Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical medication reviews for patients both in person and via telephone, with single or multiple long term conditions where medicines optimisation is required

To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals or intermediate care and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post-discharge and to reduce risk of readmission.

To be involved in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within the practice where appropriate

To manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal or shortage and other local or national guidance

To maintain full and complete records of all patient contacts using appropriate clinical templates and coding

To undertake a proactive role in audit and quality improvement implementing recommendations where appropriate.

Provide independent information to patients regarding medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate

Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing and help ensure practices prescribe in accordance with local guidelines and formulary

To identify areas of clinical risk at network level and make recommendations to support the introduction of new working practices that will optimise the quality of prescribing and make more efficient use of network resources.

To maintain own clinical and professional competence and be responsible for own continuous professional development

Work with the practice to ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree, which is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) + 1 year pre-registration training.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice.
• Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management
• Awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-terms conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice

Desirable

• Non medical prescriber status
• Membership Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA)
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• Able to gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care / general practice
• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing. Analyse and interpret complex prescribing information and present information in a clear way
• Able to plan, manage, monitor and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions

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

Crossley Street Surgery

Address

Crossley Street Surgery

Crossley Street

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS22 6RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Referrals

Process referrals generated by GPs and other clinicians accurately and promptly.

Use the NHS e-Referral Service e-RS and other appropriate referral systems.

Process and manage Advice & Guidance requests.

Ensure referrals are directed to the appropriate service and pathway.

Check referral documentation for completeness and identify missing information.

Liaise with clinicians where clarification or additional clinical information is required.

Monitor and action rejected, returned or incomplete referrals.

Follow up referrals where necessary to support continuity of patient care.

Maintain accurate records of referrals and actions taken within the patient's clinical record.

Liaise with hospitals, community services and other healthcare providers regarding referrals.

Respond appropriately to patient enquiries relating to the progress or administration of their referral.

Recognise urgent referrals and ensure these are processed in accordance with practice procedures and appropriate timescales.

Medical Secretarial Duties

Provide an efficient secretarial service to GPs and other members of the clinical team.

Prepare, type and process clinical correspondence, referral letters and other documentation.

Process incoming and outgoing clinical correspondence appropriately.

Ensure documentation is attached, filed and recorded accurately within the clinical system.

Deal with telephone calls and correspondence from hospitals and other healthcare organisations.

Support clinicians with administrative queries relating to secondary care and community services.

Maintain effective electronic filing and administrative systems.

Patient Communication

Communicate with patients professionally, sensitively and courteously.

Assist patients with appropriate administrative enquiries regarding their referrals.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Escalate clinical concerns or queries to an appropriate clinician rather than providing clinical advice.

General Practice Administration

Work collaboratively with the wider administrative, reception and clinical teams.

Provide appropriate administrative support during periods of absence or increased workload.

Attend relevant practice meetings and training as required.

Follow practice policies, protocols and standard operating procedures.

Contribute to the development and improvement of administrative and referral processes.

Identify referral or administrative issues that may present a risk to patient safety and escalate these appropriately.

Confidentiality and Information Governance

The postholder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare organisations. All information must be treated confidentially and handled in accordance with practice policies, UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and NHS information governance requirements.

Safeguarding

The postholder must recognise their responsibility to safeguard children and adults at risk and comply with the practice's safeguarding policies and training requirements.

Health and Safety

The postholder must comply with the practice's Health and Safety policies and procedures and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, patients and visitors.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The postholder will support the practice's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect.

Training and Development

Complete all mandatory training required by the practice.

Maintain knowledge relevant to the role, including changes to NHS referral systems and pathways.

Participate in appraisal and performance review.

Undertake additional training where required.

Flexibility

This job description provides an outline of the main responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post following discussion with the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English.
• Good level of IT literacy.
• Medical Secretary certificates

Desirable

• Medical terminology qualification or relevant medical secretarial qualification.
• Relevant administrative or business qualification.
• Training in confidentiality, information governance and data protection.

Employer details

Employer name

Little London Surgery

Address

Little London Surgery

Walsall

West Midlands

WS1 3EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC Registration

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

Lockwood Surgery

Address

Lockwood Surgery

3 Meltham Road

Lockwood

Huddersfield

HD1 3XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find the attached job description and person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification in health or social care related topic
• Driving licence suitable for the United Kingdom

Experience

Essential

• Has the passion, drive and commitment to improve the lives of people with a learning disability.

Desirable

• Providing care or support to an individual, either paid or unpaid

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shieling

St Ebbas

Epsom

KT198QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1 year NHS minimum NHS experience

Desirable

• Cerner

Essential

Essential

• Knowledge around discharge process

Desirable

• Maths + English GCSE/ relevant qualifications or experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

London

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE English Language & Math's (Minimum Grade C / Level 4-9) or equivalent
• NVQ Business Administration Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• AMSPAR

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Understanding of Confidentiality
• Computer Literate including Microsoft excel and word
• Willingness to attend training days

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative and clerical experience and working within a team
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
• Ability to working in a high pressure environment meeting deadlines
• Evidence of personal and professional 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.

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dudley

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

DY5 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the community setting.

Undertake comprehensive holistic assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.

Utilise clinical examination and assessment skills to identify patient needs and support clinical decision-making.

Work collaboratively with the Community Matron and wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate and optimise patient care.

Monitor and manage patients with complex and long-term conditions.

Promote health education, prevention, self-management, and wellbeing.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and records.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies.

Identify safeguarding concerns relating to children and adults at risk and take appropriate action in accordance with local and national safeguarding policies and procedures.

Escalate concerns appropriately and contribute to safeguarding investigations and multidisciplinary discussions where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Demonstrable clinical assessment and examination skills.
• Ability to work confidently and independently, managing a diverse caseload within the community.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to recognise, escalate, and manage safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.

Desirable

• Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification, but not essential
• Previous experience in community nursing or managing patients with complex health needs.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working across health and social care settings.

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

South Waveney Alliance Primary Care Network

Address

Bungay Medical Practice

28 St. Johns Road

BUNGAY

Suffolk

NR35 1LP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered technician with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician
• Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM)

Desirable

• NVQ Practice and/or Educational Supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification UK hospital experience
• Patient counselling experience
• Multidisciplinary team work

Desirable

• Medicines management / clinical experience
• Experience of working with homecare systems
• Delivering services to a renal specialty

Skills

Essential

• Effective written communication skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Familiarity with JAC/CMM

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long term conditions requiring medicines optimisation.
• Deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with national and local guidance.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within practices, participating in clinical meetings where appropriate.
• Manage and review repeat prescription requests, resolving medication queries within scope of practice and ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place.
• Implement prescribing changes in response to MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, shortages, and local/national guidance.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records using appropriate clinical systems and coding.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations where appropriate.
• Provide patients with independent information and advice regarding medicines and support adherence in line with NICE guidance.
• Monitor prescribing data and support practices to improve prescribing quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Contribute to the safe management of medicines following transfer of care from secondary care and care home settings.
• Collaborate with the practice teams and PCN to support medicine optimisation goals and training of colleagues.
• Support compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for safe and effective care.
• Support the practice in achieving the Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and Network DES IIF targets

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, evidenced within a professional portfolio
• Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and codes of conduct
• Experience of involving patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence in line with NICE guidance
• Independent Prescriber qualification or currently working towards

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a GP practice
• Completion of PCPEP course or in progress

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

The Vernon Medical Centre

Address

13 Vernon Street

Derby

Derbyshire

DE1 1FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.vernonstreetandthelanes.co.uk/practice-information/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registered nurse status, eligible to practice
• Educated to master level in relevant subject area Evidence of post qualifying and continuous professional development.
• Completion of appropriate leadership or management development programme

Desirable

• NHSE Safer Staffing module

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrate a successful track record of delivering effective nursing services as a senior nurse/manager, multifaceted healthcare environment including staff management, financial management and change management.
• oEvidence of delivering successful nursing strategic and operational performance management and clearly demonstrating improvement in the quality of nursing care delivered at a strategic level.
• oExperience of quality and risk management, to include experience in analysing and resolving complaints and incidents.
• oExperience and understanding of safer staffing models and workforce planning

Desirable

• Experience of working at Matron/Senior Nurse level within the NHS

Skills abilities and attributes

Essential

• Analytical skills to interpret complex data and action
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels
• Commitment to self-development with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of current policy and thinking affecting nursing profession

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our fixed term roles are also open to applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis.

Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their line manager before applying and visit their organisations Secondments Policy.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role is in the HRA Approvals Service directorate which consists of teams that work together, across the HRA and across the UK research landscape to provide the appropriate approvals for health and care research in England and, in some cases, across the UK, and to coordinate and standardise research regulation policy and practice across the UK.

This directorate issues HRA Approval, provides the research ethics service in England, supports the Confidentiality Advisory Group advising on the use of confidential patient information without consent; and coordinates technical assurances for pharmacy and radiation. We lead work to refine and maintain the systems and processes researchers need to follow to ensure a swift, robust and simple experience. We do this by working collaboratively with external partners and nearly 1000 committee volunteers to improve the research environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or relevant portfolio of evidence/experience, with specialist knowledge of relevant procedures, demonstrating ability to work at this level in business or related fields. Commitment to maintaining and developing specialist knowledge through continuous professional development (CPD),

Desirable

• Project management qualification or portfolio of evidence demonstrating project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Current knowledge of UK ecosystem for health and social care research including Technical Assurances, HRA Approval and site set up requirements

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of having developed and delivered training

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Flexible working approach, willingness to travel to relevant meetings throughout the UK

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity, use negotiating and influencing skills, and an ability to work well and communicate orally and in written communication with others at all levels

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of stakeholder engagement and management - including appropriate mode and pitch of communications at every stage

Desirable

• Significant delivery of change and ability to update effectively through reporting and verbal feedback/presentation

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills including ability to interpret feedback, use it in planning and prepare updates

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Highly self-motivated, confident, proactive, innovative, with ability to work independently and on own initiative. Adaptable to change with a commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a diplomatic and effective manner
• Excellent organisational skills

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education to GCSE Level (Grade A-C or 4-9) reflects new grading system, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification(s).
• Educated to diploma level or equivalent level combination of NVQ 3 education, short courses, and experience

Desirable

• Certificates in leadership/management, quality improvement

Experience

Essential

• Previous administration/secretarial experience.
• Experience of working with the general public in a customer or client-facing role
• Advanced level and competence in a range of computer skill for IT systems and business applications e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Scheduler, Outlook, or similar application for development of spread sheets, presentations & databases.
• Experience in running an office including managing, maintaining and developing databases and filing systems including ordering and diary management
• Experience of dealing with enquiries from the public and partner organisations.
• Experience of prioritising workload to meet conflicting demands.
• Experience of organising meetings and events including speakers
• Experience of prioritising workload to meet conflicting demands

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS/Public sector.
• Experience of supervising and managing staff.
• Project management experience.
• Experience of recruitment and selection procedure.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of administrative/secretarial procedures.
• Understanding of patient pathways and medical terminology in own area of work.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to communicate at all levels and across a variety of agencies with negotiating and persuasive skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to set up office systems and monitor review and implement changes to existing working practices.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proven ability to show flexibility and resilience in balancing competing and often conflicting demands to achieve local and corporate objectives and meeting tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities . Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a team.
• Advanced level in computer skill - spread sheets, presentations, databases, electronic diary
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to communicate at all levels and across a variety of agencies with negotiating and persuasive skills

Desirable

• PowerPoint presentation and set up.
• Experience of taking, producing and distributive formal minutes.
• Experience of working in an environment requiring an awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Key Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly and prioritise to meet changing demands
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Leadership training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Civic Centre

Merton Civic Centre

Morden

SM4 5DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached comprehensive advert, job description and person specification as this contains the full details of the advertised role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for geriatric medicine and general internal medicine, through either: a) Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) - or be within 6 months of completion at the date of interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree (MD/PhD)
• Qualification in Medical Education

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Extensive medical experience at registrar or consultant level; competency to manage on-call emergencies at senior level

Desirable

• Special interest in orthogeriatric medicine OR Special interest in community geriatrics OR Special interest in acute frailty

Management Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and clinical governance
• Experience of working with managers to improve patient experience and service delivery

Desirable

• Involvement in service development and enacting change
• Ability to lead clinical services

Audit, Research and Teaching

Essential

• Recent involvement in clinical audit & quality improvement
• Understanding of clinical research
• Understanding of teaching principles for undergraduate, postgraduate and interdisciplinary learners

Desirable

• Relevant published papers in peer reviewed journals
• Involvement in ongoing research
• Experience in teaching, Particularly a multi-professional team
• Enthusiasm to develop research & educational opportunities

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to lead, motivate, support and work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High professional and ethical standards
• Commitment to continuous professional development; attendance at relevant courses or meetings
• Regular participation in appraisal and evidence of reflective practice
• Basic computer/IT skills

Desirable

• Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload, delegating as appropriate
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced leadership skills
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Ability to balance competing pressures that come from holding multiple roles

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford hospital

Derriford road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about the role.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & special training

Essential

• MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration c.European Community Rights

Desirable

• Appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Skills and experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients

Desirable

• Experience in an additional tumour site
• Evidence of role in development of clinical service

Research & clinical audit

Essential

• Able to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate
• Able to demonstrate keeps self-up to date with current research and best practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and own independent study and reflection.

Desirable

• Evidence of being Principal Investigator of Clinical Trials
• Evidence of teaching qualification or learning.

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals.

Communication & interpersonal skills

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines
• Evidence of ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of good communication skills.
• Information technology skills.
• Leadership skills.

Leadership & Management

Essential

• Evidence of management and leadership experience

Desirable

• Evidence of willingness to undertake management activities

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Lead Clinical Pharmacist, you will deliver a safe and effective, quality driven, pharmacy service to consistently meet the needs of all service users to the highest possible standard across The Harley Street Clinic campus, including covering for the Deputy Pharmacy Manager as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and experience within Oncology and Cancer Services within a hospital setting
• Experience in leading a team of Pharmacists

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
• Post graduate diploma
• Independent Prescriber

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

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Harley Street Clinic

32 Weymouth Street

London

W1G 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional / Management Responsibilities:

To strive for excellence in all aspects of the delivery of safe, high quality patient care, ensuring all nursing care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To act as a positive role model at all times providing professional and clinical leadership to establish a committed and motivated team with a clear purpose.

Ensure a high level of professional awareness both personally and throughout perinatal services, paediatric services and CDDFT by chairing/attending appropriate meetings, seminars and other forums.

Work as part of the senior leadership team in assessing implications of trends in workload, clinical or professional practice, identifying the effects on service provision and initiating change where appropriate.

Working collaboratively across the SCBUs to manage the allocation of appropriate skill mix nursing resource, ensuring that the needs of the clinical areas are met in an effective and efficient manner with optimisation of allocated resource and off duty planning in line with Trusts Roster Policy ensuring rota patterns provide safe staffing levels and optimising health and well-being needs of staff.

To effectively supervise and manage sickness absence, other leave and bank usage in accordance with Trust policies, regularly reporting all issues regularly to Paediatric and Neonatal Matron.

Ensure that budget resources within the area of responsibility are deployed and used effectively and efficiently within budgetary limits to ensure a cost-effective service.

Take a leadship role in policy development and evaluation.

Ensure that staff are fully conversant with and practice in accordance with statutory requirements, agreed policies and procedures, observing NMC Codes and Guidance at all times.

Regular competency review for nursing staff within the unit and coordinate professional development and appraisal to achieve a motivated and efficient nursing workforce.

Provide leadership and development opportunities and supervise development of staff to ensure effective succession planning. Maintain oversight of delegated activities to ensure and gain assurance that performance is optimised.

Communicate both formally and informally with other disciplines and support staff to ensure appropriate exchange of advice and information and the maintenance of a collaborative approach to service provision across the care groups.

To monitor and utilise Patient Experience feedback to improve and maintain an excellent patient experience.

To ensure effective engagement with service users and their families; listening to them, demonstrating compassion, empathy and partnership working regarding care and treatment.

To ensure care is delivered within duty of candour guidance, ensuring nursing staff are open and candid with all service users in all aspects of care and treatment including when any mistakes or harm have taken place.

To adopt an open culture sharing learning outcomes of incidents and complaints with the clinical teams and demonstrate changes in practice as a result of complaints and incidents to embed a culture of learning.

To work with Human Resources on the resolution of complex HR issues

Undertake regular departmental walkabouts engaging with all patients and their families/carers and proactively resolving any issues ensuring high standards of care delivered and monitored through regular quality care indicator audits and spot checks.

Monitor monthly environmental audits to ensure a safe and clean environment is maintained, and to act on findings to ensure required actions are completed within a timely manner. To maintain and monitor a safe and clean environment within the ward/department in accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control Polices.

Provide active leadership to Trust wide neonatal transitional care provision developing local policy and practice underpinned by national guidance.

Proactively participate in meetings and forums, ensuring robust communication and feedback mechanisms within the ward to ensure staff are kept informed and up to date

Ensure all nursing staff are kept informed of those clinical governance issues that pertain to the local and national agenda.

To promote a culture of raising and escalating any patient safety concerns through a robust process of investigating, escalating and dealing with the concerns as appropriate.

To ensure there is an effective Risk Management process in place, that any identified risks are entered onto the Risk Register with appropriate mitigations in place.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently across locations to fulfil the requirements of the post
• Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require, and across site when necessary to support the SCBU team

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical neonatal nursing experience
• Experience of managing a clinical ward.
• Demonstrate professional managerial development
• Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to develop effective and appropriate relationships to develop partnerships with people to promote shared decision making in order to support individuals, their families

Desirable

• Contribution to:
• Governance,
• NNAP,
• Quality improvement,
• Maternity incentive scheme agendas

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child or Adult)
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Degree leading to UK NMC registration to part 1 of the UK NMC register (Children or Adult Nursing)
• Evidence of continuing professional development and specialist training including the neonatal nursing Qualification in Speciality (QIS)
• Supervisor / Assessor for Pre-registration learners or equivalent teaching qualification
• Substantial post registration demonstrable experience.
• Evidence of recognised teaching/assessors qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of Masters level post registration education

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understands and acts in line with UK NMC professional standards for practice.
• meets the requirements for UK NMC professional revalidation
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Lead and participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
• Good leadership and team working skills including individual appraisals and team development.
• Service development and quality improvement skills evidenced in developing guidelines, SOPS and leading governance processes within service to demonstrate ongoing service development
• Ability to seek advice, challenge and escalate as appropriate in line with relevant policy and process.
• Provides leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
• Safely lead and manage the nursing care, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care
• Able to organise and prioritise own workload
• Able to develop and share assessment, planning, decision making and goal setting when working with people, their families
• Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and work with high levels of concentration.
• Competent IT Skills
• Be able to work flexibly within the service needs

Desirable

• Develop the role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Demonstrate appreciation and understanding of clinical budgeting and financial management
• Demonstrate appreciation of the perinatal context of neonatal care and the monitoring and scrutiny that drives neonatal quality improvement

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• This is an additional post which has been created mainly to backfill existing clinical work and with a view to developing Sleep and Ventilation services. The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to lead the service development within Sleep and Ventilation.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate ideally with extensive experience within general respiratory medicine including pleural diseases. They will also have the opportunity to develop and update clinical pathways already in place for pulmonary embolism and pneumonia.
• The trust provides Ebus services and is developing thoracoscopy services, working towards being an independent service provider.
• A dedicated SDEC (Same day emergency care unit) and PACU (planned ambulatory care unit) have been operational since 2020. The Respiratory Physicians do three clinics a week (2 pleural and 1 Respiratory Hot clinic). These deal with patients referred urgently from the Emergency Department and particularly those with pleural effusions. There is also a pathway for ambulatory management of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). Both pathways require an enthusiastic physician to lead and develop these further.
• The Respiratory Physicians provide an in-reach service for the 42 bedded Acute Medicine Unit. Early review of patients with respiratory failure, respiratory tract infections and pleural effusions is particularly important, but cannot always be provided due to leave. With increasing numbers of Respiratory Physicians this service will be provided more reliably.
• Respiratory Services at the trust are currently delivered by 4 consultant physicians and 1 Specialist doctor. In addition to 1 Speciality Trainee and 1 Trust Grade Registrar there are 2 lung cancer nurses, 3 COPD nurses who run an Early Discharge Service and 2 asthma nurses (1 WTE). A physiotherapist supports the bronchiectasis clinics. Each Consultant has a dedicated 0.49 WTE Band 4 secretary with 1 WTE typist supporting the service.
• The respiratory ward has 27 beds. Nursing staff are trained to set up NIV for patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD and in the after care of patients with chest drains. The ward is the step-down facility for ITU, with the ability to provide high flow nasal canula support within the ward. The respiratory physicians provide ad hoc input for patients on ITU.
• The lung function unit has 3 WTE physiologists who do full lung function testing, mannitol bronchial challenge test, skin prick testing, home sleep studies and CPAP set up for OSA, cardiopulmonary exercise testing and run a HOS-AR service with the COPD nurses. New equipment was installed in September 2019.
• The Department runs a TB clinic every 4 weeks. This is supported by a TB clinical nurse specialist. A monthly meeting at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire provides expert advice for patients with interstitial lung disease. A weekly radiology meeting allows review of imaging with the radiologists.
• The Respiratory Physicians do bronchoscopy, EBUS and thoracoscopy in the JAG accredited endoscopy unit.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Educational & Qualification

Essential

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights.
• MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
• MBBS (or equivalent)

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough & broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine
• Competent to perform Bronchoscopy
• Teaching and commitment to education post- and under-graduate levels

Desirable

• oHigher qualification in education

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit

Desirable

• Experience of having supervised and supported research students

Key Skills

Essential

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Desirable

• Attended a course in NHS leadership
• Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups

Other

Essential

• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Good previous attendance record
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)