Job description

Job responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the patient's cancer journey from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.
• Facilitate referrals for investigations, treatments and specialist services.
• Arrange and support follow-up cancer appointments after MDT discussions.
• Ensure timely communication with GPs and other healthcare providers, including serious diagnosis notifications

• Act as the key worker for patients diagnosed with urological malignancies, providing continuity of care throughout the patient's cancer pathway.
• Coordinate patient journeys from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up, surveillance and survivorship.
• Ensure timely access to investigations, multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions, treatment planning and appointments.
• Liaise effectively with urologists, oncologists, radiologists, chemotherapy services, primary care teams and allied health professionals to facilitate seamless patient-centred care.
• Attend and actively contribute to Patient Tracking List (PTL) meetings and cancer pathway meetings, ensuring timely progression of patients through diagnostic and treatment pathways.
• Monitor cancer waiting time pathways and escalate actual or potential breaches that may impact treatment delivery or patient outcomes.
• Communicate MDT outcomes and treatment plans to patients and relevant healthcare professionals in a timely manner.

Administration and Monitoring of Cancer Treatments

• Assess patients before treatment, identifying contraindications, treatment-related risks or concerns requiring medical review.
• Deliver and monitor agreed cancer treatments within scope of practice, competency and local governance frameworks, including:
  • Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Gurin (BCG) therapy.
  • Intravesical Mitomycin-C chemotherapy.
  • Prostate cancer hormone therapy injections.
  • Nurse-led cancer treatment reviews where locally approved.
• Monitor patients for treatment-related toxicity, adverse reactions and complications, taking appropriate action as required.
• Provide treatment-specific education, counselling and informed support to patients and carers.

Treatment Follow-up and Toxicity Management

• Provide specialist telephone advice and support for patients receiving cancer treatments.
• Assess, triage and manage treatment-related symptoms and side effects in collaboration with medical and oncology colleagues.
• Escalate concerns relating to treatment toxicity, sepsis, disease progression, treatment intolerance or psychological distress.
• Coordinate surveillance investigations, follow-up appointments and treatment reviews following completion of therapy.
• Ensure patients receive timely referral to appropriate support services when required.

Nurse-Led Clinics

Manage autonomous and consultant-supported clinics including:

• Newly diagnosed urological cancer patients.
• Patients receiving active cancer treatment.
• Prostate cancer hormone therapy monitoring and review.
• Surveillance and follow-up clinics.
• Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA).
• Personalised Care and Support Planning (PCSP).
• Supported self-management and survivorship pathways.
• Cancer Care Reviews in collaboration with primary care services.

Renal Cancer and Nephrostomy Service Support

• Support Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists in the management of renal cancer pathways and complex urology patients.
• Assist in the assessment, review and ongoing management of patients with nephrostomies, ensuring complications are promptly identified and escalated.
• Undertake nephrostomy dressing changes and associated care following completion of agreed competency assessments and in accordance with Trust policies and local procedures.
• Participate in patient education relating to nephrostomy care and ongoing symptom management.
• Contribute to service delivery across renal and cancer pathways to ensure safe, effective and timely care.

Governance, Quality Improvement and Service Development

• Participate in cancer MDT meetings and contribute specialist nursing expertise to treatment planning and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate cancer pathway tracking data and support achievement of national cancer standards and targets.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, service development, research and service transformation initiatives relating to urological cancer services.
• Contribute to Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) governance processes and ensure compliance with Trust policies and national guidance.
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based pathways, standards and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development and participation in relevant training programmes.
• Provide emotional, psychological and practical support following a cancer diagnosis.

• Signpost patients to Macmillan, financial advice services, support groups and community resources.

  Develop and review patient information leaflets and educational resources.

  Provide information prescriptions and support informed decision-making
• Act as a specialist resource for ward and outpatient staff.

• Provide education and training to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.

• Support service development and implementation of cancer care pathways.

  Maintain specialist knowledge through continuing professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Midwife
• Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Recordable specialist qualification
• Independent Nurse Prescribing
• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Extensive clinical experience
• Involvement in audit

Desirable

• Evidence of leading and facilitating change
• Participation in research

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator
• Root Cause Analysis
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Evidence of audit and change management ability
• Computer literate
• Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team

Other

Essential

• Diplomatic
• Assertive and confident
• Recognition of own limitations
• Able to travel between sites
• Flexibility

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 13 Aintree Urology Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Quality Management

1. Support the Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager and Quality Manager colleagues in the management of quality and compliance matters and represent the Quality Team at appropriate operational and management meetings.

2. Develop, review and maintain overarching Pathology quality policies, procedures and associated QMS documentation, ensuring they remain current, effective and compliant with relevant standards.

3. Support continuing compliance across Pathology with ISO 15189Medical laboratories Requirements for quality and competenceand other applicable regulatory, accreditation and governance requirements.

4. Act as a specialist point of reference for Pathology staff and service users on quality management matters, providing advice and interpretation of QMS requirements.

5. Oversee and support Quality Officers in the coordination of technical audit schedules and delivery of the internal audit programme across Pathology.

6. Monitor QMS performance and quality information, identifying trends, areas of non-compliance, risks and opportunities for improvement and reporting these through appropriate governance arrangements.

7. Provide specialist interpretation of quality information to operational and technical teams and make recommendations for corrective action, service improvement and risk reduction.

8. Prepare and present quality information, reports and assurance for relevant Pathology management and governance meetings.

9. Support the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives, investigating complex issues, identifying underlying causes and working with operational teams to develop sustainable solutions.

10. In conjunction with Quality Manager colleagues and Laboratory Managers, coordinate and support management review processes, ensuring relevant quality information, actions and outcomes are appropriately documented and communicated.

11. Coordinate and support the development, administration and effective use of Q-Pulse/electronic QMS across Pathology, representing Pathology requirements within wider Divisional arrangements where required.

12. Work with the Pathology Governance & Compliance Manager and Quality Team to identify and appropriately escalate significant or serious non-conformities, including notification to UKAS or other regulatory/accreditation bodies where required.

13. Liaise with UKAS and other relevant external bodies to support assessments, surveillance activity, changes to scope and other accreditation requirements.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMasters level qualification, relevant professional qualification or proven knowledge and demonstrable experience equivalent to Masters level. Or
• oPost graduate qualification in Quality management

Desirable

• Recognised management qualification or evidence of relevant management development.
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
• Relevant additional qualifications in quality management, audit, governance or accreditation.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oExtensive demonstrable experience of working in a regulated healthcare or laboratory environment working with UKAS, MHRA, HTA or equivalent regulatory/accreditation requirements.
• oSignificant demonstrable experience of quality management systems, quality audit and continuous improvement.
• oComprehensive understanding of relevant UK legislation and professional guidance applicable to Pathology, including ISO 15189 and relevant data protection and information governance requirements.

Desirable

• oSpecialist proven knowledge and experience of methodologies and processes employed in medical laboratories.
• oDemonstrable experience of FMEA and other structured risk models
• oDemonstrable experience of supporting or managing external assessments of medical laboratory services.

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information effectively and diplomatically to staff and stakeholders at all levels.
• oAbility to communicate effectively with external organisations, professional bodies, suppliers and other NHS organisations.
• oAbility to organise and chair meetings and communicate decisions and actions effectively.

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Organisational Development

• Support the development of Liverpool GP Collaborative from an emerging partnership into a sustainable organisation.
• Develop organisational infrastructure, governance arrangements and operational processes.
• Produce key organisational documents including business plans, policies, risk registers and governance frameworks.
• Support options appraisal and recommendations regarding future legal structures.

Strategic Planning

• Facilitate the development and delivery of the Collaborative's strategic priorities.
• Develop annual operating plans and delivery frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for collective working across member PCNs.
• Support development of future service opportunities and delivery models.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities.
• Prepare business cases, funding applications and investment proposals.
• Support the Collaborative to develop sustainable income streams.
• Build relationships with strategic partners across health and care.

Programme Management

• Coordinate projects and workstreams on behalf of member PCNs.
• Monitor delivery against agreed milestones.
• Develop performance reporting processes.
• Manage risks and dependencies across programmes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for the Collaborative.
• Build strong relationships with:
• Member PCNs
• General Practices
• Cheshire and Merseyside ICB
• NHS Trusts
• Liverpool City Council
• Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations
• Support collaboration and consensus-building across multiple organisations.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Report writing and presentation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to Masters level or equivalent
• Recognised Qualification in Leadership and Management

Desirable

• Project or Programme Management Qualification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Collaborative and relationship-focused.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Politically aware and able to work across organisational boundaries.
• Committed to improving outcomes for patients and reducing health inequalities.
• Able to work independently whilst supporting collective decision-making.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of establishing or developing a new organisation, programme, network or partnership.
• Experience of organisational incorporation or establishing new legal entities.
• Experience of programme or project management
• Experience of supporting Boards or senior leadership teams
• Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting
• Experience of working within Primary Care, PCNs or the NHS
• Experience of business development and bid writing
• Experience of partnership and stakeholder management
• Evidence of developing governance, operational or organisational frameworks from inception.
• Experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple organisations
• Experience of strategic planning and business development
• Experience of securing grant funding, contracts or NHS investment.

Desirable

• Experience supporting the establishment of GP Federations, Provider Collaboratives or Alliance Models.
• Experience of operating within ambiguous and evolving environments

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and the wider NHS Landscape
• Knowledge of NHS structures and commissioning arrangements
• Understanding of governance and compliance requirements
• Understanding of PCN DES arrangements
• Understanding of the emerging NHS Neighbourhood Health Framework

Desirable

• Knowledge of population health and health inequalities

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

IGPC Primary Care Network

Address

Rocky Lane Medical Centre

80 Rocky Lane

Liverpool

Merseyside

L16 1JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://igpc-liverpool.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;

Duties and Responsibilities of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Post graduate qualification in ophthalmology FRCOphth or equivalent
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
• Current BLS Certification
• Special Interest in Ophthalmology Paediatrics, Cataract Surgery

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Research

Essential

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Evidence of recent research and development activity

Desirable

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Desirable

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Experience / Clinical Skills

Essential

• Fully trained in Ophthalmology
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
• Service provisional Minimum 4 days working week.

Desirable

• Service provisional Minimum 4 days working week.

Equality & Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable

• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

LRI

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In-patient services are provided between a 14-bed ACCU and a 36-bed Cardiology ward (ward 8). The Acute Cardiac Care Unit has a monitoring system. The Unit is run by the Consultant Cardiologists (1 in 9 rota, total of 6 weeks per year) who provide twice daily ward rounds with junior medical staff support.

Ward eight is covered on a week rotational basis by 1 Consultant. Each day on the ward, there will be an expectation of a 'board round' and physical review of new admissions and a shared list with a middle grade doctor and junior medical staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: o CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) o CESR, or o European Community Rights
• Signed off / accredited for declared subspecialty interest

Desirable

• Higher research degree, or in the process of obtaining a higher research degree

Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in elective and emergency Cardiology in the UK up to the standard expected of CCT
• Evidence of practice at consultant, sub-consultant or senior SpR level for a reasonable period of time

Desirable

• Previous Fellowships or extended training

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Expertise in a declared subspecialty field, in one of the following areas: o Heart Failure and Cardiac Devices, including pacing o Echocardiography (with TOE and/or Stress Echo accreditation) o Cardiovascular cross-sectional imaging (Cardiac CT and/or Cardiac MRI accreditation)

Desirable

• Organisational skills
• Teaching experience
• Leadership and service development
• Relevant experience in NHS organisation and undertaking audit

Other

Essential

• Research and publications relevant to the post
• Ability to lead and teach, relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff, and work as part of a team
• A team player, able to flex to meet the needs of an expanding, improving department

Desirable

• Presentations at National and International Meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Lower Lane

Fazakerley

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full description of the role, including an overview of the stroke and older people department and the detailed person specification for the post, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB (or equivalent)
• MRCP (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Higher degree such as MD or PhD

Registration

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• CCT in Acute Medicine or Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine or in Neurology (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview.
• Clinical experience in Acute Stroke

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing medical education in relation to stroke.
• Stroke, Acute and General Medicine experience across the specialties

Teaching & training Experience

Desirable

• Evidence of training & education (PGCE)
• Evidence of delivery of education, both undergraduate and postgraduate

Audit Experience

Desirable

• Proven track record in significant audit
• Publication of audit results

Research Experience

Desirable

• Involvement in research
• Publication of 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.

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is anticipated the job plan will consist of: 2 sessions Ultrasound, 1 session MR, 2 sessions CT (1 acute CT and 1 session cold reporting), 1 session NICU X-ray reporting, 1 session meetings (interesting cases, neonatal and paediatric x-ray meetings), 1 session On Call and 2 SPAs. Part time applications would be considered.

The post holder will be expected to be flexible and co-operative in accordance with the requirements of the department.

Morning lists commence at 8.30 or 9am. Afternoon lists end at 5pm.

The on call commitment varies depending upon staffing levels within the department but will not exceed 1 in 10 weekends.

Please refer to the attached JD for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
• FRCR (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD) MRCP or equivalent

Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality

Essential

• Extensive experience in Paediatric imaging.
• Participation in paediatric multidisciplinary team meetings

Desirable

• Fellowship in paediatric imaging

Clinical skills

Essential

• Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.
• Proficient in performing general adult and paediatric ultrasound
• Competent reporting plain x-ray, including NICU X-rays.
• Neuro and spine MR reporting experience

Desirable

• Paediatric and Neo-natal Neuro and MSK MR

Teaching & training

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching

Desirable

• Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Hospital

Homerton

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Keeping the practice running

• Maintain oversight of day-to-day activity across the practice.
• Coordinate the operational response to staffing, workload, capacity or service pressures.
• Ensure agreed procedures are followed consistently.
• Resolve operational problems promptly, escalating significant concerns when required.
• Support the implementation of new systems, services and ways of working.
• Coordinate with clinical colleagues to ensure services are organised safely and efficiently.
• Provide operational updates and management information to the Practice Manager and GP Partners.

Leading and supporting our staff

• Provide clear, supportive and visible leadership to reception and administrative staff.
• Coordinate staffing levels, rotas, annual leave and day-to-day cover.
• Allocate work appropriately and monitor workload across non-clinical teams.
• Support recruitment, shortlisting, interviews and appointment processes.
• Coordinate induction and onboarding for new non-clinical employees.
• Hold regular team and individual meetings where appropriate.
• Support staff development, supervision and performance management.
• Monitor attendance and support the management of sickness absence.
• Identify training needs and monitor completion of mandatory training.
• Encourage open communication and effective teamwork across the practice.
• Patient access and service capacity

• Monitor patient access, appointment use, demand and available capacity.
• Work with clinical and administrative colleagues to make effective use of appointments.
• Identify recurring access difficulties and help develop workable solutions.
• Support the coordination of additional clinical capacity when required.
• Review patient pathways and administrative processes to reduce unnecessary delays.
• Monitor the effect of operational changes on patients and staff.
• Patient experience and complaints

• Promote a courteous, consistent and patient-focused approach across the practice.
• Coordinate the management of complaints, concerns, comments and compliments.
• Ensure complaints are acknowledged, investigated and responded to within appropriate timescales.
• Work with relevant staff to establish facts and prepare clear draft responses.
• Maintain accurate complaint records and monitor actions arising from investigations.

• Safeguarding

  Safeguarding is the responsibility of every member of the practice team. The Operational Manager will oversee the non-clinical systems that support effective safeguarding arrangements, working closely with the practices designated clinical safeguarding leads.

  Responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring that staff understand how to recognise, record and escalate safeguarding concerns.
  • Making safeguarding procedures and escalation routes clear and accessible.
  • Monitoring staff safeguarding training and ensuring it remains appropriate to each persons role.
  • Including safeguarding responsibilities within staff induction.
  • Maintaining relevant safeguarding policies, procedures and administrative systems.
  • Coordinating the administrative arrangements for safeguarding meetings, audits and reviews.
  • Monitoring agreed actions and ensuring these are followed up.
  • Ensuring safeguarding correspondence and requests for information are directed promptly to the appropriate clinician.
  • Supporting secure and accurate record-keeping.
  • Liaising appropriately with health, education, social care and other safeguarding agencies.
  • Escalating urgent, unresolved or significant concerns to the appropriate safeguarding lead, Practice Manager or GP Partner.
  • Supporting learning and improvement following safeguarding incidents, audits or reviews.

  Clinical safeguarding decisions and accountability will remain with the practices designated clinical safeguarding leads.

• Governance, quality and regulatory compliance

  • Help ensure that practice policies and procedures are current, accessible and implemented consistently.
  • Maintain oversight of operational audits, action plans and supporting evidence.
  • Support the recording, review and learning arising from incidents and significant events.
  • Contribute to quality assurance and service-improvement work.
  • Monitor operational compliance and address any identified gaps.
  • Support the practice in meeting NHS contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain organised and accessible evidence to support CQC compliance.
  • Assist with preparation for CQC assessment or inspection.
  • Coordinate actions arising from audits, inspections or regulatory reviews.
  • Promote a culture in which concerns are raised, learning is shared and improvements are sustained.

  Premises, health and safety

  • Oversee the day-to-day management of the practice premises.
  • Coordinate repairs, maintenance and contractor access.
  • Maintain appropriate records for equipment servicing and statutory inspections.
  • Ensure identified health and safety checks are completed and documented.
  • Support risk assessments and monitor resulting actions.
  • Ensure operational resources, equipment and supplies are available and maintained.
  • Report and escalate premises or safety concerns appropriately.
  • Liaise with contractors, suppliers and external agencies as required.
  • Business continuity
  • Maintain and regularly review the practices business continuity arrangements.
  • Help ensure that staff understand their responsibilities during an operational disruption.
  • Coordinate the initial operational response to events affecting service delivery.
  • Support emergency planning, communication and service recovery.
  • Keep relevant contact details, procedures and contingency information current.

  Record learning following disruptions and ensure plans are updated accordingly

• Working with others

  • Work closely with the Practice Manager and GP Partners.
  • Build effective relationships across clinical and non-clinical teams.
  • Liaise with the Primary Care Network, commissioners, suppliers and other external partners.
  • Attend and contribute to relevant practice meetings.
  • Represent the operational needs of the practice clearly and professionally.
  • Support the Practice Manager and provide appropriate operational cover when required.

  This list reflects the principal responsibilities of the post. Duties may develop over time in response to the changing needs of the practice and NHS general practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE English and Mathematics
• Essential experience
• Previous experience of working within a GP practice.
• Operational management experience.
• Experience of leading, supervising or developing staff.
• Experience of coordinating reception, administrative or other nonclinical services.
• Experience of managing complaints or responding to formal patient concerns.
• Experience of introducing or supporting service improvements.
• Experience of managing competing demands in a busy working environment.
• Essential knowledge and skills
• A good understanding of how NHS general practice operates.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within general practice.
• An understanding of governance, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• The ability to recognise problems and develop practical solutions.
• Confidence in managing sensitive issues and difficult conversations.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with a range of colleagues.
• Competence in using GP clinical and administrative IT systems.
• The ability to work independently, use sound judgement and escalate appropriately.
• A commitment to delivering a positive experience for patients.
• Personal qualities
• Approachable and supportive.
• Calm and dependable.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership.
• Fair, discreet and professional.
• Adaptable when circumstances or priorities change.
• Comfortable being visible and accessible to colleagues.
• Committed to learning and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Desirable
• A recognised management or leadership qualification.
• A health and safety qualification or relevant training.
• Experience of CQC preparation and compliance monitoring.
• Experience of premises or facilities management.
• Experience of business continuity and emergency planning.
• Experience of project or change management.
• Experience of demand and capacity planning.
• Experience of working with a Primary Care Network or other external healthcare partners.

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

Bugbrooke Medical Practice

Address

Levitts Road

Bugbrooke

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN7 3QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Principal Pharmacist - Cancer and Aseptic Services provides senior professional, clinical and operational leadership for cancer pharmacy and aseptic services at Princess Royal University Hospital. The post holder is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care for patients receiving cancer treatment while ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of aseptic services across the site. They act as an expert practitioner in adult haematology and oncology, providing specialist advice on systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT), supportive care, palliative care and medicines optimisation.

The post holder serves as the Accountable Pharmacist for the Section 10 Aseptic Unit, holding responsibility for ensuring all aseptic preparation and cytotoxic chemotherapy services comply with current legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements. They will oversee the maintenance of pharmaceutical quality systems, risk management processes, capacity planning and continuous service improvement initiatives.

As a senior member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, the Principal Pharmacist will contribute to Trust strategy, service transformation and workforce development. The role includes leading and managing a specialist pharmacy team, ensuring staff receive appropriate supervision, appraisal, training and professional development opportunities. The post holder will promote a culture of quality, innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Working closely with consultants, nurses, operational managers and regional partners, the post holder will develop and implement policies, guidelines and business cases that support the delivery of safe, effective and financially sustainable cancer services. They will monitor medicines expenditure, identify opportunities for efficiencies and support the introduction of new medicines and technologies.

The role also includes responsibility for clinical audit, research and clinical trials activity, ensuring services remain evidence-based and aligned with national standards. The post holder will contribute to improving patient outcomes, enhancing patient experience and supporting the ongoing development of cancer and aseptic services across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree - MPharm
• Competency assessed and examined professional registration with GPhC
• Specialist higher qualification (Diploma) in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College Pharmacy (RCP)
• Leadership / project management qualification/certification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of GMP, GCP, QA and regulations and legislation relevant to aseptic services
• Experience with clinical ward cover, including haematology/oncology wards
• Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to Clinical Trials
• Extensive experience of clinical pharmacy practice
• Post registration experience relevant to Pharmacy Aseptic Services

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Can provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals
• Experience of line management, appraisal, recruitment and performance management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy CPD, Preceptorship & Induction:

Our teams are passionate and dedicated to the care and treatment of service users, but also to the development of student OTs and preceptorship OTs. You will also be an integral part of OT student education and partnership working with our local universities to contribute to training and education for yourself and others.

This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOTs Career Development Framework.

We offer a three week service induction programme that includes classroom learning, e-learning and shadow shifts. We also offer an Occupational Therapy twelve month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills for newly qualified OTs. This preceptorship programme has received much praise over the past 3 years from our Band 5 OTs who have felt it has significantly supported their transition from student to confident practitioner. Many of whom have t hen been supported to develop their careers within Cygnet, up to their next level of practice as Band 6 clinicians.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

At Cygnet Healthcare, we have a strong occupational focus through support and direction from Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists and our Occupational Therapy Directors. We use evidence-based practice within each of our service lines, as defined by our clinical steering groups, in which Occupational Therapists play a key role.

Under the leadership of our Occupational Therapy Directors we support over 160 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in the company to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor and a dedicated preceptorship programme
• Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
• We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Virtual wellbeing centre< span> with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this.

To discuss our CAMHS OT vacancy, please contact:

• Head OT for CAMHS - Lizzie Simpkin on 07471 995 115 / Email [email protected]
• Or our Specialist Recruiter for OT Katie Dixon on 07436 256 225 / Email [email protected]

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bury

BL8 2BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Membership of professional body

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Some knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Knowledge of assessment tools and outcome measures
• Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups
• Skills in handling and moving.
• Ability to support Occupational Therapy students and support staff.
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Training and presentation skills
• Has practically applied evidence based practice.
• Evidence of research and clinical audit skills
• Knowledge of eating disorders

Experience

Essential

• Application of the occupational therapy process
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
• Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development
• Experience working in mental health or supporting vulnerable adults

Trust Values

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pioneer House and Springview hospital

Unit 4, Pioneer Business Park,

North Road Ellesmere Port

CH65 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English ? have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of A/I application - Overall 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 7.5, and Writing 7.5. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.
• Clinical supervision experience/skills.
• The aptitude and potential to develop a leadership role within the service with special emphasis on leading on quality and clinical standards and engaging in service improvement.
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in junior grades and enthusiasm for education.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within Older Adult psychiatry.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of care settings.

Desirable

• Prior experience working as a Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry.
• Evidence of development of special interest.
• Proven commitment to improving quality of clinical care.
• Sound knowledge of NHS management structures and systems

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC and license to practice
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Older Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT.

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent higher qualification.
• Higher Specialist Training in Older Adult Psychiatry (e.g. SpR scheme)
• Management qualification.
• MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of research processes
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Other special interest/expertise relevant to the post
• Approved or eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of MHA 1983
• Approved or eligible for Approved Clinician Status.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Liaise with patients, doctors, nurses and other practice staff.
• Liaise with district and community staff.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Follow directions for all tasks as set out in the procedures, protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Carry out general housekeeping in dispensary, including floor cleaning and wiping work surfaces and cupboards.
• Prepare medications for dispensing as per prescriptions.
• Hand out dispensed medications and scripts, ensuring back of script is completed correctly.
• Advising patients about pre-payment of prescriptions, providing information regarding eligibility for exemption and how to apply for exemption certificates.
• Collect and record any fees due.
• Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager according to practice policy.
• Record private scripts.
• File processed scripts.
• Produce medication labels.
• Write up legal records i.e. controlled drugs.
• Report any errors in dispensary to lead GP and Practice Manager.
• Operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.
• Checking expiry dates on medications and ensuring proper storage conditions are observed when stock rotating.
• Endorse prescriptions ready for submission to PPA each month. Prepare end of month paperwork for submission to PPA.
• Deal with patient returns, recording as necessary. Deal with out of date items in line with process.
• Ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.
• Ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order.
• Take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.
• Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintain a temperature control record/logbook/record on Clarity Team Net.
• Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.
• Be aware of dispensary security at all times.
• Carry out medication reviews as appropriate.
• Work in a professional manner at all times.
• Work with the team and practice manager to conform to the standards in the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme.
• Be pro-active in suggesting and developing new initiates to improve the dispensary.
• Prioritise tasks and work under own initiative.
• Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent Dispensing Assistant qualification) is essential.
• Previous experience in a primary care dispensing environment or community pharmacy.
• Strong communication skills and a professional manner.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure in a busy environment.
• A commitment to patient confidentiality and safeguarding.

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne is highly desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bugbrooke Medical Practice

Address

Levitts Road

Bugbrooke

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN7 3QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Job Summary:

Provide leadership and management skills to enable the practice to meet its agreed aims and objectives within a profitable, efficient, safe and effective working environment.

Also keeping the partners abreast of forthcoming changes in the NHS and giving them options for responding to change.

2. Job Responsibilities:

The post holder will:

2.1 Strategic Management and Planning

Keeping abreast of developments within the NHS that might impinge on the practice or individual partners and offering options for consideration by the partners, identifying potential threats and opportunities.

Contribute to practice strategy; formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development.

Develop and maintain effective communication both within the practice and with relevant outside agencies.

Prepare and annually update the Practice Development Plan, oversee the implementation of the aims and objectives.

Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion plans.

2.2 Human Resources

Oversee the recruitment and retention of staff and provide a general personnel management service.

Ensure that all staff are legally and gainfully employed. Monitor skill-mix and deployment of staff.

Manage staffing levels within target budgets.

Evaluate, organise and oversee staff induction and training and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role.

Develop and implement effective staff appraisal and monitoring systems.

Support and mentor staff, both as individuals and as team members

Implement effective systems for the resolution of disputes and grievances.

Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation.

Maintain up-to-date HR documentation (including job descriptions, employment contracts and employment policies)

Liaise closely with all other members of the Primary Health Care Team.

2.3 Budget and Financial Management.

Ensure good financial management of all practice funds and practice budgets, seeking to maximise income.

Through negotiation with the CCG and preparation and submission of regular development plans, ensure the practice receives an appropriate and equitable allocation of resources.

Understand and report on the financial implications of contract and legislation changes.

Manage practice accounts using Xero; submit year-end figures promptly and liaise with the practice accountant.

Maintain NHS pension YTD figures and submit timely monthly and annual information to POL.

Submit monthly report to the accountant for payroll purposes and monitor staff absence to make necessary adjustments to individual staff salary.

Monitor cash-flow, prepare regular forecasts and reports to the partners.

Manage and reconcile bank accounts; negotiate/liaise with the practice bankers.

Monitor and reconcile income and expenditure statements and purchase/sales ledger transactions.

2.4 Information Management and Communication

Responsibility for the computer system including organising any maintenance and developments to the system. Ensuring compliance with Data protection rules

Keep abreast of the latest development in primary care IT.

Motivate, support and monitor staff in the use of IT; organise, oversee and evaluate IT training.

Ensure that the practice has effective security and integrity of data, and disaster recovery plans in place.

Liaise with the CCG regarding systems procurement, IT funding and national IT development programmes.

Manage requests for access under the Freedom of Information Act

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication 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.

2.5 Patient Services

Adopt a strategic approach to the development and management of patient services in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Ensure that the practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care and assess practice performance against patient access and demand management targets.

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation.

Oversee and/or develop repeat prescribing systems.

Oversee and/or develop and manage an effective appointment system.

Oversee and/or organise surgery timetables, duty rotas and holiday cover.

Implementing and maintaining systems to receive patient enquiries and suggestions including oversight of the practice-based complaints procedure in conjunction with the relevant partner.

Liaise with patient groups.

Reviewing and updating the practice information leaflet, practice publicity and health education material.

2.6 Confidentiality:

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

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

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

2.7 Quality:

Convene meetings, prepare agendas and ensure distribution of minutes as necessary.

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.

Provide information for both clinical and financial audit. And participate in audit where appropriate.

Develop policies, practice protocols and procedures, review and update as required.

2.8 Premises and Equipment

Ensure adequate cleaning, maintenance, safety, and fire prevention and general security of the premises and equipment.

Provide staff training in all necessary areas of maintenance, safety, fire prevention and general security of the premises.

2.9 Health & Safety:

Ensure compliance with legislation relating to health and safety.

Develop, institute and organise health and safety policies and procedures.

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Ensure effective training on health and safety procedures for all members of the practice team.

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Ensure all accidents or dangerous incidents are investigated, recorded, reported where necessary and any follow-up undertaken.

2.10 Equality and Diversity:

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.

3. 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.

4. Other

Prepare and issue to registrar GPs, medical students etc appropriate information package on introduction to the practice.

Together with the Trainer plan, develop and monitor the effectiveness of the induction and training provided for the registrar GP, medical students etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE, 5 Grade C or above.
• A level or equivalent.
• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

• Continuing personal development e.g. management course
• A leadership/management/business management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of leading and motivating a team.
• Good communication
• Trustworthy, honest and reliable.
• Good sense of humour.
• Relevant Health and Safety experience.
• Experience of chairing meetings, producing agendas and minutes.
• 2-3 years working at supervisory level.
• Proven experience in personnel and training.
• A thorough understanding of GDPR

Desirable

• Management experience within the NHS or in Practice Management.
• Experience of financial management
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• NHS / Primary Care General Practice experience
• Good understanding of the NHS role and functions of Primary Care and ICB/NHSE.
• Experience of Xero accounts system.
• Experience of using SystmOne clinical System

Knowledge, Skills and Personal characteristics.

Essential

• Administration skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills including report writing skills.
• Budget management skills.
• IT skills.
• Experience of team working.
• Ability to communicate with all members of the Primary Health Care Team.

Desirable

• Desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Analytical and numeracy skills.
• Take forward IM&T agenda.
• Knowledge of computerised accounting and payroll packages.
• An understanding of NHS Pension scheme
• An understanding of all aspects of payroll & PAYE

Physical attributes and additional factors

Essential

• General good health
• Willingness to work on occasions outside normal office hours.

Desirable

• Car driver

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

Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice

Address

25 St Marys Road

Tickhill

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN11 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is essential to the practice that each staff member has the right skills for the role and has the ability to work as an effective person within our team.

We regard ourselves as a friendly practice in which every member of the team is important and receives due respect regardless of position.

It is our common aim to provide as efficient and professional service to all our patients in a friendly manner in pleasant surroundings.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of the post are to provide a full range of general medical services as contained within the GMS contract

The post holder is expected to support the Partners of Mytton Oak Medical Practice in providing all services outlined in the GMS Core Contract and also in the aims and objectives of the Practice

The post holder is expected to support and input into the aims of the practice in areas of clinical governance, good practice, quality outcomes framework, enhanced services, practice audit, referral review and any other improvement plans as determined by the practice.

The post holder is encouraged to utilise and develop any additional skills for the improvement of services to patients.

The post holder is expected to maintain and keep good standards of computerised clinical records at all times. Full involvement in any practice training and ongoing requirements of our status as a paperless practice is expected.

The post holder is expected to maintain and keep good standards of timekeeping and paperwork.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Interest and qualifications in Women's Health

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate) General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained On/eligible to be on a medical performers list Enhanced CRB/DBS check UK driving license Current CPR certificate UK work permit (if required)

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development Other Post Graduate Diplomas

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

Mytton Oak Surgery

Address

Racecourse Lane

Shrewsbury

SY3 5LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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