Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Working as part of a team visit patients at home

2. Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to these patients, promoting their equality and dignity at all times.

3. Maintain confidentiality and be polite at all times.

4. Communicate effectively with other members of the team to ensure all appointments are coordinated efficiently.

5. Assist with the preparation, cleanliness and tidiness of all equipment. Complete equipment audits monthly.

6. To ensure professional interactions with patients in person and on the telephone.

7. Accurately enter patient details on all digital systems.

8. Supporting and adhering to chaperone policies.

9. Support review of patients by performing and reporting on clinical observation of a patients temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.

10. Obtain measurement of a patients height and weight and perform urinalysis if required.

11. Obtain swabs, blood samples, skin scrapings, nail clippings, urine, stool and sputum specimens as requested.

12. Give formal verbal and/or written advice to patients and/or their carers within remit.

13. Liaise closely with the registered colleagues and ancillary staff to ensure the service operates efficiently.

14. Support registered professionals with clinical activities.

15. Report any problems, accidents or incidents to the practitioner in charge and adhere to organisational policy and procedures.

16. Ensure stock levels and equipment are maintained, and exercise care and economy in the use of supplies and equipment.

17. Routine checking of resuscitation and other equipment.

18. Ensure maintenance of good relationships within the department and other areas of the organisation.

19. To attend in service training as required.

20. Support remote monitoring by utilising the dashboard, submitting and reviewing information and calling patients.

Educational:

1. Undertake and complete relevant competency packages.

2. Highlight additional training requirements relevant to your role, and identify when mandatory training due for up-dates.

3. Participate in own appraisal and review process.

4. Keep up to date with current changes in practice sharing the knowledge within the team.

All employees are subject to the requirements of the data protection act and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patients and staff records.

All employees have a responsibility under the organisations health and safety policy, to be aware of and conform to the policy, ensuring all health and safety rules are adhered to and ensuring that all accidents, incidents, near misses, damages and irregularities are documented and reported to a manager in accordance with policy.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed and altered in the light of changed service needs and developments after discussion with the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1.Proven clinical practice within an acute/urgent care setting as a HCSW

Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade C or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing

Desirable

• 1.Diploma Level 2/3 in Care/Health or other relevant qualification

Skills

Essential

• 1.Baseline observations
• 2.Phlebotomy
• 3.Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, written and verbal
• 4.Confidence to adapt to an evolving and changing service.
• 5.Well-developed IT skills
• 6.Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload in order to provide quality care to patient

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

Greater Peterborough Network

Address

Allia Future Business Centre

London Road

Peterborough

Cambridgeshire

PE2 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MANAGERIAL

Manage all non clinical staff, together with delegated responsibility, where appropriate, and overseeing the provision of clinical services through the defined service areas.

Under delegated authority from the Operations Managers, manage the defined service areas within the agreed and available resources, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

Contribute to the production of service development proposals for the defined service areas.

The delivery of all key access targets and thereafter their maintenance, utilising best practice methodologies from both within and outside of the Organisation with particular focus on maximising achievement of UEC access standards.

Utilise information flows which support the monitoring and improvement of clinical services within the defined areas.

Ensure effective communication systems for all staff are in place enabling local and corporate information to be shared with all staff within the defined service area and for views to be fed upwards.

The Operational and Financial Management for defined service areas, contributing to strategic and service planning as required. The defined service areas may be varied from time to time to meet the needs of the organisation and to ensure business continuity and promote personal development.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE STANDARDS

Work in conjunction with clinical leads to provide information and actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

In association with the clinical team, review learning events and complaints and ensure corrective action is taken, where appropriate.

Assisting the Risk Lead for the defined service area, helping identify and quantify potential risk and recommending preventative action.

Manage services in accordance with relevant national clinical standards as NICE, NSFs, and local clinical governance requirements.

Ensure operational advice and support is available at all times to staff within the defined service area.

Monitor systems to assure the quality of services provided to Patients.

Participate in the production of policies and procedures which facilitate the operational and quality effectiveness of the defined service areas.

As directed implement new projects and initiatives which improve services delivered to Patients and the operational effectiveness of the defined service areas.

Participate in the on call management rota for the organisation.

Deputise for the Operations manager as and when required.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Manage all non-medical staff within the defined Service areas.

Carry out appraisal of staff that directly report and ensure annual appraisals are undertaken, with personal development plans in place and acted upon, for all staff.

Ensure policies on staff management are adhered to.

Follow staff retention policies and practices

Ensure adequate orientation programmes are established and put in place for all grades of staff (Including clinical) across the defined service areas.

Contribute to the development and implementation of effective workforce development plans across the defined service areas.

Within the defined service area, contribute to the consideration, development and implementation of new roles and ways of working.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pursue lifelong learning and professional development agenda by participating in management supervision, appraisal and personal learning and development activities.

Keep up to date with national and local developments in NHS policy and practice developments.

OTHER

This job description will be reviewed with the operations managers on an annual basis or as required.

Work on a rota across the seven day period including evenings, bank holidays and one weekend in three.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Teams, Word
• General IT set up and systems
• Understanding of NHS Community Services
• The NHS and UEC development agenda
• The importance of successful partnership working
• Principles of lifelong learning
• Professional education and training
• Workforce planning, recruitment and retention
• Patient and public involvement
• Ability to multitask and juggle competing priorities

Desirable

• NHS specific IT system experience (SystmOne)
• Clinical Governance

Personal Attributes & Abilities

Essential

• Positive, professional, approachable, and respectful attitude to others
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Good decision-making skills with an excellent attention to detail
• Reliability
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

Communication & Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to plan and organise own workload without direct supervision.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds at all levels of seniority.
• The ability to be innovative, objective as and logical in resolving problems.
• The ability to prioritise and balance a range of competing tasks to deliver to agreed timescales.
• Experience dealing with difficult conversations / complaints.

Desirable

• Risk Management
• Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level Maths and English at A-C or equivalent
• A level education or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Management or leadership qualification
• First Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven management experience including delivery of services and staff management.
• Line management of staff, e.g. managing sickness absence, annual leave, creating and managing staff rotas.
• Experience of delivering supervision and appraisals with staff.
• Success in working collaboratively across professions and services.
• Demonstrable success in planning and managing change

Desirable

• Previous experience in Health and Social Care or similar Public Sector roles
• Previous experience in a management role within the NHS

Additional criteria

Essential

• Eligible to work in the UK
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring check (DBS)
• Ability to work across the 7 day week including evenings, bank holidays and weekends.
• Ability to participate in oncall rota across 7 day period.

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

Greater Peterborough Network

Address

Allia Future Business Centre

London Road

Peterborough

Cambridgeshire

PE2 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion,a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the practice population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat and acute prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Carry out home visits where necessary

h. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

i. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

j. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

k. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

l. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

m. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

n. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

o. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

p. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

q. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

r. Support other members of the clinical team, such as Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants, dealing with queries as they arise

s. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

t. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

u. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

v. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• Qualified GP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Desirable

• Experience with 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.

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

Dr Laliwala and Partners

Address

Nightingale Medical Centre

Damson Drive

Peterborough

PE1 4FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of high quality, safe and effective patient care
• Work collaboratively as a key member of the team, promote a positive working culture, encouraging staff participation and involvement in developing and improving the service
• Actioning inbound referrals appropriately
• Dealing with queries from patients / family members
• Updating patient records during MDT meetings with plans
• Coordinating with the clinical team for any follow ups
• Liaising with the hospital teams regarding patient care
• Liaising with practices regarding patient care
• Processing discharges once patients care has ended
• Report any issues/ incidents/complaints/escalations to the Service Manager

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post and to react to statutory, legislative and NHS policy within the scope of the role

Please note: The hospital at home services is a 8:00am- 8:00pm service, 7 days a week. This will be on rota with 1 in 2 weekend shifts.There is an additional pay up-lift of 15% for Saturdays, and 25% for Sundays/BH

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 1 year -
• Administrative skills and robust record keeping
• - Ability to effectively communicate and resolve issues over the phone in a professional and courteous manner
• - Coordinating and liaising with multiple stakeholders or individuals to meet specified outcomes

Desirable

• - Experience of working in Health and Social Care, or similar Public Sector roles

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (including Excel, Word, Teams)
• - General IT set up and systems
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• - The ability to plan and organise own workload without direct supervision
• -Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds at all levels of seniority
• - The ability to be innovative, objective as and logical in resolving problems
• - The ability to prioritise and balance a range of competing tasks to deliver to agreed timescales

Desirable

• - NHS specific IT system experience (SystmOne)
• - Understanding of NHS Community Services
• - Experience dealing with difficult conversations / complaints

Personal attributes and abilities

Essential

• - Positive, professional, approachable and respectful attitude to others - Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision
• - Good decision-making skills with an excellent attention to detail
• - Reliability
• - Flexibility
• - Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in English and Maths, or equivalent

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

Greater Peterborough Network

Address

Allia Future Business Centre

London Road

Peterborough

Cambridgeshire

PE2 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Working as part of a team visit patients at home

2. Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to these patients, promoting their equality and dignity at all times.

3. Maintain confidentiality and be polite at all times.

4. Communicate effectively with other members of the team to ensure all appointments are coordinated efficiently.

5. Assist with the preparation, cleanliness and tidiness of all equipment. Complete equipment audits monthly.

6. To ensure professional interactions with patients in person and on the telephone.

7. Accurately enter patient details on all digital systems.

8. Supporting and adhering to chaperone policies.

9. Support review of patients by performing and reporting on clinical observation of a patients temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.

10. Obtain measurement of a patients height and weight and perform urinalysis if required.

11. Obtain swabs, blood samples, skin scrapings, nail clippings, urine, stool and sputum specimens as requested.

12. Give formal verbal and/or written advice to patients and/or their carers within remit.

13. Liaise closely with the registered colleagues and ancillary staff to ensure the service operates efficiently.

14. Support registered professionals with clinical activities.

15. Report any problems, accidents or incidents to the practitioner in charge and adhere to organisational policy and procedures.

16. Ensure stock levels and equipment are maintained, and exercise care and economy in the use of supplies and equipment.

17. Routine checking of resuscitation and other equipment.

18. Ensure maintenance of good relationships within the department and other areas of the organisation.

19. To attend in service training as required.

20. Support remote monitoring by utilising the dashboard, submitting and reviewing information and calling patients.

Educational:

1. Undertake and complete relevant competency packages.

2. Highlight additional training requirements relevant to your role, and identify when mandatory training due for up-dates.

3. Participate in own appraisal and review process.

4. Keep up to date with current changes in practice sharing the knowledge within the team.

All employees are subject to the requirements of the data protection act and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patients and staff records.

All employees have a responsibility under the organisations health and safety policy, to be aware of and conform to the policy, ensuring all health and safety rules are adhered to and ensuring that all accidents, incidents, near misses, damages and irregularities are documented and reported to a manager in accordance with policy.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed and altered in the light of changed service needs and developments after discussion with the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1.Proven clinical practice within an acute/urgent care setting as a HCSW

Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade C or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing

Desirable

• 1.Diploma Level 2/3 in Care/Health or other relevant qualification

Skills

Essential

• 1.Baseline observations
• 2.Phlebotomy
• 3.Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, written and verbal
• 4.Confidence to adapt to an evolving and changing service.
• 5.Well-developed IT skills
• 6.Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload in order to provide quality care to patient

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

Greater Peterborough Network

Address

Allia Future Business Centre

London Road

Peterborough

Cambridgeshire

PE2 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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