Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage and maintain a caseload of clients throughout their chosen lifestyle intervention.

Develop individual, evidence-based, tailored support plans based on assessed needs. These plans will include individual and group-based interventions, signposting, and referrals to other health, community, and voluntary services.

Work with clients to set SMART goals using evidence-based knowledge, NICE, and NHS guidelines.

When delivering nutrition/weight management sessions, you will be responsible for taking weights and waist measurements in a compassionate and confidential manner for clients who wish to monitor their progress.

Contribute to the service's monitoring and evaluation, including completing the required data set. This will include following up withclients who do not engage with support and identifying cohorts with multiple risk factors and thosemost at risk.

Ensure that patient-related documentation is entered into electronic health records with high accuracy and completeness.

Work with managers and IT support to maintain data quality and improve data collection where necessary.

Assist managers and clinicians in achieving contracted targets by ensuring data is entered accurately and promptly.

To manage one's own time and priorities when providing service.

To undertake any other reasonable tasks determined by managers and Connect team colleagues.

To ensure that the confidentiality of staff, patients, and carers is maintained in line with the organisation's policy.

To support safe and effective team practices.

To work closely with team members to provide a flexible service and be willing to assist other staff as and when required.

Attend community and promotional events to talk about the service as required.

Effectively communicate work capacity and pressures within the team and ensure the smooth running of administrative provision. Raising with the line manager any barriers to safe and effective working.

To attend all mandatory training courses required and comply with health and safety regulations as part of personal development, e.g., systems training, fire awareness training, Personal Development Reviews (PDR/Appraisals)

Responsible for the designing/ uploading and staffing rotas for the Weight Management and Nutrition team.

Work as part of the wider Team to offer support in effectively delivering the Rotherham Healthwave

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in managing highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Caring and compassionate nature, with the ability to demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, and compassion to service users.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work under limited supervision but willing to access support and escalate issues, as necessary.
• Ability to travel between sites, with own transport and hold a full UKlicence

Desirable

• A basic understanding of common mental health problems
• Knowledge of behaviour change models and experience of using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Experience providing help, support, and/or counselling on a one-to-one or group basis
• Working knowledge of electronic health records systems, particularly using SystmOne
• Qualification in health and wellbeing or health coaching
• Knowledge of principles of health promotion and issues of health inequalities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Maths.

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

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC

Address

Valley Health Centre

Saville Street

Rotherham

S65 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the requirements of the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Proven and significant leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus
• further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Significant evidence of continued professional development
• Significant management experience at senior level in the NHS or other public healthcare related industry
• Proven Board level experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development programmes in a politically
• sensitive and complex environment
• Proven record in transferring processes and roles between locations.
• Commissioning expertise in healthcare environment
• Significant experience and understanding of proven implementation of project management methodologies
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Education sector knowledge
• Experience and/or understanding of the Health Economy
• Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on
• engagement
• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between different health and social care bodies including individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Commercial expertise
• Awareness of relevant public and private sector business management best practice
• Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills
• Strong external communications skills in a politically sensitive environment and experience in handling media
• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of
• stakeholders as required
• Extensive experience of delivering presentations to large groups of
• stakeholders in often pressured and politically sensitive environments
• Ability to analyse highly complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
• Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate initiatives
• Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Ability to provide informative reporting on finances and impact to Board management
• Experience of project and programme management techniques and tools such as Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects
• High level critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate
• Ability to develop, maintain and monitor information systems to support innovation initiatives

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working
• to tight and often changing timescales
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
• Experience in leading a major change initiative with entrepreneurialism in a challenging organisational environment
• Experience of creating a new team and motivating and inspiring colleagues to work together to achieve a common objective
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Ability to work effectively between strategic and operational activities where required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
• Determination, perseverance, and resilience
• Flexibility, and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment

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

NHS Dorset

Address

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board

County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.
• Use of judgment to ensure that patients with no prior appointment who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.
• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required.
• Ensuring new patients are registered onto the computer system promptly and accurately.
• Enter requests for home visits into the computer.
• Action repeat prescription requests.
• Advise patients of relevant charges for private work (non-General Medical Services).
• Retrieve and re-file records as required.
• Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc. are filed electronically promptly and in correct patient record.
• Opening and closing premises.
• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners, Practice Manager or Operations Manager.

Applicants must be able to adhere to strict confidentiality, GDPR, Equality & Diversity and Quality guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate, good communication skills, good telephone manner, able to prioritise work, keyboard and computer skills, ability to adapt to changing circumstances, previous receptionist experience, customer service, computer experience, general office procedures, customer care filing systems (paper & electronic), works well in a team, works well under pressure, friendly, kind and caring.
• Good general standard of education to include Maths & English qualifications. Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP Practice and use of SystmOne.
• Ability to touch type, hospital or other medical environment experience, medical terminology, patient information systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Stapenhill Medical Centre

Address

Fyfield Road

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE15 9QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stapenhillmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

The General Practice Assistant will support GPs and the wider practice team by undertaking a combination of routine administrative and appropriately delegated clinical tasks.

The role is designed to reduce avoidable workload for clinicians, improve the flow of day-to-day work and help ensure patients receive timely, accurate and well-coordinated care.

The postholder will be employed by East Kennet Primary Care Network (PCN) and will work primarily at Old School House Surgery, Great Bedwyn.

The full scope of the role is set out in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which applicants should read carefully before applying.

The postholder will work closely with GPs, nurses, administrative staff and other members of the practice team.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Reviewing clinical correspondence and recording relevant information accurately within the patient record
• Supporting clinical coding, patient recalls, registers and follow-up processes
• Completing routine factual sections of forms for GP review and signature
• Assisting clinicians with patient-related administrative tasks and agreed communications
• Supporting long-term condition review preparation and follow-up activity
• Undertaking basic clinical observations and procedures, such as blood pressure measurement, urine testing, ECG recording and phlebotomy, once trained and assessed as competent
• Liaising with patients, carers, healthcare professionals and other services
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential patient records
• Recognising when a matter requires clinical judgement and escalating it to the appropriate clinician

This is a developing role, and the balance of duties may change over time in response to practice needs, service priorities and the postholders training and competencies.

The postholder will:

• Work within agreed practice policies, protocols and professional boundaries
• Undertake only those clinical duties for which they have received appropriate training and competency assessment
• Seek advice or escalate concerns where information is unclear or falls outside the scope of the role
• Participate in supervision, training, appraisal and ongoing professional development
• Manage their workload effectively and communicate competing priorities
• Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues across the practice and East Kennet PCN

The postholder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, staff and the business of the practice.

All information must be handled in accordance with:

• UK data protection legislation
• NHS information governance requirements
• Practice and PCN confidentiality policies
• Relevant records management and data-sharing procedures

Confidential information must only be accessed, used or shared where there is a lawful and legitimate reason to do so.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Support the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk
• Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check appropriate to the role
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect
• Treat patients, carers and colleagues fairly and without discrimination
• Follow health and safety, infection prevention and incident-reporting procedures
• Report concerns, risks or hazards promptly to the appropriate manager

The postholder will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care and practice administration by:

• Taking responsibility for the accuracy and quality of their own work
• Raising concerns about quality, safety or risk
• Participating in relevant training and competency assessments
• Contributing to team discussions, service improvement and shared learning
• Reflecting on their performance through supervision and appraisal

This summary should be read alongside the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which provides the full details of the responsibilities, requirements and boundaries of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• GCSEs, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
• A good standard of written English, numeracy and digital literacy
• Willingness to complete the recognised General Practice Assistant training pathway and required competency assessments
• Willingness to undertake role-specific clinical training and demonstrate competence before carrying out delegated clinical duties

Desirable

• Completed or currently working towards an accredited General Practice Assistant qualification or training programme
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in healthcare, business administration, customer service or a related subject
• Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare training
• Training or competency in phlebotomy, ECG recording, blood pressure measurement, NHS Health Checks or other relevant clinical skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative, customer-facing or patient-facing role
• Experience of communicating effectively and building positive working relationships with a range of people
• Experience of maintaining accurate records, entering information and handling confidential or sensitive information
• Ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide practical support to colleagues
• Ability to follow agreed procedures, recognise the boundaries of the role and identify when clinical advice or escalation is required
• Demonstrable commitment to learning and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in general practice, primary care, the NHS or another health or care setting
• Experience of using a clinical system, particularly SystmOne
• Experience of clinical coding, patient recalls, workflow management or processing clinical correspondence
• Experience of supporting long-term condition review preparation
• Experience of undertaking basic clinical observations or procedures, such as blood pressure measurement, urine testing, ECG recording or phlebotomy

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

East Kennet Primary Care Network

Address

Old School House Surgery (Bedwyn)

Church Street

Great Bedwyn

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 3PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ramsburyandwanboroughsurgery.com/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Utilisation of SystmOne clinical system
• Consult with patient face to face and by telephone as required
• Undertake home visits when required
• Prescribe, refer, treat and advise patients as required
• Respond to clinical queries from the wider team
• Contribute to completion of the clinical task group
• Fair share of clinical administration, including tasks, bloods, and other general duties,
• Complete medical reports as and when required (shared out across the team)
• Provide support to the wider clinical team including being available to our highly experienced ANPs when required
• Other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time

(please note, protected time will be available for certain duties)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• GP registrar training
• Completion of GP vocational Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using Systmone clinical system.

Desirable

• Experience or interest in training other trainee GPs and trainee practitioners.

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Queen Street

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 8HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://bramleyonline.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is an experienced general practice pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supported and working alongside a team of GreenLight pharmacists in general practice. In this role they will be supported by practice GPs and the GL@GP Director who will develop, manage and mentor them.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical pharmacy leadership for the practice, taking responsibility for, and not limited to, Structured Medication Reviews, areas of chronic disease management, medicines optimisation, quality improvement, the quality and outcomes framework and other enhanced services.

The post holder will be responsible for leading, training and coordinating the work of less experienced pharmacy professionals to proactively and competently manage repeat prescribing systems, deal with acute prescription requests and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care, if necessary putting in place systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practices.

The post holder will provide support to practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries, ensuring integration with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage GP workload.

The role is pivotal to improving quality of care and operational efficiencies and so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.

Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• Patient facing * Clinical Medication Reviews
• Patient facing* care home medication reviews
• Patient facing* domiciliary clinical medication review
• Patient facing* medicines support
• Telephone medicines support
• Medicine information to practice staff and patients
• Unplanned hospital admissions
• Documents management
• Repeat prescribing
• Signposting
• Risk stratification
• Service development
• Information management
• Medicines quality improvement
• Medicines safety
• Education and Training
• Public health

* Due to Covid risks patient facing will largely involve managing patients remotely i.e. by phone or video link.

Required skills and attributes

• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships
• Clinical knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Leadership experience
• Management experience
• Education, Training and Development
• Research and Evaluation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• - Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent training e.g. NHS Pathway training for PBPs Independent prescriber

Desirable

• - Leadership qualification
• - Education & Training qualification

Experience

Essential

• - Working as a pharmacist in General Practice full time (or equivalent) for more than 2 years as a Practice Based Pharmacist
• - Experience of: teaching & training, clinical supervision and mentoring and coaching for change
• - Leadership of other healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists
• - Management of self and others to achieve goals and targets

Desirable

• - Experience of working across a range of pharmacy settings
• - Experience of leading and developing multidisciplinary clinical teams

Registration

Essential

• - Professional Registration
• - Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

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

Bromley by Bow Health Partnership

Address

153 East Barnet Road

Barnet

Hertfordshire

EN4 8QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide senior psychiatric leadership within the COAST CAMHS Acute Service. The role is permanent, full-time (10 PAs) and based at Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, with flexibility considered.

Responsibilities include: Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment, formulation and treatment planning for young people presenting in mental health crisis Supporting safe and effective intensive home treatment aimed at preventing unnecessary inpatient admission Working collaboratively with inpatient services, community CAMHS teams, primary care and provider collaboratives to maintain clear and consistent care pathways Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act where required and ensuring compliance with statutory and governance frameworks Providing consultation and expert advice to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to workforce development Participating in leadership forums, contract meetings and strategic discussions relating to CAMHS delivery Contributing to audit, quality improvement and research activity where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• CCT in Child and adolescent psychiatry or equivalent

Desirable

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

Eligiblity

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Transport

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.

Desirable

• 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: 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

Chalkhill Hospital or other SPFT site in agreement with service lead

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

• To work with the staff based within the surgeries and administrative staff from Invicta Health to ensure patients receives the highest possible standards of care.
• To work with other health and social care providers to ensure an appropriately safe and integrated service.
• To engage with local and national initiatives and strategies to improve and co-ordinate better and more sustainable Health care provision.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• In accordance with the job plan as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery face to face, telephone and online consultations and queries, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of consultations using the EMIS clinical systems.
• Completion of medical reports (including NHS and private services as required)
• To help coordinate the clinical administrative work (results, Docman, reports, etc.).
• To provide clinical support to other members of staff, both clinical and administrative, in achieving the highest possible standards of care and QOF and Enhanced Services targets.
• To engage and, where necessary, oversee new projects, for example video linked consultations.
• To support other clinical staff in their training and educational needs.
• Prescribe according to national and local evidence-based guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards as defined nationally by the General Medical Council and in relevant locally agreed standards specific to the service.
• Comply with local pathways and standards of clinical care.
• Maintain skills and knowledge relevant to primary care.
• Regularly review educational needs of the Personal Development Plan & appraisal.
• Attend appropriate educational events to maintain or develop skills.
• Ensure knowledge of, and compliance with, appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participate in training, significant event analysis, audit, or other meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in data collection and audit of clinical pathways and services and patient safety & care quality standards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
• Vocational Training certificate or certificate/experience of equivalence

Experience

Essential

• Experience In practice as a General Practitioner/Locum Practitioner
• An up to date understanding of modern primary care and its delivery in an urgent care and community setting
• Understands the NHS and its clinical environment
• Able to manage common medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies
• Ability to make the appropriate referral for further 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.

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

Invicta Health CIC

Address

St. Peters Surgery

Thanet Community Integrated hub

Northwood Road

Broadstairs

Kent

CT10 2RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receptionist / Administrator Job Description

Essential Experience and Skills:

The successful applicant must have previous experience using EMIS in a GP practice setting. Applicants without previous EMIS experience will not be considered.

The successful applicant will ideally have previous NHS/GP reception or administrative experience and will be confident dealing with patients both face to face and via telephone, email and other communication methods.

• Previous experience using EMIS in a GP practice is essential

• Previous NHS or GP practice reception/administrative experience

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• A professional and friendly telephone manner

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, GPs and other healthcare professionals

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, email and internet applications

• Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult or challenging situations

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask

• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines

• Flexible, enthusiastic and reliable approach to work

• Self-confidence, energy, determination and perseverance

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Willingness and ability to provide cover for holidays and sickness

• High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism

The post-holder will be responsible for providing an efficient and professional reception and administrative service to patients and the practice team. Duties will include:

• Booking, cancelling and rearranging patient appointments via EMIS, telephone, face to face and email

• Using EMIS effectively to access and update patient records and undertake relevant administrative tasks

• Processing prescription requests in accordance with practice procedures

• Handling patient enquiries and requests appropriately and efficiently

• Responding to telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries

• Liaising with GPs, practice staff, hospitals and other community healthcare providers

• Handling requests from patients and GPs and ensuring these are directed to the appropriate member of the team

• Signposting patients to appropriate services where required

• Processing correspondence and administrative tasks accurately

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient information

• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with practice policies and procedures

• Supporting colleagues and providing reception cover when required

The post-holder will strive to maintain high standards of quality within the practice and will:

• Alert team members to issues relating to quality, safety and risk

• Take responsibility for their own performance and actions

• Contribute positively to team effectiveness and suggest improvements to practice processes

• Work effectively with colleagues and external healthcare providers to meet patients' needs

• Manage their own time, workload and resources effectively

• Participate in relevant audits and quality improvement activities where appropriate

• Follow practice policies, procedures, standards and clinical guidance relevant to the role

The post-holder will have access to confidential and sensitive information relating to patients, carers, practice staff, healthcare professionals and the practice as a business.

All information must be treated as strictly confidential and handled in accordance with practice policies, confidentiality requirements and current data protection legislation.

Information may only be shared with authorised individuals and in accordance with practice procedures.

The post-holder will:

• Comply with the practice's health and safety and infection prevention and control policies

• Complete all mandatory training relevant to the role

• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment

• Identify and report health and safety or infection control risks promptly

• Follow appropriate procedures to minimise risks to patients, visitors and staff

• Use workplace security systems appropriately

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness within reception, administrative and patient-facing areas

• Report hazards and take appropriate corrective action where required

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

• Treating everyone with dignity, respect and professionalism

• Respecting patients' privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs and individual circumstances

• Providing a welcoming, non-judgemental and inclusive service

• Recognising and responding appropriately to individual communication needs

• Working in accordance with practice policies and current equality and diversity legislation

The post-holder will:

• Participate in training relevant to the role and the running of the practice

• Complete mandatory and role-specific training within required timescales

• Participate in an annual performance review

• Take responsibility for maintaining their own knowledge, skills and development

• Identify learning needs and undertake relevant training

• Share knowledge and good practice with colleagues where appropriate

Effective communication is an essential part of the role. The post-holder will:

• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers, colleagues, GPs and other healthcare professionals

• Maintain a professional and empathetic approach when dealing with patients

• Recognise individual communication needs and adapt communication accordingly

• Ensure messages and requests are recorded and passed to the appropriate person accurately

• Contribute to improving communication within the practice

The post-holder will work closely with external healthcare providers and organisations, including:

• Hospitals and outpatient departments

• Other GP practices

• Community healthcare services

• Other NHS and healthcare providers

They will ensure requests and information are communicated accurately and efficiently and that appropriate follow-up action is taken where required.

The post-holder is expected to work flexibly as part of the practice team and undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

The above job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed and amended in line with the needs of the practice.

Previous hands-on experience using EMIS within a GP practice is essential for this role. Candidates who do not have EMIS experience will not be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE grade A - C in English

Experience

Essential

• - Previous hands-on experience using EMIS within a GP practice is essential
• - Previous NHS, GP practice or healthcare experience
• - Excellent customer service and communication skills
• - Good telephone manner and ability to deal confidently with patients
• - Experience booking appointments and handling patient queries
• - Experience processing prescription requests
• - Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult situations
• - Good organisational skills and ability to multitask and prioritise
• - Reliable, flexible and able to work as part of a team
• - Good IT skills, including email, Word and internet
• - Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• - Professional, empathetic and respectful approach to patients

Desirable

• - Previous GP reception or administration experience
• - Experience liaising with hospitals, community services and other GP practices
• - Experience using other NHS systems such as SystmOne, Docman or e-RS
• - Knowledge of NHS primary care services and procedures
• - Experience contributing to audits or service improvements

Employer details

Employer name

Redwood House Surgery

Address

Cannon Lane

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 3PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The PCN Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support medicines optimisation and the safe and effective management of medicines across the PCN.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing and actioning medicines-related clinical correspondence, including letters from secondary care, community pharmacies and private healthcare providers.
• Updating patient medication records and repeat medication templates in accordance with agreed protocols.
• Managing pharmacy technician tasks, including medicines synchronisation, out-of-stock queries, repeat medication discrepancies and appropriate acute medication requests.
• Responding to appropriate medicines-related queries from patients, community pharmacies and care homes.
• Supporting communications relating to compliance aids and medication changes.
• Communicating previously agreed clinical decisions to patients where appropriate.
• Reviewing and actioning relevant medicines safety alerts.
• Supporting high-risk drug monitoring and following up patients in accordance with practice protocols.
• Undertaking scheduled medicines safety searches, including DOAC monitoring and searches relating to contraindicated medicines.
• Supporting medicines safety requirements relating to sodium valproate and other high-risk medicines.
• Managing proxy access for authorised care home staff.
• Liaising effectively with Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, community pharmacies, care homes and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate patient records.
• Recognising the limits of professional competence and escalating clinical queries or concerns to the appropriate clinician.
• Working in accordance with PCN policies, procedures and agreed protocols.
• Participating in appropriate training, professional development, supervision and appraisal.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and support and will not be expected to have prior experience of every local process or protocol.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3, Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional competence.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development required for the role.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a registered Pharmacy Technician within a healthcare or pharmacy setting.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary or wider healthcare team.
• Experience of dealing with medication-related queries and communicating with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and confidential patient or healthcare records.
• Understanding of medicines management, medicines optimisation and medication safety.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within general practice, primary care or a Primary Care Network.
• Experience supporting high-risk drug monitoring and medicines safety work.
• Experience processing medicines-related correspondence from primary and secondary care.
• Experience using GP clinical systems, such as SystmOne.
• Experience using TeamNet or similar primary care systems.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative within agreed protocols.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Confident IT skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality patient care.
• Professional, reliable and approachable manner.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop within the role.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the role of Pharmacy Technicians within general practice and Primary Care Networks.
• Understanding of current medicines safety issues within primary care.
• Knowledge of high-risk medicines and associated monitoring requirements.
• Familiarity with PCN working and multidisciplinary teams.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Paul’s Primary Care Network

Address

St Pauls Medical Centre

121 Swindon Road

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL50 4DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy.

There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below!

Please note the Job Description is still with the Royal College for approval. If there are any small changes we will ensure all applicants receive the final version before interview.

Person Specification

Eligibility

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.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Transport

Essential

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highmore

Western Road

Hailsham

BN27 3DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties:

To provide enthusiastic, and flexible, joint clinical leadership and consultant input into the team, alongside the team leader and other consultant

To take consultant responsibility for patients, acting as Approved Clinician and assessing or supervising assessment and management of patients and devising or helping to devise appropriate treatment plans and medication regimes, providing prompt medical response, and advising and work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team

To offer expert risk assessment and management skills in complex care of people with severe mental illness

To ensure excellence in the delivery of evidence-based treatments

To act as a source of support, advice and information to current or prospective patients and their carers, referrers, team members and other professionals

Provide reciprocal Approved Clinician cover including under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act for the leave, study leave and sickness of senior medical staff in Southwark during working hours

To keep up-to-date with all developments in research and treatment around early intervention

To develop strong working relationships with outside stakeholders, notably GPs, local authority social services, housing providers and local voluntary organisations.

To undertake responsibilities as an approved clinician under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 as needed

To work flexibly with other teams within SLaM and other mental trusts, and with the voluntary sector, to ensure good coordination of care

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of eligibility
• Approved Clinician status AND Approved under S12 of the UK Mental Health Act (1983), or able to achieve these within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Experience in other relevant specialties such as liaison psychiatry, home treatment or addictions

Experience and clinical skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of speciality
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Able to manage complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contributions of others
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices
• Understanding of social factors relevant to psychiatry

Desirable

• Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Personal skills

Essential

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team and provide leadership for the team
• Self-motivating
• Confidence in therapeutic risk taking
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to innovate and problem-solve service issues

Organisational and management skills

Essential

• Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that
• Commitment to working with service users on service development
• Commitment to Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement

Desirable

• Formal leadership and management training
• Experience of team /service leadership

Research and Audit

Essential

• Participation in Medical Audit and Quality Improvement initiatives
• Commitment to research informed care and service development

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals in relevant academic fields

Teaching and supervision

Essential

• Experience of teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level

Desirable

• Medical education qualification
• Approval to supervise psychiatric trainees

Other qualities

Essential

• Commitment to developing user-focused services
• Ability to get on with colleagues across disciplines and specialties
• Ability to appraise own performance

Desirable

• Experience of active involvement in service user 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.

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Giles House, 1 St Giles Road, London, SE5 7UD

S L A M NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE5 7UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sussex Partnership is committed to people participation, meaning that we involve patients and their carers and supporters, in service decision-making and planning. You will be expected to contribute to this shared value and to support the functioning of this service in the delivery of its participation strategy.

There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below!

Please note the Job Description is still with the Royal College for approval. If there are any small changes we will ensure all applicants receive the final version before interview.

Person Specification

Eligibility

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.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Transport

Essential

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ouse Valley CAMHS CAMHS

Orchard House, Victoria Hospital

Lewes

BN7 1PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description but If youd like to know more or arrange an informal visit, please contact: Dr Saam Idelji-Tehrani [email protected] Nicola Chainey [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Eligibility

Essential

• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Transport

Essential

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

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

Desirable

• 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: 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

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath, West Sussex

RH16 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications. SL

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

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

Desirable

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

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North West Community CAMHS Team Horsham

New Park House, North Street

Horsham

RH12 1RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibility for People Management

To be involved in the continued development of the Senior Health Care Assistant role and other Health Care Assistants

To provide guidance and support to junior staff or students

To provide supervision/mentorship to Health Care Assistants as required.

To receive line management support

Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finances; however, they will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues.

The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly.

Responsibility for administration

To ensure competencies in record keeping.

Report any changes in the patients condition or care needs to the supervising trained nurse and / or relevant therapist and document accordingly.

Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with organisational guidelines.

Maintain confidentiality of information being aware of Livewells policies and local protocols and keeping up-to-date with changes.

To access email and other information through Livewell Southwest intranet.

Responsibility for people who use our services.

Support peoples care through provision of key skills including emotional and spiritual care, positioning, communication, tissue viability, oral and personal hygiene, and nutritional awareness.

Assist people to achieve their optimal level in their physical health care maintaining their comfort and dignity at all times.

To support patients to identify and overcome fears within a relationship of empathy and trust.

To monitor mental health of service users and report changes to qualified staff so that the care plan can be kept fully up to date. Be aware of fluctuations in mental health. To work with patients and carers to work towards recovery.

The post holder will promote better mental health by acting as a suitable role model.

The post holder is required to comply with all infection prevention and control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operations/Chief Executive Office.

Be able to respond effectively to any concerns of abuse and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.

To participate in, support and maintain positive interventions and planned activity programmes to improve the persons quality of life. To record contacts, interventions and observations on the electronic record systems.

Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating care to patients. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process.

Escort patients to other wards / departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community settings.

Record and manage patients property.

Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments

To comply with Livewell southwest policies and procedures relevant to the role.

This will include adherence to Uniform & Dress Code Policy when worn.

To report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untoward occurrences, or faulty equipment.

To participate professionally in service development and proposed service changes

Comply with universal infection control precautions and procedures.

To behave in a manner which does not bring Livewell Southwest into disrepute.

To complete all Mandatory training and other training pertinent to the role, as agreed by line manager.

Other Responsibilities

The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies.

Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Livewell southwest policies.

To participate in induction and support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers as directed by the nurse.

To actively engage in clinical supervision both as a supervisor and supervisee if appropriate. In line with local guidelines review, reflect and develop own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.

To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, reflecting and recording learning outcomes in a professional portfolio. This would include support groups and induction opportunities.

To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

To act as an ambassador for Livewell with external agencies and partner organisations.

Always address staff, patients and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner either in person or on the telephone.

Be conversant with and comply with all relevant organisational protocols and policies and have valid organisational IT access.

Compassionate, caring and kind in their practice.

De-escalation skills

To support the team in promoting a recovery orientated environment by identifying recovery focused activities and imparting information and education as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

The post holder will be competent in computer skills

The post holder may be exposed to some working conditions including exposure to vomit, sputum and body fluids.

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

To undertake and be competent in physical intervention and breakaway training