Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposes.

• A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for patients within their own homes.

• Willing to undertake training to fulfil the requirements of these role.

• Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with NMC Pin

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tammy Hartshorne on 07717 695105 or email: [email protected] be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Adult
• Specialist Practitioner qualification (DN Degree, diploma or Certificate in District Nursing)
• Active on the Mentor Register
• Evidence of Leadership & Management development
• Recognised coaching qualification or willing to undertake

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber/Nurse Prescriber Qualification

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Evidence of a current CPD portfolio

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience in mentoring and assessing both pre and post reg. nurses in a community setting.
• Evidence of clinical leadership within a community nursing environment including;
• Mentoring/assessing in practice
• Coaching
• Risk and Incident Reporting (Root Cause Analysis) and supporting teams in learning from findings
• Clinical Leadership course or willingness to undertake
• Able to manage own workload and support others
• At least 2 years Community Nursing experience at Band 6.
• Experience of leadership within a team.

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection
• Clinical Leadership course or willingness to undertake
• Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance related issues

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Community Nursing
• Able to work autonomously
• Good organisational skills.
• High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Able to motivate self and teams to positively manage change
• Reinforce within the service the need to view users holistically and promote self- care and independence
• Work collaboratively with their counterparts from teams in other provider organisations to develop a seamless service.
• Effective role model and motivates staff within the service by being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels; utilising effective written, oral and presentation skills.
• Develops strong interpersonal relationships, ensuring that staffs are given the support to develop and grow into roles
• Ability to support staff to undertake clinical duties, implementing evidence- based practice.
• Ability to influence and problem solve.
• Creative and innovative approach to service development
• Applies policies and procedures effectively to manage risk
• Demonstrates cultural awareness
• Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
• Understands the business needs of the organisation and shares all available information with the service ensuring people understand latest developments and their relevance
• Knowledge of current DH documents/government legislation and recommendations
• Willingness to undertake further qualifications and develop expertise in identified areas.
• Participation in audit.
• Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate recent innovative practice
• Able to work flexibly across service areas to enhance quality of service provision.
• Valid full UK licence with confidence to drive during and in unusual environments with use of car for work purposes
• A degree of agility and the ability to manoeuvre light to moderate loads
• Able to work bank holidays, weekends and unsocial hours to meet service needs
• Able to work in challenging environments.
• Access to a car for work purposes

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

District Nursing - Windsor

Windsor

SL4 3DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role summary

To undertake high level assessments of patients within their own homes with acute/unstable conditions who are referred to the Urgent Community Response Service as an alternative to hospital admission.

To provide urgent therapeutic intervention for adults within their own home in the Warrington area.

To actively participate and contribute to multidisciplinary team working, also liaising with other professional agencies to promote and plan personalised care.

Main tasks and responsibilities

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Clinical

To undertake comprehensive and holistic physiotherapy assessments of patients including those with diverse presentations, multiple pathologies and complex needs, in a variety of community settings.

Based on assessment to provide urgent therapeutic intervention and signpost as appropriate to services for long term review and intervention.

To utilise advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills.

Based on the outcomes of comprehensive assessment, formulate and implement timely person centred discharge.

To modify treatment skills as appropriate to the service users environment.

To assess and treat patients in their own environment, without prejudice and in conditions hazardous to health with the potential to cause harm.

To provide planned and spontaneous advice to patients, informal and formal carers, relatives, junior staff and fellow professionals promoting understanding of the aims of Physiotherapy and ensuring a consistent approach to patient care.

To work autonomously within scope of practice and to consult more experienced team members as necessary.

To communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, colleagues and junior staff, assistants etc.

To deal with distressing and/or emotional situations with tact and sensitivity.

To implement best practice based on evidence and clinical knowledge.

To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To facilitate management of manual handling risks in accordance with the trusts policy.

To be responsible for maintaining and managing accurate and comprehensive intervention records in line with professional and local standards.

Clinical Management

To accept clinical responsibility for the prioritisation of patients requiring urgent assessments.

To communicate with a wide range of professionals both within the Trust, and in external agencies including primary care, the acute trust, social care, voluntary organisations etc.

To engage patients in the consent process to facilitate informed compliance with physiotherapy interventions.

To attend relevant clinical meetings as appropriate.

To provide training to members of the team and students as required.

To supervise less experienced staff, students and assistants and delegate specific responsibilities where applicable.

To provide accurate statistical information in line with local standards and the professional body.

To participate in clinical audit relevant to the post.

To adhere to the Trust lone worker policy at all times.

To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate.

Professional Development

To work to the standards of professional practice as described by professional body and the HCPC.

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development activities as identified by the HCPC.

To continually evaluate clinical practice and modify approach in line with team and organisational objectives.

To prepare for and actively participate in the Performance Development process both of yourself and others.

To update clinical knowledge and skills and evidence based practice as identified through the PDR process utilising appropriate learning opportunities.

To be actively involved in improvements to service delivery and quality initiatives.

Please see Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust and work in a variety of community settings
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Broad based clinical knowledge, skills and experience
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning relevant to clinical area
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of inter-agency work
• Ability to work independently and request assistance as necessary
• Computer literate
• Evidence of compliance with clinical governance and ability to apply evidence base to practice

Desirable

• Ability to make and maintain accurate clinical judgement under pressure
• Experience of taking clinical observations and NEWS scores
• Proactive in the development of services to meet changing needs of patients
• Experience to pass on skills and/or knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
• IT Skills

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post-registration experience in a variety of settings
• Demonstrable experience of work in a community setting and/or acute setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of organising and prioritising own workload and delegation of responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience of working in an intermediate care service
• Experience of working in an integrated service
• Experience of supervising students and assistants

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council registration
• Member of Professional Body

Desirable

• Post-graduate study in relevant speciality

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

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 Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

1 Times Square

Warrington

Cheshire

WA1 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous reception duties
• Experience in a customer service or patient-facing role.

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS or a healthcare setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Flexible - able to work on own initiative and within a team
• Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to work without supervision
• Good IT skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Organisation skills.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people.

Desirable

• Basic understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Willing and able to work a range of shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Slough CDC (Community Diagnostic Centre)

79 Church Street

Slough

SL1 1TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Capital Project Manager, you will:

• Lead the feasibility, design and construction of allocated capital projects across the Trust estate and wider health facilities within the Integrated Care System (ICS).
• Manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they meet agreed objectives, timescales, quality standards and financial parameters.
• Provide specialist technical advice and guidance within your area of expertise, including building, technical, mechanical or engineering disciplines.
• Support the Associate Director of Hard FM and Associate Director of Capital in the planning and delivery of the Trust's capital programme.
• Manage project budgets and provide effective financial oversight, identifying and addressing risks, variances and potential pressures.
• Work collaboratively with Trust Procurement colleagues to ensure projects are procured and delivered in accordance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and relevant Trust procedures.
• Coordinate and manage external consultants, professional advisers and contractors, ensuring clear project briefs, contractual arrangements, performance expectations and deliverables are established.
• Provide regular progress reports and updates on allocated schemes, including financial, programme, quality and risk information.
• Contribute to the development of business cases and the planning of future capital investment.
• Ensure appropriate project documentation, records and electronic project files are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the CAD Manager to ensure Trust drawings are accurate and up to date, and that appropriate as-built and as-installed drawings are obtained for completed schemes.
• Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, statutory requirements, approved codes of practice and Trust policies.
• Build effective working relationships with clinical, operational and Estates and Facilities colleagues, as well as external consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Support delegated negotiations with specialist consultants, contractors and other external organisations on behalf of the Trust.
• Contribute to the strategic development and planning of the Trust's estate, providing professional advice based on your technical expertise.

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level - Qualification in Architecture, Surveying or Engineering or Qualification in a design construction related discipline.
• Good knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry.

Desirable

• Corporate membership of a construction related institute or body (e.g., RIBA, RICS, CIOB)
• Working knowledge of Auto CAD system
• Familiarity with NHS procedures, guides, and documentation.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent project management and change management skills.
• Able to simultaneously manage a range of complex tasks and prioritise workload.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Numerate and comfortable with budgetary management.
• Able to deal effectively with other professional staff.
• Able to write clear and concise reports and business cases.
• IT Literate.
• "Can do" attitude.
• Able to communicate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience so this is easily understood.
• Motivated and team player.
• Demonstrates the ability to work on own initiative yet knows when to ask for help.
• Able to problem solve and innovate - proactive systematic approach to work.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Capital Investment Manual.
• Line management experience.

Professional / specialist / functional experience

Essential

• Significant experience of managing complex capital schemes.
• Experience of writing specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience of working with the ProCure 21+22 processes

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS or other healthcare environment.
• Experience of public sector requirements.
• Line management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Receptionist

Hours:37.5 hours per week, happy to discuss

Salary: £12.80

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable Receptionist to join our busy team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in general practice. Previous experience working in a GP surgery is essential, we useSystmOne clinical system.

As the first point of contact for our patients, you will play an important role in providing a professional, caring, and efficient service, ensuring patients receive the support and assistance they need.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and visitors in a friendly, professional, and compassionate manner.
• Answer telephone calls promptly and deal with patient enquiries courteously and efficiently.
• Book, amend, and cancel appointments using the practice clinical system.
• Receive and process prescription requests in accordance with practice procedures.
• Signpost patients to the most appropriate clinician or service.
• Maintain accurate patient records while ensuring strict confidentiality at all times.
• Carry out general administrative duties including scanning, filing, photocopying, and document management.
• Work closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team to support the smooth running of the practice.
• Help maintain a welcoming, safe, and organised reception environment.
• Knowledge of prescriptions

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is friendly, approachable, and enjoys helping people.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and professionalism.
• Has good IT skills and is confident using computers.
• Can work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.
• Is organised, reliable, and able to prioritise workload.
• Has excellent attention to detail and maintains confidentiality.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in reception (gp surgery)
• Experience working with the public.
• Knowledge of NHS services or general practice
• Experience using SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Queensview Medical Centre

Address

Queensview Medical Centre

Thornton Road

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN2 6LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Good General Education (eg. GCSE English and Maths A-C) GCSE Level 9-4
• *Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a clerical environment
• *AMSPAR Certificate/equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge of medical terminology
• *Working knowledge of medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
• *Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
• *Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook)
• *Experience of using IT systems
• *Experience of working in Healthcare
• *Good Organisational skills
• *Able to use own initiative and deal with the unpredictable
• *Able to work under pressure and to multi-task
• *Able to work to deadlines

Desirable

• *Experience of working in a busy environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
• *Good keyboard / IT skills
• *Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
• *Good time management skills
• *Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, patients and visitors
• *Ability to problem solve
• *Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in everyday working practice
• *Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
• *Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues
• *Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
• *Confident in dealing with people at all levels
• *Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity
• *Mature open and flexible approach to work
• *Demonstrates care and compassion
• *Good inter-personal and communication skills
• *Good organisational skills
• *Team Player
• *Conscientious
• *Demonstrates reliability, motivation and commitment
• *Ability to travel to multiple sites

Desirable

• *Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Registration & Administration

• Process new patient registrations accurately and within agreed Practice timescales.
• Check registration information for completeness and accuracy and follow up missing or unclear information where required.
• Enter and update patient demographic and registration information accurately on Practice clinical and administrative systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring information is recorded in the appropriate place.
• Process changes to patient details and other registration-related administration.
• Communicate with patients by telephone, email, text and other approved electronic methods regarding registration and administrative queries.
• Monitor and respond to relevant Practice email inboxes, ensuring correspondence is dealt with professionally and within appropriate timescales.
• Use Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel, confidently as part of day-to-day duties.
• Accurately input, update, collate and retrieve information using spreadsheets and Practice systems.
• Prioritise and organise own administrative workload, escalating queries or issues appropriately.
• Provide administrative support to the wider Practice team as required.

Reception

• Receive and welcome patients and liaise with members of the Practice team.
• Deal with telephone, face-to-face and electronic enquiries and direct patients to the appropriate service or member of the Practice team.
• Take accurate messages and ensure information is passed to the appropriate person promptly.
• Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, colleagues and associated healthcare agencies and providers.
• Communicate clearly, professionally and sensitively with patients, including where patients may be anxious, frustrated or have difficulty understanding information.
• Maintain a professional approach to all written and verbal communication.

General Administration

• Process and distribute paper and electronic correspondence received by the Practice.
• Process outgoing mail, including maintaining appropriate records.
• Undertake computer data entry, data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures.
• Provide clerical assistance to Practice staff as required, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning.
• Provide an efficient word-processing service for GPs and health professionals as required, including typing letters and patient referrals accurately.
• Establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written and electronic information is easily accessible and secure.
• File patient records and correspondence appropriately within patient medical records.
• Assist with gathering information for QOF, audits and Enhanced Services when required.
• Undertake administrative tasks relating to patient records and document management.
• Provide cover for members of the team during periods of sickness and annual leave.
• Undertake statutory and mandatory training as required.
• Perform any other relevant and reasonable duties requested by the Practice Manager, Business Support Manager or Partners.

Patient Records & Practice Systems

• Scan patient-related documents onto the appropriate medical record, applying appropriate clinical codes in accordance with Practice procedures and guidance.
• Record relevant information regarding the source of documents and ensure information is accurately recorded within the patient record.
• Forward documents to the appropriate clinician or member of the Practice team for review or action.
• Ensure incoming correspondence is scanned and processed within agreed Practice timescales.
• Ensure internal paper documents are added to the correct patient record and subsequently stored or disposed of in accordance with Practice procedures.
• Book, amend and cancel appointments and recalls, ensuring sufficient and accurate information is recorded.
• Monitor the effectiveness of appointment systems and report any problems or required changes.
• Process home visit requests, ensuring all relevant information is accurately recorded and passed to the appropriate person.
• Retrieve, maintain and file patient records and ensure correspondence, reports, results and other information are recorded against the correct patient.
• Ensure patient records are maintained accurately and appropriately in accordance with Practice procedures.
• Process repeat prescriptions in accordance with Practice guidelines.

Consultation Room Preparations

• Clear and re-stock consulting rooms as required.
• Prepare consulting rooms in readiness for each clinical session.
• Check consulting rooms at the end of each session, ensuring they are left tidy, appropriately stocked and secure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & Maths 9 - 3
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent business/admin or customer service experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Business/admin

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative, reception or customer service role.
• Experience of using computerised systems and accurate data entry.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a GP Practice or healthcare environment.
• Experience of using EMIS, AccuRx or other primary care systems.

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

Coventry North Primary Care Network

Address

Doctors Surgery

163 Birmingham Road

Allesley

COVENTRY

CV5 9BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

REPORTS TO: PRACTICE MANAGER

Job summary:

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, 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

Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice.

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

Reception responsibilities:

Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice

Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.

Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.

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

Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.

Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non General Medical Services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.

Enter patient information on to the computer as required.

Make and serve refreshments, ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy and air and tidy the waiting room in turn with other staff.

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

Desirable

• IT 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Crown Medical Practice

Address

Tamworth Health Centre

Upper Gungate

Tamworth

B79 7EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties:

• To complete all work set by your assessor.
• To efficiently undertake basic dispensary duties which may include the following duties as directed:
• To unpack pharmacy medicine deliveries, check the delivery and place for loading into the robot.
• To put away medicines into their correct locations and maintain clean and tidy storage areas.
• To expiry date check medicines and rotate the stocks to ensure medicines are used in date order and avoid waste.
• To provide support to the pharmacy reception including processing payments, filing prescription paperwork and taking in prescriptions from patients.
• To be trained to competently dispense and label medicines for inpatient use in accordance with the dispensary procedures.
• To be trained to use the pharmacy computer system to obtain information and print labels.
• To answer/deal with queries, both face to face and via the telephone, take messages and pass them on to the relevant member of staff in an appropriate and timely manner.
• To maintain filing systems in line with organisations policies and procedures.
• To assist with the ordering and maintenance of medicine supplies.
• To be a flexible and supportive member of the team.
• To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Attend and take part in team meetings & regular reviews with line manager etc.
• To prepare for and attend assessment meetings and participate in relevant training.
• Throughout the training period the post holder will be expected to complete all training as required including functional skills if required, trust statutory and mandatory training as well as any study sessions provided by the Education &Training team.
• To adhere to the local and national Health and Safety regulations and the organisations Policies and Procedures.
• To sign a learning contract with the training provider and adhere to the agreement.
• To be responsible for the use of physical equipment and to report any defects in equipment as appropriate.

General

• This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder.
• The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. The post holder is at all times expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
• You are requested to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to ensure that statutory and departmental safety procedures are adhered to.

Any other duties, which may be requested by the Manager in order to facilitate the smooth running of the Department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGood command of the English language and numerate

Desirable

• 4 GCSEs D grade or above.

Special skills / aptitudes

Essential

• oGood attention to detail
• oOrganised in your approach to work
• . oGood interpersonal skills
• oKeen to develop professionally and personally
• oAble to work with supervision
• oUnderstanding the requirement of confidentiality
• oAn ability to ask for help and guidance if required

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of Pharmacy role.

Personal qualities

Essential

• oAble to communicate effectively at all levels
• oTeam player
• . oAble to motivate oneself
• oAbility to act on own initiative when required
• oAn ability to recognise limitations of the role and not to work outside of these limitations

Desirable

• oAble to develop time management skills
• oAn ability to cope effectively under pressure

Circumstances

Essential

• oFlexible approach to work load and department needs

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective clinical care to the UTC patients and the practice population.

This will be achieved by providing clinical and managerial leadership to the Urgent Care Practitioners and other staff involved in clinical care within the Urgent Treatment Centre and practice.

The post holder will work closely with the GPs and management team to deliver the practice priorities.

The post holder will represent Faversham Medical Group at various fora including, UTC clinical & network meetings as necessary.

Job responsibilities

Clinical;

Oversee safe and effective delivery of clinical careLead on and undertake relevant audits, including prescribing and PGD audits

Lead on and undertake relevant audits, including prescribing and PGD audits

Lead and participate in reviews of clinical safety and significant incidents issues

Manage implementation of any changes recommended from incident reviews and learning events

Manage and participate in continuous clinical improvement initiatives

Participate in vaccination programmes as appropriate/required

Oversee the process of the monitoring of emergency equipment, sharps bins, vaccine fridge and stock

Work with the Infection Control Lead to ensure all standards are met

Work with the management team and lead on development of current and new services relevant to the UTC and practice

Data/quality;

Work with the management/administration team on the recording and attainment of QOF standards

Work with the management/administration team on the achievement of Enhanced Services relevant to the Urgent Care Practitioners team

Ensure Patient Group Directives (PGDs) are read, signed and used appropriately

Take part in the development of PGDs as required

Undertake and lead on prescribing and other clinically relevant audits for the clinical team

Keep up to date with CQC requirements and inform the Urgent Care Practitioners team of any changes as relevant

Ensure an adequate system of peer review/clinical audit is undertaken within the team to monitor and maintain clinical standards

Create and submit quality and contractual compliance reports required by commissioners

Human Resources;

Manage Urgent Care Practitioners rota and to maintain adequate staffing levels

Carry out the Urgent Care Practitioners teams annual appraisals and reviews, including 6 monthly reviews

Review and approve training requests from the UCP team in collaboration with the management team and GP lead for HR

Identify training requirements within the Urgent Care Practitioners team

Carry out back to work interviews after episodes of sick leave

Deal with requests for annual leave/TOIL/time off for other reasons, authorising or rejecting any requests in line with the Staff Handbook and in discussion with the HR Manager as appropriate.

Sign off overtime requests

Deal with change of hours requests in conjunction with the Business and HR Managers

Carry out exit interviews with the HR Manager

Deal with general day-to-day queries from members of the UTC team

Take part in UCP/UTC meetings

Responsible for cross line management when another line manager is absent.

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 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

Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff

Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice

Ownership of 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

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 provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate

Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal

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 correction of 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 other sector managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)

Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards

Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Spillage control procedures, management and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Safeguarding:

It is the responsibility of all staff at Faversham Medical Practice to;

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Ensure their safeguarding adults and safeguarding children training is up to date at the level appropriate to their role

Ensure the safeguarding policies and procedures in place within the Practice are adhered to during employment

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

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

Some items have been removed or shortened, please consult the full job description attached.

This job description provides an outline of the main responsibilities associated with the role but is not exhaustive. The range of activities and areas of responsibility will evolve over time. The content of this job description will therefore be subject to regular review and amendment in line with any resulting change in the need to fulfil and meet the organisations needs.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills written and verbal.
• Excellent clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills in urgent care setting.
• Over 6 months experience in a management role.
• Ability to clear workload by the end of each shift.
• Knowledge of & Ability to assist in complex HR processes such as grievance process, disciplinary, dismissal etc.

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with time off requests.
• Experience in overseeing stock control.

IT Skills

Essential

• Very Good IT skills.
• Experience of urgent care or GP practice based clinical system.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS clinical system.

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop own and surrounding teams clinical skills.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality, ensuring this is followed by all staff working in the UTC.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Empathetic and caring approach to patients.
• Suitability for working with children.
• Ability and skills to manage and motivating staff

Desirable

• Experience in developing and implementing new services
• Experience of working with external organisations

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Full driving licence.
• Flexibility of working hours/ability to help cover shifts.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/HCPC/GPHC Registration.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Minor injuries qualification.
• Minor illness qualification.

Desirable

• Educated to masters degree level in advanced clinical practice or working towards.
• Independent prescriber.
• Ability to plaster.
• Red dot qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Faversham Medical Practice

Address

Faversham Health Centre

Bank Street

Faversham

Kent

ME13 8QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of the duties and responsibilities of the role

Person Specification

Education, qualification and training

Essential

• Qualified to degree level
• Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Health related / clinical qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial relevant management experience including experience of shaping and delivering significant change in health services.
• Experience of developing effective partnership working with service users and carers.
• Proven effective partnership working with statutory, voluntary and community sectors

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of legislation and the statutory responsibilities of health and social care agencies.
• Ability to lead and manage change, securing ownership and commitment to shared vision and objectives across disciplines and organisations.
• Ability to manage, motivate and engage staff, service users and carers from a variety of professional and organisational backgrounds, identifying, securing commitment to, and implementing new ways of working across traditional boundaries.
• Ability to identify and resolve conflict effectively
• Ability to model and promote equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and service delivery.
• Ability to deal effectively and constructively with issues of poor performance, conduct etc.
• Highly developed skills in interagency and partnership working.
• Negotiating, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan strategically and work closely with a range of stakeholders, including system partners, staff and communities in planning future service provision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and synthesise complex information from a range of sources to inform service development planning and improvement, including through an equity lens.
• Ability to use demand and capacity modelling and quality improvement methologies to inform service planning and improvement
• Ability to understand and use up-to-date digital technology.
• Sets objective measurements; develops and monitors systems for organising work and information

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Steppingly Hospital

Ampthill Road

Steppingley, Bedford

MK45 1AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Role

To ensure the highest standards of individualised care for patients with life threatening diseases including providing support to their families and carers in a safe, friendly and efficient environment.

To communicate with patients, families and carers in a sensitive and empathetic way maintaining effective communication with multi-disciplinary team members. To work part of a multi professional team with professional shared learning under the supervision and guidance of nurses and medical teams.

Although based on our Inpatient Unit, post holders may occasionally be required to work in other teams to ensure adequate staffing levels and to gain experience of the wider hospice delivery of care.

Key Tasks

To provide the highest standards of care to patients.

To lead on and coordinate assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care.

Ensure that you always act in the patients best interests, taking personal responsibility for actions and decisions taken.

Provide a holistic approach to all care provisions provided that is both sensitive and responsive to the patients ever changing needs.

To provide out of hours specialist advice by telephone to patients, carers and allied professionals as required, alerting them to any significant matters.

Give and receive regular reposts on the progress of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to the senior nurse/medical personnel as duty as required.

~~~Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role~~~

Person Specification

Abilities

Essential

• Able to work shift patterns on a rota basis including nights, weekend, bank holidays
• Able to make effective use of available resources to benefit the patients and Mountbatten
• Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations

Other

Essential

• Physical capable carrying out manual handling duties as required by this role
• Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising
• Support and adopting of Mountbattens Values

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with vulnerable adults in a care setting
• Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and the ability to form good working relationships at all levels
• Awareness of palliative care issues
• Experience of working in a Hospital/Hospice care setting

Skills

Essential

• Understand specific needs of patients requiring palliative or end of life care
• Demonstrate commitment to the patients right to be involved in decision making relating to their health care and ensuring decisions are understood by care teams
• Ability to be an effective advocate for the patient with multi-disciplinary teams across all healthcare settings
• Able to effectively manage own time and case load

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Register Nurse with current NMC registration
• Revalidation of NMC Registration
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development
• Clinically up to date in general nursing 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

Mountbatten Hampshire

Address

Botley Rd

West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Clinical Pharmacist / Independent Prescriber

Job Summary

St. Georges Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist who is a qualified Independent Prescriber to join our multidisciplinary primary care team.

The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists and other members of the practice team to provide high-quality, safe and effective medicines management and clinical care.

The role will include managing patients with long-term conditions, undertaking structured medication reviews, medicines optimisation and independent prescribing within the post holders clinical competence.

We are particularly interested in appointing a pharmacist with experience or a strong clinical interest in diabetes, who can contribute to the management and optimisation of treatment for patients with Type 2 diabetes and other associated long-term conditions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will: -

• Undertake patient-facing clinical medication reviews and Structured Medication Reviews.
• Independently prescribe, amend and discontinue medication within their recognised scope of competence.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidance and agreed practice protocols.
• Provide particular support for the management of patients with diabetes, including medication reviews, treatment optimisation, monitoring and appropriate follow-up.
• Review patients taking multiple medications and identify opportunities to reduce inappropriate polypharmacy.
• Review patients with complex medication regimes and those at increased risk of medicines-related harm.
• Support the practice in achieving high standards of prescribing quality and medicines safety.
• Review medication following hospital admission, outpatient appointments and other transitions of care.
• Undertake medication reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Identify and resolve prescribing discrepancies and medicines-related problems.
• Provide advice and support to GPs, nurses and other members of the clinical team on medicines-related matters.
• Support repeat prescribing processes and deal with appropriate medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Review monitoring requirements for medicines and ensure appropriate investigations and follow-up are undertaken.
• Support patients in understanding their medicines and encourage adherence and shared decision-making.
• Refer patients appropriately to GPs or other healthcare professionals where issues fall outside the pharmacists clinical competence.

Diabetes and Long-Term Condition Management

The successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role in the care of patients with diabetes.

Depending on experience and competence, this may include:-

• Reviewing patients with Type 2 diabetes.
• Optimising oral and injectable diabetic medication.
• Reviewing cardiovascular and renal risk factors associated with diabetes.
• Monitoring medication effectiveness, side effects and adherence.
• Supporting achievement of individualised HbA1c and other treatment targets.
• Reviewing blood results and other clinical monitoring.
• Supporting patients with lifestyle and medicines-related education.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses and other clinicians in the management of more complex patients.
• Supporting the practice in meeting relevant QOF and locally commissioned diabetes indicators.

The post holder must work within their own professional competence and refer appropriately where specialist or medical input is required.

Medicines Optimisation and Prescribing

The post holder will: -

• Promote safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing.
• Apply national and local prescribing guidance where appropriate.
• Support implementation of medicines alerts, safety communications and prescribing guidance.
• Identify patients who may benefit from changes to medication or additional monitoring.
• Support appropriate antimicrobial stewardship.
• Review high-risk medications and associated monitoring.
• Contribute to initiatives designed to improve prescribing quality and reduce medicines-related harm.
• Work with community pharmacies, secondary care providers and other healthcare professionals to resolve medicines-related issues.

Quality and Clinical Governance

The post holder will: -

• Contribute to the achievement of QOF and other contractual or locally commissioned clinical targets.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality-improvement work.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Work in accordance with practice policies, clinical protocols and information-governance requirements.
• Report and contribute to the investigation of significant events, prescribing errors and patient-safety incidents where appropriate.
• Participate in clinical meetings and multidisciplinary discussions as required.
• Maintain appropriate professional registration and fulfil continuing professional development requirements.

Communication and Teamworking

The post holder will: -

• Work as an integral member of the practice multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Provide clear explanations to patients regarding medication changes, benefits, risks and monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, administrative staff, community pharmacists and secondary care teams.
• Develop effective working relationships across the practice and wider Primary Care Network.

Professional Responsibilities

The post holder must: -

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Hold a recognised Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Practise in accordance with GPhC professional standards.
• Work within their individual scope of competence and seek appropriate support when required.
• Maintain appropriate professional indemnity arrangements.
• Maintain continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Confidentiality

The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare organisations.

All information must be treated in the strictest confidence and managed in accordance with data protection legislation, NHS information-governance requirements and practice policies.

Safeguarding

The post holder must be aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and must undertake appropriate safeguarding training in accordance with their role.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to comply with the practices health and safety policies and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, patients and visitors.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

St. Georges Medical Centre is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing an inclusive working environment. The post holder is expected to treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.

Flexibility

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may develop over time in response to changes within the practice, primary care and the wider NHS.

Any significant changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Qualified Independent Prescriber
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care, diabetes or a related area
• Additional recognised qualification or training in diabetes management

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience as a pharmacist
• Experience of undertaking clinical medication reviews
• Experience of medicines optimisation and managing complex medication regimes
• Experience of independent prescribing within own scope of competence
• Experience of managing patients with long-term conditions

Desirable

• Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care
• Experience of managing patients with Type 2 diabetes
• Experience of optimising diabetes medication, including newer therapies
• Experience of Structured Medication Reviews
• Experience of polypharmacy and high-risk medication reviews
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team
• Experience of QOF and other primary care clinical targets

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of medicines, prescribing and medicines optimisation
• Ability to assess patients and make appropriate evidence-based prescribing decisions
• Ability to recognise the limits of own clinical competence and refer appropriately
• Good understanding of medication monitoring requirements and medicines safety
• Ability to interpret relevant clinical information and blood-test results
• Good understanding of the management of common long-term conditions
• Knowledge of local and national prescribing guidance
• Understanding of antimicrobial stewardship

Desirable

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of diabetes management
• Knowledge of current guidance relating to Type 2 diabetes
• Understanding of cardiovascular and renal risk management in patients with diabetes

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

St. George's Medical Centre

Address

7 Sunningfields Road

London

NW4 4QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Digital Health (or experience equivalent to)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy and digital health.
• Experience in IT and electronic prescribing systems
• Extensive experience in configuration of Oracle Health/ Cerner Millennium
• Experience in delivering formal education and training, on complicated subjects, to large groups.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising others.
• Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and leading on audit.
• Experience working across secondary care setting

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective pharmaceutical skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Good negotiating skills
• Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
• Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable / acute demands
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others workload
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
• Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
• Implements findings of pharmacy practice research

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated, hardworking
• Reliable with good attendance record
• Be flexible in responding to demands of the service.
• Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street, Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Telephone Duties

1. Making appointments

2. Taking requests for prescriptions

3. Giving out results

4. Ambulance transport bookings

5. Home visit requests

6. Deal with general enquiries and complaints

7. Contacting other providers

Reception Duties

8. Register new patients and temporary residents

9. Greet and direct patients and visitors

10. Making appointments

11. Handing out prescriptions

12. Ensure outstanding queries are explained and handed over to next shift, as necessary

13. Respond to needs of doctors and nurses during surgery

14. Collect payments from patients for non-NHS services

15. Deal with general enquiries and complaints

Filing and Administration

16. Pulling Lloyd George envelopes when requested by doctors

17. Summarising of patient notes

18. Read coding and scanning of daily post

19. Assisting with insurance paperwork

20. Assisting with QOF work and any other initiative run by the Practice

General

21. Input and extract information from Practice computer system

22. Observe health and safety guidelines at all times

23. General housekeeping (e.g. keeping reception and waiting areas tidy)

24. Any other reasonable duties as necessary

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Customer Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of reception work
• Experience of working within General Practice

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NORTHGATE SURGERY

Address

Northgate

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 1NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northgatesurgery.org/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)