Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. The postholder, may, on occasion, be required to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, depending upon the needs of the practice.

The postholder will:

a. Provide high quality, safe and effective medical care to the practice population, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow up and appropriate referral.

b. Provide services in accordance with the practice's GMS contract and relevant local and national requirements.

c. Manage acute presentations and long term conditions, supporting patients to make informed decisions about their care and developing personalised care plans where appropriate.

d. Prescribe safely and effectively in accordance with current clinical guidance, local prescribing arrangements and practice policies.

e. Review and action investigations, test results, clinical correspondence, referrals and other associated clinical administration in a timely manner.

f. Maintain accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional standards, legislation, practice policy and guidance.

g. Undertake occasional home visits, normally 0-1 per day, according to clinical need.

h. Participate in a regular care home ward round, providing proactive and coordinated clinical care to residents. This will include clinical review, management of acute and long term conditions, medication review where appropriate, advance care planning and liaison with care home staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

i. Participate where required, in the practice's arrangements for urgent and same day care, including telephone consultations and duty doctor responsibilities.

j. Work collaboratively with GP colleagues, nursing and wider multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, person centred care.

k. Contribute to the delivery of QOF, enhanced services and other relevant contractual or quality requirements, including taking responsibility for agreed areas where appropriate.

l. Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and other initiatives designed to improve patient care and practice services.

m. Participate in significant event reviews, learning events and other clinical governance activities, contributing openly and constructively to shared learning.

n. Attend and contribute to practice and clinical meetings as required.

o. Contribute to the development and maintenance of high standards of clinical governance, patient safety and quality across the practice.

p. Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures and relevant professional, regulatory and statutory requirements.

q. Maintain professional registration and comply with all requirements relating to appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development.

r. Contribute where appropriate, to the education and development of colleagues, students and other healthcare professionals.

s. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the practice and wider primary care team, contributing to continuous improvement and the development of services.

Working within our values.

All members of the Huntcliff Surgery team are expected to contribute to our vision of being an approachable, compassionate team delivering high standards of holistic, patient centred care in a respectful and inclusive way.

In carrying out the role, the postholder will demonstrate our values of Compassion, Person Centred Care, High Standards, Respectful, and Approachable & Welcoming in their interactions with patients, colleagues and external partners.

The postholder will contribute to a positive and supportive working environment, recognising the importance of effective communication, teamwork, professional respect and shared learning in delivering excellent patient care.

Secondary responsibilities.

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits and quality improvement projects.

b. Participate in local and PCN initiatives designed to enhance service delivery and patient care.

c. Contribute to the review of significant events, patient safety incidents and near misses using the practices agreed learning and review processes.

d. Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols, pathways and practice policies.

e. Support agreed practice and PCN priorities and service developments appropriate to the role.

Please note that Huntcliff Surgery is not currently able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship from the practice.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS user skills
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance

Desirable

• Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF

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

Huntcliff Surgery

Address

18 Bath Street

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Cleveland

TS12 1BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients face to face or via telephone, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing of information and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

Applicants must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent and have experience of working with the general public. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills (written and oral), strong IT skills, effective time management (planning and organising), ability to work as a team member and autonomously.

Must be flexible to work outside of core office hours and be prepared to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS)

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with the general public

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in primary care. Experience of working in a GP practice. Experience of administrative duties.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Applicants must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

GCSE Mathematics or English at Grade C or above AMSPAR Receptionists Qualificiation NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Skills

Essential criteria

Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills

Desirable criteria

EMIS clinical system

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must be educated to GCSE level grade A to C or equivalent.

Desirable

• NVQ in Business Administration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health and social care setting
• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience of administrative duties

Skills

Essential

• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Strong IT skills

Desirable

• EMIS clinical system

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

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

Huntcliff Surgery

Address

18 Bath Street

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Cleveland

TS12 1BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

Maintaining accurate patient records on EMIS clinical system

The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at South Tees Foundation Trust.

Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters.

Please note that Huntcliff Surgery is not currently able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship from the practice.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture.
• Good standard of general education.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Effective time management (planning and organising).
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.

Desirable

• EMIS user skills.
• Competent in Outlook and Office.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident.
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• Effectively utilise resources.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.

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

Huntcliff Surgery

Address

18 Bath Street

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Cleveland

TS12 1BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. 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. To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

b. To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the Infection Control Lead.

c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

f. To undertake cervical cytology, and manage call and recall of patients

g. To implement contraception and sexual health services

h. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

i. Managing minor ailments and injuries

j. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

k. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

l. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

m. As required, to manage chronic conditions

n. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

o. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

p. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

q. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

r. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required

s. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

t. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

u. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

v. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

w. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

x. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics

y. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

z. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required

aa. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

bb. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

cc. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

dd. An understanding of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other enhanced services

ee. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

ff. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

gg. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

hh. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

ii. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

jj. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:

a. Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle

b. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners

c. Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required

d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care

f. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

g. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

h. Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs

i. Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients

j. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of chronic disease management.
• Experience of working autonomously.
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
• Nurse prescriber
• Family planning qualification

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational Health Clearance.
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

• Strong IT skills

Clinical Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples.
• ECGs.
• Venepuncture.
• New patient medicals.
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly.
• Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice.
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs.
• Chaperone procedure.
• Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.).
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel).
• Chronic disease management.
• Spirometry.

Desirable

• Travel medicine.
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and co-operative
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively utilise resources
• Other requirements

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

Huntcliff Surgery

Address

18 Bath Street

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Cleveland

TS12 1BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Clinical Responsibilities

1. To provide a first point of contact for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health needs.

2. Provide domiciliary visits

3.Using advanced assessment skills of history taking and clinical examination, make a diagnosis and initiate an appropriate plan of care, including referral to other health and social care professionals as necessary.

4. Provide ongoing education and health promotion in relation to primary prevention/secondary prevention.

5. Organise and manage own patient caseload.

6. Request, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patients' clinical problems or monitor progress.

7. Manage patients with long term conditions, including the development, implementation and evaluation of individualised treatment plans.

8. To provide a holistic nursing assessment drawing on knowledge about the wider determinants of health and ill health.

9. Independently prescribe medication within own scope of practice and undertake medication reviews in accordance with current guidance.

10. Participate in the development and implementation of Practice/PCN and wider system clinical pathways and guidelines where appropriate.

11. Provide clinical care within own scope of practice and recognise, assess and appropriately refer patients presenting with mental health or safeguarding needs.

12. Provide expert nursing advice to other nurses working in practice/primary care setting.

13. Establish links with Secondary Care providers to help deliver changes in care pathways and protocols.

14. Work with nursing/medical teams in providing proactive management of patients with chronic diseases in accordance with local/national policy.

15. Collating data and involvement in Chronic Disease Management for disease specific areas including Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Asthma and COPD as part of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.

16. Reviewing patients on other registers including Mental Health, Frailty and Epilepsy Registers and inputting data where appropriate as part of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.

17. Undertaking audit of patients requiring review of further intervention.

Clinical Developments

1. Establish initiatives which will contribute to improving access to quality services such as rapid access to minor injuries/ minor illness, Chronic Disease management.

2. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of peer clinical supervision and appraisal.

3. Take an active role in clinical governance, quality improvement, clinical audit and significant event/ near miss review, contributing to the development and implementation of clinical policies, pathways and guidelines.

General Responsibilities.

1. To contribute to the overall development and implementation of clinical developments at practice level.

2. Provide evidence of continued professional development.

3. Participate in regular and ongoing appraisal, taking responsibility for professional competency.

4. To be aware of and utilise risk management strategies both clinical and organisational in all aspects of practice.

5. Maintain current NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code and revalidation requirements.

6. To comply with health, safety and welfare of self and others within the requirements of health and safety regulations.

7. To ensure confidentiality at all times and comply with the practice Caldicott requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• * Experience of working in primary care.
• * Experience of assessing and managing acute and chronic conditions.
• * Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews.
• * Experience of chronic disease management.
• * Evidence of safe clinical decision making and working within own scope of practice.
• *Working knowledge of the British National Formulary.

Desirable

• * Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement.
• * Experience of clinical risk management.
• * Triage experience
• * Relevant chronic disease qualifications/competencies.
• * Women's health

Other Requirements

Essential

• * Access to appropriate transport and ability to travel within the locality to undertake domiciliary visits

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Nursing Qualification (RGN or equivalent)
• An Independent Prescriber Qualification
• Nurse Practitioner 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

Huntcliff Surgery

Address

18 Bath Street

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Cleveland

TS12 1BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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