Job description

Job responsibilities

HOURS PER WEEK 37 hours per week, flexibility is requested to help cover sickness and annual leave

WORK PATTERN- Monday 9 . 5 Tuesday 9 . 5 Wednesday 8.30 5 Thursday 9.30 4.30 & Friday 9.30 . 5.30

RATE OF PAY dependant on experience

REPORTS TO Nurse Manager/Practice Manager

To assist medical personnel in the care of Practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.

A uniform must be worn at all times, which will be supplied by the Practice.

To act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care team

Duties and Responsibilities

• New patient registration checks, including completing any necessary paperwork and making any necessary claims to the Health Authority and referrals within the Practice
• NHS Health Checks
• BP monitoring
• Urinalysis
• Phlebotomy
• Assisting with Flu and Pneumococcal vaccination programme
• Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice
• Weight monitoring
• Performing spirometry
• Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Nurse Manager
• Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection
• Restocking/maintenance of equipment
• Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms
• Administration and professional responsibilities
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports
• Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required
• Assist in formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy
• Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms
• To create and send recall letters for clinics
• To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign
• Ordering and display of Health Promotion materials

Management of medical records

Ensure that phlebotomy requests are accurate in advance of each consulting session

Ensure all patient details are recorded in the correct format and in the correct patient record

Management of appointment system

Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems including regular and incidental variations

Book appointments and recalls ensuring sufficient information is recorded

Monitor flow of patients into the waiting room ensuring the appointment system accurately reflects the arrival of patients

Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the Senior Receptionist

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

• Driving will be required in this post to enable the HCA to carry out home visits as requested by the practice at either site.
• The employee must hold a full, clean driving licence

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to Practice limitations
• An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Basic keyboard and computer skills
• Flexibility of working hours
• Excellent communication skills

Confidentiality:

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

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

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

Health & 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 to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

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

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

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

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

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and

will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Phlebotomy Certificate
• GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above including Maths English and a Science subject
• The Care Certificate or to complete within 6 months of joining

Desirable

• Preferably educated to NVQ level 3
• Foundation Degree Spirometry Certificate
• Influenza Pneumonia and B12 Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a clinical environment ideally within primary care
• Basic health care assessment experience e.g. Blood tests Blood Pressure and ECG
• Good standard of general education
• Healthcare qualification
• Experience of working as a HCA in general practice
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• IT skills
• Time management and the ability to work towards deadlines
• Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Familiar with primary care setting
• Familiar with SystmOne
• Full clean driving licence
• 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.

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

Sloan Medical Centre

Address

Sloan Medical Centre

2 Little London Road

Sheffield

S8 0YH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacist Spire Clare Park Hospital, Farnham Permanent | Full Time Band 6/7 Equivalent £3,000 Joining Bonus (T&Cs Apply) Are you a GPhC-registered Pharmacist looking to develop your clinical skills within a supportive private healthcare environment? Spire Clare Park Hospital is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join our established pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside consultants, nurses and multidisciplinary teams, helping to deliver exceptional patient care across a wide range of specialties. As part of a respected hospital with an excellent reputation for quality care, you'll have the chance to broaden your clinical experience while making a real difference to patient outcomes. About the Role You will play a key role in delivering a safe, effective and patient-centred pharmacy service across the hospital, ensuring medicines are used appropriately and in line with current legislation, professional standards and best practice. Key responsibilities include:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degreequalified Pharmacist
• Current GPhC registration
• Minimum 1 year postqualification hospital experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with patients and clinical colleagues
• Motivated to deliver a highquality pharmacy service in a hospital environment
• Nonmedical prescribing qualification desirable
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Degreequalified Pharmacist
• Current GPhC registration
• Minimum 1 year postqualification hospital experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with patients and clinical colleagues
• Motivated to deliver a highquality pharmacy service in a hospital environment
• Nonmedical prescribing qualification desirable
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Crondall Lane

Farnham

GU10 5XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop thorough understanding of the OOH service and work in accordance with written procedures.

Provide excellent customer care, demonstrating empathy; patience and a holistic approach to client/patient care.

Actively manage the patient queue in SystmOne to ensure optimum service delivery to patients referred from NHS 111.

Action calls received from Healthcare Professionals.

Support the clinical team with onward referrals where appropriate.

Develop knowledge of local services and providers and understand how to access these services.

Co-ordinate patients who need to be seen F2F and where appropriate home visits.

Report any incidents that might compromise health and safety for self, other staff or customers/patients.

Awareness of own impact in the process of care.

Any other duties and directed by the Senior Care Navigator.

Business responsibilities:

• Maintain ethos and culture of Nimbuscare Limited.
• Positively promote Nimbuscare Limited both in and out of the workplace

• Attend educational and staff meetings as requested.

To support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality.

• To build and maintain relationships with relevant personnel.

Learning and development:

You will participate in any training programme implemented by Nimbuscare Limited as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in individual performance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

• Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace
• Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required.

Team working:

• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.
• Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.
• 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.

Confidentiality:

To understand and be aware of the confidentiality of information gained during the course of your duties, which may include access to personal information relating to clients, patients and members of staff. It is expected that you understand the importance of treating information in a discreet and confidential manner.

Health & Safety:

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:

To actively support equality, diversity and inclusion and ensure that all work colleagues, patients and staff are valued and treated with dignity and respect.

Quality:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Work within own limitations and experience.

Be aware of and co-operate with audit.

• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Portray a professional image at all times.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and external parties

Recognise and have awareness of peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Other:

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with you. You are required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested.

The job description is provided as an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job will evolve over time to reflect the changing needs of Nimbuscare and its services as well as the personal development of the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum level 2 Maths and English or equivalent (GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 or above)
• Ability to accurately follow workplace policies and procedures
• Ability to work to high standards of accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good numeracy, administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen and empathise
• Excellent telephony skills
• Understand and observe strict confidentiality
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a team and under own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS or general practice
• Experience in working with SystmOne

Experience

Essential

• Competent in using Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to use own initiative
• Be self-motivated
• Able to listen and empathise
• Hard working and willing
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work according to changing need
• Commitment to professional / personal development

Travel

Essential

• Ability to travel across various sites when required.

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

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures.
• To work in accordance of written protocols
• Patient navigation/Signposting to various services and PCN Hub
• Scanning documents

Reception

• Receiving patients
• Consulting with members of practice clinical teams
• Navigation of patients to correct services and triage appointments
• Flexible to cover for annual leave/sickness when required

Appointments

• Process appointment requests for today future appointments from patients by telephone and in person.
• Deal with visits requests

Computer

• Computer data entry and medical records.
• Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of practice area).

Telephone

• Have working knowledge of our new cloud telephony telephone system (training given).

Other Tasks

• Maintain a Clear desk policy and adhere to practice policies
• Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm.
• Any other tasks allocated by managers

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

• Customer service experience and the ability to work in a high pressure environment

Desirable

• Experience of Emis Web
• Experience of patient triage and navigation to services
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications Essential

• Good level of education
• Reception/customer facing skills/experience
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Ability to multi task and prioritise own workload
• Experience of working within a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Smart, polite and confident.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Able to perform under pressure.
• Work on own initiative & Self motivated.
• Team player.
• Flexible.
• Fully understands the importance of Confidentiality and Information Governance.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of reception work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficient IT skills, particularly in data entry.
• Clear and polite telephone etiquette.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care/General Practice.
• Knowledge of Accurx messaging system.
• Knowledge of Triage system.
• Knowledge of the EMIS Patient and Clinical System.
• Knowledge of Docman system.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office (email/word/excel).

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

Whiteacres Medical Practice

Address

Maple Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Responsibility for People Management

To be responsible in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Specialist / Caseload Holder 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, monitoring of sickness, line management, appraisals, mandatory training, 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.

5.2 Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

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 have a working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory funding and the legislation/guidance that underpins these funding streams, ensuring service users meet the eligibility criteria when advocating for/ utilising services on the service users behalf (e.g. Care Act eligibility, Housing legislation etc)

5.3 Responsibility for administration

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.

5.4 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.

5.5 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.

Monitor the emergence of new evidence and implement and evaluate research-based recommendations that are expected to improve care.

Identify and undertake areas for research and evaluations within own specialty, facilitating the involvement of appropriate staff.

5.6 Other Responsibilities

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.

6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Links across & liaises with; primary care, secondary care, mental health, voluntary & statutory organisations, SWAST, 111, Users & Carers, Members of the public, Integrated Localities, Specialist Services and Urgent and Intermediate Care (and all stakeholders as required).

To provide and receive complex, sensitive, and confidential information and overcome potential barriers to communication, such as language, disability as well as dealing with concordance and barriers from patients to the prescribed treatment.

To maintain and foster good relationships with professionals and non-professional colleagues concerned with the provision or development of healthcare services.

Have good communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, their relatives and carers about sensitive and accurate information about their condition.

Demonstrate highly developed communication skills required to take a lead role in case discussions/case conferences concerning service users in their caseload.

To be aware of pressures facing your work colleagues and offer support and ensure they are aware of LWSW support services available to them.

To act as a clinical advisor on health promotions within their areas of expertise and act as a Link Nurse.

7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

Required to transport bags and equipment on each visit.

Daily there is likelihood to exert moderate physical effort for several long periods during a shift e.g. wound dressings and diagnostics in patients homes, which require nurses to kneel, bending, sit on knees, bending or lifting of limbs or buckets of water (up to 40 60 minutes per limb); this involves manual handling and equipment.

Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification.

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.
• Occupational Health clearance 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 Diagnostic skills
• Advanced knowledge and competence 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

There may be queries with some requests, some may be acute. Training will be given to establish who to direct the query to.

Add medication from discharge letters and clinical letters to patients electronic record. Refer to the Practice Pharmacist when appropriate

To provide first point of contact for patients requesting repeat medication

Liaise with Community Pharmacists regarding vulnerable patients

The list is not exhaustive.

Working Relationships

To work as a flexible member of the team to ensure the smooth running of the practice, providing support to other team members when necessary

Equality & 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 legalisation

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

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

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

Training may need to be undertaken outside of normal practice hours, and off site

Quality

The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

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

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

The post holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Confidentiality

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

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

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

Health & Safety

All employees are subject to the requirements of the health & safety at work act. The post holder is required to ensure, as an employee, that his/her work methods do not endanger other people or themselves.

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

General terms and conditions

All employees are employed on an initial assessment basis

All employees must comply with the practices opportunities policy, and must not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national grounds, sex, marital status, disability or any other grounds that cannot be shown to be justifiable

This job description may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and developments. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC National Diploma in pharmaceutical science.
• NVQ/SVQ level 3 in pharmacy services.

Desirable

• National Certificate in pharmaceutical science.
• CPPE Primary care pharmacy education pathway

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

Kiltearn Medical Centre

Address

Church View Primary Care Centre

Off Beam Street

Nantwich

Cheshire

CW5 5NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The BEC Treatment Centre is based at the Shelley Manor Private Suite, and we are working to provide on the day clinical capacity to support our four member practices by offering GP and ANP on the day appointments for practices to book into. We are also offering HCA, smear clinics, MSK, and Respiratory Nurse appointments, with plans for additional services to be developed over time.

As the service is continually evolving, we are looking to recruit a Salaried GP to work within our Treatment Centre Service, for up to 3 sessions per week.

Main duties of the job

Provide up to 3 clinical sessions Thursday 16.00-20.00, Saturday 09.00-13.00/13.00-17.00 from the Treatment Centre seeing patients from all 4 practices.

Working with the Lead GP for Treatment Centre.

Provide clinical advice and guidance to the multi-disciplinary Treatment Centre team.

Maintain the highest clinical standards at all times and practices in accordance with accepted good medical practice and service standards.

Supports the development of PCN service delivery at the Treatment Centre

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of S1 and understanding of working access multiple modules is desirable
• Evidence of interest in relevant additional clinical skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• MRCGP

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal written record keeping.
• Strong communication in English both written and spoken.
• Ability to listen and emphasise
• A solutions focused approach
• A passion for working within and supporting the multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates resilience in stressful situations
• Maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the patient and their relatives
• To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Takes pride in their work and have a strong sense of personal and team accountability
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
• Good organisational skills and time keeping
• To be flexible and multi skilled to ensure the priorities of the PCN can be met
• Enhanced DBS Clearance. Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service we would be happy to accept this providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application.

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

Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN

Address

The Treatment Centre

First Floor

Beechwood Avenue

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH5 1LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is required to take responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care and management of a defined caseload, including liaison with other agencies and, where appropriate, the supervision, development and teaching of staff and/or students. The post holder will act as care coordinator to a case load of service users, ensuring the care plan is met at all times. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

As a staff member you are representatives of Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) and play a vital role in fostering positive relationships and communication between the Mental Health Trust and not only the service users and their carers and relatives, but also other agencies, charities and providers.

All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.

For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please see the document attached,

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Degree, diploma or equivalent in Nursing (Mental Health Nursing).
• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Understanding of common mental health conditions (eg psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders)
• Awareness of risk assessment principles
• Basic knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding.

Desirable

• Pre or Post registration training/ short courses in mental health
• Community and InPatient nursing experience.
• AMHP/BIA qualification.
• Experience of crisis services
• PhysiCal health skills
• Experience of administering depot injections or LAIs

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roseanne House

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

AL8 6HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

4. Develop specialist expertise for services in accordance with the needs of the clinical service

5. Provision, with consultant and other colleagues, and when necessary, with the support of Microbiology Services Colindale, of microbiological and epidemiological support, including surveillance, for Consultants in Communicable Disease Control, Environmental Health Officers, DH and others, and for clinical staff in hospitals and the community, within the catchment area of the Laboratory.

6. Collaboration with UKHSA central reference and epidemiological facilities in the reporting and investigation of infections, control of outbreaks, assessment of vaccines, development of laboratory methods, involvement in surveys, etc.

7. Professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff

8. Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to postgraduate and continuing professional development activities locally and nationally.

9. Research activities consistent with the priorities of the UKHSA and subject to the availability of funding and resources.

10. Participation in medical audit, quality control and clinical governance within the laboratory

11. Participation in the RCPath or the RCP scheme of Continuing Professional Development. Study leave will be available in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff England and Wales. Funding will be available for agreed purposes.12.Is responsible for the medical authorisation of reports and issuing clinical advice for Antenatal and New Born (ANNB) screening programme.

13. Participation in arrangements within the UKHSA for appraisal, revalidation and career development.

14. Such additional duties as may be required from time to time by the Clinical Service Director after appropriate consultation.

15. Ensure that expert virological advice is available to HPTs and Local Authorities in the management of infections or infectious diseases in the community.

16. 1.0 PA out of hours work

17. 2.0 Supporting professional activities

18. 10 PA a week.

For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

ExternalOpen to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Stage 1: Application & Sift

This vacancy is using Competency.

At sift stage you will be assessed against the essential qualifications listed in the job advert.

You will be required to complete an:

Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1500 word supporting statement

Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1500 words.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible)

Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview (Competency based)

You will be invited to a face to face interview. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Interviews are planned to be held 10th Nov 2026, please note these dates are subject to change.

This vacancy is being assessed using Competency framework. During the interview we will assess against the below:

KnowledgeExperienceSkills and Abilities

You will be asked to prepare and present a 5-10 minute presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview. Slides are permitted.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist Check.

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our lab in Birmingham . We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month). If based at one of our labs you will be required to have a minimum of a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS Medical Degree
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview
• FRCPath in Virology by examination or equivalent training and experience
• Applicants that are UK medically trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT in Virology or Medical Microbiology or Virology or Medical Virology/ID and on Specialist Register or qualified/eligible for register by date of interview*. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of the application of your skills in a clinical context
• Special interest and expertise in clinical virology. Recent clinical experience in the acute hospital setting
• Experience in teaching undergraduates, junior staff, postgraduates, nurses and other staff.
• Active interest in research and developments in medical virology

Desirable

• Research experience and a good record of publications
• Relevant management courses / Proven managerial skills, especially team leadership.

Skills and capabilities

Essential

• Management of staff.
• Ability to foster and promote the delivery of the clinical diagnostic services of the laboratory
• Experience in clinical audit
• Comfortable with Information Technology and sound computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good organisation and ability to organise own learning and time, ability to work to deadlines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Ability to: Build rapport; Work in a multi-disciplinary team and maintain good relations with contacts both within and outside the UKHSA; Persuade; Negotiate
• Ability to: Take responsibility; Show leadership; Make decisions
• Punctual and Sense of responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Highly motivated to succeed and progress
• Appreciation of ethnic dilemmas, Integrity and Honesty
• Must be prepared to reside within reasonable travelling distance of the laboratory and must be willing to travel to and work at other sites necessitated by the role.
• Enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team showing good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
• Ability to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Commitment to teaching

Equality and diversity

Essential

• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

UKHSA Birmingham Public Health Laboratory

Heartlands Hospital, Laboratory and Pathology Building, Bordesley Green East

Birmingham

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Professional Registration & Qualifications

Essential

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Completion of CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Dermatology
• To be formally recognised as a Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Desirable

• Participation in management training course
• Participate in an advanced IT training course
• Higher Degree
• To be formally recognised as an Educational Supervisor defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Current Advanced Life Support Certification
• ATLS or ETC certification

Clinical Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Clinical Audit: Experience and undertaking of clinical audit project/s
• Trained to the level of clinical supervisor
• Academic Achievements and Research: Relevant reviewed peer publication(s).
• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS Consultants
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Paediatric experience
• Demonstration of lessons learnt from clinical audit projects.
• Experience of recent and current research.
• Appearance in international meetings.
• Administrative roles during training.

Safety

Essential

• Can demonstrate a commitment to putting patient safety at the heart of all activity

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience and expertise in dermatology
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
• Knowledge and appreciate of the core legal, ethical and political issues with govern medical practice
• Experience of recent and current research/relevant publication

Quality - Performing Efficiently & Effectively

Essential

• Ensure delivery of a quality service
• Able to implement policies and plans
• Empowers others to take responsibility
• Accountable for performance of self and others

Desirable

• Evidence of administrative roles during training

Communicate Effectively

Essential

• Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
• Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
• Is able to influence and persuade effectively

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Can demonstrate a commitment to putting patient safety at the heart of all activity
• Can work well in a team
• Understands and values the contribution of others
• Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
• Is able to lead and drive change
• Can help create a culture of innovation and improvement

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a substantive Consultant appointment which attracts a Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of £20,000, payable as a recruitment incentive for new starters, subject to Trust policy and specific terms and conditions.

The Recruitment and Retention Premium will be paid over a threeyear period as follows:

£10,000 on taking up post

£5,000 at the commencement of year 2

£5,000 at the commencement of year 3

This provides a total value of £20,000 over three years, subject to continued eligibility.

In addition, the post is eligible for relocation expenses of up to £8,000, in line with Trust relocation policy and subject to eligibility criteria.

Applicants wishing to claim relocation supportmustdeclare this at interview, as relocation support cannot be approved or applied retrospectively.

Recruitment and Retention Premia and relocation expenses arenonpensionable, subject to ongoing eligibility, and will be paid in accordance with Trust policies in place at the time of appointment. The Trust reserves the right to amend or withdraw recruitment incentives in line with NHS Employers guidance and local policy. Any repayment provisions applicable in the event of early termination of employment will be set out in the written terms and conditions issued on appointment.

(For the full terms and conditions of these offers please contact Simon Pownall - Clinical Resourcing Lead [email protected])

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street Hospital

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Outpatient Transformation CSSM with the delivery of the Outpatients Transformation Programme in line with national targets and where needed, provide administrative support to the wider division.

Person Specification

Qualification and training

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development Management qualification or equivalent experience, Working knowledge across a range of work procedures including RTT.

Desirable

• Project management qualification. Awareness of National Outpatient priorities/GIRFT.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative role within a busy environment. Information Collection, Processing & Analysis Working in an NHS/clinical environment e.g. hospital, GP surgery, CCG Improving services either clinical or administrative demonstrating sustained change. Experience of process or pathway mapping.

Desirable

• Outpatients experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough understanding of NHS performance targets, Knowledge of patient flow, Knowledge of project Management tools/methodologies

Skills

Essential

• Excellent planning & organisational skills, Ability to prioritise workload to respond to changing demand, Ability to liaise and communicate with staff, Excellent interpersonal & communication skills inc. demonstrating empathy & sensitivity to patients and relatives, Ability to promote good working liaisons (staff, patients, relatives), Extracting information / Listening Skills, Ability to handle complex enquiries - distressed & anxious patients, Ability to deal with challenging behaviour, Knowledge of IT databases and computer systems, Advanced PC skills - databases, word-processing, email, Excel Understanding of hospital IT systems, Knowledge of PAS or equivalent information system, Proven strong administration skills, Excellent telephone manner, Able to work independently, with minimum supervision, Proven ability to motivate staff and encourage team work, Ability to engage and influence staff within their area of responsibility

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 Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oProfessional qualification in mental health e.g. Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing (RMN) with current NMC/HCPC registration or Psychology as accredited by the BPS. Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• oDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS, and HPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist under the relevant domain
• oA recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy and registration with the appropriate body for that profession

Desirable

• oEducated to degree or Diploma level with other courses relevant to primary care mental health services e.g. CBT, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy etc.
• oRGN/physical health qualification
• oEvidence of recent and ongoing relevant further professional development
• oAttendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post (e.g. MBT or DBT, Trauma Informed Care, Group Approaches)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work in the NHS, PCNs or outreach work, or local engagement work (e.g. youth worker, mentoring, peer support etc.), experience of working in voluntary sector, working in community groups.
• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience of working with Complex Emotional Needs (previously termed Personality Disorders)
• Mental health care and/or working with carers and/or delivering therapeutic group
• Work in multi-cultural settings and work with interpreters
• Mental health issues as a service user or carer

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent
• Experience of case finding
• Work with behaviours that challenge services
• Experience of working in a primary care setting/ social care/ voluntary sector
• Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines
• Experience of conducting audit, evaluation or research

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of health care systems and structures: staffing, roles and responsibilities, the role of hospitals, primary care and community care
• Team/self-management and organisation skills that enable a number of complex activities and clinical work to be undertaken, revising and adjusting these according to the needs of individual patients and the service
• Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions Knowledge of recovery
• Contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others
• Manage effectively verbal aggression from service users, families, etc. and the risk of physical aggression
• Ability to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively Assessment and treatment of Deliberate Self Harm
• Risk assessment/management and crisis intervention skills

Skills

Essential

• oBeing able to work flexibly across local environments
• oComputer literate
• oConcentrate intensely for a substantial proportion of working time, during client contact, teaching/supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc
• oUse IT packages - word processing, e-mail and internet, Excel and Access
• oPlan, organise and prioritise own workload
• o Record and report on clinical information as required
• oAbility to use or learn NHS clinical systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

H and F Mint Teams

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Research Administrator. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Filing results and paperwork in participant files
• Keeping minutes of our research team meetings
• Arranging rooms for external research team visitors
• Maintaining Investigator Site Files and ensuring all the relevant paperwork is in the correct place
• Receiving and processing stock when it comes to the surgery, and arranging courier collection of samples to and from patients homes and trial laboratories
• Supporting the doctors, nurses and patient participants in all administrative aspects of the research study process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level

Desirable

• Administrative qualifications

Experience

Essential

• You would need to have the following skills and experience:
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• Ability to work independently, with meticulous attention to detail
• Be computer literate and keen to learn new systems that each different trial brings
• Highly effective time management skills with ability to keep track of multiple studies and their requirements, with ability to prioritise as needed

Desirable

• Experience of working in research

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

West Walk Surgery

Address

21 West Walk

Yate

Bristol

BS37 4AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered nurse
• Degree in relevant branch of nursing
• Educated to Masters
• Ongoing CPD
• Leadership Qualification

Desirable

• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Coaching qualification
• PSIRF investigator training
• Project management training

Experience

Essential

• working within the specialty of critical care/acute care in a senior nursing role
• teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff practice development, including policy development
• Audit / research based nursing practice resource management, change management , Leading and developing a Team
• Experience managing safeguarding concerns.
• Effective budget management
• Complaints handling
• Delivering training to meet specified outcomes
• Trust wide initiatives/committee membership
• Working at a senior nursing level at band 8a

Desirable

• Experience of analysing detailed information
• Experience in leading quality, governance, clinical audit and performance standards.
• Experience conducting QI projects successfully and follow through actions.

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
• Understands the role of clinical governance and audit in high quality critical care
• Understands and implements PSIRF methodology
• clinical incident and risk management
• Budget and people Management.
• infection control issues

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in critical care/acute care management
• Ability to lead and inspire a large team
• Analyse complex information to make operational decisions.
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Formal presentation skills
• Able to utilise IT to full potential.
• Works under own initiative with good organisational skills, can work to deadlines.
• Articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Able to use problem solving skills
• Capable of working strategically.
• Ability to manage change and deal with complex and difficult situations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Desirable

• Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings

Other

Essential

• Ability to act as a role model
• Creative, lateral thinker
• Able to participate on on-call senior management rota for site
• The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
• Able to work flexibly across 24/7
• Enthusiasm / Motivation Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Rd

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical assessment and care delivery

Deliver dementia holistic health checks using agreed clinical templates within EMIS.

Undertake physical health assessments including blood pressure, pulse, body mass index (BMI), falls risk, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) nutrition screening, pain and continence.

Carry out Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) reviews and accurately record findings.

Undertake blood pressure, weight, urinalysis, non-urgent ECG and other agreed investigations, and venepuncture where trained and assessed as competent.

Monitor and document mental health status, including mood, behaviour and signs of delirium, escalating concerns promptly.

Identify risks related to medication, adherence and side effects and escalate appropriately.

Undertake falls and continence assessments and contribute to risk stratification, prevention interventions and management plans.

Caseload management and care coordination

Manage a caseload of lower-risk frailty patients previously assessed by the PCN frailty team, with diary and appointment support provided by that team.

Provide follow-up visits for lower-risk frail patients as directed by the frailty team, supporting care planning, treatment compliance and review.

Support medication reviews by checking compliance, adherence and the patient's understanding of medication changes.

Chase and follow up clinical results, investigations, outstanding tasks and care plans.

Monitor and follow up equipment requests and orders to ensure timely provision, and confirm that recommended equipment or adaptations are in place.

Support patients to access services and interventions, helping to ensure appointments are attended and not missed.

Make appropriate onward referrals and connect patients to appropriate services, including social prescribing and Age UK.

Safeguarding, consent and mental capacity

Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for adults at risk, escalating and reporting in line with local safeguarding policy and the postholder's level of safeguarding training.

Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, obtaining and recording valid consent and, where a patient lacks capacity, supporting best interests decision making and recognising when Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards may apply.

Undertake carer wellbeing conversations, provide signposting, and remain alert to carer strain and safeguarding indicators.

Communication and relationships

Document personalised care discussions ('what matters to me') and support advance and anticipatory care planning within scope in conjunction with the Frailty Practitioner team.

Communicate sensitively and effectively with vulnerable adults, families and carers, adjusting communication to individual needs.

Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions and contribute to care planning.

Cope with occasional exposure to distressing and emotional situations while maintaining professionalism, compassion and resilience.

Information, recording and reporting

Ensure accurate, contemporaneous and timely data recording and reporting in line with EMIS templates and information governance requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and handle personal data in accordance with data protection legislation and local policy.

Professional responsibilities

Practise in accordance with the NMC Code and within the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates, which form the ceiling of the role.

Maintain NMC registration, complete revalidation, and undertake preceptorship where newly qualified.

Escalate clinical concerns to the GP, pharmacist or frailty clinician without delay.

Undertake mandatory and role-specific training and participate in clinical supervision and appraisal.

Scope of Practice

Work within clearly defined protocols, competencies and delegated tasks agreed with the supervising registered clinician.

Do not diagnose conditions or prescribe medication.

Identify and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.

Work at all times within the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates and the NMC Code.

Records data in patient records systems promptly and accurately and to agreed standards.

Ensures appropriate use of read codes.

Participates in the auditing of practice activity as required.

Responsible for health and safety of themselves and others and actively co-operates with Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Processes and actions incoming patient and hospital correspondence.

Attends in-house meetings, significant event audit meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary.

Ensures that the practice complaints system is adhered to at all times.

Awareness and compliance with all relevant guidelines e.g. data protection, confidentiality and health and safety.

Maintain current CPR and anaphylaxis certification and child/adult safeguarding training in line with local policies.

Measures of Success

The following measures support appraisal and service monitoring. Individual objectives will be agreed through appraisal.

Completion of assigned health checks.

Compliance with EMIS documentation templates.

Frailty scoring completion.

Carer wellbeing assessments documented.

Timely escalation of clinical risks.

Training & Development

Fully participates in training and development

Engages in a programme of ongoing support and feedback to maximise the benefit of the training and development plan.

Travel

Ability and willingness to travel across multiple sites is essential for this role

Confidentiality

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

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 Alliance policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & 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:

Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Using appropriate infection control procedures particularly those relating to needlestick injuries, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Ensuring that all accidents or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated, and follow up action taken where necessary.

Maintain training in line with local policies.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the quality, 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 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-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

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

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

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS check
• The postholder must be able to travel reliably and independently between multiple sites

Motivation and Skills

Essential

• Compassionate, person-centred and resilient
• Effective team worker within an MDT

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or equivalent
• Current NMC registration as a Nursing Associate
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, training in dementia care and frailty assessment.
• Safeguarding adults training to the level required for the role.

Desirable

• Recognised training in dementia care
• Recognised training in frailty assessment

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering clinical observations and health checks
• Experience of working with older or vulnerable adults
• Understanding of dementia and frailty and their impact on patients and carers.
• Competence in clinical observations and health checks.
• Communication skills for working with vulnerable adults and carers.
• Ability to recognise deterioration and escalate concerns.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• IT skills, including EMIS or similar clinical systems.

Desirable

• Experience in primary care, community or frailty settings
• Experience of caseload or follow-up working

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

Sunderland GP Alliance

Address

North East BIC

Wearfield

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR5 2TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Using Powerchart on a daily basis, liaise with the Patient Pathway Team across the Trust as a whole, to ensure co-ordination of all elements of the patient pathway. This may include highlighting patient target dates to ensure that investigations/diagnostics are carried out and results received in a timely manner.
2. To scan and file patient results, letters and medical correspondence
3. To liaise with the Appointments Centre regarding outpatient clinic bookings as necessary and ensure patient follow-up appointments are booked as soon as results are known and are available for clinic appointments.
4. To highlight any potential breaches or delays in the patients pathway to the Team Leader, Patient Pathway Team or Service Manager according to the Trusts escalation policy.
5. To liaise directly with patients to book, cancel, and rebook any outpatient appointments.
6. To be responsible for sending out relevant appointment letters, and cancelling/rebooking patients follow-up appointments.
7. Responsible for checking all clinic letters are completed accurately and outcomes actioned and recorded on Cerner.
8. Support the Clinical Office Coordinators with their workload when required.

General:

1. Attend regular team meetings arranged by Team Leader.
2. Deal with patient queries effectively by telephone, letter, and email.
3. As part of a team with other Clinical Office Administrative Coordinators, secretarial/admin cover from Monday to Friday within office hours as agreed with Team Leader. Hours and days to be agreed on successful interview.
4. Have the ability and commitment to work as a team member and be able to adhere to strict deadlines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English GCSE Grade C or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience in managing appointments and clinical correspondence
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Experience in liaising with multidisciplinary teams (consultants, nurses, admin etc)

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Experience using Surrey Safe Care
• Experience working with waiting lists and patient tracking

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with sensitive information
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to maintain discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Able to use initiative and judgement in daily tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills

other

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to support colleagues during high workload periods

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll do

• Process, label and assemble prescriptions accurately using Titan PMR
• Support prescription collection, telephone and counter enquiries, routine patient and GP practice queries, owing items and deliveries
• Process prescription charges, declarations and other routine payments accurately
• Help keep stock controlled, organised and rotated, including timely returns and expiry checks
• Work closely with the Responsible Pharmacist and wider pharmacy team to keep the dispensary safe and running smoothly
• Deliver a warm, respectful service and refer clinical or safety concerns promptly.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Recent experience of UK community pharmacy dispensing

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

Amicus Health

Address

Bampton Pharmacy

Barnhay

Bampton

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the pharmacy Medicines Finance Team (MFT), ensuring that all administrative duties relating to medicines delivered via Homecare are carried out in line with Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

You will be responsible for managing the Homecare database, scanning and emailing prescriptions to Homecare providers, dealing with provider queries, and reconciling invoices. Excellent time management and planning skills are essential, as the role involves juggling a variety of ad hoc demands while providing reliable administrative support to the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Checking and maintaining accurate patient demographic details (address, postcode, GP, date of birth etc.), making corrections promptly where needed
• Acting as first point of contact for the service, responding to telephone calls and enquiries efficiently and with sensitivity including calls from patients, relatives, GPs, clinicians, students, and nursing and administrative staff
• Identifying discrepancies between contracted drug prices and Homecare provider invoices
• Carrying out invoice matching using Epic, and maintaining accurate records and storage of invoices
• Liaising with Homecare providers, the finance team and pharmaceutical companies to secure credit notes where invoicing errors are identified
• Verifying that invoices relate to King's patients by cross-checking against the Trust's electronic patient record system
• Supporting the non-clinical aspects of audit work
• Organising and maintaining MFT filing systems for Homecare services, and ensuring accurate input, retrieval and distribution of information
• Managing the full administrative lifecycle for patients receiving Homecare medications registration, suspension, reinstatement and discontinuation including liaison with Homecare providers to resolve patient queries
• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times when handling sensitive patient and staff information
• Liaising with the multidisciplinary team, including clinical nurse specialists, consultants and pharmacy colleagues
• Following departmental policies and contributing proactively to the development of procedures that improve the quality of administrative services
• Ensuring an audit trail is maintained for the receipt and delivery of all Homecare medicines and services

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A-C in English & Maths, or equivalent
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or proven equivalent experience in MS Office, email and using internet browsers

Desirable

• NVQ 2 or 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Knowlodge and Experience

Essential

• Advanced keyboard use
• Proven record of working knowledge of administrative practice
• Previous experience working in an office environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of procedures for dispensary services
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Previous experience in either a hospital or healthcare setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide and receive routine factual information to inform work colleagues, patient/carers that may require tact and persuasion, where there may be barriers to understanding
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• Be able to make judgments involving facts or situations, come requiring analysis
• Be able make sound judgments on how to fulfil urgent orders
• Able to solve problems easily without hesitation

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE59RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
• At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a mental health setting relevant to the post applied
• Commitment to life long learning
• Ability to communicate effectively with people who have difficulty understanding
• Good facilitation skills
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills (active listening, building empathy)
• Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasks
• Ability to recognise and respond to behaviour that challenges.
• Theoretical knowledge of Mental Health legislation
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other agencies
• Willingness to demonstrate the potential for 'change management' approaches which extend existing practices
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation
• Commitment to attend staff training and participate in own development through supervision and performance development
• Able to prioritise workload and manage own capacity according to demand
• Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both in writing and orally, highly complex matters clearly and concisely, using appropriate methods to a wide spectrum of people including staff and users where empathy, persuasion and reassurance are required

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

South Block, Southwick Hill

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application!

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Legal Requirement

Essential

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register
• Should either have, or be within 6 months of obtaining a CSST in Acute Medicine

Training

Essential

• Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) in Acute Internal Medicine

Desirable

• Attendance at appropriate professional courses

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of acute medicine and medicine. To be willing to develop skills as appropriate to the service needs

Desirable

• POCUS
• Leadership

Management/Audit

Essential

• An understanding of the NHS management responsibilities of consultants. Experience of clinical audit.

Desirable

• Attendance at an appropriate management course.

Research/Publications

Essential

• Evidence of recent and current research, with relevant publications.

Professional Interests

Essential

• Commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate professional society(s). Knowledge of up-to-date literature

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Experience of supervising Junior Medical staff in acute Medicine including SDEC work with junior medical staff
• Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required.
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines.
• Enthusiasm for improving the service

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines.

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• An appropriate higher qualification

Teaching

Essential

• Interest in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff as well as other healthcare workers.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification e.g. PG Cert in Med Ed

Circumstances

Essential

• Agreement to live within 10 road miles of the hospitals served, or to have access by motorway in the equivalent period of traveling time.

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acute Medicine, 2nd Floor

Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience
• Experience of working in an acute and demanding clinical setting.
• Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Demonstrate interest in Orthopaedics.
• Experience of designing audit/projects and research.

Qualifications

Essential

• BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program
• PG Dip/Masters in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
• Current and valid certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
• Member of the FPARCP and on the PAMVR at the time of commencing the post

Desirable

• ILS/ALS certification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current developments and initiatives in Orthopaedics.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

• Additional 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.

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 George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Experience

Essential

• Relevant personal history of continual development
• Significant post-qualification experience
• Experience of supervising and training sonographers and trainee sonographers Experience of advanced ultrasound clinical practice e.g. MSK vascular, interventional

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge of advanced practice within wide area of specialist ultrasound applications to Master's level equivalency
• Management Qualification or equivalent experience

Other Essential Criteria

Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area timely and work hours flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/