Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER

REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically)

THE PRACTICE DIRECTOR (Administratively)

HOURS: 6 Sessions per Week Salary: Negotiable

JOB SUMMARYThe post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible). Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE ORGANISATION Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, eg prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety. A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice. Contributing to evaluation and audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation. Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records. Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data. Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

CONFIDENTIALITY In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

HEALTH AND SAFETYThe post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: 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 DIVERSITYThe post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: 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 DEVELOPMENTIn addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

QUALITYThe post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

COMMUNICATIONThe 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 audit where appropriate.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• GMC Registration and Entry on National Performers List
• Essential
• Degree in Medicine
• Essential
• Experience working as a general practitioner in primary care

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Experience working as a general practitioner in primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Ancora Medical Practice

Address

Ancora Medical Practice

291 Ashby Road

Scunthorpe

DN16 2AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to Standard Grade level GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language

Communication

Essential

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good administrative and clerical skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Friendly telephone manner Ability to work to deadlines within a busy office environment

Experience

Desirable

• ECDL NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Administration or Customer Care
• Working in an administrative health care setting Experience of using Microsoft office package

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Rhyl

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs, ensuring appropriate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, maintaining high standards of evidence-based care.

To provide expert clinical care for a defined group of patients, including those with complex and unpredictable needs.

Operational Management

Act as the Nurse in Charge on a regular basis, coordinating the shift and ensuring safe staffing and skill mix, utilising relevant systems to do so e.g. Healthroster and Safe Care.

Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse

Professional Responsibilities

To maintain professional registration and fulfil revalidation requirements.

Ensure compliance with Trust policies and practice within the NMC Standards and guidelines.

Leadership, Education and Training Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and direction of Registered and Unregistered Nursing colleagues and Healthcare Assistants on shift.

Monitor standards of performance and escalate concerns appropriately.

Other Duties

The postholder may participate in a departmental/divisional bleep rota as required.

Staff may be temporarily redeployed to other areas of the Trust during times of peak acuity, in accordance with their skills, competence and service needs.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Nursing Degree
• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN
• Evidence of post-registration development
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Knowledge of current professional issues in nursing
• Understanding of use of clinical audit in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge and understanding of Same-Day Emergency Care Pathways
• Knowledge of patient triage
• Mentorship/practice assessor qualification (or willingness to undertake)

Desirable

• Immediate Life Support (ILS)
• History Taking and Patient Assessment course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience working in an acute healthcare environment
• Significant post-registration experience in relevant clinical area
• Experience of acting as Nurse in Charge/coordinating a clinical area or shift
• Experience supervising unqualified staff
• Experience/appreciation of community issues/needs.
• Experience in management of central vascular access devices (CVAD)

Desirable

• Experience supervising qualified staff

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Diplomacy and negotiation skills
• IT skills
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership and team management skills
• Ability to undertake audits and support quality improvement.
• Cannulation/ venipuncture
• Understanding and Interpretation of blood results

Desirable

• Teaching and good presentation skills
• Ability to undertake career conversations and appraisals

Personal and people development

Essential

• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Approachable
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to reflect on own practice
• Willing to learn and improve personal practice

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to communicate effectively with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SDEC (Dept)

Standing Way

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Job Responsibilities:

Reception

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, carers and visitors of the practice
• Using Active signposting, process appointment requests for urgent/routine/home visit appointments from patients by telephone and in person and be able to identify red flag symptoms and act in accordance with practice protocol in this regard
• Convey messages to clinicians and other staff members accurately and timely
• Accept requests for repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice protocol; check the fax and prescription box for repeat prescription requests and provide completed prescriptions to patients
• Deal with enquiries from patients and carers
• Handle completed private fee work in accordance with protocol and ensure relevant fee is applied (cash handling)
• Liaising with patients regarding correspondence received
• Preparing clinics for practice nurses
• Preparing and managing the diaries/clinics for baby clinic, 24 hour BP monitor and minor surgery
• Accept new patient registrations and relevant documentation, and be able to advise patients of practice area
• Handle samples in accordance with practice protocol
• Ensure building security start and end of day procedures
• Provide refreshments for doctors
• Be able to cover all reception duties as necessary

Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures.
• To work in accordance with written protocols including confidentiality and data handling
• Pull/file notes for clinicians as required
• Fax and photocopy as requested

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

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

• 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, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner 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, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a patient/customer facing role.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS and/or Primary Care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Heaton Mersey Medical Practice

Address

460 Didsbury Road

Heaton Mersey

Stockport

Cheshire

SK4 3BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification for details of the main duties of the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English Language & Maths level 4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2
• RSAIII/OCR Typing/Word Processing, or equivalent qualification or skills
• Evidence of on-going personal development

Desirable

• Level 3 Business Administration Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous medical/secretarial/NHS administration experience (ideally 2 years)
• Experience of managing a team to deliver an exceptional customer service
• Ability to demonstrate relevant management and administrative experience in the NHS
• Work with database systems including design and outputs; preferably SystemOne and Cerner.
• Experience of planning and organising work allocation/delegation to team members to deliver a high quality performance within policy and service timescales.
• Minute taking
• Customer service with ability to deal with complaints
• Experience of analysing performance data and for identifying ways in which the service can be improved at a service, team and individual level.
• Experience and/or knowledge of providing guidance to other team members on policies & procedures being executed by the them
• Involvement in the delivery and implementation of service improvements using a range of service improvement and project management techniques.

Skills

Essential

• Good keyboard and computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to interpret, analyse and present data in ways that are easy to understand
• Professional with a good telephone manner
• Enthusiastic, self motivated and flexible.
• Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure as well as prioritising, managing/delegating a diverse workload

Desirable

• Work with financial systems (invoicing, setting up payments)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of the health-related databases - particularly SystemOne & Cerner including responsibility of processing this highly confidential data for the functioning of services and providing activity reports.

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection of staff
• Performance management and appraisal processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Smith Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3
• IT Skills

Desirable

• NVQ assessor qualification
• Foundation degree/level 1 diploma modules or willingness to undertake
• Other equivalent qualifications and or evidence of further learning

Experience

Essential

• At minimum of two years Community Health care assistant or demonstrate appropriate and relevant work experience
• Experience of autonomous working

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community team
• Experience in Rapid Response/ discharge to assess/Acute Service Setting
• Admission/Venepuncture teams/Community Discharge teams

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or registered health care professional
• Experience patient personal care, phlebotomy and basic wound care assessment and other advanced associate or technician tasks such as ECG, bowel and Bladder care.
• Ability to carry out baseline assessments e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, understanding of SBAR and deteriorating adult assessment

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to learn and develop; recognizes the need for flexibility
• Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
• Understands own accountability
• Ability to use own initiative
• Be discrete in dealing with sensitive issues
• Good attendance record
• Hold full UK driving license (EU is accepted for 1 year) with clean driving license.
• Flexible approach to work

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Community Indepence Service

Hammersmith and Fulham

W6 9XY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Measurement of visual acuity using logMAR, and other acuity tests

Visual field tests Perform the relevant visual field test for the patient within Eye Department protocols on the Humphrey Field Analyser, liaising with Orthoptic staff where necessary in complex cases. Identify where visual fields have changed significantly, have unexpected variations, or which may indicate deterioration and to seek advice from either Medical or Orthoptic staff.

Perform routine retinal imaging using the appropriate diagnosis protocols

Perform Ocular Coherence Tomography and provide the required analysis to aid diagnosis and monitor treatment of retinal conditions

Biometry - To undertake Biometry with a high level of accuracy and speed, using both contact and non-contact methods. To ensure regular monitoring of personal accuracy and to take part in regular audit of biometry. This technique may involve an uncomfortable working position particularly with patients confined to a wheelchair.

Fundus photography To take clear accurate photographs of various eye conditions and to record the results on the computer database demonstrating knowledge of the more frequently seen ophthalmic conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

Assist in the printing of all modes of ophthalmic imaging as required

Instil drops for use in ophthalmic procedures in line with current Patient Group Directions

Maintain accurate records for all clinics undertaken

Undertake pre-assessment of cataract patients and provide initial advice accordingly

Use the hospital appointment system to make appointments and deal with patient enquiries

Undertake clerical duties in administration of the intravitreal service for macular degeneration and other pathologies needing treatment

Undertake training, as required, in ophthalmic imaging and technical procedures, under the supervision of the Head Orthoptist or other designated staff.

Organisational Responsibilities

To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and professional standards and requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.

To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department

To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of the job, implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of the workplace, record and report promptly any adverse incident to the appropriate staff, and ensure that equipment in use is safe.

To comply with Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.

Professional and Personal Responsibilities

• To undertake measurement and evaluation of work and current practice through the use of multi-disciplinary (including Doctors, nurses, health care assistants, secretaries and optometrists) and audits within the ophthalmology department. From this to be able to make recommendations for and implement changes in practice
• Participate in staff meetings, professional clinical meetings and other courses/conferences to maintain CPD and enhance personal knowledge and skill
• Reporting for duty punctually.
• Attend such mandatory training as required within the role
• To be CRB cleared.
• To undertake any other in-house training as required by the Head Orthoptist
• Maintain and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures
• Promote Health and Safety of patients, relatives and Trust staff
• There may also be a requirement to undertake other duties as part of this post in order to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.

PLEASE SEE JOB DECRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Recent experience in an ophthalmic environment
• Ability to perform Humphrey Visual Field testing, OCT scan, retinal photography and biometry
• Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload
• Approachable. Polite. Flexible. Excellent communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Demonstrates an interest in the specialty
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Manual dexterity
• Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Science and Technology or equivalent

Desirable

• Recent experience of working in the specialty
• Previous experience with fluorescein angiography
• Previous experience with IOL Master and A scan ultrasound
• Previous experience with Ocular Response Analyser (ORA)

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.

• Our values at Kings:

Caring we put patients and their families first and show compassion and respect in every interaction with them, as well as with one another.

Collaborative across all of our hospitals and services, we work as one team with partners and our communities, to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Inclusive we celebrate diversity, listening to different voices and creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Innovative we constantly seek new ideas and smarter ways of working to improve care, research and education.

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
• Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed

Person Specification

Bereavement experience

Essential

• Proven experience working with grieving families
• Educated to GCSE level A-C grade or equivalent including English and Maths
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and as a lone worker
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, demonstrating influencing skills and the ability to listen Ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff
• A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority

Desirable

• Bereavement Counselling

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Experience of working with the general public

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Strong IT skills

Clear, polite telephone manner

Effective time management (Planning & Organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Good interpersonal skills

Problem solving & analytical skills

Ability to follow policy and procedure

Polite and confident

Flexible and cooperative towards service needs

Motivated

Forward thinker

High levels of integrity and loyalty

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)

Desirable

• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Competent in the use of EMIS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Desirable

• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS / Vision user skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Whitchurch Medical Centre

Park Road Surgery

Whitchurch

CF14 7EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Within this role, you will build trusting relationships with children, young people, and their families, delivering structured support plans tailored to each individuals needs. You will work closely with clinicians and support colleagues to ensure a joined-up, consistent approach, contributing to assessments and interventions under the guidance of our Clinical Lead. You will promote positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and personal development in young people, while maintaining accurate and professional records using digital tools and systems. This is a varied and rewarding position, ideal for someone with confidence in working independently whilst also valuing team collaboration.

About the role

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will be working within the Intensive Personalised Support (IPS) team. IPS are an experienced and supportive team, and as a staff member, you will collaborate in delivering personalised, one-to-one support to children and young people across a variety of settings: at home, in schools, and within the community. Our clients may be experiencing a range of needs, including suspected or diagnosed neurodiversity, mental health challenges, trauma, and behaviours considered as complex or high-risk.

In this role, you will:

Deliver personalised support based on a Child or Young Persons (CYP) support plan.

Aid in promoting individuals independence based on their level of need.

Assist individuals in accessing the community.

Help in updating support plans and providing essential observations based on first-hand experience with the client.

Report on medical and welfare needs of clients as necessary.

Monitor individuals presentation and report concerns to senior team members or management.

Provide accurate notes that capture an honest depiction of a session with a client for record-keeping purposes.

Update support plans and risk assessments based on any new observations of the CYP.

Work flexibly throughout varying hours, including evenings and weekends.

Actively safeguard the individuals we support.

Who were looking for:

We welcome people from a range of professional backgrounds, particularly those with experience in:

Youth work or family support.

Education or alternative provision.

Residential care or supported living.

Mental health or wellbeing services.

Why Join ABL Health?

ABL is a growing, community-focused health organisation recognised for its innovative and person-centred services.

We are:

People-powered - we listen to individuals and co-create solutions

Bold - not afraid to try new approaches

Thoughtful - always responsive and respectful

Effective - driven by evidence and real outcomes

Ready to Apply?

Within this position, youll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and benefit from:

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Access to professional clinical guidance and peer support.

A real opportunity to shape change in the lives of vulnerable young people.

We actively welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities for all.

Beyond this, the company provides various benefits such as:

Birthday off.

Blue Light card eligibility.

28 days annual leave + the bank holidays you work.

Flexible annual leave scheme with the ability to buy or sell days of annual leave.

If you're ready to bring your experience, energy, and empathy to a role where you can truly make a difference, wed love to hear from you.

Join us in helping children and young people across the North-West build safer, more stable futures.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in supporting functional/psychological assessments.
• Sound knowledge of relevant performance frameworks, quality standards legal and ethical frameworks.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with conflict.
• Ability to work with groups from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines amid a range of competing demands.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work flexibly to overcome challenges.
• Ability to collate and analyse data to ensure the effectiveness of service outputs.
• The ability to support the IPS team independently, with the understanding of when to escalate situations.
• An understanding of Safeguarding.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including use of Microsoft Office systems.

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of relevant performance frameworks, quality standards, legal and ethical frameworks.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
• The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint.
• A full driving licence and ownership of a vehicle for travel across the region.

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

ABL Health Ltd

Address

Redgate Way

Farnworth

BL4 0JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will require you to develop and maintain relationships with prisons and other key stakeholders, such as health and justice commissioners, prison governors, healthcare managers and the prisoners themselves.

The post holder will need to be a motivated to, and passionate about working with those in custody, have a knowledge of custodial settings and the client groups in these settings and the challenges that they face, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working closely with prison staff to organise and facilitate quarterly patient engagement activities in the form of face-to-face focus groups, 1-1 interviews, telephone interviews and written communication methods with prisoners/detainees across the prison estate.
• Support with additional projects as requested with specific healthcare topics including procurements of prison healthcare.
• Provide feedback from prison visits in the form of balanced reports
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders including prison and healthcare managers across the estate.
• Support the business development team with new opportunities.
• Where directed attend networking events to deliver presentations, broaden knowledge, support business opportunities and promote the ethos and vision of ABL Health.
• Attending prison training as requested to ensure knowledge and understanding of processes and security measures within each establishment.
• Attend training as required to maintain a good understanding of criminal justice and health.

What kind of person are we looking for?

• Someone who is passionate about reducing health inequalities.
• Someone who is hard working, proactive and can solve problems.
• Someone who is confident to work in a variety of challenging and complex locations.
• Someone who is driven by seeing real change and supporting people with lived experience!

Someone who can live and breathe the ABL values!

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience
• Groupwork/Core skills training.
• Motivational interviewing training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the criminal justice system.
• Experience of working with people with lived experience (PwLE).
• Experience of facilitating groupwork and or 1-1 with service users.
• Experience of report writing.

Desirable

• Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience
• Having lived experience of the criminal justice system.
• Experience of working within prisons.
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
• Experience of using translation services.
• Experience of overcoming language barriers.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of working with and around the prison regime and how healthcare works within a custodial setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public.
• Ability to provide good quality reports.
• Group facilitation skills.
• 1-1 interviewing skills.
• Ability to collate and analyse data.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with conflict.
• Ability to work with groups from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines amid a range of competing demands.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work flexibly to overcome challenges.
• IT skills.

Desirable

• Report writing training

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently considerable distances.
• Self-reflection and awareness.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Willingness to work within ABLs core values.
• Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
• The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint

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

ABL Health Ltd

Address

71 Redgate Way

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain an active and complex caseload as relevant to professional registration in line with job plan as determined with SPOA Service Lead. Job plan will allow for balance of clinical / managerial work as required by the needs of the service.

To support the day-to-day clinical oversight of the SPOA Service, clinical pathways, coordinating the clinic-based service in conjunction with other senior colleagues and

Support junior colleagues with their caseloads management to work effectively, efficiently and creating capacity to take on new cases.

To take a lead clinical role across a specified pathway i.e., triage/ screening or Initial assessments or short-term brief intervention

To support where necessary in all aspects of the service delivery, referral management, duty clinician, to ensure that young people are triaged and screened into the service or signposted as appropriate, in consideration of risk and urgency.

To support and supervise staff, and respond to queries.

To assist in the development of CAMHS services within the locality and tri borough including working to an agreed model, developing clinical structures, recruiting staff and operational organisation of the services including all HR matters.

To maintain an awareness of complex cases and projects for which allocated staff are responsible and ensure the Clinical Team Manager is appropriately informed regarding cases of particular risk or concern. This role does include carrying a caseload.

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered as a mental health practitioner with professional qualifications in a relevant Discipline, eg Nursing, Social Work, Family Therapy, Psychology and Psychotherapy. Significant post-qualifying clinical experience obtained in a variety of settings for a minimum of 3 years.
• Clear record of ongoing continuing professional development

Desirable

• oExperience/qualifications in leadership and/or management qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Demonstrates significant experience as a Care co-ordinator of complex cases
• Demonstrates significant experience in providing effective caseload management,
• Experience in CAMHS clinical work
• Experience in prioritising and managing the work of a team or others.
• Experience of motivating and engaging others in challenging situations to maintain progress towards goals.
• Significant supervisory experience with clear evidence of effective people management skills including clinical supervision, sickness management, performance, conduct issues
• Demonstrates a detailed understanding in the theory and practice of Recovery Principles
• Demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of the issues and Statutory processes involved in caring for vulnerable people.
• Demonstrates an understanding of budget management.

Desirable

• Experience gained working across systems including, health social care and the voluntary sector.
• Previous experience gained in a clinical leadership or management role

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Able to articulate an advanced and detailed understanding of the relevant legal frameworks/legislation including CPA process, Mental Health Act , Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding, in order to lead and manage others
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal particularly relating to sensitive and effective written communication with service users and carers
• Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people across the organisation and with relevant external partners, engendering confidence in others
• Confident in presenting complex information to varied audiences
• Skills in the investigation and analysis of complicated issues and data
• IT literate with an ability to use a wide range of programmes e.g. RiO, E-rostering, Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint as required.
• Able to deal effectively with multiple deadlines and competing priorities

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Able to demonstrate personal resilience in the face of change
• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
• Strong people management skills and ability to deliver personably
• Sufficient resilience to cope with difficult interpersonal situations, competing demands and tight timescales oTreats service
• Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times
• Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working
• Able to prioritise own workload
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
• Honest, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty
• Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism in an often emotionally challenging environment
• Demonstrates core values

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.
• A flexible and positive can do attitude

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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Ann's Hospital

St Ann’s Road

Haringey

N15 3TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Practitioner dealing patients face to face, telephone consultations. Also liaising with patients via our computer platform ask my GP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBCH or equivalent
• MRCGP

Desirable

• ideally minor surgery but not essential

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

Dulais Valley Primary Care Centre

Address

Dulais Road

Seven Sisters

Neath

SA10 9EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

• To process all repeat medication requests sent in by patients using the various protocols in place
• To collect repeat prescription requests received via email, post and reception.
• To liaise with patients and chemists.
• To ensure repeat medication is issued in line with practice protocols and ensure that any queries raised are dealt with quickly and correctly.
• To regularly go through prescriptions not picked up and unlikely to be picked up as a result of the timescale, to remove the details from the patient records and then destroy the prescription.
• To have good knowledge of electronic prescription service and assist GPs and ANPs and admin staff as and when required with EPS requests and submissions.

Additional duties:

• To deal effectively with all other incoming emails not specifically related to prescribing.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by The Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• N/a

Desirable

• N/a

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

Cuckfield Medical Practice

Address

Cuckfield Medical Practice

Glebe Road

Cuckfield

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

RH17 5BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal duties and responsibilities

As the Lead Driver, you will steer the execution of the efficient andtimelytransportation of the UTC Out of Hours and UrgentTreatmentCentre(UTC)services,facilitatingthetransportationofGPstodeliverpatientcare.

Please note, the hours for this role must be performed on evenings and weekends.

MainDuties:

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the fleet's vehicles to operate any vehicle as needed.

Assist in conducting vehicle checks during shifts to ensure the safety of GPs, oneself, and the public

Coordinate rotas for the team

Conduct annual appraisals, manage the teams annual leave and sickness via the digital HR system

Adhere to the driver's rota and shift schedules in compliance with working time regulations.

Provide support to colleagues to minimize lone working, prioritizing personal and collective safety.

Ensure the secure handling of drugs and clinical equipment during shift turnover, recording usage appropriately.

• Undertake regular stock checks for drugs and any other equipment

Complete timesheets, vehicle log sheets, and logbooks

Assist in monitoring daily transport performance, reporting findings to the lead driver.

Maintainthecleanliness,security,androutinemaintenanceofvehiclesandequipment

during shifts.

Maintain the cleanliness, security, and routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment during shifts.

Report and address any necessary repairs for vehicles and equipment, guaranteeing their fitness for use.

Operate all in-car communications and patient management system equipment to support accurate record keeping.

Support the induction and guidance of new employees to familiarise them with business operations and the geographical area.

Plan the most efficient routes for and between home visits.

Assist with basic administrative duties and use Microsoft Outlook to read and respond to emails.

Participate in licence checks, driver assessments, and mandatory driver training.

Foster positive communication among drivers, GPs, UTC colleagues, and external partners.

Engage actively in team and departmental meetings. Support GPs where needed with chaperoning.

Support GPs and the admin team with any assistance required.

Direct calls to appropriate extensions, deal with telephone enquiries, and record messages when required.

Maintain a professional appearance with attire suitable for a business environment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must be computer literate with a knowledge of Microsoft office including word, excel, outlook
• Keyboard skills
• Ability to remain focused on task in hand
• Understanding of role
• Understanding of NHS
• Understanding of data protection
• Demonstrate ability to work within the needs of
• a changing service
• Must be over 25 years old
• (under insurance policy)
• Valid UK driving license with clean driving
• record to provide driving license on an
• annual basis for a DVLA check

Desirable

• Previous experience in a managerial role

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• Basic computer skills including windows packages
• - full UK Driver's license
• - Immunisation documentation for DTP, MMR and varicella (or in place of varicella immunity, a signed risk declaration)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2

Personal Skils

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team and
• on own initiative
• Professional approach to colleagues and at work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Employer details

Employer name

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Scope

Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting programme of transformation to develop a new model of care which addresses our ambition to deliver person-centred, coordinated care across the district. The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is supported by the direction of national policy including the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View where there is a need to better utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care to pro-actively help patients stay safe and well and out of hospital as well as helping to reduce the demands on general practice.

Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi- disciplinary team. The post holder is a Pharmacy Technician who acts autonomously within their professional boundaries, with appropriate clinical supervision and support where required. The post holder will provide expert pharmaceutical technical support to support medicines optimisation work programme. They will carry out medicines optimisation tasks, including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation, using their professional judgement and working autonomously within their scope of practice, with access to clinical supervision as required.

The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will undertake clinical audits across the Primary Care Network (PCN), analyse and evaluate the findings, and share reports with GP practices to highlight progress, identify areas for improvement, and support the implementation of appropriate actions. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in General Practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.

Key duties and responsibilities

Clinical

Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients.

Carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation, acting autonomously within professional boundaries with appropriate clinical supervision and support where required.

Utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively.

Undertake clinical audits across the Primary Care Network (PCN), analyse and evaluate the findings, and share reports with GP practices

As determined by the PCN, support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, linking with local community pharmacies

Support the Clinical Pharmacist in Structured Medication Reviews (SMR)

Provide expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities.

Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients.

Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing locally.

Technical and Administrative

Support the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation processes are being followed.

Implement efficient ordering and return processes and reducing medication wastage.

Provide training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS).

Promotion of Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) and online ordering

Develop relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team to support integration across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care and mental health.

Support practice reception teams in streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests.

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings.

Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF and locally commissioned enhanced services

Supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services;

Support the PCN in reviewing and developing practice policies for CQC requirements.

Undertake monitoring searches including CQC performance and safety searches in line with the needs of the practices or PCN

Undertake duties as per agreed job plan.

General

The Post Holder will:

Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The postholder must be aware of and committed to the Equality and Diversity policies of the appointing GP Practice and PCN and comply with all the requirements of these policies and actively promote Equality and Diversity issues relevant to the post.

Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices.

The post holder will have, or acquire through training provided by the organisation, the appropriate level of safeguarding and knowledge, skills and practice required for the post

and be aware of and comply with the organisations safeguarding protection policies and procedures.

Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported to the line manager/Infection Prevention and Control

Equality & Diversity

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

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, with such training to include:

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

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

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Supervision

The postholder will have access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day to day basis.

Job Description Agreement

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the PCN/Practice. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the PCN/Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Professional registration with GPhC.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician; enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH).
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Works effectively independently and as a member of a team.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work.
• Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required.
• Independently mobile to be able to work across several sites and travel to meet with stakeholders.
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others.
• Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills
• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential).
• Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
• Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily able to effectively manage allocated resources.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience.
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges.
• Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response.
• Understand the aims of current healthcare policy within the PCN.

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

Hartlepool Network

Address

Doctors Surgery

Station Lane

Hartlepool

Cleveland

TS25 1AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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