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

Qualifications

Essential

• English/Maths GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Administration
• NVQ in Customer Service
• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Working with the public
• Working in a busy environment
• Experience of Customer Service
• General experience of administration functions

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the health care sector

Skills

Essential

• IT/Computer literate
• Effective communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of using WPAS
• Case note tracking
• RADIS
• BADGER NET
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Understanding of risk management and health and safety

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated
• To function efficiently under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Confident
• Good telephone manner
• Team player
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Friendly
• Flexible approach to work

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

• Approachable and professional in dealing with people and able to deal with difficult/emotional situations
• Welsh Speaking (minimum of level 3)

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

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience / qualification
• Essential
• Knowledge of legal medical terms
• Audio typing to include use of digital audio systems
• Knowledge and experience of secretarial and administrative functions Confidential data base management including set up and maintenance Knowledge and experience of using data protection guidelines

Desirable

• Desirable DBS/Welsh requirements Compassionate Leadership

essential

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work to set objectives in a limited time frame
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy diplomacy when working with others
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations in the NHS and Social Care

Desirable

• Compassionate Leadership

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

North Powys Welshpool or Newtown - to be agreed on appointment

Bryn Tirion Resource Center / Y Parc Newtown

Newtown/ Welshpool

SY21 7DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for an outline of main responsibilities.

Any questions about the role or ELHT please get in touch and we'll happily answer any questions. You are welcome to arrange a visit prior to applying or when attending your interview if you wish.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacist (member of GPhC)
• Post-graduate Diploma (PgDip) or equivalent

Desirable

• Non-medical Prescribing Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad range of understanding of clinical practice & knowledge of medicial conditions (practical experience)

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical pharmacy experience and practice (ELHT specific)
• Ability to deal with complex clinical issues
• MDT working

Judgement

Essential

• Able to identify, prioritise and evaluate work

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital - Pharmacy Department

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

21. Produce and review Security Policies, Procedures and Guidance.22. Support the compilation of ward and department security protocols.23. Determine and undertake an extensive security audit programme across all Trust assets.24. Plan and conduct annual security audits of e.g. wards, departments, determining and prioritising areas at higher risk.25. Be a dynamic member of Division, Trust and external groups and committees as the Trusts LSMS/ASMS or equivalent.26. Actively encourage collaborative working between both internal and externalstakeholders such as the Police and contracted in Security Services.27. Produce detailed analysis of security and violence, abuse and harassment data, identifying themes/trends, preparation of statistical monthly security performance reports for Divisional and Organisational Committees and Groups.28. Produce or contribute to reports for all relevant committees and groups as required.29. Monitor and maintain the Trust Security website.30. Ensure that security management within Estates and Facilities functions are adequate and provide action plans as required.31. Support clinical and non-clinical services in the delivery of secure working environments.32. Ensure all security issue resolution is patient and staff focused.33. Attend National and Regional Networking and Benchmarking Groups and support the dissemination of outcomes and learning across the organisation.34. Promote good relations through a process of strong communicative management and ensuring robust reporting mechanisms are in place.35. Provide specialist security advice directly to Trust colleagues as required e.g. harassment/stalking incidents, personal safety.36. Support staff in reporting violence, abuse, harassment incidents to the Police.37. Frequent need to attend meetings to address inappropriate behaviours by patients and relatives which can be confrontational in nature. Strong diplomacy skills and tact required to de-escalate situations, along with resolute decision making which can be difficult and lead to difference of opinions.38. Manage the Trust Unacceptable Behaviour/Behaviour Agreement processes, liaising with senior staff in the preparation of such letters/agreements. Monitor and review on anannual basis.39. Manage the Trust Zero Tolerance Policy, preparation of warning and exclusion letters to patients. Ability to deal with challenges by patients.40. Maintain information systems, both computerised and paper based, providing written reports, sharing information with the Director and Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities, Heads of Service, Trust Board members and external bodies.41. Contribute to the achievement of Estates and Facilities business.42. Oversee the Trusts Losses and Compensations process, investigating claims, liaising with claimants directly. Working collaboratively with the Trust Legal Team and NHS-Resolutions to explore claims that are thought to be fraudulent.43. Provide an annual report of the Trusts losses and compensations financial status.44. Prepare reports, on security and crime related issues for submission to the Director of Estates & Facilities and the Trust Board

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continued Professional Development to diploma or equivalent experience in related field
• LSMS/ASMS Qualification or intention to gain qualification within 12 months of taking up the post, or equivalent qualification
• Degree in relevant subject and/or demonstrable equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management qualification eg ILM or equivalent

App & Interview

Essential

• Significant management experience in the Security sector, or similar environment
• Experience of staff management, including the setting of objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues
• Extensive experience working within security the field of security A track record in developing and implementing change initiatives to enhance security
• Excellent communication skill across the organisation and with a wide range of staff with different levels of responsibility and professional backgrounds
• Extensive knowledge and use of MS Office applications
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience working in a Healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of relevant law; including Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (inc. Section 24 Powers of Arrest), Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Accountable to the Chief Nursing Officer for their comprehensive day to day management, including the management of complex diary commitments, ensuring the smooth running of the office, workflow and schedule.

2. To act as an interface between front-line staff, people who use services and carers, and prioritise urgent matters as they arise.

3. To be the first point of contact for the Chief Nursing Officer, managing internal and external enquiries.

4. Working with external parties on behalf of the Chief Nursing Officer as part of his role i.e. Care Quality Commission, Royal College of Psychiatrists and Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

5. Working closely with the Communications Department on behalf of the Chief Nursing Officer in relation to Quality Improvement updates.

6. Ensuring that Complaint letters are checked and signed by the Chief Nursing Officer in a timely manner. Copies of the complaints are saved.

7. To work closely with the Chief Nursing Officers team; providing support and undertaking ad-hoc duties when required.

8. To support the Chief Nursing Officer in reviewing the agenda and matters arising for the Trust Board and Executive Board, to ensure papers are submitted in a timely fashion.

9. Manage all administrative and PA duties for the Chief Nursing Officer, this will include providing and receiving highly complex and sensitive information, using reassurance and influencing skills to manage communications sensitively with stakeholders.

10. To act as Minute Secretary with responsibility for drafting agendas, distributions of papers and taking and transcribing comprehensive and accurate minutes and ensuring that relevant actions arising from the meeting are dealt with as appropriate. Additionally, to attend any other meetings to take minutes as directed by line manager.

11. Organising, attending and minuting ad hoc in-person as well as virtual meetings and Corporate and/or Divisional wide events, sending calendar invites, identifying and securing suitable facilities and ensuring that the needs of the attendees are catered for the duration of the event. This includes supporting/communicating with people who services and carers to attend meetings and/or events/interviews etc., preparing agenda, obtaining, compiling and preparing support papers, enabling viewing of meeting documentation to attendees in virtual meetings. This will include arranging the meeting preparing agendas, papers, Microsoft Teams / Zoom / Other viewing platforms, meeting rooms and hospitality if required. Actions to be followed up and noted.

12. Responsible for managing own workload and to work independently and as part of a team. At times you will be required to cover meetings for Executive PAs colleagues.

13. To be the first point of contact for callers to the Executive Office ensuring that calls are dealt with accordingly. Managing internal and external enquiries and to present complex information succinctly in a range of formats, including verbally and through use of technology and re-directing these as appropriate.

14. Ad hoc duties to be undertaken e.g. photocopying, filing and electronic storage of records.

15. To ensure all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner.

16. To provide leadership through the knowledge and application of Information Governance policies and procedures when dealing with all forms of communications in the Executives office and make recommendations on changes in practice needed in other corporate or divisional areas to ensure consistent compliance.

17. To maximise organisational skills to ensure systems and processes are in place to stay on top of communications across this large portfolio of services.

18. Make sound judgement when faced with a range of information relating to clinical and non-clinical situations and exercising analytical skills to explore the range of options and to ensure matters are relayed to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

19. To provide high quality speedy and accurate typed information, including proof reading and amending reports and letters and ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.

20. To deal independently with routine yet complex business matters in a professional and prompt manner without reference to the Executive Directors.

21. To contribute actively in the promotion of respect for diversity and inclusive of all individuals, to promote the valued image of people who use Trust services, challenge stigma and uphold the Trust Visions and Values.

22. To be responsible for own VDU workplace assessment and health and safety surveillance.

23. To be responsible for adhering to the Executive Office Ways of Working.

24. To liaise with other Executive PAs, to ensure daily office duties are covered.

25. To provide cross cover across the administrative function.

26. Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience
• RSA 2 or 3 in Typewriting, or equivalent demonstrable competence`

Desirable

• Shorthand or Speedwriting

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a PA at Executive Board level
• Proficient in using Microsoft packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel etc.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a NHS environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Rd

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

The 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 themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, 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
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• 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/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• 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 & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
• Hand hygiene standards for self and others
• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
• Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
• Maintenance of own clean working environment
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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 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:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, 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.

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
• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -

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

Hadwen Health

Address

Glevum Way

Abbeydale

Gloucester

Glos

GL4 4BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a reception service, dealing with initial enquiries, gathering basic information and taking initial action within defined protocols to assist in resolving any queries.

To keep staff informed of admissions and discharges, and to deal with queries from other members of staff and members of the public, in person or on the telephone.

To receive general telephone calls, recording messages and dealing with initial enquiries, referring the call to the relevant member of staff, as appropriate. To assist in admitting and discharging patients using manual and computerised systems.

To file reports, correspondence, forms, etc. in patients notes in an ordered manner, to facilitate the efficient retrieval of such documentation on request.

To update and maintain filing systems in the ward/department to enable timely and accurate information retrieval.

To arrange transport between departments and to destinations outside the hospital, as required.

To assist with housekeeping duties within ward/department.

To maintain effective communication with ward clerk / clerical team assistant colleagues within the department.

To provide relief cover within the Directorate undertaking any duties within the scope of the ward clerk / clerical team assistant role.

Arrange follow up appointments for patients prior to discharge.

Ensure that patient case notes are available, creating temporary notes whilst original notes are located. Maintain case notes in a tidy manner, filing results and other patient documents in accordance with Trust policy, including admission and discharge of patients. Ensure that all case notes movements are tracked on PAS.

Facilitate the prompt collection of data by liaison with the clinical coding department.

Ordering and tracking of case notes.

Provide general clerical support such as photocopying, typing, opening and sending post, stock and equipment ordering and monitoring, stationary orders, personnel administration, arranging repairs.

General Duties:

To ensure the confidentiality of all patient information and Trust business.

To comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures.

In accordance with the Trust's Health and Safety Policy, the postholder must take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

The postholder must co-operate with staff in complying with any statutory requirements and participate in the workplace monitoring processes in order to help maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace.

To report any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints.

To create and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and other staff within the workplace.

To act always in a manner which will promote a good image of the ward/department.

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies as directed by the ward manager in charge.

To contribute / to participate in any initiatives to improve the quality of service to patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical/reception experience preferably in hospital environment

Desirable

• Previous ward clerk/clerical team assistant experience.
• Previous clerical / reception experience in hospital environment

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of importance of confidentiality.
• Conscious of appropriate image and self-presentation to suit ward/department.
• Willing to undertake training/ self-development.
• Able to undertake any of the manual handling requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Awareness of Health and Safety

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic inputting / keyboard skills. Good verbal communication skills.
• Good telephone manner.
• Able to pass on accurate written messages/ write simple reports
• Legible handwriting.
• Basic numeracy.

Desirable

• Familiarity with computerised patient information systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Well motivated
• Flexible attitude to routine / non-routine work
• Calm approach to work duties
• Appreciates when to refer/seek assistance
• Tactful, patient, good listener
• Able to work as part of ward/ department team
• Understanding of Ward Clerk role in relation to delivering high quality patient 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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

REDDITCH

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see opening statements of this recruitment post. All expected duties of a GP. Can be discussed in more detail at interview. Looking for around 4-6sessions per week.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications Must be a qualified General Practitioner [GP].

Desirable

• We would be happy to discuss the vacancy in more depth and are flexible and open minded regarding a GP's prior experience and particular skills or special interests.

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

Ravensworth Surgery

Address

Horsley Hill Road

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 3ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care. To deliver and maintain high-quality, evidence-based palliative care within a multidisciplinary team framework and contribute to evidence-based development of clinical practice.

1. To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic care.
2. Act as a positive role model to others and ensure that practice of specialist palliative care is evidence-based and promoted within the clinical area.
3. Promote a patient-centred approach to care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, carers and other relevant healthcare professionals.
4. Act as a clinical resource and mentor so students, junior staff and those on placement to Myton achieve their learning needs and expertise is shared with the wider health economy.
5. To prioritise patient care on clinical need and organise workload as appropriate for a team of patients and ensure handover is effective and efficient at all times.
6. Ensure that documentation is completed accurately and legibly in accordance with local and NMC guidance and confidentiality is maintained using Caldicott Guidelines.
7. Provide emotional / spiritual support to patients and families throughout the disease and dying trajectory and ensure effective communication at all times.
8. Work collaboratively with nursing and care teams and have a proactive approach in facilitating discharge and ensure that standards of discharge are implemented and maintained in liaison with the discharge coordinator.
9. Be proactive in preparing and delivering clinical information to promote the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary team, acting as an equal member.
10. Liaise with other multidisciplinary team members, consultants and key workers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
11. To attend and present at case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication with all members of the hospice multidisciplinary team and primary care teams, acting as the patient's advocate.
12. To participate in clinical audit as required by the organisation's policies and the clinical governance agenda.
13. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained.
14. Actively contribute to developing the service to enhance the care and support available to patients and families.
15. Be responsible for own continued professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge across the palliative care trajectory.
16. To be aware of the political and national influences affecting clinical care, such as NICE guidance / End of Life Care Strategy.
17. To abide by the guidelines and Code of Conduct of the Nursing & Midwifery Council and the regulations and standards of the Care Quality Commission.
18. Ensure the ward environment is safe, clean and tidy and adhere and comply with the Hospice's Infection Control Policy, dress code, and all other policies and guidance.
19. Work at all times in accordance with Myton policies, guidelines and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) degree or diploma level
• Current NMC registration

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational ability
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Creative, resourceful & imaginative
• Excellent role model
• Ability to critically analyse research and apply evidence-based practice
• Team player
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing skills

Other

Essential

• Flexibility with working hours
• Commitment to the Myton values
• The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience
• Experience of needs assessment / care planning
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
• Familiar with systems for quality, clinical governance and clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience caring for patients with complex health needs
• Experience working in a palliative care setting
• Experience of caring for patients and families with life-limiting / life-threatening 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

The Myton Hospices

Address

The Myton Hospices

Myton Lane

WARWICK

CV34 6PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description in order to access the full responsibilities of the Senior Clinical Advisor role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the appropriate regulatory body, e.g. as a Registered General Nurse, Paramedic Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Supervision/mentoring training or qualification Leadership/management training or qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience in a range of settings. Experience of working in a multi-professional/multi-agency environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of supporting or managing change.
• Previous experience working within IUC / NHS 111 as clinical advisor or health advisor (or demonstrating a high degree of skill in remote patient assessment). Experience of coaching and mentoring others

Training

Essential

• Willing and able to participate in CDSS training if required. Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training. Previous competencybased training in relevant field. IT experience with word processing, spreadsheets and other packages.

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

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NEAS Headquarters

Bernicia House

Newburn Riverside Business Park

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

a. Receive and process correspondence from hospitals, external healthcare providers, and other agencies.

b. Scan and upload documents onto the EMIS clinical system, ensuring accurate patient record management.

c. Review and appropriately allocate documents within EMIS, forwarding them to the relevant clinician for review and action.

d. Initiate and respond to requests from patients, practice staff, and external healthcare agencies in a professional and timely manner.

e. Photocopy and prepare documentation as required by clinicians and administrative staff.

f. Provide administrative support and cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

g. Accurately input patient information and updates into EMIS where required.

h. Manage and resolve patient queries efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.

i. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment at all times.

j. Provide general administrative support to clinical staff as required.

k. Complete administrative tasks relating to patient results, correspondence, and clinical letters.

l. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing workloads and priorities to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.

m. Use EMIS and other digital systems effectively for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and communication within the practice.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist may also be required to:

a. Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system using EMIS.

b. Process appointment requests received in person, by telephone, and via online systems such as SystmConnect or other web-based request platforms.

c. Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately or deal with enquiries where possible.

d. Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service within the NHS.

e. Support practice audits and administrative reviews as directed by management.

f. Process incoming electronic communications and documents where required.

g. Scan and attach patient-related documentation accurately to patient records within EMIS.

h. Carry out opening and closing procedures in accordance with the practice rota and operational requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above);
• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification;
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative duties;
• Experience working in a health care setting;

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

Temple End

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP135DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that resources are used in a planned way in order to maintain an efficient and cost-effective service which takes full account of both changing needs and resource availability.

Contribute to and implement an annual Service Performance Plan. Ensure quality outcomes for individuals within the promoting a persons wellbeing, independence, and healthy outcomes.

In conjunction with the line manager, contribute to the improvement and modernisation of business processes consistent with the Council and Directorate standards and procedures

Ensure that the service complies with both the Care Quality Commission regulated activities and ensure that the service works within NYC policies and procedures.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of multi-disciplinary partnerships with other organisations, including health providers, Clinical commissioning groups and other commissioners exploring and negotiating on behalf of NYC on mixed models of service delivery within a specified service(s)

You will undertake and monitor and sign off the induction of new starters supporting their completion of the skills for Care Induction.

Ensure care staff work in accordance with individual care and service plans.

Agree and organise services for new/transferring people.

Ensure clear arrangements are in place regarding the provision of unscheduled care to residents in emergency situations.

Ensure effective communication with individuals using the service, families, carers, and others involved in caring for residents.

Ensure Senior Care & Support Workers and/or Team Leaders plan and implement rotas for staff cover, organise, and ensure adequate staffing cover, authorisation of timesheets and other payments.

Recruitment, Selection and Induction of staff.

Ensure risk assessments are carried out and that staff work within the Risk Management framework. Responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of all staff in your area of responsibility.

Monitor sickness absence across your area of responsibility. With appropriate guidance from Human Resources take a lead role in proactively dealing with any formal issues arising from sickness absence, disciplinary, performance, grievances etc.

Appraise the line manager of matters arising which are particularly sensitive in nature or are controversial.

Deal with any complaints assigned.

Deputise for line manager as appropriate

Contribute to the analysis of community needs and commissioning plans.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for someone who has:
• Previous experience in a care setting, including supervising or leading staff.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience of staff supervision, performance management, and development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management principles.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• The ability to make decisions confidently and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Additional Information
• A satisfactory DBS check is required for this post.
• It is an expectation that Registered Managers actively develop their knowledge, skills, and competencies in line with recognised management standards.
• This role involves regular spoken communication and requires a confident use of the English language.
• A level 3 qualification in Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent is required with a commitment to undertake a level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health and Social Care
• There is a requirement for the successful applicant to achieve registration with CQC as a fit and proper person to manage a registered service.

Qualifications

Essential

• An NVQ level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or CQF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services OR commitment to achieve this qualification within 12 months.
• Registered Manager Qualification or commitment to achieve Managers qualification within 12 months. Post holders require registration with Care Quality Commission (CQC) and will need to undertake a successful interview process to achieve registration as a fit and proper person to manage a registered service.

Desirable

• A management qualification.
• A professional social care or health qualification e.g., Social Work, OT, Nursing
• Management or Business qualification to NVQ level 4, BTEC, HNC

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

North Yorkshire Council

Address

Harrogate area

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 1AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Audit Co-Ordinator is primarily responsible for the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC) data collection. This involves the daily collection and classification of patients clinical data and demographics and uploading this data to online database platform. This involves being responsible for collating national mandated monthly and quarterly reports. The post holder will be working in a clinical environment within the Critical care Unit, which involves collecting data at the patients bedspace. The critical care unit cares for the sickest patients in the hospital and supports their friends and relatives during their admission

The post holder will be fully trained and supported by the clinical team in Critical Care, the post holder will be expected to manage this data, liaising with both ICNARC, Critical Care Consultants and Nurse Leads. The post holder will be expected to run monthly reports for unit and for areas outside of Critical Care, daily review of patient records within Critical Care to ensure data collection is completed in a timely manner and liaising with other hospitals sites for up-to-date data of transferred patients.

As well as the audit responsibility, the post holder will be the lead administrator for the Critical Care Follow Up Clinic and general Critical Care administration duties, including minute taking.

MAIN DUTIES

The post holders main duties and responsibilities are listed below

Audit and data collection

Daily collection and processing of physiological Critical Care patients data to comply with ICNARC protocols and audits.

Inputting clinical data into an secure online platform of all admitted Critical Care patients, this requires high level attention to detail and robust data cleansing.

Skilled use of clinical programs for collection and interpretation of patients data, like Careflow, ICE and Vitals Clinical.

Validation of Critical Care data as per ICNARC coding system. This involves liaising with ICNARC senior nurses and consultants to ensure correct coding of diagnosis, alongside filling in missing data, completing hospital outcomes, etc.

Create Monthly reports for the department, further departments within Whittington Trust and other external NHS bodies, for the purpose of governance, safety and QI work.

Liaise with nursing and medical staff to ensure accuracy of clinical data entry

Prepare regular clean dataset for export to ICNARC, monthly, quarterly and yearly.

Liaise closely with external bodies like ICNARC and the North Central London Network and other hospitals with regards to data enquiries, analysis and reports which involves using clinical electronic systems.

When dataset not complete retrospective cleaning of data via ICNARC platform

Processing of Level 2 patients data cared outside the Critical Care unit into the Careflow in collaboration with the Trusts Finance Department.

Collecting demographic and clinical data for patients outside the Critical Care unit with CC team involvement and manual processing into the ICNARC website.

Implement system upgrades when instructed by the units clinical management system supplier.

Attend regular meetings with ICNARC as part of CPD and maintenance of the high profile of the trust within that organization.

Contribute to the on-going education of the multi-disciplinary team as to data collecting, entry and reporting with regard to Critical Care Audit.

To liaise with other hospital staff and departments in the data management of patients transferred in and out across different hospitals.

To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.

Adheres to Trust and Directorate policies, procedures, standards and protocols

To maintain confidentiality at all times

Minute taking and meeting coordination for Critical Care Department and Deteriorating Patient

In conjunction with the Critical Care Team, coordinate regular unit meetings such as clinical governance and Mortality and Morbidity meetings and staff meetings

Minuet take for Clinical Governance, M& M and Deteriorating patient improvement Group

Coordination action tracker for all meetings.

Admin support for all QI project across Critical Care

Administration for Follow Up Clinic

Work with follow up team to identify and enter spreadsheet potential patients for follow up clinic monthly

When patients identified send letters to all patients once discharged from hospital

Following invite letter, to telephone patients and discuss dates for clinic using spreadsheet

Book patients into clinic via Medway

On clinic days to welcome patients give out psychological questionnaires.

Administration for Critical Care Patient diaries

Person Specification

Education and experience

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with English and math's
• Advanced computer skills - Word processing, spreadsheets and maintaining databases

Desirable

• NHS administration experience
• Experience of collating ICNARC data

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with difficult situations i.e. verbal complaints
• Be sensitive to the working environment
• Adaptable

personal quailties and skills

Essential

• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• A methodical and well-organised approach to work
• Able to cope under stress i.e. prioritise workload
• Good Interpersonal Skills

Desirable

• Advanced computer skills - Word processing, spreadsheets and maintaining databases

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Hospital

Magdala avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, 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
• Developing care plans in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• 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/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, safeguarding
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• Inclusion on the NHS Medical Performers List
• Annual appraisal and revalidation, including training for appraisal [when appropriate]
• Willingness to undertake continuous personal development and ongoing mandatory training modules

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development MRCGP
• Experience of appraisal in practice or other healthcare setting
• Additional clinical skills beyond General Practice

Experience

Essential

• Chronic disease management
• Primary prevention and screening services
• Clinical Governance Delivery of QOF targets
• Self-audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
• Time management: being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Computer literacy including clinical system insight, Microsoft word and email use

Desirable

• Vision
• EMIS Web
• Docman
• Patient triage systems
• Service Development experience and knowledge

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
• Ability to work flexibly and with a facilitative approach
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
• Excellent communication skills, recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and able to respond accordingly
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful way

Desirable

• Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
• Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner

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

BARDOC

Address

The Medical Centre

Market Street

Whitworth

Rochdale

Lancashire

OL12 8QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the high quality medical services to all patients in accordance with the practices procedures and protocols.

Will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing a full range of general medical services to patients. In addition to providing primary care services, the post holder will be expected to be involved in liaison with other agencies.

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 face to face consultations, online consultations (using SystmConnect), telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Carry out home visits as required
• 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
• Provide Family Planning, contraceptive and ante/post natal care
• Prepare medical reports for insurance companies, employers and other statutory bodies.
• Maintain appropriate level of communication with other agencies for whom care is being given to the patients for whom the practitioner is responsible.
• 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/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of chronic disease management.
• Active participation in the management arrangements of the practice.
• 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.
• Participate in the teaching, training and supervision of other professionals, GP Registrars, undergraduate students attached to the practice both formally and informally.
• Assist the practice in maintaining GP training status.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Registered on Performers List as a General Practitioner

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Organisational skills/ time management
• Team Player

Experience

Desirable

• SystmConnect experience
• SystmOne experience
• Clinical supervision or mentoring

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

Nettleham Medical Practice

Address

14 Lodge Lane

Nettleham

Lincoln

LN2 2RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the following:

Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning with the ability and willingness to undertake competency-based training both initially and as ongoing requirement for the post to meet service requirements.Previous experience working and communicating with the public.Good computer/ IT skillsClinical experience in a healthcare setting undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks supporting unwell patients.Ability to work in a team.Ability to communicate with a variety of different people, adapt approach accordingly and build rapport.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to use initiative and be aware of limitations.Ability to switch between activities required by the service.Ability to work to strict deadlines with accuracy.Ability to stay calm in the event of the unexpected and under pressure.Ability to deal sensitively with distressing, emotional situations.Ability to work unsocial hours including shift work and bank holidays.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths qualification level 2 or above
• English qualification level 2 or above
• Care certificate
• NVQ 3 or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in a healthcare setting undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks supporting unwell patients.
• Previous experience working and communicating with the public.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with a variety of different people, adapt approach accordingly and build rapport.
• Basic computer 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

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust

Address

Scotter Ward

John Coupland Community Hospital

Gainsborough

DN212TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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