Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an administrative/clerical role

Desirable

• Understanding of patient pathways within the NHS

Experience

Essential

• Experience in maintaining and updating databases

Desirable

• Experience of working with Cerner

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mark's Hospital

Central Middlesex Hospital

Acton Ln, London

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are looking to recruit a full-time Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly and dedicated team within the busy Devon Sexual Health Service (Torbay site).

Working under the supervision of qualified nursing and medical staff, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care and ensuring the smooth and effective running of our clinics. The role involves a variety of both clinical and non-clinical duties, including chaperoning patients during examinations and procedures, undertaking venepuncture, preparing and stocking clinical rooms, ordering supplies, managing samples, maintaining accurate patient records, and entering data onto relevant systems.

The successful candidate will receive comprehensive Trust and in-house training, along with competency-based assessments to support their development within the role.

Previous experience in sexual health would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to deliver excellent patient-centred care, with the willingness to learn and develop new skills within a supportive team environment.

The ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally, sensitively, and respectfully with patients and colleagues is essential. As we care for a diverse patient population, the post holder must demonstrate a non-judgemental approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to maintaining patient dignity, confidentiality, and inclusion at all times.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding service where you will quickly become a valued member of the team and have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our patients.

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about providing high-quality care and who share our commitment to delivering an outstanding patient experience.

Our Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across a number of dynamic settings; out in the community, in our acute hospitals or within our theatres teams to name just a few.

You will be a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person.

Working pattern - We are currently open Monday - Friday 08.00-20.00, May include Saturdays in the future.

Interview Date: Thursday 24th September 2026 and Friday 25th September 2026

For further information please contact: Joanne Andrews [email protected] 01803 656514 or Justine Wright [email protected] 01803 656511

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 5YH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pastoral, Religious and Spiritual Care

• To act as a lead for the practice of pastoral, religious and spiritual care
• To facilitate appropriate pastoral, religious and spiritual care to patients living with life limiting conditions and at the end of their life, in the in-patient unit, therapy centre and in the community and to carers and families both pre and post bereavement. To facilitate appropriate pastoral, religious and spiritual care to hospice staff and volunteers. To undertake holistic person centred assessment of individual pastoral, religious and spiritual needs, and support the exploration of issues of spirituality where required.
• To provide advice and support to patients and families around funeral planning and arrangements, including conducting funeral services if requested and as appropriate.
• To facilitate appropriate sacramental ministration at patient bedside if requested.
• To recognize diversity and promote inclusivity and equity across services for people of all religions or with no religious belief.
• To support the provision of spiritual care out of hour needs, establishing appropriate connections within the community to ensure the diverse needs of patients and families are met.
• To keep clear and accurate patient records in accordance with Pilgrims clinical record keeping guidance.
• To regularly attend spiritual care chaplaincy team meetings and support the work of the team across all hospice sites as required.

• To regularly attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions to ensure the individual pastoral, religious and spiritual needs of patients and families are identified and addressed as part of holistic care planning.
• To contribute to the development and delivery of hospice bereavement services, working collaboratively with counselling and social work colleagues.
• To contribute to the development and provision of holistic psychosocial and wellbeing services.
• To lead on the development and delivery of memorial and remembrance services and work collaboratively with fundraising and marketing teams where required.
• To contribute to the development and delivery of spiritual care awareness and bereavement training for staff and volunteers.
• To support new staff inductions.

• To assist in the recruitment of spiritual care volunteers and to provide appropriate support and supervision to spiritual care volunteers.
• To provide support and supervision to students on placement in the hospice as required.
• To actively engage with faith leaders and other appropriate groups in the local community for the benefit of patients and families.
• Take responsibility for maintaining appropriate CPD, staying abreast of contemporary themes and evidence based practice in pastoral, religious and spiritual care in palliative and health care generally, to inform ongoing service development.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of hospice and palliative care philosophy.
• An understanding of the appropriate use of counselling/listening skills in pastoral work.

Other requirements

Essential

• A broad-based spirituality; deeply rooted but open to all faiths and traditions.
• Able to manage the emotional demands of the post, using support and supervision appropriately.
• Flexible and positive in managing volunteers with varying knowledge, experience and views
• Car driver/ability to travel across sites

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate authorisation if a representative of one of the major faith traditions.

Desirable

• Relevant professional training/qualification in healthcare chaplaincy or similar.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with bereaved people.

Desirable

• Experience in palliative and hospice care.
• Experience of health care chaplaincy or similar.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to relate to people of all faiths or none without any urge to proselytise or persuade.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team.

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

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice In Thanet

Ramsgate Road

Margate

Kent

CT9 4AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working with patients with dementia in the care setting
• Demonstrable knowledge with regards cognitive and social stimulation
• Demonstrable experience with working with members of the multi-disciplinary team
• To be able to demonstrate awareness of Trust Dementia Strategy

Desirable

• To have worked within a large team supporting patients and colleagues

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Good level of secondary education
• To be able to demonstrate received training to an intermediate level of dementia awareness
• To be able to demonstrate an understanding with regards Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults; Mental Capacity and Deprivations of Liberty

Desirable

• NVQ Level II in Direct Care or Health, or ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of development

Skills and Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate the ability to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to liaise with carers/relatives and patients and support and signpost as appropriate
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to provide clear and concise documentation in line with Trust Policy
• IT Literate

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 of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sir Robert Peel Hospital

Mile Oak Plantation Lane

Tamworth

B78 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit an experienced, dynamic, Practice Manager to join our friendly and well-established dispensing Practice. We place a strong emphasis on staff well-being and are focused on maintaining a positive work-life balance and a supportive working environment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading a team, along with solid financial and HR management.

You should have experience of strategic leadership and forging innovation along with the ability to identify potential opportunities and threats and formulate objectives and ideas for future Practice development.

You will need to be able to remain calm under pressure and focus on the bigger picture. Previous Practice Manager experience or experience working in General Practice or the NHS is highly desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualifications in practice management, healthcare management, or a related field (e.g., NVQ, Diploma or bachelors degree) or equivalent professional experience.
• Education to degree level in healthcare or business.
• Further qualifications in financial management or human resources (HR).
• Training in information governance and data protection (e.g., GDPR compliance).
• Knowledge and skills
• Proven experience in healthcare management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Financial acumen and experience with budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of GDPR.
• Ability to manage practice level IT.
• Experience in managing or supervising staff within a healthcare or similar environment.
• Experience in financial management, including payroll, VAT submissions, and working with accountants.
• Proven ability to handle HR responsibilities such as recruitment, staff appraisals and disciplinary matters.
• Experience in implementing IT systems and managing data security.
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects.

Desirable

• Experience in working with NHS systems and contracts.
• Experience in managing patient or customer feedback.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Essential

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

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

Grey Gable Surgery

Address

High Street

Inkberrow

Worcester

WR7 4BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greygablesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).

Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake additional training as required.

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working without direct supervision

Desirable

• Previous experience of community nursing practice
• Evidence of post-registration education & training.
• Holistic health assessment course (or equivalent)
• Teaching & assessing qualification

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative, assess patients competently and report back to Team Leader (or appropriate health care professional) relevant changes in patient's condition.
• Ability to effectively manage the workload, prioritise and delegate work in the absence of the Team Leader - District Nurse / Senior Community Nurse
• Ability to liaise effectively within the Primary Health Care Team and with other professionals / agencies

Desirable

• Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Independent Living Centre

Village Road

Cheltenham

GL51 0BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral-level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent) as recognised by the HCPC
• Professional registration with the HCPC as a full member and evidence of CPD as required by the HCPC.
• Formal training in the clinical supervision of qualified staff.

Desirable

• Additional post-qualification training and experience or further qualifications in one or more specialised areas of psychological practice
• Supervision Training
• Accredited DBT training (e.g. British Isles DBT Training, full-model DBT training) or equivalent training in evidence-based approaches for complex emotional needs
• Leadership/Management Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within adults services or their equivalent
• Substantial experience working as a clinical specialist with a wide variety of client groups across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.
• Substantial experience of specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of patients in a range of settings
• Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working within a multi-cultural framework. Substantial post-qualification experience of working with adults with severe and enduring mental illness within community mental health settings (e.g. CMHT, assertive outreach, rehabilitation or crisis services). Experience of providing professional and clinical leadership, including line management and clinical supervision of qualified and unqualified psychology staff.

Desirable

• Experience of significant service development, design and implementation.
• Experience of specialist assessment and treatment of adults with complex emotional needs and/or a diagnosis of personality disorder.
• Experience of delivering DBT (individual therapy, skills groups, and/or phone coaching) within a full-model DBT programme.

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of adults' mental health needs in relation to current legislation (including the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007), the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant safeguarding legislation), government policy and other national initiatives, as well as relevant psychological theory and research.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Competent user of IT systems, including electronic patient record systems, for clinical documentation, outcome monitoring and data reporting.
• Skills and expertise in providing psychological consultation and advice to other professional and non-professional groups. Doctoral-level knowledge of the theory and practice of a range of highly specialised psychological therapy models applicable to adults with severe and complex mental health problems (e.g. CBT, DBT, systemic, psychodynamic and third-wave approaches), and the ability to select and adapt these appropriately

Desirable

• Post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation.
• Specialist knowledge of DBT theory and the biosocial model of emotion dysregulation, including skills training, individual therapy, phone coaching and the DBT consultation team model.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.

Other Requirments

Essential

• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours
• Ability to identify and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to travel independently and flexibly across Trust sites and into the community including for domiciliary visits, to meet the demands of the post

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Armstrong Way

Southall

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master / Bachelor of Pharmacy
• 1 year pre-registration pharmacy training
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Certificate / Diploma / Masters Degree in Clinical Pharmacy

Previous Experience

Desirable

• Clinical Pharmacy in a hospital environment
• Medicines Information experience

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential

• Evidence of CPD
• Use of Pharmacy computer systems
• Good interpersonal skills
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Dispensing and checking skills- ability to follow procedures and accurately supply medication
• Awareness of own limitations and when to refer to others for advice
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect ?Excellence

Desirable

• Computer literacy, including use of Word and databases / spreadsheet programmes
• Report writing skills

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between hospital sites and for on call
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and 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.

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Grantham Hospital

101 Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Recovery Steps - Cumbria is looking for a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Nurse to deliver high-quality, nurse-led care to individuals affected by substance use.

You will play a key role in completing comprehensive health and alcohol assessments, supporting harm reduction and promoting improved health and wellbeing outcomes as part of a multidisciplinary recovery service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will have an interest in bridging the gap between health and equality.
• You will have a strong interest in working with vulnerable people.
• Registered Nurse: You are a dedicated and registered nurse, either as a general nurse or psychiatric nurse, with the qualifications and commitment to provide exceptional care.
• Clinical Expertise: You have experience in assessing clients to meet healthcare, clinical, and psychosocial needs, including addressing issues related to Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV). Your clinical knowledge is a foundation for providing high-quality care.
• Health Promotion and Harm Reduction: You bring experience in health promotion and harm reduction interventions. Your ability to provide advice and information plays a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferable due to working across various sites.

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

Waythrough

Address

Recovery Steps

1st Floor, Stocklund House

Castle Street

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA3 8SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the practice population
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all time

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) or equivalent medical qualification from a recognised university.
• GMC Registration: Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current Licence to Practice.
• Familiar with the use of the following systems: SystmOne, ICE, Microsoft Office
• GP Register: Included on the GMC GP Register.
• CCT/CEGPR: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice or Certificate Confirming Eligibility for GP Registration (CEGPR).
• National Performers List: Included on or eligible for inclusion on the National Medical Performers List for England.
• Indemnity: Appropriate medical defence indemnity (e.g., MPS/MDU).
• Right to Work: Eligibility to work independently in the UK.
• Immunisation Status: Satisfactory immune status for relevant viruses (e.g., Hepatitis B).
• MRCGP qualification

Desirable

• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Committed to high standards of clinical care
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Desirable

• Experience of 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.

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

Richmond Medical Centre

Address

462 Richmond Road

Sheffield

S13 8NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Patient facing Clinical Medication Review

- Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients within the practice, care homes and/or domiciliary visit to proactively manage polypharmacy and produce recommendations for senior clinical pharmacist, nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.

Patient facing Long-term condition clinics

- See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Diabetes).

- Clinics are done face to face, via telephone, home visits and in the future, possibly video consultations.

- The post holder will undertake clinics for patients or develop one to one relationships in order to de-prescribe where necessary or offer clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement.

- Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicine adherence ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to GPs for medicine improvement.

Patient facing Care Home and Domiciliary Clinical Medication Reviews

- Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for clinicians on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.

Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments

- Managing caseload of patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence.

- Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate

Medicines support

- Provide patient facing clinics and a telephone helpline for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice

Medicine information to practice staff and patients

- Answers relevant medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines.

- Suggesting and recommending solutions.

- Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes

- Telephone medicines support

- Provide a telephone help line for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines.

Helping tackle the issue of unplanned hospital admissions

- Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews.

- Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital

- To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.

- Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in Care Homes).

Signposting

- Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.

Repeat prescribing

- Produce and implement a repeat prescribing policy within each PCN practice. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review.

- Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required

Risk stratification

- Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.

Service development

- Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets)

Medicines quality improvement

- Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the relevant practice team.

Medicines safety

- Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.

- Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance.

Education and Training

- Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.

Care Quality Commission

- Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.

Collaborative Working Relationships:

- Participates in the Primary Care Network Multidisciplinary Team

- Liaises with CCG colleagues including CCG pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit in surgeries

- Foster and maintain strong links with all services across the PCN and neighbouring networks.

- Explores the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships

- Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care

- Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g. CCGs)

- Can recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

- Demonstrates ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams

- Liaises with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to:

• Patients and their representatives
• GP, nurses and other practice staff
• Other healthcare professionals including social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, physicians associates and paramedics
• Community pharmacists and support staff
• Other members of the medicines management (MM) team including pharmacists, technicians and dieticians
• Locality/GP prescribing lead
• Community nurses and other allied health professionals
• Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimization
• Community nurses and other allied health professionals

Professional Development:

- Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the role and responsibilities

- Involved in one to one meetings with line manager monthly to discuss targets and outcomes achieved

- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety

- Work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present

- Review yearly progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others

- Participate in the delivery of formal education programmes

- Demonstrate an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keep up to date with relevant clinical practice

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

- Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

- Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist

- Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice

- Working towards or holding an independent prescribing qualification (not mandatory)

- Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and can refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate

- Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct

Education, Training and Development

- Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service

- Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity

- Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice

- Ensures appropriate clinical supervision is in place to support development

- Willing to enrol on CPPE pathway training programme for primary care

Leadership

- Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace.

- Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision

- Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service

- Reviews yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.

- Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

- Promotes diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example.

Special Working Conditions

- The post-holder is required to travel independently between practice sites (where applicable), and to attend meetings etc. hosted by other agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.
• Independent prescriber

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC

Address

90 Pembroke Road

Ruislip

HA4 8NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Liaise with all consultants in your area of responsibility to provide a full secretarial service, including all administrative duties and dealing with mail, which includes placing it in order of priority and acting on matters which can be dealt with without further reference. Appropriately disseminate a variety of correspondence/documentation, some of which is highly confidential. Organize and schedule meetings and maintain an up-to-date diary for appointments, meetings and interviews. Effectively monitor clinic templates liaising with clinical team and appropriate administration staff to ensure clinic numbers are manageable. Escalating to Admin and Service Managers when appropriate. Liaise with staff at all levels both internally and externally, answering written and verbal enquiries when necessary, acting on all matters which can be dealt with without further reference. Answer written and verbal enquiries from patients/relatives, referring enquiries to consultants only when necessary. Deal with stressful phone calls which can be emotional / abusive and of a sensitive nature from relatives/patients. Liaise with internal and external departments to arrange clinical investigations/procedures. Liaise with patients involved in trials undertaken by the team, coordinating all necessary information between patients, hospital and organizing bodies. Ensure accurate input of patient details when entering data onto information databases and Patient Administration System (Careflow) including routine use of the case note tracking system. Receive new patient referrals and organize appointment/admissions and arrange treatment as required. Contribute to the appropriate management of the waiting list, particularly in relation to patients who fall within the two-week wait category Co-ordinate annual leave within the group to ensure clinics are capped or cancelled as necessary in order that clinics are managed effectively, and nursing staff are allocated appropriately to other areas. Contribute to the training of new members of staff within a given area as required. Ensure case notes are kept up to date and that all investigations and other material (outside notes and films) are available for clinic appointments/admissions. Provide information required to support the investigation of litigation cases. Provide statistical information to the Information Department as required. Work with Clinicians, Managers and Administration staff to review working practices, identify new improved ways of working and find solutions to problems. Work with the management team to improve quality and range of services, with resources being managed according to agreed policies and priorities. Ensure all relevant information is available for multi-disciplinary meetings for your team. Co-ordinate case notes and reports where necessary. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Always follow risk management procedures including the identification, assessment, and management of risk within the division.
• To abide by all Trust policies and Procedures.
• To be responsible for own professional /personal development, including participating in ongoing appraisal and personal development planning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• RSA stage II or III
• AMSPAR Diploma (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial/admin experience
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team and in isolation
• Experience in managing priorities under pressure, to meet service needs and strict deadlines

Desirable

• Previous secretarial experience in Oncology
• Previous experience of patient management systems

Skills

Essential

• Audio and copy typing
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Word-processing
• Willing to attend training courses appropriate to role

Desirable

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to produce accurate, well presented work
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organisational abilities to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own and to use initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliability
• Flexibility to work within the team where necessary

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and pro-active approach
• Self-motivated and Enthusiastic

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Clinical Oncology Admin Support - E00093

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group
• Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract
• Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues
• Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives
• Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure
• Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework
• Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths
• Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies
• Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s)
• Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained
• Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues
• Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director
• Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene
• Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety
• Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues

Person Specification

Qualifications & Higher Education

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification
• Full MRCP

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Registration & Interview Eligibility

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
• On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT, in final stages of their portfolio pathway application, or be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Training and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Stroke and an appropriate linked specialty such as Geriatric medicine or Neurology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC, or equivalent
• Specialist fellowship or other training in Stroke

Desirable

• Experience of successful working at the interface between the specialties of Stroke and other medical specialties

Administration

Essential

• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Stroke services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualification

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Desirable

• Audit Publications

Research and Publications

Essential

• Experience of clinical research
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of stroke medicine

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable

• Teaching skills course/qualification

Job specific criteria

Essential

• Evidence of experience in management of hyperacute stroke patients including the use of reperfusion therapies, both in standard and extended treatment windows.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Farnborough

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Research Co-ordination

Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research. Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols. Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment. Participate in clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols. Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner. Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered. Delegation and oversight of research related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP. Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings. Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity.

Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives, and carers regarding prognosis Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel. Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence. Demonstrate awareness of divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics. Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose. To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals. Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training in accordance with local policy. Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice. Development and maintenance of a high-quality service by: Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial. Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention. Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines. Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients. Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs).

Personal Education, Training and Development Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning. Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system. Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence-based care by continuing professional development. Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days. Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate. To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes. Attendance at team and divisional meeting

To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation. Support the development of specialist study days within own research team. Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders. Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings Contribute to the development of members of the research team

All personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• First Degree or relevant clinical experience

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research
• GCP/ICH recognised recent training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of oncology nursing
• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of service improvement

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical research environment

Skills

Essential

• Highly effective communication skills
• Advance organisational skills
• Good written and analytical skills
• Able to manage work autonomously and manage own workload
• Demonstrable IT Skills - able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of IV chemotherapy
• Good presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the clinical trial process
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP & research governance framework
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area

Desirable

• Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees
• Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours

Desirable

• Assertiveness2

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Phase 1 - Q01312

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Rotas

Working with Site Manager (SM) to create rotas and maintain them; planning ahead (at least 4 weeks) for annual leave and study leave; finding solutions for sickness and short notice absences. Bringing to SMs attention if unable to find solutions

With SM liaise with GPs, ANPs, Nurses, and other clinicians to ensure safe working at all times. (Minimum/Safe Working Policy)

Reception/Admin Rota

Create and maintain weekly rotas; planning ahead (at least 4 weeks) for annual/other leave; finding solutions for sickness and short notice absences. Bringing to SMs attention if unable to find solutions.

Keep Operations Managers Reception/Admin Baseline rota of work patterns and hours up to date.

Annual Leave Approval

Manager rights on HR System to approve annual leave requests from Reception/Admin staff

Manager rights on HR Systemto approve annual leave requests from GPs in the absence of the SM

Transitional HR/Finance

Supervision of Reception/Admin team

Complete sickness reports for reception/admin team on HR System

Complete Return to Work Interviews and record on HR Systemfor Reception/Admin staff

Identify Training needs of Reception/Admin staff and provide mentoring where needed

Monitor/audit mandatory training on BlueStream Academy of Reception/Admin staff

Assist SM with annual appraisals of Reception/Admin staff

Assist SM with Inductions and Probations for new Reception/Admin staff

Assist SM with monthly payroll, checking overtime, sickness and any additional hour/pay for the SM to sign off before sending to Finance

Governance and Compliance

Health & Safety monthly checks to ensure that fire alarm and water checks etc., are being done; ensure actions from Hazard/Incident reports are completed and forwarded to SM, ownership of maintenance reporting, ensuring actions are completed

Information Governance checks on weekly and/or monthly basis to ensure prescription governance is being adhered to including resolution, logging and destruction of error prescriptions and reporting back to SM to confirm completed; ensuring security of prescriptions at all times.

Ensuring confidentiality of patient information within the reception team at all times

Communication/Team Meetings

To act as the communication link for the reception/admin team ensuring all staff are updated appropriately; including Alerts, Notice Board Updates, PHE Promotions, changes to ways of working, templates etc.

Regular team meetings with reception/admin team; feeding back issues and areas of concern to the SM and leading the team meeting in the absence of the SM

Ensure standard agenda, notes and action plans are in place

Process Improvement

To be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement, working with the SM and Operations Manager to enable appropriate change

Escalations

Support the reception team with resolving complex queries or patient concerns in a timely manner

Sending the initial response letter to all formal complaints received and bring to SMs attention

Work with the SM to investigate all reception/administration complaints, finding solutions to reach a satisfactory outcome

Work with the SM to investigate significant events involving reception/admin and share learning outcomes with the team

Support reception team to identify occurrences of zero tolerance behaviour and escalating this at an early stage

Cross Site Working

Enable cross site working for reception/admin staff with buddy site

Work closely with Senior Receptionist at buddy site

Patient Services

Ensure good customer service from reception/admin team at all times

Manage patient expectations by being clear and honest in what we can do

Have an understand of QOF, UPO and Enhanced Services and support SM with these activities when required

Support

To support the SM and Ops Manager as and when required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of primary care clinical and IT systems
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Experience in managing people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of rota management

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

GPS Healthcare

Address

Tanworth Lane Surgery

Tanworth Lane

Shirley

Solihull

West Midlands

B90 4DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Food Hygiene Legislation
• Health and Safety Awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge of All Wales Cleaning Standards

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

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road Whitchurch

Whitchurch

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role

Join Ramsay Health Care UK as a Staff Nurse on our Ward team, delivering high-quality clinical outcomes with more time to care. You'll be valued for your skills and have opportunities to enhance them through Ramsay Academy. Our focus is on patient care, exemplified by our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme.

What you'll bring

• Current NMC registration
• Experience in a surgical ward
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Flexible, positive attitude
• Warm, empathetic character

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Enhanced rates for evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Family-friendly policies
• Private healthcare
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Free parking and subsidised restaurant
• Employee discount programme
• Wellbeing Centre and 24/7 assistance
• Long service and recognition awards
• Access to Ramsay Academy for career growth

Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

Essential

• Clinical Registration

Desirable

• Clinical Registration