Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Deliver specialist community psychiatric assessment and treatment.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and professional colleagues.
• Provide medical and professional leadership across the service.
• Maintain oversight of clinical quality, risk and patient pathways.
• Contribute to safeguarding, audit, governance and service evaluation.
• Maintain GMC registration, Approved Clinician status and continuing professional development.
• Participate in annual appraisal and job planning.
• Be approved as a Responsible Clinician or undertake the required training.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• TRANSPORT Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our service.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: SL awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chapel Street Clinic (with regular visits to Durban House in Bognor)

Chapel Street

Chichester

PO19 1BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology / neuropsychology, as accredited by the Neuropsychology Section of British Psychological Society, or British Psychological Society Statement of Equivalence.

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with neurological and/or neurosurgical conditions.
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive neuropsychological assessments.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking diagnostic neuropsychological assessment within a regional neurosciences setting.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.

Skills/ Abilities

Desirable

• Commenced or intending to enroll onto the Qualification in Neuropsychology (QiCN)

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for providing high-quality medical services to the practice population in line with the GMS contract. You will adhere to General Medical Council standards for Good Medical Practice, contribute to effective practice management, and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Duties

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care

Manage acute presentations and long-term conditions

Provide services in line with the GMS contract and prescribing guidance

Participate in Home Visits

Manage own admin lists including pathology, investigations and correspondence

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records

Support QOF delivery, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives

Contribute to clinical governance, significant event reviews and audits

Administrative & Organisational Duties

Process referrals, repeat prescriptions, and associated admin tasks

Contribute to medicines optimisation across the Practice

Attend and contribute to practice meetings

Support partners in achieving strategic aims and service development

Adhere to practice policies, protocols, and regional directives

Education, Training & Development

Commit to CPD, appraisal, and revalidation

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Professional Standards

Uphold confidentiality and data protection requirements

Promote Equality, Diversity & Inclusion principles

Maintain high standards of professional conduct and communication

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security legislation

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

This list is not exhaustive.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience in Primary Care

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Listed on the Performers List
• Proof of Medical degree
• CCT certification or equivalent

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

Primrose Bank Medical Centre

Address

Primrose Bank

Blackburn

BB1 5ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse/ANP and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

New patient/NHS Health Checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Spirometry

Chaperoning duties

Assisting with diabetic Annual Review clinics

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Cleansing and maintenance of clinical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

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 implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
• Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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 that 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 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
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

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

• Experience working within a primary care environment
• Qualified in NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Qualified to Level 3 HSC
• Working in a GP practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing/Clinical team

Desirable

• working in a GP practice setting
• experience of working in primary care.
• Experience of EMIS web clinical system

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

Teldoc

Address

Limes Walk

Oakengates

Telford

Shropshire

TF2 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Time Days or Full time Night Shift Available As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and youll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a residents family on the phone, youll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team. Ideally, youll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent, a background in person centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. Whats essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. Youll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, youll be truly considerate and kind.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.

To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.

Well provide full training, so its a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your dependents under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

HC-One

Address

Warren Road

Hartlepool

Durham

TS24 9AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Kirsty Corby

Position: Patient Services Co-Ordinator

Email: [email protected]

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Why you should join our Team

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, be extremely organised and have exemplary secretarial/administrative skills. This role is very busy and demanding, with competing demands and deadlines to meet. We require an individual who is able to work on their own initiative and also as part of a wider team, who is willing to work flexibly across teams as and when needed.

What you will bring to the role

The post-holder will:

• • Work as part of a team to ensure that all clinical correspondence is turned around in a timely manner to allow patients to move through their pathway without any delays
  • Work with Consultants and their medical teams.
  • Manage their workload in line with departmental requirements or as identified by the Senior Medical Secretary.
  • Deal with patient enquiries.
  • Play a key role in ensuring that patients move systematically through their pathways by ensuring that the next steps are in the pipeline.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is critical to supporting GPs working in secure environment , enhancing patient outcomes, and maintaining compliance within NHS and Home Office standards.

About Us

DrPA Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcare services across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive

Assurance that care is evidence-based and demonstrates high-quality outcomes for our patients

Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

Empowerment we centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and support long-term wellbeing

About the Job

In one sentence Building & managing your talent pool of GPs to fill rotas ensuring the safe delivery of healthcare.

In detail

The Resourcing & Rota Coordinator (GPs) is a key operational role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective deployment of salaried and locum GPs across multiple secure sites across the UK.

You will act as the primary liaison between GPs, our sites and partner healthcare organisations. You will build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring smooth communication, service delivery, compliance and patient focused outcomes.

You will work in close collaboration with the Senior Management Team including, operational leads, HR, clinical leads and other stakeholders to ensure workforce resourcing meet operational demands, regulatory requirements, patient care and organisational objectives.

About you

In one sentence You will be a team player, details orientated, relationship builder whos an expert at managing and resourcing rotas.

You will need to be an expert at proactively building relationships with GPs to influence outcomes in developing your rotas, creative & adaptive in approaching difficult cover periods and know when to start to escalate challenges in your rotas.

You will get to know your talent pool to be able to engage and deliver on rotas with contingency plans in place should issues arise.

As a team player, you will be able to work collaboratively with our recruitment team to ensure a ready pipeline of new candidates coming through are onboarded into your talent pool and on the rota.

Using your initiative to identifying availabilities and proactively manage challenging periods on the rota.

You will come from a rota coordinator, medical staffing, recruitment, agency or resourcing role with a background in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain accurate rotas across multiple sites using our talent pools or salaried, fixed term, bank & locums.

Building and maintaining relationships and Stakeholder Management

Build, manage and maintain strong professional relationships with all our GPs.

Serve as the first point of contact for GP queries, feedback, and concerns.

Communicate updates and organisational changes quickly and concisely.

Monitor GP satisfaction and escalate systemic issues to the Senior Management Team.

Assist in completing necessary right to work/compliance checks and onboarding of new GPs as required, coordinating with Recruitment, HR and operational teams to integrate new staff into rotas.

Undertake regular compliance checks on your talent pools/staff banks to maintain up to date active candidate list.

Complete line manager responsibilities as required in line with policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance, rota accuracy, and reconciliation data trackers are consistently maintained and updated daily.

Workforce Planning & Rota Scheduling

Build, maintain, and optimise rotas and shift patterns to ensure GP coverage and operational efficiency across all sites.

Ensure adequate coverage for clinics, on-call duties, and emergency needs with contingency plans established.

Analyse current staffing levels, patterns, and utilisation, identifying risks of over or under staffing.

Balance GP availability with service demand, cost effectiveness, compliance, and contractual obligations.

Produce detailed rota forecasts to meet routine operations and contingency requirements.

Track and report on rota performance, identifying gaps and risks.

Implement & adapt contingency planning for staff shortages or emergencies.

Monitor attendance, leave, overtime, and absenteeism, proposing solutions to address gaps.

Collaborate with operational managers to balance workforce allocation with safety, security, and operational priorities.

Ensure workforce utilisation aligns with regulatory, contractual, and security obligations.

Contribute to procedure development related to workforce management, scheduling, and operational effectiveness.

Compliance & Reporting

Maintain accurate workforce records, reporting and documentation in line with organisational policies, KPIs and management reports.

Awareness trends in staffing, recruitment, retention, and performance to inform decision making.

Propose actionable insights for operational planning, cost optimisation, and workforce development.

Support operational audits, performance reviews, and governance reporting through accurate data provision.

Provide accurate workforce data and forecasts to enable compliance with Home Office, security, and operational performance targets.

Communicate workforce plans, challenges, and recommendations clearly to management and staff.

Liaise with HR, Recruitment, and relevant operational teams to ensure workforce readiness, development, and succession planning.

General Responsibilities

Promote DrPA Secures CARE ethos in all duties.

Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity always.

Support equality, diversity, and inclusion in all work activities.

Take responsibility for personal development and wellbeing.

Work flexibly to meet organisational needs, which may on occasions include evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

Essential

Proven experience in rota coordination, operational/resource planning, rotaing, or resource management for multiple sites.

Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to contingency planning.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and rota management or ATS systems.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, rapport, persuade and influence.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Ability to balance competing priorities and deliver under pressure.

High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information,

Commitment to DrPA Secures values and ethos.

Desirable

Experience in healthcare recruitment or healthcare resourcing.

Experience in secure, justice, operational, or public sector environments.

Knowledge of healthcare compliance/RTW requirements

Knowledge of ATS systems, rota software, or workforce management platforms.

Familiarity with operational audits, compliance, and resourcing reporting requirements.

Experience in providing actionable insights to support strategic and operational decision making.

Personal Attributes

Structured and methodical

Commercially aware and risk-focused

Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary

Able to work autonomously within an operational environment

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Benefits

Pension salary scheme available

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support

Access to Perks at Work

Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28-day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

EMAIL CV TO: [email protected]

Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS consent and references.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in rota coordination, operational/resource planning, rotaing, or resource management for multiple sites.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to contingency planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and rota management or ATS systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, rapport, persuade and influence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information,
• Commitment to DrPA Secures values and ethos

Desirable

• Experience in healthcare recruitment or healthcare resourcing.
• Experience in secure, justice, operational, or public sector environments.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance/RTW requirements
• Knowledge of ATS systems, rota software, or workforce management platforms.
• Familiarity with operational audits, compliance, and resourcing reporting requirements.
• Experience in providing actionable insights to support strategic and operational decision making.

Employer details

Employer name

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

Flat 42 Kew Court

Richmond Road

Kingston Upon Thames

Surrey

KT2 5BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

a. Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment system

b. Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments

c. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

d. Signpost patients to the correct service

e. Process requests coming through SystmConnect, navigate as necessary

f. Manage prescription requests, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently

g. Process new patient registrations

h. Accurately clinically coding data on SystmOne into the patient record

i. Carrying out system searches as requested

j. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies

k. Photocopy documentation as required

l. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required

m. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

n. Direct requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team

o. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

p. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

q. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

r. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a health care setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

• SystmOne user skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

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

Abbey Medical Practice

Address

Abbey Medical Practice

95 Monks Road

Lincoln

LN2 5HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Secretary

Accountable to: Practice Secretaries

Responsible for: All secretarial activities required to ensure the efficient running of the Practice.

Terms of Reference: To assist the Practice Secretaries in the provision of secretarial services for the Practice.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide typewritten documents from audio /long hand as required by GPs or Practice Secretary.

Liaise with medical secretaries and other medical professionals as required by GPs.

Liaise with patients with respect to medical care

Undertaking any other duties which may be assigned by the GPs or Practice Secretary

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths
• Computer Literate

Desirable

• Experience of working in a medical setting
• Experience of EMIS Web or other medical records software
• Shorthand

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

Bethesda Medical Centre

Address

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

To practice as a Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) Registered BMS in accordance with Statutory Regulations, Professional Standards, WAH NHS Trust and local Policies & Procedures including Health & Safety.

To maintain high professional standards by continual professional development and be competent in the performance of tests and investigations undertaken.

Supervise and co-ordinate the day-to-day operations of a component section or sections of the laboratory including General Bacteriology, specialist Containment Level 3 Facility, Environmental, Mycology and Parasitology on a rotational basis.

JOB PURPOSE:

Daily supervise routine and specialised diagnostic investigations on potentially infectious patient and environmental samples using manual and automated techniques.

Frequently handles potentially highly infectious and known highly infectious material in order to perform subjective interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results.

Daily supervises and co-ordinates the day-to-day operations of a section or sections of the laboratory, solving complex analytical problems to ensure a high standard of work that is completed in a safe and timely manner.

Knows how to proceed in the event of a technical / analytical non-conformance and when to inform the Quality Manager and Laboratory Manager

Completes non-conformance record forms and submits to the Senior BMS/Quality Lead and / or Quality Manager.

Daily record and report results, in electronic form and / or verbally, to persons authorized to receive them. Informs Medical staff of significant / urgent results.

Daily perform technical validation of electronic reports using DSE prior to release to Medical Microbiologists

Frequently perform tasks that include accuracy, precision and the use and maintenance of specialist equipment.

Maintain equipment logs, for the General Bacteriology Section, including maintenance and repair.

Participate in the maintenance and revision of Equipment Standard Operating Procedures.

Frequently offer specialist technical advice to Medical staff, patients and other service users on validity of results including reference ranges, appropriate specimens / sampling and turnaround times.

To participate in induction, training and supervision of AP, MLA, Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS, Band 6 BMS and other staff and visitors in all relevant aspects of laboratory work including Health & Safety as directed by the Laboratory Manager

To develop and maintain the Departmental Competency Assessment schemes for Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS, Band 6 & 7 BMS, AP, MLA & DEC staff in collaboration with the Laboratory Manager.

To participate in own competency assessment scheme.

Participate in personally and perform Trust Personal Development Review (PDR) for AP, MLA, Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS and Band 6 BMS staff and inform the Laboratory Manager of any training and development needs.

To participate in the sickness management and return to work for all staff sickness

Monitor stocks of kits, reagents and consumables and report supply deficiencies to the appropriate AP and / or Senior BMS.

To participate in the maintenance of the Quality Management System including, internal and external quality control and assurance in accordance with UKAS, HCPC, and other Accreditation bodies.

To be a nominated Microbiology Audit Officer and conduct audit of vertical, horizontal and examination audits in accordance with the Laboratory Audit Programme.

To co-operate with the Laboratory Manager and Quality Manager in the evaluation and implementation of new equipment and Standard Operating Procedures as required.

Develop, maintain, and review Standard Operating Procedures in collaboration with the Laboratory Manager and the Quality Manager

To participate in Clinical Trials / Research and Development as directed by a Consultant Microbiologist.

Present scientific, technical data and audit data at staff meetings using appropriate communication tools.

To assist in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff within line management responsibility.

Knows how to respond to a major incident in accordance with Trust Policy.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental Training Officer To liaise with the BMSs responsible for IQA in order to determine training needs of staff within the department and organise training workshops as required.

To co-ordinate the external assessment process for the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) Certificate of Competence Portfolio for Trainee Biomedical Scientists (BMSs)

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager, develop and maintain training programmes for Trainee BMSs, MLAs and co-ordinate the delivery of training.

Named Department contact for the IBMS

Participate in the departmental induction process for newly appointed BMS, MLA, Trainee BMS, clerical staff and work experience students.

Co-ordinate requests for internal training and ensure that the correct application procedures are followed prior to authorisation by the Laboratory Manager. Liaise with the Education & Training Department and other pathology Training Officers regarding the co-ordination of work experience requests and placements.

Liaise with the Trust Training Department and external Training Providers

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager and Quality Manager organise technical workshops.

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager, develop and maintain the continuing professional development (CPD) programme within the department.

Apply for IBMS CPD accreditation for training activities (where appropriate) and issue certificates for accredited activitie

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager, develop, implement and maintain the staff competency assessment programmes and identify training needs as required.

Maintains records for all training, competency assessment and CPD activities including, internal, external and Trust activities.

Ensure that all staff are issued with a Personal Development Portfolio and assist staff with the use of the Portfolio.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with HCPC
• IBMS approved Masters [MSc] degree
• Member of the IBMS
• Certificate of Expert practice: Training (or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience and CPD)

Desirable

• IBMS Higher Specialist Examination
• ILM Level 3 or above (or equivalent)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current training requirements of Healthcare Scientists
• Evidence of ongoing participation in CPD
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills
• Produce accurate and timely work including record keeping

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Good leadership and motivational qualities
• Able to work with competing deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to organise the section/s work on a day-to-day basis.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years experience in an NHS Microbiology Laboratory post Specialist Portfolio
• Supervisory experience.
• Training, mentoring and staff development experience

Desirable

• Experience in the recruitment of staff.
• Evidence of formal NHS training (e.g.interview/appraisal training, equipment training courses, IT training etc.)
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues within a microbiology laboratory setting
• Experience of working at a senior level within Microbiology.
• Awareness of accreditation requirements and quality management systems.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can work as part of a team
• Good leadership and motivational qualities
• Able to work with competing deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to organise the section/s work on a day-to-day basis.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

RECEPTION DESK

Welcoming patients into the Surgery

Checking them in on screen (or advising to use self- check in)

Accepting samples and directing them to correct person/ collection

Accepting deliveries/ informing relevant department.

Accepting new registrations, completing relevant paperwork

Accepting and booking travel immunisation APTS.

Ensuring reception well stocked with sample pots/ forms/ registration packs.

Answering telephone queries/appointments when necessary. (will only be necessary when only 3 or less members of staff on duty.

PRESCRIPTIONS

Processing of prescriptions received from pharmacies, online requests, and hand-written requests from prescription box.

Processing appliance requests from Bullen/Ainsworth/Charter etc.

Making sure all medications queries are passed to either a GP or medicines management for clarification.

Directing hospital and other agency letters sent via the prescription email are passed to the relevant department.

Answering the Telephone for queries/ accepting and entering patient requests onto ASKMYGP for patients without internet access.

Accurx online tool

Allocation of all requests to GP, FCP, Pharmacists whilst Accurx is operational.

SCAN TASKS

Processing all tasks in both EMIS and Docman

Routine Appointments first contact by letter, second contact by text or phone then complete.

Urgent appointments patient to be contacted and booked in.

All patient documents to be scanned to notes.

Scanning to workflow to be processed when needed due to holiday cover.

OTHER DUTIES

Filing

Summarising

Making sure all printers (including Doctors rooms) have adequate paper blood forms and prescriptions.

Photocopying general forms and medical records for the purpose of legal documents.

Making up Registration Packs.

PERSONAL EXTRA ROLE

Change of Address Personal Details forms are actioned both on screen and in Paper Medical Records

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of Medical Reception/administrative duties within Primary Care. Or other applicable administrative/customer service experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bodmin Road Health Centre

Address

Bodmin Road Health Centre

Bodmin Road

Sale

Cheshire

M33 5JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES1.1 Regular inpatient ward round as per rota with leading the team andsupporting juniors when necessary as per rota.1.2 Performing regular out patient clinics and supervise specialist registrarsand trainees for clinical experience in clinics.1.3 Regular take part in departmental X-Ray meetings and regional multidisciplinary MDTs and or supporting Specialist nurses and juior medical staffto prepare for MDTs.1.4 Performing Virtual Clinics on weekly basis as per rota to plan with contuingpatient care.1.5 Perfoemiung regular independent endoscopy lists delivering high qualityprocedure as per JAG requirements.2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS 2.1 Inpatient and oiutpatient duties and care.2.2 Independent diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopty lists.2.3 Taking part in regular Clinical Audits for the service and department todeliver high quality services.2.4 To work with a team of specialist nurses (UGI specialist nurse, IBDspecialist, Hepatology Specialsit nurses and UGI cancer nurses) and MDT coordinators to deliver a high quality care in timely fashion.2.5 To takle part in departmental Mortality and Morbidity meetings.3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT 3.1 To take part in updating SOPs and policies in sub-spealties inGastroenetrology.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• CCST/CCT or equivalent in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine and on the specialist register, or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview, or evidence of working towards specialist registration via CESR
• Experience of working in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of leadership and management experience
• Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience in providing high-quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients
• Training/qualification in leadership and management
• Ability to work and lead teams in a pressurized clinical 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Sterling Way

Edmoton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Enable access to personalised care and support

Take referrals for individuals or proactively identify people who could benefit from support through care coordination.

Have a positive, empathetic and responsive conversation with the person and their family and carer(s) about their needs.

Work towards increasing patients understanding of how to manage and develop health and wellbeing through offering advice and guidance.

Develop an in-depth knowledge of the local health and care infrastructure and know how and when to enable people to access support and services that are right for them.

Use tools to measure peoples levels of knowledge, skills and confidence in managing their health and to tailor support to them accordingly.

Support people to develop and implement personalised care and support plans.

Review and update personalised care and support plans at regular intervals.

Ensure personalised care and support plans are communicated to the GP and any other professionals involved in the persons care and uploaded to the relevant online care records, with activity recorded using the relevantSNOMED codes.

Coordinate and integrate care

Making and managing appointments for patients, related to primary, secondary, community, local authority, statutory, and voluntary organisations

Refer onwards to social prescribing link workers and health and wellbeing coaches where required.

Regularly liaise with the range of multidisciplinary professionals and colleagues involved in the persons care, facilitating a coordinated approach and ensuring everyone is kept up to date so that any issues or concerns can be appropriately addressed and supported.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings in the PCN as and when appropriate.

Identify when action or additional support is needed, alerting a named clinical contact in addition to relevant professionals, and highlighting any safety concerns.

Record what interventions are used to support people, and how people are developing on their health and care journey,

Keep accurate and up-to-date records of contacts, appropriately using GP and other records systems relevant to the role, adhering to information governance and data protection legislation.

Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, while tracking of the impact of care coordination on their health and wellbeing.

Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of care coordination on their lives.

Record and collate information according to agreed protocols and contribute to evaluation reports required for the monitoring and quality improvement of the service.

Miscellaneous

Establish strong working relationships with GPs and practice teams and work collaboratively with other care coordinators, social prescribing link workers and health and wellbeing coaches, supporting each other, respecting each others views and meeting regularly as a team.

Act as a champion for personalised care and shared decision making within the practice.

Demonstrate a flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time within the general character of the post or the level of responsibility of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.

Identify opportunities and gaps in the service and provide feedback to continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.

Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and reduction of health inequalities.

Work in accordance with the practices policies and procedures.

Contribute to the wider aims and objectives of the practice and our PCN to improve and support primary care.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• ECDL or equivalent IT skill & knowledge
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising, time management and record keeping.
• Ability to recognise and work within limits of competence and seek advice when needed.
• Meets DBS reference standards and criminal record checks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the personalised care approach.
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers.
• Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies and processes.
• Basic knowledge of long-term conditions and the complexities involved: medical, physical, emotional and social.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in English Maths

Desirable

• GCSE Grade A to C in Biology
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services.
• Experience of maintaining filing systems & collating information.
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Clinical System Administration

Desirable

• Experience of working directly in a care coordinator role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health / health improvement.
• Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity).
• Experience of working within multi- professional team environments.
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role.
• Experience or training in personalised care and support planning.
• Experience of working with elderly or vulnerable people, complying with best practice and relevant legislation.

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

Southend Coastal Surgeries

Address

Thorpe Bay Surgery

99 Tyrone Road

Southend-on-sea

SS1 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include.

• To manage the staff and resource of a section within the laboratory.

• To deliver a high-quality service that meets the needs of the patients and service users.

• To manage training and education of all grades of staff within the section. To liaise with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service.

• To deputise for the Operations Manager as required.

In the role you will be expected to have the ability to:

• Work closely and collaboratively with the Clinical Scientist development team for the delivery of specialist in-house molecular repertoire of diagnostic tests.

• Have good written and verbal communication skills to foster key working relationships with consultant colleagues, laboratory team, external service users, agencies and suppliers

• To be flexible and manage competing priorities as part of a cohesive team player and leading through periods of change.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Relevant MSc, Higher Specialist Certificate (IBMS) or equivalent
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Significant, demonstrable, postgraduate practical, technical and theoretical experience in relevant clinical laboratory discipline
• In depth working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas, as appropriate
• Thorough knowledge of Laboratory Health and Safety arrangements
• In depth working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas, as appropriate
• Sound knowledge of common IT programme and excellent keyboard and IT skills
• Experience of interviewing and recruiting staff
• Ability to initiate changes in procedures or policies to induce service development
• Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing systems and processes to initiate change in laboratory practice
• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential group

Desirable

• Management Training
• Chartered Scientist
• Member of Professional Body
• Ability to perform technically advanced procedures as applicable
• An understanding of quality assurance procedures
• Experience of working in different laboratories
• Experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist gynaecology consultations within a Tier 2 community service.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with common gynaecological conditions.
• Carry out appropriate clinical procedures in accordance with service protocols.
• Develop and implement management plans and provide patient education and advice.
• Identify patients requiring onward referral to secondary care services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and audit activities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across primary and secondary care.

The successful candidate will provide assessment and management for patients presenting with:

• Irregular uterine bleeding
• Intermenstrual bleeding
• Primary and secondary amenorrhoea (less complex cases)
• Dysmenorrhoea (mild to moderate)
• Oligomenorrhoea
• Vulval itching and vulval atrophy (mild cases)
• Superficial dyspareunia
• Reduced libido (less complex presentations)

The role will involve undertaking and managing:

• Mirena coil fitting, removal, and replacement for contraception and management of heavy menstrual bleeding
• Difficult cervical smear procedures
• Ring and shelf pessary fitting, removal, and replacement for the conservative management of prolapse

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Fully qualified and GMC-registered General Practitioner with a licence to practise.
• Evidence of extended role training and experience in Gynaecology.
• Demonstrable experience managing common gynaecological conditions independently.
• Competence in fitting and removing Mirena coils.
• Competence in pessary fitting and management.
• Experience performing difficult cervical screening procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence.
• Understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding responsibilities.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a community gynaecology service or Tier 2 pathway.
• Experience participating in service development, audit, or quality improvement initiatives.

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

HealthHarmonie

Address

Abercromby Health Centre

Grove Street

Edge Hill

Liverpool

L7 7HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

For further information please contact :

Devon Lawless ED Sister [email protected]

Closing date may change dependent on the response

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oAt least 2 years recent acute hospital experience
• oAble to demonstrate good team working oGood interpersonal skills with all levels of staff and patients oAbility to work unsupervised and use own initiative oExcellent communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with patients / families / carers / team members oAbility to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague oAbility to follow detailed instruction oAbility to document efficiently and effectively oHave a flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service oTo be a caring , trustworthy, enthusiastic and motivated individual with a willingness to learn and develop the role

Skills

Essential

• oCompetent in the use of manual blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and weight and able to record and interpret the measurements.
• oVenepuncture/ cannulation oECG
• oVenous Blood gases oBladder scan
• oCompetently support qualified staff in managing flow of patients through their designated area.
• oCompetently support qualified staff in managing safe effective care by timely treatment's and care provision.
• oMust embed kindness in all practice
• oLiase with specialities, allied health care professionals confidently in the best interests of the patients care and treatment

Desirable

• oPlastering

Knowledge

Essential

• oWillingness to undertake job related training and multi disciplinary competencies oContribute to the education of others
• oUnderstanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ Level 2 & 3 in Health Care
• oBasic Maths, English and IT skills
• oBasic Life Support
• oConsistently High Compliance in Mandatory Training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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