Job description

Job responsibilities

Working closely with SPINE PCN GPs- IP's to resolve day-to-day issues related to medication.

To act as point of contact in the practice for all medicines related queries for health care professionals and patients.

To manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates.

To undertake medication reviews of patients including those with multiple long term conditions and polypharmacy to improve patient outcomes and maximise cost-effective prescribing. Some reviews may need to be undertaken in the patients home.

Ensure that the practice repeat prescribing policy is regularly reviewed and that it is being adhered to with the aim of reducing waste and improving safety.

Contribute to reductions in medicine-related hospital admissions and readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines and identifying and addressing medicines-related issues.

To support patients recently discharged from the hospital by ensuring they understand their medication, any changes that have happened recently and have a timely supply.

To facilitate good working relationships between the practice and Community Pharmacies and Hospital Pharmacies.

To follow up issues highlighted by Medicines Use Reviews carried out in local Community Pharmacies.

To support the practice in delivering on Prescribing Indicators, Prescribing Budget, QOF, Locally Commissioned Services and the QIPP agenda.

To undertake minor ailment clinics or triage.

Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of prescribing.

Log and action drug withdrawals and alerts e.g. monitoring CAS and MHRA alerts aimed at improving medicines safety.

Where appropriate, review pathology results for patients on known medicines.

To qualify as a prescriber if this has not already been done.

To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality and safety of prescribing.

To undertake medication audits.

To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year.

To attend the CPPE training and development program.

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines.

Reporting on Significant Events.

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records on EMIS Web.

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and SNOMED-coding patient data.

Participate in regular staff training sessions to ensure development of skills and knowledge; to assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

Participate in clinical, multi-disciplinary and whole team meetings.

Observe and comply with all appropriate statutory requirements in relation to Child and Adult Safeguarding and to be familiar with the reporting process should his be required.

Contribute to policy development and implementation of procedures and guidelines in relation to their own area of work.

Attending any Protected Learning Time sessions provided by either the CCG for the Practice or by the Practice itself.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• To be a qualified Clinical Pharmacist with a minimum of two years experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and performed effectively under pressure.
• To be part of the planning, developing, and supporting the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality and safety of prescribing.
• Be highly motivated with excellent clinical timekeeping.
• Ability to consistently observe and comply with all appropriate statutory requirements in relation to Child and Adult Safeguarding and to be familiar with the reporting process should this be required.
• Contribute to the summarising of patient records and SNOMED-coding patient data.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Pharmacist and registered with GPhC
• Diploma or equivalent post-graduate qualification
• Independent Prescriber
• Post-registration experience
• Enhanced DBS check in required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Farnham Road Practice

Address

301 Farnham Road

Slough

SL2 1HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://farnhamroadpractice.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description for a comprehensive summary of the essential and desirable criteria for this role. Main headings include:

• Professional and clinical responsibilities
• Communication
• Service Development - Research / Audit / Quality
• Staff management and Leadership
• Education and Training

Personal and professional development key relationships include Deputy Head of Nursing, Deputy Chief AHP, Therapy Lead Practitioners, Service Lead and Deputy Service Leads and Matrons, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, @home GPs, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, Social Workers and Social Services, Nursing and Rehabilitation Support Workes, Practice Development Nurses, and various community and acute therapy and nursing teams.

General points to note: This job may involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, e.g. bodily fluids, unpleasant smells, exposure to variant weather conditions, and within a fast-paced environment.

Being community-based, you will visit patients in their own homes across Lambeth and Southwark. Travel within the boroughs can be achieved by public transport and/or trust-provided or your personal vehicle for those holding a valid UK driving licence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults and older people with chronic conditions and complex co-morbidities
• Post-graduate/rehabilitation experience at minimum Band 6 in all core areas: neurology, orthopedics, respiratory, and care of the elderly
• Experience in devising, delivering and evaluating training both within the service and to other agencies
• Extensive experience in the application of manual handling techniques in line with Manual Handling Guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience in line management, supervision, mentoring and education of junior therapists and AHP students

Desirable

• Previous experience in urgent/rapid response, A&E, acute medicine or similar

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex and constantly changing workload of clinical and non-clinical duties demonstrating excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Ability to manage risk appropriately, applying clinical reasoning and critical analysis to support decision making
• Able to develop effective therapeutic and working relationships, demonstrating empathy, active listening and motivational skills
• Ability to use an evidence-based approach including clinical outcome measures to evaluate outcomes
• Ability to adopt innovative and flexible working practices and lead and implement successful change management
• Knowledge and application of a wide range of approaches to manage patient complexity, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for services including experience in quality improvement and audit

Desirable

• Knowledge of current national policies and directives relevant to intermediate care and UCR

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• Recognised post-graduate qualification in specialist clinical area

Desirable

• Member of relevant Clinical Interest Group e.g.COT-SS Older People, AGILE

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmcourt Health Centre/Walworth Road Sexual Health Clinic

214 Norwood Road, London/159-167, Walworth Rd, London

London

SE27 9AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

The Reception Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Operations Lead and in accordance with Practice policies and procedures. The role is responsible for supporting and coordinating the day-to-day management of the reception and administration functions, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to patients and staff.

The postholder will:

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of an effective reception service, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and delegation of duties across the team.
• Support the management of reception and administrative staff, providing guidance and day-to-day operational support.
• Work with the Operations Lead to coordinate annual leave arrangements, staff rotas and sickness cover.
• Oversee and support the delivery of administrative systems and processes, including document scanning, coding and the processing of reports.
• Assist with the administration of quality improvement programmes, audits and practice incentive schemes.
• Ensure prescription-related administrative processes are managed in accordance with Practice procedures and in liaison with the Clinical Pharmacist.
• Ensure new reception staff receive appropriate induction, training and support.
• Assist with the management of patient concerns and complaints where appropriate.
• Support the management of surgery alterations, cancellations and emergency operational arrangements.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes and make recommendations to the Operations Lead.

The role remains operational and hands-on. The postholder will be expected to:

• Provide a professional, efficient and welcoming reception service to patients and visitors.
• Answer telephone calls courteously and efficiently, taking and recording messages accurately.
• Manage appointment bookings, home visit requests and patient enquiries.
• Support clinical and administrative workflows including document management, patient records and correspondence.
• Assist with delegated QOF and other administrative responsibilities.
• Undertake additional administrative duties as required to support the efficient running of the Practice.
• Participate in the reception rota where required and deputise for the Operations Lead in their absence.

The postholder will:

• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to patients, staff and Practice business.
• Participate in mandatory training and ongoing professional development activities.
• Comply with Practice policies relating to Health & Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Equality and Diversity, and Information Governance.
• Contribute positively to team working and the ongoing development of Practice services.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably requested by the Operations Lead, Business Manager or Directors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Customer Service or a related subject.
• Supervisory or team leadership training.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working within a GP Practice or Primary Care environment.
• Experience working within a patient-facing reception or administrative role.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Experience dealing with patients, carers and members of the public.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Reception Coordinator, Reception Supervisor, Team Leader or similar role.
• Experience supporting staff induction, training or supervision.
• Experience coordinating staff rotas, annual leave or workload allocation.
• Experience supporting quality improvement initiatives or practice projects.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent working knowledge of EMIS Web.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to provide a professional, welcoming and efficient service to patients.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements.
• Ability to deal confidently and sensitively with patients.

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF, NHS primary care services and administrative workflows.
• Knowledge of complaints handling and patient experience processes.

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems.
• Positive and supportive approach to team working.
• High standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Commitment to excellent patient care and customer service.

Desirable

• Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and support colleagues.
• Interest in service improvement and staff development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Meads Medical Practice Limited

Address

The Meads Medical Practice Ltd

29 Quartz Way

Sittingbourne

Kent

ME10 5AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.saffronwayhealthcentre.co.uk/index.aspx?p=G82634 (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for two experienced, compassionate and motivated Practice Nurses with Diplomas in Diabetes, to join our friendly primary care team. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care with a particular focus on diabetes management. There are two positions available: 1x 30 hours per week and 1 x 20 hours per week.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Diploma in Diabetes Care.
• Experience working in primary care.
• Competent in managing patients with diabetes, including initiating
• and reviewing treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary
• team.

Desirable

• Experience in managing other long term conditions (e.g. Asthma,
• COPD).
• Cervical cytology qualification.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Travel health and wound care experience.
• Knowledge of SystmOne.

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

Marisco Medical Practice

Address

Stanley Avenue

Mablethorpe

Lincolnshire

LN12 1DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Responsibility for the provision of a safe and efficient anaesthetic service for elective and emergency care at UHL including preoperative assessment and perioperative care.

To provide specialist high-risk anaesthesia outpatient clinic work

To participate in the Out of hours and non-resident on- call rota.

To support the Consultant-delivered Perioperative Medicine Service

To work flexibly to support the workload and cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences. Flexibility within the role will

be required as we reconfigure, working towards a single-site UHL maternity service.

To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and

local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;

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

policies and procedures;

Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit

and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with

standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.;

In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest

possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.

The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff, undergraduate students, and other clinical staff groups.

The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be

named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors

regarding their careers.

The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes

appropriate to role.

The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per

the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and

mandatory training as stipulated.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date. o CCT/CESR (CP) date m
• FRCA or Equivalent
• Current BLS Certification

Desirable

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

Experience / Clinical Skills

Essential

• Have completed or will have completed advanced training in Pain medicine.
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
• Fully trained in Anaesthesia

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Research

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Teaching

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Management

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Management training on an accredited course.
• Awareness of Service Development issues.

Equality & Diversity

Essential

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

Communication Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

LGH

Leicester

LE5 4PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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