Job description

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must be Practitioner Psychologists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)this is a mandatory requirementand Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) is preferred.
• This role requires a minimum of a relevant Masters degree, along with a recognised postgraduate qualification and accreditation from the appropriate professional body (BABCP, BCP, BPS or equivalent). Candidates must also demonstrate prior experience and practical exposure within their chosen field of therapy, ensuring they possess the necessary clinical competence and applied knowledge to deliver high-quality therapeutic practice.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Longsight Road, Langho

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB6 8AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder will work as part of the practice team, responsible for the accurate and timely summarising and clinical coding of patient correspondence. The role will involve reviewing incoming correspondence, identifying relevant clinical information, taking appropriate action, and ensuring that items requiring clinical input are promptly forwarded to the appropriate member of the Clinical Team.

The post holder will contribute to maintaining accurate, up-to-date and high-quality patient records, while ensuring that all correspondence is processed efficiently, confidentially and in accordance with practice procedures and NHS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all correspondence is dealt with in an efficient and timely manner and within our service level agreements.

Key duties include:

Accurately code diagnoses, symptoms, procedures, investigations and clinical information using SNOMED CT and other relevant coding systems.

Review and code information from patient consultations, clinical letters, hospital correspondence, test results and discharge summaries.

Ensure patient records are complete, accurate, up to date and appropriately coded.

Identify missing or unclear clinical information and liaise with GPs and other clinicians where clarification is required.

Support the practice with QOF, enhanced services, IIF and other contractual reporting requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR, information governance and practice policies.

Identify coding discrepancies or duplicate/inaccurate entries and make appropriate corrections.

Support the practice in achieving high-quality clinical data and accurate reporting.

Keep up to date with changes to coding standards, NHS requirements and primary care contractual requirements.

Work closely with GPs, practice nurses, administrators and the wider practice team to improve the quality of clinical records.

Contribute to continuous improvement of clinical coding processes and data quality within the practice.

Correspond with patients and hospital trusts regarding relevant clinical and administrative matters.

Reception support, including booking nursing appointments, responding to patient enquiries, signposting patients to appropriate healthcare services, and providing guidance and support with the use of AskMyGP.

Take opportunities (make every contact count MECC) as appropriate to remind patients to book checks, for example chronic disease annual reviews, childhood immunisations, cervical screening

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health and Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Monthly training sessions as necessary

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Equal Opportunities

Cardinal Medical Practice is an equal opportunities employer and you will be expected to comply with all relevant policies and procedures in this area together with all other policies and procedures as initiated by the practice.

Work Visa/Permits/Leave to Remain

If you are a non-resident of the United Kingdom or European Economic Union, you are required to have a valid work visa and leave to remain in the UK, which is renewed as required. The Practice is unable to employ or continue to employ you if you require but do not have a valid work visa and/or leave to remain in the UK.

Code of Conduct

All staff are required to work in accordance with the code of conduct for their professional group (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Professions Council, General Medical Council, NHS Code of Conduct for Senior Managers).

Infection Control

It is the responsibility of all staff, whether clinical or non-clinical, to familiarise themselves with and adhere to current policy in relation to the prevention of the spread of infection.

Clinical staff, on entering and leaving clinical areas and between contacts with patients, must apply alcohol gel to their hands and also wash their hands frequently with soap and water. Staff are required to communicate any infection risks to the Infection Control lead.

Complaints

From time to time, complaints may occur, no matter how professional the approach of our staff. All complaints are investigated promptly, and the full co-operation of staff is required. The current guidelines amplify the above points with policies and procedures explained.

Clinical Governance and Risk Management

The Practice believes everyone has a role to play in improving and contributing to the quality of care provided to our patients. As an employee of the practice you are expected to take a proactive role in supporting the Practices clinical governance agenda by:

Taking part in activities for improving quality such as clinical audit

Identifying and managing risks through incident and near miss reporting and undertaking risk assessments

Following polices, guidelines and procedures

Maintaining continued professional development

• Clinical staff making entries into patient health records are required to follow any Practice standards of record keeping

Information Quality Assurance

As an employee of the Practice it is expected that you will take due diligence and care in regard to any information collected, recorded, processed or handled by you during the course of your work and that such information is collected, recorded, processed and handled in compliance with Practice requirements and instructions.

Freedom of Information

The post holder should be aware of the responsibility placed on employees under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is responsible for helping to ensure that the Practice complies with the Act when handling or dealing with any information relating to Practice activity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Previous experience of using SystmOne
• Previous experience of clinical coding

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

Cardinal Medical Practice

Address

Deben Road Surgery

2 Deben Road

Ipswich

IP1 5EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description - Practice Administrator

Role in Practice - Maintain accurate records, file medical notes, input data, word processing and scanning documents into the computer system.

Responsible to - Team Leader

Summary - The post-holder will be responsible for providing effective and efficient administrative support to the Partners and other Professional staff.

Responsibilities -

Administration

To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures including summarising, private work, deductions, immunisations, scanning and coding and other administrative tasks as required

To work in accordance with written protocols

Accurately retrieving filing of both electronic and paper notes and updating demographic information as necessary

Filing post including scanning test results and clinical correspondence into in medical records

Dealing with incoming post

Computer

Registration of new patients computer data entry and making amendments to medical records

Process patients change of address and other demographic information inputting computer data and medical records, having knowledge of the practice area and data protection protocols

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

messages clearly and accurately

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately according to the Data Protection Act and other information governance guidelines and employees will receive regular training regarding this.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Other Tasks

Ability to work within a team

Lock up the building where required

Be familiar with and adhere to Practice policies and procedures ensuring that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times

Possess the ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload

To participate in further professional development training courses to be discussed in consultation with line manager

To undertake other responsibilities, within the scope of the grade

You are requested to be flexible and the Partners reserve the right to alter such fixed hours as may be considered necessary to ensure the Practice runs smoothly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience.
• Experience of working with confidential or sensitive information.
• Demonstrable ability to work accurately and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within primary care or a GP practice.
• Previous experience working within a healthcare or NHS environment.
• Working knowledge of TPP SystmOne.
• Experience of summarising medical records or processing clinical correspondence.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Reliable, professional and committed to providing a high standard of service.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of administration within a GP practice.
• Knowledge of primary care processes and terminology.
• Experience of working with clinical systems, particularly TPP SystmOne.

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively with written and electronic information.

Desirable

• Administration or healthcare-related qualification.
• Previous training or experience in using TPP SystmOne.
• Training or knowledge in medical terminology, clinical coding or medical administration.

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

PartnersHealth

Address

Bingham Medical Centre

3 Newgate Street

Bingham

Nottingham

NG13 8FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. A diploma or degree-level professional qualification and current registration to practise with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

2. At least two years post-qualification experience of working with adults with mental health problems, including experience in community mental health services.

3. Strong skills in specialist mental health assessment, formulation, treatment planning, risk management, report writing and recovery-focused interventions.

4. The ability to work autonomously, manage and prioritise a complex caseload, contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team, maintain high-quality electronic records and travel between sites.

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

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

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

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please contact the recruiting manager using the details shown on the vacancy page, wholl be delighted to help.

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree level professional qualification
• Diploma or degree level professional qualification Registered for practice through NMC
• Further relevant qualification in the field of mental health or equivalent experience.
• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• PSI or other

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development to high standard

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment and report writing
• Experience of supervising staff and students
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.

Desirable

• Experience of working in community mental health services, minimum two years post-qualification experience of working with adults with mental health problems

Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough working knowledge of mental health problems and their management.
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches
• Knowledge of current mental health policy

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to carry out high quality assessments and treatment interventions to individuals and groups.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities within caseload management
• Ability to apply client-led principles and form non-discriminatory therapeutic relationships with clients and carers
• Ability to maintain good quality records, and write reports
• Ability to take responsibility appropriate to senior clinician role
• Ability to contribute creatively to the development of the service.
• Ability to work within a changing and progressive environment.
• Ability to deal with emotionally demanding situations, to remain calm under pressure, and to be adaptable to demands of the role
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use electronic system

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between 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.

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

CMHS Slough

Slough

SL2 5BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical1. To provide a specialist Music Psychotherapy service including assessment and treatment, using advanced levels of skill, for individual and group short and long-term music psychotherapy and to advise teams in relation to service users complex needs and the range of interventions available.2. To carry out assessments and consultation to inform and enable comprehensive information gathering to establish diagnosis, re service users who present with unclear symptoms and complex mental health difficulties.3. Regularly review and evaluate the therapy including levels of risk as part of the CPA process.4. Communicate with empathy and sensitivity with service users and carers with an awareness and understanding of their problems and often complex issues. 5. To be responsible for own specialist caseload working within Trust policies, protocols and guidelines.6. To record service users progress in RIO patient records, write reports and input statistical date.7. To engage in reflective practice and clinical supervision and to offer clinical supervision to arts psychotherapy staff and other colleagues, as required. To arrange and attend professional, team and specialist clinical supervision as appropriate to caseload.Professional8. Communicate effectively with members of clinical teams, managers and other professional colleagues both representing and providing an arts psychotherapy perspective.9. Work with Managers and Locality leads to ensure that all new, current or adapted arts psychotherapy space/rooms conform to professional association standards and Standards for Better Health, and provide an adequate, appropriate and safe therapeutic environment in which to practice.10. To be responsible for ensuring that all arts works, and digital images and recordings are appropriately stored in line with HCPC, professional associations guidelines and Trustpolicy.11. To work within professional codes of practice and to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards. To work using the best and evidence based practice.Training and Staff Development12. To maintain high standards of practice, demonstrate ongoing personal development through active participation in internal and external development and training opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a CPD portfolio to fulfil HCPC standards.13. To engage in the appraisal process and own CPD and appraisal and CPD of junior/unqualified staff where appropriate. To ensure continuous engagement in ones own art process in line with HCPC standards.14. To be responsible for the planning and organisation of placements for students including visits to other departments and evaluation of their progress. To supervise, support and mentor students on placement where appropriate. To be responsible for providing both verbal and written reports for universities and training establishments regarding students suitability to qualify.15. To educate other professionals and their students about music psychotherapy and provide specialist advice. This may include presentations.16. To engage in ongoing statutory and mandatory training.Service and Policy Development17. To keep Head/Lead Arts psychotherapist and Area Manager informed about local service developments, requirements, shortfalls and gaps in the service and input into team service development plans, trust wide strategy and audit. To be responsible for contributing to relevant policy and procedures.18. To input and make proposals for the development of protocols and guidelines and input into the development of arts psychotherapy strategy. To input into the Trust policy and procedures within the work area with particular reference to therapeutic issues.Health and Safety19. To be responsible for ensuring safe use of materials and equipment and work within health and safety policies and guidelines. Identify training needs for self and junior/unqualified staff where applicable. 20. To undertake specific training, keep records and be responsible for monitoring and maintaining health and safety and security of self and others in own work area. Ensure regular health and safety training and updating for self and any junior/unqualified staff for which responsible.21. To be responsible for and manage delegated art therapy equipment and materials budget, as appropriate. To order and maintain equipment in line with COSHH requirements.Research and Development22. To carry out or participate in research and clinical outcomes assessment to ensure best and evidenced based practice; to evaluate relevant current research, integrate into practice and disseminate to others.23. To carry out or participate in audits and surveys to inform planning and ensure safe practice in line with clinical governance.24. To collaborate with other specialist staff in designated area to extend the range of specialist psychological and group interventions available across the Area.Other DutiesThe post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed.Such variations are a common occurrence and would not of themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post. In cases, however, where a permanent and substantial change in the duties and responsibilities of a post occurs, consistent with a higher level of responsibility, then the postwould be eligible for re-evaluation.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Post graduate qualification in Music Psychotherapy at M.A level which includes creative Processes, working with individual and group dynamics and psychodynamic processes
• Have a music degree or able to demonstrate highly skilled use of own arts medium to graduate level to enable service users to engage in using the medium as part of the therapy process.
• Able to show knowledge and awareness of trauma informed care.
• Experience of working with people with psychiatric disorder

Desirable

• Further post qualification training

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fromeside, Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Stocken, a category C Prison located in Oakham.

Hours

• Monday - Sunday service
• Weekdays 7.30am - 5.30pm
• Weekends and Bank Holidays 8.30am - 5.30pm

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Employed by Newcastle South Primary Care Network, the postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Dietician, Mental Health Practitioners, and First Contact Physiotherapist.

The PCN is made up of five practices with a patient population of over 43,000 patients.

Scope and Purpose of Job Description

The following Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Duties may vary from time to time dependent upon factors such as workload, staffing levels, new legislation, and changes in technology or policy, in this event appropriate training will be provided.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the nest from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in General Practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.

The postholder will practice as an independent prescriber, working with and alongside the general practice team, holding face to face consultations including for long term conditions within scope of competence.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1 Letter from Secondary Care

Review letters from secondary care that recommend a change in medication.

Update the patients list of repeat medications.

If appropriate, communicate with the patient (or the person responsible with their care) and their nominated pharmacist.

If necessary, issue a prescription.

1.2 Prescription Queries

Resolve queries from the prescribing team.

Request for medication not on the patients repeat list.

Request for medication that is not available.

The patient appears to be over or underusing medication.

1.3 Medication Reviews

Review the records of patients whose repeat medication has reached the review date.

Check that biological and laboratory measurements are up to date and within target.

Minimise polypharmacy.

Optimise prescription duration.

Check that doses are appropriate to age, renal and hepatic function.

Consider patient capacity and concordance.

Consider the possibility of prescription drug addiction.

If necessary, advise patient of need for consultation with nurse or doctor.

Issue a prescription.

1.4 MHRA Alerts

Monitor the MHRA and respond to alerts as necessary.

Run a computer search on the drug involved.

Arrange appropriate information to go the patients involved and update their records.

Repeat the search after a suitable time interval.

1.5 Repeat Prescribing

Ensure the effective implementation of repeat dispensing by:

Identifying patients suitable for repeat dispensing.

Work closely with prescribers and community pharmacies.

Issue medication for future repeat prescribing within scope of competence as an independent prescriber.

1.6 External Stakeholders

Provide patients on treating self-limiting conditions through face to face or remote consultation with referral to community pharmacy services as appropriate.

Build rapport and work with relevant ICB team members to achieve local incentives with includes antimicrobial stewardship, cost effective prescribing and medicine safety management in line with local formulary and guidance.

1.7 Assist with minor illness clinics

2. Management

Initiate and implement ideas to improve acute and repeat prescribing.

Support the doctors and nurse practitioners in maintaining good prescribing.

3. Administration

Maintain accurate and clear clinical records.

Be familiar with the current QoF, LES and DES requirements.

Initiate and participate in practice audit.

Contribute to the smooth running and future development of the practices.

4. Professional Development

Pursue self-directed learning: identifying areas of weakness and taking steps to improve.

Complete significant event forms when these occur.

Maintain continued education by attendance at appropriate courses and study days as agreed with the PCN Leadership Team.

Maintain registration with the GPHC.

Adhere to the GPHC code of professional conduct.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all workers, carers and patients. Ensure that all statutory regulations (eg Health and Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) are implemented.

Promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice.

5. Code of Conduct

All staff are required to work in accordance with the code of conduct for their professional group (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Professions Council, General Medical Council, NHS Code of Conduct for Senior Managers).

6. Health, Safety and Welfare

In accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others by your work activities.

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others Health, Safety, Welfare and security as defined in the Practices Health & Safety Policy and in accordance with The Health and Safety at Work Act to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Managing risks and reporting.

You will be issued with an identity badge which you must wear at all time on site.

You are responsible for the security of any keys, smartcards, passwords, etc., issued to you.

7. Infection Control

It is the responsibility of all staff, whether clinical or non-clinical, to familiarise themselves with and adhere to current policy in relation to the prevention of the spread of infection.

Clinical staff, on entering and leaving clinical areas and between contacts with patients, must follow the practices handwashing policy. Staff are required to communicate any infection risks to the practice manager.

8. Equality and diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

9. Clinical Governance and Risk Management

The PCN believes everyone has a role to play in improving and contributing to the quality of care provided to our patients. As an employee of the PCN you are expected to take a proactive role in supporting the PCN and Practices clinical governance agenda by:

Taking part in activities for improving quality such as clinical audit.

Identifying and managing risks through incident and near miss reporting and undertaking risk assessments.

Following polices, guidelines and procedures.

Maintaining continued professional development.

Clinical staff making entries into patient health records are required to follow any standards of record keeping.

10. Information Quality Assurance

As an employee of the PCN it is expected that you will take due diligence and care in regard to any information collected, recorded, processed or handled by you during the course of your work and that such information is collected, recorded, processed and handled in compliance with PCN and Practice requirements and instructions.

11. Freedom of Information

The post holder should be aware of the responsibility placed on employees under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is responsible for helping to ensure that the PCN and Practices comply with the Act when handling or dealing with any information relating to PCN or Practice activity.

12. Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree or MSc in Pharmacy Hold or be working towards a Postgraduate Diploma Independent prescribing qualification.

Behavioural competencies and skills

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice.
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Produce timely and informative reports.
• Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers.
• Work effectively independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provisions.
• Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary.
• Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity.
• Can follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies / procedures and codes of conduct.

Desirable

• Good IT skills.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of principles of evidence-based healthcare.

Other

Essential

• Self-motivation.
• Adaptable and Flexible.
• Full driving licence.
• Professional indemnity insurance (if not covered by practice policy).

Professional Registration

Essential

• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire GP Federation

Address

Newcastle South PCN

And all practices within

ST5 2BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will contribute to the service in ensuring service users consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and achieve high professional standards. They will be required to actively contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.

They will be required to record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.

The post-holder will be required to work flexibly across a number of operational sites as required and work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This will include some evening and weekend working as determined by service user need.

The post-holder will be expected to take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision, appraisal. They will be required to engage fully in the process for revalidation.

Role-specific responsibilities

This post-holder will be responsible to the Clinical Lead /Consultant Psychiatrist or Regional Lead Consultant in fulfilling the following duties:

Good medical care

• To provide a clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation, of a wide range of substance misusers presenting to the service.
• In conjunction with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.
• To regularly review and monitor patients treatment progress (including results of urinalysis and other laboratory investigations).
• To keep accurate appropriate and up-to-date medical and administrative documentation including computer records. These should be entered on the same day or as soon as possible after the clinical consultation.
• To liaise closely with other relevant professionals and organisations including non-statutory addiction services, adult psychiatric services, general practitioners, medical colleagues, Social Services and Prison Services.
• To operate within guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to the post.
• To provide clinical advice, liaison and consultation as required to colleagues in primary care, community services and acute specialties in line with new ways of working
• Engaging with people who have substance misuse problems and providing them with general healthcare and general mental health assessments and contribute to the development of individual care plans.
• Provide specialist prescribing assessments to opiate, stimulant, tranquilizer, barbiturate, alcohol dependent clients, and those with novel psychoactive substance use.
• Initiate appropriate prescribing regimes to clients in line with national legislation and national and local guidance.
• Provide medical management and reviews of prescribed clients
• Provide sound evidence-based clinical practice to facilitate effective treatment decisions.
• Work with other team members to ensure effective administration in terms of record keeping, discharge summaries and correspondence to other relevant bodies. Work with management team to ensure all paperwork is regularly audited.
• Conduct phlebotomy tests if required and support nursing team in ensuring that the maximum number of service users are tested for BBVs and vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B.
• Be an active part of the management team to ensure service and organisational goals are met and that clinical standards are kept high.
• Support nursing team to titrate patients safely on to a treatment regime and ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best evidenced based practice in accordance with CGLs clinical guidelines.
• Support nursing team to offer wound care assessment.
• Promote understanding in relation to working with individuals suffering from addiction problems.
• Develop, review and audit recovery plans, provide health education especially in regard to harm minimisation, blood borne viruses and overdose prevention.
• Provide training, advice and support to other clinical staff to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings, promoting the nomination of named link workers and actively supporting the implementation of integrated care pathways.
• Support the provision of GP shared care in the locality where based.
• Be able when required to represent CGL at a range of meetings with other professionals and agencies in order to evaluate, monitor and develop treatment services for the service user group and minimise barriers to treatment.
• Take an active part in the implementation, adherence and development of internal and external clinical governance procedures.
• Will play a pivotal role in complete clinical audit process within service
• Support the service in carrying out research which will be of benefit to the future treatment of patients
• Utilise evidence-based psychosocial interventions such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural techniques and brief interventions in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services, encourage self-esteem, well-being, self-responsibility and enhanced motivation.
• When necessary, covering duties of their colleagues and other junior medical staff, in order to ensure continuity of medical care.
• To participate in cross-cover arrangements with medical colleagues from other CGL regional services.
• To provide guidance and support as appropriate to newly appointed and less experienced medical colleagues.
• To provide guidance and support as appropriate to Non Medical Prescribers.
• The post holder should also accept that he/she might be required to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseeable circumstances at the request of the Consultant/Associate Medical Director.

Maintaining good medical practice

• All doctors are expected to participate in continuing professional development, annual appraisal and revalidation and to join appropriate supervision and PDP groups for the role. Doctors are actively encouraged to take their CPD entitlement in line with Royal College Guidelines and to support the development needs identified in their PDP, Peer Group reviews and appraisal.
• The post-holder will attend the monthly Doctors Meeting; which includes an academic programme of CPD, and complex case discussions. They will also be able to attend any other CPD activities organised by this group. There will also be a monthly management meeting for doctors to attend, and this will be chaired by the Associate Medical Director for the region.
• The post-holder will have an annual (GMC) appraisal with an appropriately trained appraiser

Relationships with others

• To work in partnership with users and carers so that they are fully involved in and empowered to make decisions about their treatment and care.
• To work constructively with managers and clinical colleagues to maintain effective team working and service improvement.
• Establish good communication and effective working relationships with all relevant agencies in relation to individual patients and service development.
• Build a knowledge of and links with voluntary and independent service providers locally.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree and completing of Basic Medical Training Full GMC- UK Registration and Licence to Practice
• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent Section 12 approved

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering evidence based treatments in Substance Misuse Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting and with other Agencies

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

Change Grow Live

Address

Changing Lives

3 Blossom Street

YORK

YO24 1AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Wymott, a Category C male prison located in Leyland. Ideally needs to be a car driver due to location of the prison

HMP Wymott has capacity of around 1,100, and has a varied and complex population.

• Onsite parking
• Access to onsite gym
• Careers and development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 4pm

Salary:

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 - £49,175 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

Lancashire

PR26 8LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire.

• Onsite Parking
• Training development opportunities
• Access to gym

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 8am - 4pm
• 1 weekend every 4 - 6 weeks

Salary:

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 - £49,175 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Lancaster Farms

Stone Row Head

Lancaster

Lancashire

LA1 3QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary team at HMP Eastwood Park, located near Bristol.

• Onsite parking
• Onsite Caf
• Access to gym

• Monday - Sunday
• Weekdays 7.15am - 7pm
• Weekends - 8.30 - 7.15pm
• Every other weekend
• 4 week rolling rota

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,658 per annum, depending on experience

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Eastwood Park

Wotton-under-edge

Gloucestershire

GL12 8DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact [email protected]

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Masters degree
• HCPC Registration required
• The ideal candidate will have a confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) along with proficiency in at least two other therapeutic modalities, one of which should include training in interventions suitable for working with location-specific or relevant clinical disorders. They should demonstrate a solid understanding and application of therapeutic principles, with a willingness to undertake additional training if not already completed. Experience in working with complex clients and delivering highly specialist interventions is essential, as is the ability to operate at a strategic level. Training in clinical supervision, as well as experience in conducting assessments relevant to the specific environment and population, is required. Additionally, the candidate should bring leadership and management experience, alongside proven skills in service planning and development.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

Manchester

Greater Manchester

SK8 3DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

Produce and maintain surveillance information on new MRSA and Clostridium difficile isolates, GNBSI organisms, other mandatory surveillance system pathogens, notifiable infections, ensuring reporting is prompt and within agreed time deadlines i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly.

In line with national mandatory targets and reporting requirements, assist and work closely with IPCSC, Matron, in production of graphs and charts towards the preparation and provision of reporting of MRSA, Clostridium difficile, and GNBSI rates to UKHSA, and internal reports to Infection Prevention and Control Committee, Quality Committee, development of report writing skills, & cross cover with the Matron IPC to develop draft reports, contributing to the accurate data, and drawing on themes, trends around patient safety, clinical effectiveness and clinical quality.

Utilise the Trust software such as Datix to record, and pull out incident information, actions, bring these to closure.

Collate all the relevant information from a variety of sources to enable accurate and timely submissions of data in accordance with national mandatory targets.

Lead in delivering an annual schedule for the various audit programmes undertaken. This includes environmental/clinical practice audits. Undertake follow up actions as directed post audit/ site visits.

Input data from completed audits and prepare accurate draft reports. Distribute completed audits to the relevant Divisional Leads, and

Please see attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Good general education; Literate GCSE English, Numerate GCSE maths.
• Registered General Nurse or Registered Allied Health Care Professional
• Part way through or completed IPC qualification at minimum undergraduate level modules in infection control, or can demonstrate they possess this
• Relevant Qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of using computer packages for word processing, databases, presentations, diary and self-organisation
• Qualification in teaching, ENB 998 or equivalent, Student nurse mentorship qualification
• Course completion in Facilitation skills, and presentation skills.

Desirable

• Clinical Audit training
• Outbreak management UKHSA
• SSIS UKHSA module
• Relevant IT Qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to deal with patients and service users sensitively.
• Presenting at meetings, education forums, delivering training to wide audience
• Able to work as part of a small team.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Able to take meeting notes and actions at draft level.
• Accurate typing and data entry.
• Ability to organize own time and prioritise work whilst also meeting service priorities.
• Skilled in using word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, MS Teams, Datix to undertake work.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, particularly negotiation and persuasion skills to overcome significant barriers and opposing agendas to deliver improvements
• Knowledge and experience in the application of audit

Desirable

• Able to take basic notes on a laptop whilst in the meeting.
• Ability to arrange meetings and other events.
• Participation in policy development and standard setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute NHS organisation recently
• Experience of infection control roles in health/social care setting.
• Experience of working in clinical health setting caring for patients.
• Experience in managing staff, resources
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of current healthcare issues i.e. clinical governance, risk management and quality controls assurance

Desirable

• Experience of surgical site surveillance programme
• QI methodology experience
• Representing Trust at external forums

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to travel to Trust sites, work in different locations, bases.
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Willingness to undergo further training / development.
• Professional appearance and manner, able to wear uniform.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities. An awareness of working with a diverse community.
• Flexible and works well under moderate pressure on occasions.

Desirable

• Car driver

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Lead Nurse, the Practice Nurse will work as part of the Nursing & Healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients.

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being

Advising patients with respect to their continuing nursing and medical needs

Triage (face to face and telephone) assessment and treat patients wishing to see health care professional making and necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team.

Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations to the team so that referrals can be appropriate.

Ensure all contacts with patients are recorded as accurately as possible

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily and encourage principles of self-care.

Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds.

Perform routine procedures like ear syringing, treating wounds and applying or removing dressings.

Taking urine and blood samples, other swabs and specimens.

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers.

Undertaking periodic infection control training.

Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of workspace standards

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

Spillage control procedures, management and training.

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• working autonomously
• working in Primary care/General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN (nursing and midwifery council)

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

Normanby Medical Centre

Address

Low Grange Health Village

Normanby Road

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS6 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for an SMS Clinical Lead to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Leeds, a category B Prison located in Gloucester Terrace in the Armley area of Leeds in West Yorkshire.

Free on site parking, free gym, lots of opportunity for additional training and development.

Hours

37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 8-4pm, some weekend work may be required.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £58,012 per annum FTE.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Gloucester Terrace

Stanningley Rd

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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