of the procedures ensuring theatre lists are utilised to their full potential.
  • Schedule surgery and any other related appointments across surgical specialties, monitor progress, identify potential breaches & liaise with clinician/other parties to resolve, plan and manage effective utilisation of theatre lists.
  • To arrange interpretation services for any relevant appointments.
  • Have the ability to manage the demands of a high-pressure, fast-paced environment to ensure service continuity.
  • Provide information to assist performance reporting and resolution of queries or complaints (e.g. Inphase) as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 Certificate in Business Administration or minimum of 2 GCSE's (Maths & English)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administration setting in an NHS patient/customer focused environment for a minimum of one year
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Clear effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate good organisational planning skills
• Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Knowledge of waiting list timeframes/RTT pathways
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Experience of working with hospital IT 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The Community Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will work with the Hospice multidisciplinary team to facilitate a supportive framework aimed at enabling patients to be cared for in the home environment of their choice. They will provide information, specialist advice in symptom control and psychosocial support to patients and families in the community.
• The post holder will also act as an expert resource and facilitator to educate and train other staff including members of the local primary health care teams and in so doing helping to provide optimum nursing care for patients in their home.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• You will be registered with the NMC
• Educated to degree level
• Have experience in palliative and end of life care in a community or inpatient setting
• Be an excellent communicator
• Be experienced in working effectively in a MDT
• You will be a champion of holistic care and always considering what matters to the patient

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job description and Person specification attachment.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Registered learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level
• Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
• Conforms to NMC requirements

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Qualification in providing supervision
• Qualification in coaching
• Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT
• Registered nurse mentor/supervisor
• Additional medication management/optimisation training

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with children & young people with learning disabilities
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
• Experience of managing health needs related to medication optimisation
• Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting
• Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams
• Experience of leading/contributing to CPA
• Experience of dealing with mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice by telephone including at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations.

Desirable

• Experience of presenting at local/national level
• Experience and ability to carry out clinical audit
• Experience of undertaking physical health monitoring i.e Height , weight, Blood Pressure

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Knowledge of the NICE Guidelines in relation to Learning disabilities and CYP
• Understanding of the principles of the Assessment, formulation and care planning for CYP with learning disabilities
• Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Anti-discriminatory practice
• Knowledge of other relevant local and national documents/drivers that affects practice
• Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for CYP with learning disabilities or Mental Health needs
• Skilled in the assessment of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plan
• Knowledge and experience of holistic assessment of someone's mental ill health, strengths and needs and appropriate nursing and multi-disciplinary and agency interventions.
• Ability to complete and interpret Clinical Outcome measures such as CORC
• Ability to integrate the assessment, care planning and the review process for CYP/families and carers in a sensitive manner
• A range of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence based interventions
• Skilled in engaging those who ordinarily may find accessing services challenging
• Range of Interpersonal skills, (communication, listening, working collaboratively) maintaining good working relationships with service users/carers, other service providers and agencies
• Ability to manage staff/support workers and to incorporate management /leadership skills into practice including: promoting positivity, supporting innovation, management of performance, delegation and caseload and clinical supervision.
• Supervisory skills and knowledge to be able to provide clinical supervision
• Participate in Staff Appraisal and Performance Review
• Ability to work to agreed Quality Standards (CQUINS, CQC, key performance indicators Accurate and timely recording and maintenance of information systems
• Ability to type into and read information from electronic records.
• Ability to manage conflict and complexity
• Ability to work flexibly and away from main base of other nursing staff/colleagues

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others
• Team player, Integrity, Negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills
• Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner
• Credibility with others as a clinician and a leader
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
• Passion for working with C&YP with learning disabilities
• A flexible attitude
• Able to meet travel demands of the role

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Block 6, St Micheal's Court

Trent Valley Road

Lichfield

WS13 6FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of the role.To support the five GP partners, to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas, monitoring trends in treatment, staff training and prescribing, assisting assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list, practice based commissioning, patient participation and health promotion. This is a GMS Practice.

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 surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations e.g. Insurance Companies on behalf of the Practice, referral letters NHS/private, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner;

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation;

Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Out-of-hours OOH as agreed by the partnership.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible;

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

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 with the Practice.

Teaching and training of doctors and nurses.

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Keep a portfolio.

Contributing to evaluation and audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.

Attending training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.

Person Specification

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

Desirable

• Experience of working with EMIS Web
• Adaptability to change
• Service Development

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation when appropriate
• General practice Vocational Training Scheme trained
• On a PCT medical performers list
• Enhanced CRB check
• UK driving licence
• Current CPR certificate
• UK work permit if required
• Medical defence union cover

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development
• MRCGP
• Experience of teaching undergraduate students
• Palliative care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Tower Hill Partnership Medical Practice

Address

433 Walsall Road

Perry Barr

Birmingham

B42 1BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assess, deliver and evaluate nursing care to patients with a suspected Stroke immediately following arrival within the trust.
• To assess deliver and evaluate nursing care to patients referred to the TIA pathway.
• To be a point of initial contact for patients accessing the specialist stroke and TIA service.
• To support other clinical areas to develop systems to ensure people with strokes and TIAs are identified early within the patient pathway and are supported to access appropriate services promptly, including thrombolysis and urgent carotid surgery.
• To identify patients for recruitment into clinical trials supported by the Yorkshire Stroke Research Network
• Contribute to the education and development of other members of the stroke specialist team and other clinical teams as appropriate.
• Raise awareness of the needs of stroke patients with other clinical teams
• Liaise with external agencies in Calderdale and Huddersfield e.g. primary care, YAS and with other clinical colleagues within Calderdale and Huddersfield to develop and promote evidence based quality care.
• To support the development and collection of robust data to inform patient care and service development.
• Respond immediately to calls from YAS / A&E triage when an acute stroke or TIA patient is identified.
• In the case of suspected stroke:-
• Confirm the triage diagnosis / identify stroke mimics (15% - 30% cases)
• Identify presence of inclusion / exclusion criteria for hyper-acute interventions e.g. thrombolysis,
• Arrange immediate pathology investigations
• Arrange urgent cranial CT scan
• When appropriate mobilise acute stroke medical team
• Rapidly identify appropriate bed on HASU/ASU
• Provide or coordinate nursing input for interventions e.g. thrombolysis
• Provide 1:1 care / observation as needed
• Have responsibility for transfer from A&E to HASU
• Lead and support the delivery of patient care within the hyper-acute stoke unit.
• Support care delivery within the stoke unit and through to discharge home.
• In the case of suspected TIA
• Confirm triage diagnosis / identify TIA mimics
• Assess using a structured ABCD approach.
• To contribute to stroke specialist nursing care throughout the stroke and TIA pathway.
• To achieve engagement of all providers across the health and social care communities in order to promote a fully integrated stroke pathway.
• To identify patients who might be suitable for inclusion in clinical trials supported by the Yorkshire Stroke Research Network.
• To contribute to the patient discharge planning process.
• To maintain professional registration and up to date skills and knowledge in stroke and TIA nursing care.
• To work within the NMC code of conduct and relevant local, regional and national guidance and policy.
• The post-holder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
• The Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback. This post holder will also be expected to contribute to the development and implementation audits and investigations and their action plans to improve patient care.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with NMC 2 years experience at Band 5
• Significant clinical experience in the assessment of the acutely Ill patent/stroke patient
• Willingness to complete STARS advanced competencies and NIHSS within first month of employment
• ANTT training

Desirable

• Professional Qualification in a relevant speciality
• Stroke training and resources ( STARS ) CORE and advanced competencies
• NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
• Care of the Acutely Ill Patient

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Provide highly developed clinical skills
• The ability to recognise and act on a change in a patients condition
• Knowledge of National and local stroke strategy and stroke assurance framework
• Experience of translating evidence into practice and/or research/audit skills

Desirable

• Critical care experience of Patient Pathways and Case Management
• Experience of supervising and/or managing staff
• Experience of working within a self-managed team
• Experience of managing admission routes to a service.
• Experience of managing change
• Understanding of clinical trials/research trials
• Involvement in the audit cycle
• Involvement in the collection and use of patient feedback
• Proven competence in extended roles such as cannulation, ECG and venepuncture

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of team working skills and team group facilitation
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Experience of providing supervision/mentoring of staff using leadership skills that promote independent thinking and action
• Ability to work collaboratively with team colleagues

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing high quality administrative and reception support within the Practice, working in accordance with established policies, procedures, and operational processes to ensure the efficient delivery of services and excellent patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing telephone, face-to-face, and electronic patient enquiries in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Booking, amending, and cancelling patient appointments in line with Practice protocols.
• Supporting patients to access appropriate services within the Practice and signposting to services available within the wider healthcare and community sector.
• Contacting patients on behalf of clinicians and the wider clinical team to relay information, arrange appointments, and provide updates as required.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring all information is handled confidentially and in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Providing a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, carers, visitors, and colleagues.
• Assisting with general administrative duties to support the smooth day-to-day running of the Practice.
• Working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical staff to deliver an effective, patient-centred service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience desirable

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

River Darent Medical Group

Address

Braeside Surgery

Gorse Hill

Farningham

Kent

DA4 0JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist the Estates management team in overall operational management of estates fabric and maintenance works, both reactive and planned.
• Be the first point to assist the 08 bleep holder/duty manager in any unforeseen emergency events such as fire, flood, power outrage and any other H&S incidents.
• Arrange and manage service interruptions in conjunction with other key staff within the hospital to ensure all contingencies have been identified and covered, supported by risk assessments, COSHH, method statements and the permit to work systems.
• Follow estates protocols on troubleshooting any technical issues and also calling emergency services, contractors, escalation to management.
• Assist the Estates management in reducing the risk of failure of critical equipment and downtime.
• Maintain close liaison and effective communication paths with departmental heads, service/ward managers on all aspects of maintenance and repair.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum City & Guilds level 3/ONC in a Mechanical Discipline or equivalent
• Recognised trade qualification
• Previous experience of working in an Estates maintenance role
• Previous experience of working in an acute hospital setting and/or a large complex public or high specification building
• Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings, various schematics
• Ability to undertake shift working and lone working including night shifts
• Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Works Act, COSHH

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)