Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care and treatment to patients within own scope of practice.
• Deliver treatment room services including:
  • Wound care and dressings
  • Removal of sutures and clips
  • Injections
  • Ear care (where appropriately trained)
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Health checks
• Undertake cervical cytology screening in accordance with national guidelines.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations in line with training, competency and practice protocols.
• Support seasonal vaccination programmes including flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Assist in the identification, assessment and management of patients with long-term conditions.

• Undertake reviews and monitoring of patients with chronic diseases including:
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Hypertension
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Stroke and TIA
• Provide lifestyle advice and self-management support to patients.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and escalate concerns to the appropriate clinician.

• Promote health and wellbeing through education and preventative care.
• Provide smoking cessation, weight management and lifestyle advice where appropriate.
• Support national screening and public health initiatives.
• Encourage patient engagement in managing their own health conditions.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records using EMIS Web.
• Process laboratory results and undertake follow-up actions in accordance with practice protocols.
• Complete referrals, recalls and patient correspondence as required.
• Ensure all clinical coding is accurate and completed in a timely manner.

• Adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain professional registration.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects and practice development initiatives.
• Support infection prevention and control procedures.
• Report incidents, near misses and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Maintain awareness of current policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.

• Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated patient care.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Participate in practice meetings and training events.
• Support and mentor colleagues, students and new staff members where appropriate.

• Maintain professional competence through mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning.
• Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice, guidelines and NHS initiatives.

• Provide advice and support regarding contraception and sexual health.
• Administer and monitor contraceptive injections in line with current guidelines and Patient Group Directions (PGDs) where applicable.
• Undertake contraceptive reviews and provide patient education regarding available contraception methods.
• Support family planning and reproductive health services.
• Carry out cervical cytology screening and participate in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.

• Actively support and promote infection prevention and control policies and procedures throughout the practice.
• Undertake infection control audits and contribute to action plans where required.
• Ensure treatment rooms are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and safety.
• Support the safe management and disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
• Assist with decontamination procedures and ensure compliance with national infection control guidance.

• Undertake regular checks of emergency drugs, resuscitation equipment and oxygen supplies, ensuring all items are in date and ready for use.
• Maintain accurate records of emergency equipment checks and report discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor vaccine storage, including cold chain management and temperature monitoring.
• Ensure clinical stock levels are maintained and order supplies as required.
• Participate in stock control and stock rotation to minimise wastage and ensure availability of clinical consumables.
• Report shortages and liaise with suppliers where necessary.
• Ensure all medicines and vaccines are stored securely and managed in accordance with practice policies and national guidance.

• Participate in CQC compliance activities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.
• Support clinical audits and service development projects.
• Assist with implementing new clinical pathways and improving patient services.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge relevant to General Practice Nursing.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles and best practice.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of immunisation and vaccination programmes.
• Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously within own scope of practice and recognise limitations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Competent IT skills, including experience of using EMIS Web and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to undertake stock control and monitor clinical supplies.
• Knowledge of cold chain processes and vaccine management.
• Ability to undertake emergency equipment and emergency drug checks accurately.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Knowledge of NHS health promotion and screening programmes.
• Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience of supporting service improvement projects and clinical audit.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring, compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• Calm, professional and resilient manner.
• Able to be firm and maintain professional boundaries when required.
• Passionate about improving patient outcomes and services.
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable.
• Positive team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.
• Motivated to undertake continuing professional development.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for service development and innovation within primary care.
• Willingness to support and mentor colleagues and students.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Cervical Cytology qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis training (or willingness to undertake).

Desirable

• Chronic Disease Management qualification/training.
• Independent Prescribing Qualification.
• Family Planning/Contraception qualification.
• Mentorship or Teaching Qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice
• Experience of dealing with the public / patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Involvement in implementing change in practice
• Experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience delivering treatment room services.
• Experience in wound care and dressings.
• Experience undertaking cervical screening.
• Experience delivering vaccinations and immunisations.
• Experience of health promotion and patient education.
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous General Practice or Primary Care experience.
• Experience managing long-term condition clinics.
• Experience providing contraception services, including contraceptive injections.
• Experience undertaking infection prevention and control activities/audits.
• Experience monitoring vaccine refrigerators and cold chain compliance.
• Experience ordering and managing clinical stock.
• Experience carrying out emergency drug, oxygen and resuscitation equipment checks.
• Experience participating in clinical audit, QOF activity and quality improvement projects.
• Experience using EMIS Web.

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexible working

Desirable

• as above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Belgrave Medical Centre

Address

Belgrave Medical Centre

116 Belgrave Road

Stoke-on-trent

ST3 4LR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prescriptions Management

Duties will include co-ordinating and preparing repeat prescriptions for our patients, data entry onto patient records, EPS and patient and pharmacy liaison. The tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following lists, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

Work with our prescribers to provide a responsive repeat prescription service and ensure errors are minimised

Monitor repeat prescription requests to ensure that patients attend medication reviews and other health checks

Comply with the requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice, and with safe systems of work for re-authorising repeat prescriptions

Liaise with pharmacies on the supply of prescribed drugs, alert our clinicians of any supply issues and forward information on the recommended alternatives

Maintain accurate patient records promptly and quickly - entering data in accordance with reporting requirements

Build good working relationships with local pharmacies to help enable our prescription service

Create tasks and assist clinicians in managing document workflow relating to prescriptions

Establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computerised information is easily accessible and secure

Escalate any problems to the Practice Manager that you need support with

Oversee the management of MHRA alerts and provide administrative assistance for actions taken in response to MHRA alerts, Central Alerting System alerts, local or national clinical guidance and in accordance with the Yellow Card scheme

Provide administrative support for QOF and CQC searches.

Patient Services / Front of House Administration

Welcome, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way

Deal with patient queries by phone, in person or using digital consultation tools

Use judgement and communication skills to ensure that patients with no prior appointment but needing urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner

Explain Practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary medical cover and ensure procedures are completed

Support effective systems for the smooth day-to-day running of the practice and good organisation of care across the interface between clinical services and patient administration

Other ad hoc tasks as required to ensure that the highest levels of customer service are delivered to patients and visitors of the Practice

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters

They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

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

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

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, including:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

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

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, including:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of their own personal and/or professional development

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

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient needs

Effectively manage their own time, workload and resources

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

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

Participate in and contribute to audits where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working as a Prescription Clerk or Pharmacy Assistant in primary Care or PCN
• A good understanding of Primary Care services and the NHS structure
• Knowledge of GDPR, confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Attention to detail
• An organised approach to work
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Experience of working in a Primary Care setting
• Experience of using SystmOne or other Clinical system
• Experience supporting audits and quality improvement initiatives Experience dealing with patient queries and providing advice within scope of practice

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

Belgrave Medical Centre

Address

13 Pimlico Road

London

SW1W 8NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached as an additional document for all the details and requirements for the role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant management experience within NHS Primary Care, General Practice, a Primary Care Network or a closely related healthcare environment.
• Demonstrable experience of operational or business management.
• Experience of managing, supervising or coordinating staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of workforce planning, recruitment and staff development.
• Experience of developing and implementing effective administrative and operational systems.
• Experience of financial monitoring, budget management or financial planning.
• Experience of performance monitoring, reporting and service improvement.
• Experience of managing projects, change or service-development initiatives.
• Experience of working effectively with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of using technology and data to support service delivery, operational improvement or
• performance management

Desirable

• revious experience as a PCN Business Manager, Practice Manager, Deputy Practice Manager or equivalent senior NHS primary care management role.
• Experience of managing or coordinating Enhanced Access, extended access or a comparable primary care service.
• Experience of PCN finance and contractual arrangements.
• Detailed experience of ARRS workforce and funding arrangements.
• Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services and NHS commissioning arrangements.
• Formal project-management or change-management experience.
• Experience of working directly with ICBs, commissioners or wider health and care partners.
• Experience of population health management and the use of primary care data to support service planning.
• Experience of digital transformation or technology-led service improvement within primary care.
• Relevant management, business, HR, finance or leadership qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

King’s College London NHS Health Centre

Address

Westminster Living Well

Bush House, 3rd Floor SE Wing

300 Strand

London

WC2B 4PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Belgrave Medical Centre

Location: Central London

Salary: £12,000 - £12,500 per session

Sessions: 6 per week

Reports to: Practice Manager and GP Partners

Responsible for: Delivery of high-quality clinical care to registered patients

Job Summary

Belgrave Medical Centre is a forward-thinking, patient-focused GP practice based in the heart of London.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Salaried GP to join our multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality primary care services, contributing to the ongoing development and success of the practice.

Key Relationships

• GP Partners and Salaried GPs
• Practice Manager and Administrative Team
• Practice Nurses, HCAs, and Pharmacists
• PCN Clinical Directors and MDT colleagues
• Community and Secondary Care Services
• Patients and their carers

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide general medical services to the practices registered and temporary patients.
• Undertake a variety of consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and online) for diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medicines in accordance with clinical guidelines and prescribing protocols.
• Review and act upon laboratory and radiology results, referrals, and hospital correspondence in a timely manner.
• Provide appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Promote health education, prevention, and self-management of long-term conditions.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using SystmOne.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and take responsibility for identifying and managing risks to vulnerable adults and children.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists, HCAs, and administrative staff.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions, and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) reviews.
• Support colleagues during absence and contribute to a positive, supportive team culture.

Quality and Governance

• Contribute to achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services targets.
• Participate in clinical audits, significant event analyses, and complaints reviews.
• Promote evidence-based practice and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all practice and NHS policies including confidentiality, infection control, and information governance.

Professional Development

• Maintain professional registration and engage fully in GMC revalidation and annual appraisal.
• Keep up to date with current clinical and policy developments through CPD.
• Attend mandatory and practice-based training sessions.
• Support teaching and mentoring of medical students, trainee GPs, or other staff where appropriate.

Leadership and Service Development

• Contribute to the development of new services and innovations in primary care delivery.
• Engage with the local Primary Care Network (PCN) to support integrated care models.
• Provide leadership for specific clinical areas or lead roles as agreed with the Practice Manager and Partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC approved medical degree

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

Belgrave Medical Centre

Address

13 Pimlico Road

London

SW1W 8NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached as an additional document for all the details and requirements for the role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant management experience within NHS Primary Care, General Practice, a Primary Care Network or a closely related healthcare environment.
• Demonstrable experience of operational or business management.
• Experience of managing, supervising or coordinating staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of workforce planning, recruitment and staff development.
• Experience of developing and implementing effective administrative and operational systems.
• Experience of financial monitoring, budget management or financial planning.
• Experience of performance monitoring, reporting and service improvement.
• Experience of managing projects, change or service-development initiatives.
• Experience of working effectively with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of using technology and data to support service delivery, operational improvement or
• performance management

Desirable

• revious experience as a PCN Business Manager, Practice Manager, Deputy Practice Manager or equivalent senior NHS primary care management role.
• Experience of managing or coordinating Enhanced Access, extended access or a comparable primary care service.
• Experience of PCN finance and contractual arrangements.
• Detailed experience of ARRS workforce and funding arrangements.
• Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services and NHS commissioning arrangements.
• Formal project-management or change-management experience.
• Experience of working directly with ICBs, commissioners or wider health and care partners.
• Experience of population health management and the use of primary care data to support service planning.
• Experience of digital transformation or technology-led service improvement within primary care.
• Relevant management, business, HR, finance or leadership qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

King’s College London NHS Health Centre

Address

Westminster Living Well

Bush House, 3rd Floor SE Wing

300 Strand

London

WC2B 4PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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