Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC
• Minimum 2 years of post-graduate experience
• 3 months exposure to ICU training
• Previous employment in UK hospital

Desirable

• Primary / FRCA or equivalent Or part 1 MRCP, MRCS
• Airway experience
• ALS
• Some scientific publications of acceptable standard

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 Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Hillingdon

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths
• Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or equivalent or willingness to obtain

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic assistant role within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Experience in cleaning protocols
• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Previous Domestic Experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to follow standardised cleaning schedules
• Able to work in a high pressure environment
• A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMaster's degree or equivalent experience
• oEvidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant senior leadership experience within the NHS, health and care, local government, or similarly complex environments
• oSignificant experience leading strategic, complex transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• oExperience supporting Boards and Programme SROs

Desirable

• oExperience contributing to or influencing national policy
• oExperience testing and implementing emerging national policy locally.

Knowledge

Essential

• oExpert knowledge of programme governance, assurance, portfolio management and evaluation
• Excellent knowledge of change and programme management methodologies
• oSignificant experience in governance, PMO oversight, benefits realisation and evaluation

Desirable

• oStrong knowledge of healthcare policy and legislation relating to Integrated Neighbourhoods.
• oDemonstrable understanding of population health improvement and health inequalities

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oBoard and system-level credibility.
• oStrong influencing, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• oExperience working across organisational boundaries to deliver complex change.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

No. 2 Nuffield Road

No. 2 Nuffield Road

Poole

BH17 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a UK Pharmacy Technician
• Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) or equivalent

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of being in a Medicines Management role e.g. Assessment of Patients own medicines, drug history taking, medicines reconciliation

Personal Qualities

Desirable

• Customer relations techniques

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

King George Hospital

Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for managing the stock lists for Theatres in collaboration with the senior theatre staff and the pharmacy assistants who do the routine top ups.

Will be responsible for leading on the governance aspects of medicines in theatres including ensuring that all audits are up to date and action plans are in place.

It will be expected that the postholder would spend at least 25% of their time working with the theatre team.

Support the theatre senior pharmacist with managing medicine supply issues.

Along with the theatre pharmacist be the point of contact for any issues relating to medicines in theatres.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high standard of clinical care to patients through the provision of a safe and effective clinical medicines optimisation service. Work is managed by the individual.

• Provide comprehensive technical support to all members of the department in the provision of a dispensary service.
• Ensure the timely and efficient delivery of requests for pharmaceutical products across the Trust by the dispensing and issuing of prescriptions, signed orders and controlled drugs orders establishing and maintain a communication link between pharmacy and the wards served.
• Providing a ward-based Pharmacy Technician service to designated wards. This will include medicines reconciliation of newly admitted patients, assessment of patients own drugs, overseeing the ordering of medication and c-ordinating the supply of discharge medication.
• To counsel patients on the routine use of their medicines, providing specific information to any special requirements ensuring patients understand their discharge medication.
• To act as an Accredited Checking Technician under a nationally recognised accuracy checking technician framework. To perform a final accuracy check on dispensed items against prescriptions and requisitions. To show continuous competency in checking accurately and safely.
• Supervising student pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support workers, dispensers and trainees in the department and across all wards.
• Liaising with pharmacists and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a proficient and comprehensive medicines management service to all patients and staff across the integrated care system supporting across primary and secondary care.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of medicines management, including relevant legislation and policies acquired through NVQ3 or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent plus other additional training for checking dispensed prescriptions, supervising a technical area within the pharmacy to degree or equivalent level

Desirable

• Team leading or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable recent experience of successfully delivering technical pharmacy services as a qualified technician
• Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their safety issues
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Experience of working with a Pharmacy computer system e.g. CMM or EMIS, and procurement systems such as Powergate
• Experience of liaising with patients and healthcare staff

Desirable

• Experience of ward-based services, including Patients Own Drug schemes
• Recent hospital experience of working as a registered pharmacy technician
• Interaction with other departments for provision of pharmaceutical supplies
• Experience of dealing with difficult and complex situations, queries and complaints
• Experience of negotiating with healthcare staff, suppliers and/or external organisations

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of prescribing, dispensing and administration processes in the hospital settings
• Ability to cope with busy dispensing workload
• Computer literate and able to use Windows applications including Microsoft Word and Excel, and internet
• Good range of pharmaceutical knowledge
• Able to interpret highly complex data
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people, including members of the public and all levels of healthcare professionals
• Good analytical and evaluative skills with the ability to investigate queries solve problems and act if appropriate
• Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace
• Interest in expending knowledge and self-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.

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

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Twympath Lane

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key tasks

Process and effectively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare services and to appropriate local services: this requires awareness and knowledge of services/ providers and how to direct people toward them

Process patient requests for appointments, performing an assessment of patients needs

Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, team members and external agencies

Enter appropriate coding data on SystmOne where required

Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

Carry out system searches as requested

Support sifting clinical staff with general tasks as requested

Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

Maintain and monitor all online requests are action in a timely manner

Support Care Navigators, providing cover during staff absences

Organisation of patient contacts considering symptoms and priority flags

To be able to work autonomously

Maintain a clear sense of role and responsibility within a team

Patient/Customer Care:

Process online consultations requests for appointments, visits, medication support and telephone consultations.

Identify the care and support needs of the patients and ensure there are signposted correctly

Support patients to utilise support links and other services when required

Provide coordination and navigation through relevant pathways, liaising with all stakeholders as appropriate, accessing & auditing IT systems to ensure relevant information is available.

Access up-to-date, accurate information for a range of services to provide support for an individual and where appropriate carers

Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies

Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, family members and other professionals

Adapt communication style and method to best support patient preference and need

Other tasks:

Undertake a variety of System One tasks to assist in the smooth running of the service.

Responding to system wide alerts.

Contributing to the development and improvement of services to patients.

To assist your colleagues in learning new procedures and offering support across the team when required.

Assist in devising and getting agreement on multi-agency guidance to support the MDT function.

Personal/Professional Development

The postholder 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.
• To partake in and help build on bespoke training for the Care Navigation service alongside Clinical Support

Communication

The postholder 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
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Quality

The postholder will strive to maintain and improve 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.

Contribution to the implementation of services

The postholder 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 and complete audits where appropriate completing reports to detail these
• Assist in devising and getting agreement on policies and protocols with multi-agency guidance to support the MDT function

The details contained in this Job Description are not exhaustive and may change as the post develops.

Health and Safety

Ensure all members of staff comply with the Groups health and safety policy

Carry out risk assessments to comply with current Health and Safety legislation

Ensure any health and safety concerns are reported to the Operations Manager

To be aware of and adhere to applicable practice rules, regulations, legislation and procedures, national legislation (Health and Safety, COSHH, Data Protection).

Equality and Diversity

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

Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with group processes and policies and current legislation

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

Behaving in a manner that is welcoming, non-judgemental and respects the individuals circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights

The details contained in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as the post develops.

Governance:

Identify and record risks and issues, developing contingency plans with service and contract leads

Ensure the PCN is compliant with health and safety policies and procedures to reflect current best practice

Ensure that the PCN board and Clinical director adhere to the governance structure as set out in the network agreement

Confidentiality:

To maintain confidentiality of information acquired while undertaking duties for the practice.

The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and the business.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the postholder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers.

They will 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.

Any breach of confidentiality will be regarded as gross misconduct.

Training:

Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes, and ensuring all mandatory training is maintained and up to date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a good general standard of education at GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Administration level 3 or equivalent level of experience.
• Active Signposting or Care Navigation Training Qualification
• Customer Service Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• An understanding of Clinical Terminology
• Knowledge of the GDPR and how this is applied in practice.
• Understanding of different patients and carer groups and needs.
• Awareness of the importance of safeguarding and procedures.
• Be aware of confidentiality and data protection when handling sensitive information.
• Accurate, attention to detail.
• Completing audits.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrate awareness and basic understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults, end of life care, the needs of older adults and mental health conditions and symptoms (including dementia)
• Understand the basic principle of self-care for people

Desirable

• Experience of working in within a General Practice environment
• Up-to date knowledge of services and health resources in the local area.
• Good working knowledge and experience of using System One.

Skills and Other

Essential

• Able to travel between sites when required
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop within the role
• The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of our values
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (Written and Oral)
• Good level of computer literacy
• Strong Customer service skills
• Ability to co-ordinate Multidisciplinary teams to a desired end goal
• Effective time Management (planning and organising) to be able to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to follow clinical Policy and Procedure
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues often within hostile or emotional situations.
• Ability to use own initiative and work under minimum supervision and determine own workload.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Evidence of problem solving and improving processes
• Recognise own development needs and identify how these may be met
• Confidence in ability to understand practice policy and protocols
• Understanding of databases, coding, and extraction of data for reporting purposes
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of using System One; ability to maintain the appointments system and make changes when appropriate

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

Beacon Medical Group

Address

Ivybridge Medical Practice

Station Road

Ivybridge

Devon

PL210AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care AssistantSummary

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include a variety of tasks, and any roles agreed between the nurse and doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training. The post-holder will contribute to the effectiveness of the team. Take a holistic approach to lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise. Undertaking long-term condition health checks and liaising with the relevant nurses. Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse. Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines. Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written). Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained. Confidentially of information gained at work must be always preserved. Carry out other duties as required which are commensurate with the skills and knowledge required by the post, and for which training has been provided. Phlebotomy: Summary - Working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only who have a request form. Obtaining consent from the Patient to collect blood sample. Confirmation of the Patients identity by obtaining their full name, date of birth and address. Ensuring the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible. Collection of samples(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures.

Ensuring samples are stored appropriately. Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity. Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible. Recording collection of blood sample in Patients electronic record in accordance with practice procedure. Communicate effectively with patients, recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion. Understand and adhere to infection control guidelines. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff. Notify GP/nurse of any significant patient issues. Liaising effectively with the wider team. Report any clinical or environmental concerns where appropriate. Check restocks and rotate stock. Ensure knowledge and compliance of practice policies and procedures. Input of all patient contact using the clinical system after training. Demonstrate a working knowledge of practice policy on information governance. Developmental: Contribute to the assessment of service needs. Assist patients to identify their health needs. Contribute a HCA perspective to the practice development plan. Manage and organise individual patient consultations. Aware of identification and reporting procedures related to professional standards. To attend staff meetings and Protected Learning Time events. Ensure effective relationships and communications with the PHCT and other agencies. Support the practice clinical governance agenda. Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines. Educational: Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the manager. Participate in clinical supervision. Support others with their training and development needs.

To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills. Undertake mandatory and other suggested training. Personal: Maintain good working relationships. Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her act or omission. Co-operate with the practice team members to adhere to statutory regulations/policies, codes of practice and safety rules.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• including qualification in English &
• Maths (Grade A-C, or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the
• public/patients in a caring
• environment

Desirable

• Experience of Medical clinical
• software system
• Previous experience of working
• within a Primary Care/Health
• Sector Service

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

Phoenix Health Group

Address

9 Chesterton Lane

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

GL7 1XG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
• Current registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Wide range of practice educational placements.
• Physical disability acute hospital placement.
• Community Rehabilitation placement
• Use of reflection in practice

Desirable

• Use of standardised assessment.
• Employment as an occupational therapist
• Experience of managing a caseload

Knowledge

Essential

• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference.
• Clinical governance
• Microsoft Word and use of Internet
• Equality legislation and best practice

Desirable

• Local and national health policy
• Evidence of relevant health related training courses

Skills and Apptitudes

Essential

• Well developed communication skills
• High standard of written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Reflective skills
• Organised team worker
• Enthusiasm
• Flexible approach

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to participate in weekend working rota
• Willing to participate in rotational scheme

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria
• Able to travel independently of public transport (and at times) transport patients and /or equipment across the locality

Desirable

• Driving licence
• Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary and Carlisle Integrated Care Community (Hilltop Heights and Brampton Hospital)and Brampton Hospital))

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the role and its main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Scoring

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Obtained inclusion on the Specialist Register; or within six months of the award of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry; or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register
• Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development.
• Experience in neuropsychiatry
• Substantial experience of psychiatry, including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, preferably in a community setting
• Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions
• Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level
• Commitment to clinical audit within multi-disciplinary team.
• Evidence of potential for effective leadership
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work creatively within multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrable interest in the provision of gender sensitive mental health service
• Willingness to be involved in management of service
• Able to participate in Video Telemetry on-call rota
• Able to travel

Desirable

• Additional qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or another relevant field
• Broad clinical training including both inpatient and community service
• Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement in service delivery
• Completed clinically relevant audit projects

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barberry - National Centre for Mental Health

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• CCST/CESR Specialist Registration

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in gastroenterology

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology
• Ability to provide therapeutic endoscopy for GI bleeding.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Subspecialty expertise in gastroenterology or endoscopy

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance
• Experience of Audit

Personal and professional Attributes

Essential

• Upholds Trust values
• GMC code of conduct

Management and Administrative

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently

Desirable

• Experience/qualification in clinical leadership/management

Teaching

Essential

• Experience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staff

Desirable

• Medical education qualification

Research

Essential

• Experience of research

Desirable

• Postgraduate research degree
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publication in peer reviewed journals

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness and ability to travel across sites if needed

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with active NMC/HCPC Registration
• Commitment to undertake mentorship module on completion of preceptorship qualification.

Desirable

• NMC/HCPC recognisable mentorship qualification
• Post Registration qualification in speciality
• Diploma/degree in Nursing.
• D32/33 or equivalent qualification
• leadership skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to manage a Ward/Department area for a period of a shift.
• Extended scope of practice skills, e.g. venepuncture.
• Experience of managing and co-ordinating a team.
• Understanding of expanded roles / professional practice issues.
• Relevant nursing/practitioner duties
• Continuing professional development, with portfolio.
• NMC Code of Conduct
• Results interpretation
• Clinical governance
• Nursing strategy
• Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues, i.e. CNO Nursing Strategy.

Desirable

• Evidence of innovation in practice
• Teaching/Mentoring
• Knowledge of primary care

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to deal with a continually changing workload.
• Mentorship skills.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Ability to communicate with MDT.
• Ability to work as member of a team.
• Problem solving skills.
• Extended clinical skills e.g. venepuncture,
• Interpreting baseline observations.
• Basic IT skills.
• Able to use initiative appropriately.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy
• Motivation
• Enthusiasm
• Positive approach to change
• Non-judgemental
• Flexible

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Hensingham

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE Maths & English at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 or Equivalent. (certificates will need to be provided as proof)
• oCare Certificate
• oEvidence of Level 3 study

Desirable

• oFoundation Degree in Healthcare within the last 5 years
• oEvidence in supporting the development of others

Experience

Essential

• oAbility to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
• oDemonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
• oExperience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Knowledge

Essential

• oDemonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
• oUnderstanding of scope of professional practice.
• oUnderstanding of reflective practice and its application.
• oSelf-awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• oDemonstrate ability of change management.
• oProblem solving skills

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• oAbility to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/clients/service users, their relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• oAbility to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patient/clients/service users, their families, carers and colleagues.
• oAbility to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
• oEnthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team
• oIT skills.
• oThe ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CIC/WCH

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Catering Supervisory role
• Menu Planning
• Cash Handling
• Food ordering
• Stock management

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Supervisory Qualification (ILM 3 level 3) or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Maths and English qualifications
• Level 3 Qualification in Food/Cooking

Desirable

• Level 3 Food Safety
• IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Food Safety Regulations
• Equality issues

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good customer service skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Able to deal with complaints or queries

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penrith Hospital

Bridge Lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RNLD) to join our team at Cygnet St Teilo.

Located in the village of Rhymney, amid the beautiful Welsh countryside, Cygnet St Teilo House is a 23-bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for women in a safe and comfortable environment. Cygnet St Teilo House has been designed to provide an environment that promotes recovery for women with its focus on space, personal privacy and dignity.

Your Day-to-DayYoull be working 42 hours per week.

£22.62 per hour Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and improve quality Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals. Administer prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines.You are

Open, compassionate, honest & resilient Newly Qualified or Experienced RMN with a current Pin Number Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of latest nursing practices Able to deputise in a clinical lead role Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles RCNi membership Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities Expert clinical supervision & peer support Employee referral scheme 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet Pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

rhymney

NP22 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Membership/Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association, and/or body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development

Desirable

• Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Experience

Essential

• Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current heath and social care and education policy

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complex and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish person personal and professional credibility with key stakeholders

Desirable

• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

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

NHS England

Address

10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role please see the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care.
• Registered with the NMC and have the Associate Nurse qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.
• In depth knowledge of health of primary care, mental health and addiction support and an ability to work across these areas.
• Experience of work in a multi disciplinary team setting.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices gained through NVQ 4 or equivalent and Associate Nurse qualification.
• Understanding and application of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Previous experience of using or accessing mental health services or caring for someone who has accessed services.
• Knowledge or experience of working within a GP Practice environment
• Previous experience of working with people accessing Substance Misuse services or able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical pathways for substance misuse
• Experience of supervising others.

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

Tieve Tara Medical Centre

Tieve Tara Medical Centre, Park Dale

Castleford

WF10 2QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Organisational Values / Objectives

The goals of Bromley GP Alliance are to work strategically with all Bromley practices, to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together, to support the member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. Bromley GP Alliance aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley, by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. The Alliance will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley, by working closely with the CCG, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population.

Key Relationships

Care Homes across Borough of Bromley

Patients, family members and carers

Secondary Care and Community colleagues

External Organisations:

St Christophers Hospice

Bromley Healthcare

Orpington Primary Care Network (PCN)

Job Summary

The post holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including visiting of homes, telephone & Video consultations, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.

Provide proactive care, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of the population.

Provide accessible care: providing a personalised, responsive, timely, flexible and accessible service.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self -referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Provide clinical care using expert knowledge and developed clinical skills in assessing, implementing, and monitoring patients to ensure that the quality of patient care is maintained at the highest standard.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Undertake clinical letters / summary dictation.

Ensure the principles of clinical governance and risk management are applied to clinical practice.

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. KPIs, prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data

Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Ensuring death certificates are completed in a timely manner and in line with the Medical Examiner & Registrars legal requirements.

Signing of death certificates and cremation documentation. Should the post holder leave the employ of the practice and a patient dies within 2 weeks of the post holders departure, should the post holder be the last person who has seen the patient they will be required to complete the necessary paperwork within a week of such request.

Education and Experience

Full GMC registration

MBBS or Equivalent medical degree

MRCGP

Inclusion on the performers list

Personal/Professional Development

Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for

maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Participate in any training programme implemented by the executive team

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Assess own performance and development and take accountability for own actions, either

directly or under supervision

Communication

Demonstrate interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the BGPA using persuasion, tact and reassurance where necessary.

Handle confidential patient material in a sensitive and discrete fashion in compliance with Bromley GP Alliance policy and procedure.

To be able to influence, motivate and involve individuals and teams to reach necessary performance target expectations.

Liaise with other departments and members of the Bromley GP Alliance and other organisations to ensure the smooth running of the office and to assisting the functioning of the team.

The post holder is required to follow Bromley GP Alliance policies and procedures which are regularly updated including:

Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information

Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 2018. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 2018 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Bromley GP Alliances FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.

Equal Opportunities

Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Bromley GP Alliances Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.

Health and Safety

All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.

Infection Control

All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with the Bromley GP Alliance infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.

Risk Management

All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager or stated by the Trust to be mandatory.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Smoking Policy

It is the Trusts policy to promote health. Smoking, therefore, is actively discouraged. It is illegal within Trust buildings and vehicles.

Review of this Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Work as part of a team to ensure QOF targets are met.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, time in meetings and clinical audit where required.
• Liaison with voluntary agencies and multi-disciplinary teams in both the community and secondary care.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of general Practice in the UK
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
• Ability to safely oversee and share care of patients with nursing and other staff
• Ability to work with non-career grade staff, registrars and specialist nurses
• To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance
• A patient centred approach to care
• Good management of patient care
• Effective communication skills with both clinical and non -clinical staff
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS
• Working in Primary Care in an area with significant health problems.

Skills

Essential

• Caring attitude to patients
• Good personal interactive communications skills: clarity of expression and purpose
• The ability to work as a team member and on own initiative
• Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a structured team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance
• Flexible working attitude

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or Equivalent medical degree
• MRCGP
• Inclusion on the performers list
• MPS/MDUS/MDDUS Membership

Desirable

• Experience with EMIS

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

Bromley GP Alliance Ltd

Address

Bromleag Care Practice

Beckenham Clinic

14 The Crescent

Beckenham

BR3 1DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE or Equivalent/ Equivalent Experience

Desirable

• Customer service training

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent IT and keyboard skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good questioning and information gathering skills
• Good telephone manner and customer care skills

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with the public sector
• Previous clerical inputting, filing, data experience including data retrieval and photocopying
• To be familiar with electronic data management systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Nelson House

Whitecross Road

Herefordshire

HR4 0DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Process Prescription Requests: Accurately prepare and issue repeat prescriptions as per doctors instructions, ensuring all information is correct and up to date via EMIS.

Patient Record Management: Update and maintain patient medication records, ensuring all prescriptions are logged and monitored for accuracy and compliance.

Prescription Reviews: Assist with the review of repeat prescriptions, checking for discrepancies, expired medications, or potential interactions.

Monitor Prescription Stock Levels: Assist in managing inventory of prescription medications, ensuring timely reordering of stock and proper storage.

Handle Prescription Inquiries: Respond to phone calls or emails from patients, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals regarding prescription issues or requests.

Ensure Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Follow guidelines and regulations regarding the dispensing of medications, ensuring prescriptions are processed in accordance with medical, legal, and ethical standards.

Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information and prescription details in compliance with data protection laws.

General Administrative Support: Assist with other administrative tasks such as organising prescription-related paperwork and updating records in the practices management system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good knowledge and use of the English language
• Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Good standard of education
• Computer literacy skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant administrative experience
• Experience of working within a framework of confidentiality
• Experience of dealing with a range of difficult or challenging situations both on the telephone and in person
• Effective communication (verbal and written) in order to communicate with all levels of the organisation
• Able to handle sensitive information with utmost discretion.
• Good interpersonal skills in order to liaise effectively with people at all levels.
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Able to work on own initiative without close supervision
• Capable of prioritising and organising own workload
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good time management

Desirable

• Experience of working in a NHS environment, ideally in a GP setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good computer literacy skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and EMIS
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to use databases and prepare spreadsheets
• Good problem solving ability
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, without supervision and to prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Able to work well in a team
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a high standard of personal performance
• Able to work well under pressure
• Friendly, approachable and compassionate
• Flexible and reliable
• Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

• Willingness to learn existing and new computer software packages
• Knowledge and understanding of the GP setting issues
• Knowledge and understanding of electronic patient referral pathways
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Good understanding of confidentiality issues
• Full UK Driving Licence holder with access to a vehicle to be used for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley GP Alliance Ltd

Address

Bromleag Care Practice

Beckenham Clinic

14 The Crescent

Beckenham

Kent

BR3 1DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

• The post holder will be a member of the Home Enteral Nutrition Team. The role will include:
• Assisting the Office Manager ensuring the smooth running of the office, and supporting clinical staff to provide a safe, quality service to patients.
• Being the first point of contact for this specialist community service for patients having tube feeds at home as well as their carers/relatives.
• Contributing to a better experience for patients and their families/carers.
• Developing and implementing effective office systems.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

• Providing administrative support for the multi-disciplinary team comprising dietitians, speech and language therapists, nutrition nurse specialists, HEN assistants

• Reviewing and developing office procedures and administrative systems to support service delivery.
• To effectively manage incoming calls/e-mails including enquiries, complaints and urgent requests and ensure the information is relayed in time and with accuracy to the appropriate team member.
• To deal with queries/requests/complaints professionally and with sensitivity as required.
• To ensure that new patient referrals to the Team are prioritised and dealt with according to local procedures.

Work force

• Making appointments for the team as requested using Rio and ensuring patient databases are accurate and regularly updated.
• To produce reports as requested using patient databases.
• To assist in managing and co-ordinating use of the teams weighing scales, pool car and parking permits.
• To work co-operatively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team; assisting team members with any routine work associated with patient care.
• Ensure there is always adequate provision of the administrative support for the service by providing cover for annual leave and sickness.
• To participate in the induction of new team members, training them to use basic administrative systems and giving continued support.
• To be an active member of any in-service training and development courses.

Financial

• To deal with urgent requests from patients, families/carers for tube feeding supplies and equipment.
• To assist in keeping the office and storage cupboards safe, well organised and tidy.
• To maintain and order a stock of stationary, medical equipment and supplies and develop and maintain skills in Trusts ordering system.
• To report any waste, expiry dates to the Office manager and prevent over ordering of supplies.
• To report any issues concerning the feed delivery company (communication, out of stocks, delivery problems) to the Office Manager and Service Lead, in order to assist with monitoring the enteral feed contract.

Partnerships

• Deal efficiently with enquiries and provide information to a wide range of internal and external callers, including patients, families, carers, consultants, district nurses, GPs, social services other healthcare professionals in the hospital and community.
• To work with members of the Community Childrens Nursing Team (CCNT)/Community Head and Neck Team (CHANT), ensuring referrals to/from each team and the transition from service to service is safe and seamless for the patient.
• To communicate regularly with the enteral feed company; ensuring any feedback/complaints about their service are recorded and shared with clinical staff.

Communications and Relationships

• Answer the telephone and take accurate messages and pass onto the appropriate team member.
• Monitor and respond to e-mails regularly.
• To arrange interpreters and translations through Language Line as requested.
• To attend team meetings as required.
• To meet and greet visitors as required.
• The post holder will communicate by telephone, letters, take minutes of meetings, have regular e-mail and face to face contact with colleagues, in the HEN team and teams sharing the office.
• The groups/individuals the post holder will communicate with and establish relationships with will include, but not limited to:

1. Patients (adults and children) living in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham having tube feeding at home; These patients may have swallowing, breathing, speaking and mobility problems as well as complex social and psychological problems.
2. Carers and/ or relatives of these patients
3. Healthcare staff from hospitals e.g. Consultants, highly specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Cancer Nurse Specialists
4. Healthcare staff from the community services in the 3 boroughs e.g. CHANT, CCNT, GPs, District Nurses, community therapy teams.
5. Staff at hospices and care homes in the 3 boroughs.
6. Enteral feed supplies companies.

General

• Ensure day-to-day efficient and effective running of the office.
• To collect post daily for the team and distribute.
• To undertake other administrative duties as directed by the team. This includes scanning, photocopying, filing, typing, shredding, updating databases and patient records.
• To assist in the preparation of training resources for team e.g. photocopying hand outs.
• To assist in organising meetings and events for the team.
• To assist with administrative needs of the SEND Dietetics Team on specific request of the HEN Team Office Manager, HEN Team Service Lead or Childrens Community Dietetic Service Lead
• To train as an office Fire Marshall & reset the fire alarm after weekly testing.
• Report incidents/complaints/concerns

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GCSE English/maths or equivalent, minimum grade 4 (C)
• NVQ - Business Administration level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• oWorking within a busy office environment
• oLearning new software packages as new systems are introduced within the Trust
• oWorking with and contributing to a team
• oEffectively dealing with sensitive, complex situations which may involve other colleagues, patients and families/carers
• oExcellent organisational skills, especially under pressure
• oEffectively communicating and overcome barriers including language, sight, hearing and speech problems

Desirable

• Previous experience in health or social care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Numeracy
• Ability to use MSOffice package, including Word, Access, Excel, Power point
• Clear handwriting, spelling and grammar

Desirable

• Use of electronic patient records systems, such as RiO

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Recording clear/legible and precise written messages
• Recognising when to seek support
• Working on own initiative with minimal direction
• Having a systematic and methodical approach to work with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be discreet and maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Managing light physical effort required for short periods of time e.g. moving boxes of stationery and enteral feeding supplies.
• Demonstrating a flexible and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Responsiveness to change and ideas; adapt to new systems; flexible working pattern
• Willingness to undertake training needed in order to fulfil the changing requirements of the job.
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to deal appropriately with patients and carer's concerns and anxieties with sensitivity.
• Ability to communicate professionally

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Waldron Health Centre, Amersham Vale, SE14 6LD

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the receptionist are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.

• Maintain and monitor practice appointment system
• Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments
• Answer incoming phone calls, dealing with the callers request appropriately
• Signpost patients to the correct service
• Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies
• Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as requested
• Input data as necessary onto patients healthcare records
• Direct requests for information to relevant team members i.e., SAR, DVLA forms, insurance/solicitors letters
• Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
• Carry out system searches as requested
• Support all clinical staff with general tasks as required
• Photocopy documentation as required
• Maintain a clean, tidy and effective working area
• Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards

In addition to the core responsibilities, the Receptionist may be requested to;

1. Action incoming emails and correspondence as necessary

2. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the rota

3. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

4. Support admin team, providing cover during absences

5. Scan patient related documents and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare record

We currently have 2 part time vacancies available allowing us to be flexible for the right candidate.

All hours will be worked between 08:00 and 18:30, Monday to Friday

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in a GP practice
• Experience with SystemOne
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

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

Market Cross Surgery

Address

Market Cross Surgery

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Educated to Masters level, or equivalent experience, with relevant commercial and contracting experience
• Portfolio / evidence of ongoing professional development, professional qualifications and experience e.g. project management, leadership, contract law.

Desirable

• Legal degree or legal qualification
• Commercial or Business qualification

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of both NHS and Local Authority contracting and performance management
• Experience in effective contract negotiations
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, SLAs and partnership agreements
• Acting as a subject matter expert and clearly defining issues and describing contractual situations in 'lay mans' terms

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Strong relationship building and communication skills, with ability to work within a complex multi professional environment effectively
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports
• High level of interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to work autonomously within a complex organization, managing own workload.

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Parsons Green Health Centre

Parsons Green

London

SW6 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external queries related to learning and development activities.

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with all stakeholders, including learners, ensuringconfidentialityand following agreed processes.

• Monitor and respond to emails and other team communications, including managing the shared SWDT and ESR learning compliance mailboxes.

• Support assessors and Internal Quality Assurers by providing guidancedocumentsand links to relevant training materials or signposting as needed.

• Support procurement and budget processes.

• Provide admin support to SWDT managers on projects.

• Provide planning and organisational support to SWDT staff and stakeholders across the Screening Division.

• Manage own workload, including emails and diary tasks.

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated up to a level 4 qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and skills or experience.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications.

Desirable

• IT qualification or evidence of current, recent practice.
• Knowledge of Public Health Wales and it's screening programmes.
• Knowledge of learning and development administration and associated procedures.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in an administrative role.
• Demonstrable experience of communicating with colleagues and the public.
• Previous experience of processing confidential data and an awareness of the requirements of information governance.
• Previous experience of managing own workload and prioritising tasks.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a learning and development setting.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high level of numeracy, written and spoken English.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Highly organised with good time management skills.
• Effective relationship-building abilities with a team-oriented mindset.

Desirable

• Ability to adapt skills to changing environment, business needs and workload.

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

Public Health Wales

Address

Bowel Screening Wales

Unit 6, Green Meadow

Llantrisant

CF72 8XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

Leadership, Management & Governance

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and oversight of practice operations across all three sites.
• Lead and coordinate Senior Management Team, Partners, Strategy, Quality, MDT, Nursing, Dispensary and Protected Learning meetings, ensuring actions are followed through.
• Attend relevant PCN, LMC and other external meetings and provide appropriate liaison and representation on behalf of the practice.
• Support the Partners with strategic planning, business development and implementation of agreed priorities.
• Maintain effective staff communication and ensure appropriate information is shared across the practice.

People Management & Workforce

• Lead recruitment, selection and onboarding processes, including pre-employment meetings, DBS checks, contracts and associated paperwork.
• Oversee employment contract changes, appraisals, performance management, absence management, return-to-work processes, exit interviews and staff welfare.
• Authorise annual leave and payroll, ensuring appropriate workforce cover and effective staffing arrangements.
• Maintain the Staff Handbook and oversee mandatory staff training and workforce planning.
• Undertake workforce analysis and support the development of the practice workforce plan.
• Promote a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment.

Quality, Compliance & Patient Experience

• Maintain oversight of CQC compliance and ensure appropriate action is taken in response to regulatory and governance requirements.
• Lead the practice complaints process, compliments, significant events and patient feedback, including the annual KO41b submission.
• Oversee the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, GDPR responsibilities, Subject Access Request support and wider data security requirements.
• Maintain oversight of safeguarding updates, accident reporting, zero tolerance arrangements and other practice policies and procedures.
• Coordinate staff surveys and other activities designed to monitor and improve staff and patient experience.
• Ensure appropriate systems are in place to monitor compliance with NHS and General Practice requirements.

Contractual, Financial & Performance Management

• Maintain oversight of the GMS Contract and associated contractual obligations, including contract variations and commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate practice submissions and performance requirements including CQRS, GPES, QOF, Enhanced Services, IIF, NHDF and QPMS.
• Liaise with the ICB, PCN, NHSE and other commissioning bodies as required.
• Oversee practice insurance arrangements, including premises insurance and Partner/GP indemnity insurance.
• Authorise payroll and support effective financial and resource management within the scope of the role.

Premises, Business Continuity & Operations

• Maintain overall oversight of practice premises and liaison with relevant external providers and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective business continuity arrangements are maintained and regularly reviewed.
• Provide oversight of operational issues across all three sites, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.
• Work with relevant managers and external partners to support safe, effective and efficient practice operations.

Digital, IT & Service Development

• Lead and coordinate the practice's digital, IT and AI improvement plan, working with relevant colleagues and external providers.
• Support the implementation and embedding of new systems, technology and ways of working.
• Provide leadership for major service developments, including Care Navigation and Total Triage.
• Support the practice's ongoing development and innovation in response to changes in primary care.

Clinical Governance & Service Development

• Support the clinical leadership team in maintaining effective governance arrangements.
• Oversee relevant practice-wide initiatives including PGDs/PSDs, flu vaccination campaigns, research activity and significant events.
• Support the delivery of enhanced services, neighbourhood health initiatives and other commissioned programmes.
• Liaise with Lead Employer and other external organisations where required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for the Friends of Mortimer and other community stakeholders where appropriate.
• Ensure NHS Digital and other statutory information requirements are met.
• Maintain awareness of developments in primary care and ensure the practice responds appropriately to changes in national and local requirements.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role and level of responsibility, as required by the GP Partners or Managing Partner.

The Practice Manager will work collaboratively with the wider management team, with responsibility for specific areas delegated appropriately to other managers and leads. The postholder will retain overall operational oversight, ensuring that delegated responsibilities are effectively managed, risks are identified and escalated appropriately, and the practice operates as a coordinated and cohesive organisation.

Place of Work:

We aim for the main location of work to be at Kingsland Surgery, but there will be requirements to travel to both Orleton Surgery and Leominster Surgery as required by the needs of the business.

Notes

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. This is a role which requires flexibility and adaptability, and it is expected that you will participate in a wide range of activities which are appropriate to your position, level of expertise and employment grade.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a management role within primary care or a comparable healthcare environment.
• Experience of financial management within a business
• Experience of managing and supporting staff, including recruitment, performance, absence and wellbeing
• Experience of working with GMS/primary care contractual requirements and NHS regulatory expectations
• Experience of managing competing priorities within a busy organisation.
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams and working collaboratively with clinicians and other professional groups.
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects, identifying problems, implementing solutions and driving improvement

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Practice Manager or Deputy/Assistant Practice Manager with substantial management responsibility
• Experience of managing a multi-site practice or organisation
• Experience of working within a rural or dispensing GP practice
• Experience of CQC preparation and compliance
• Experience of PCN, ICB and wider primary care relationships
• Experience of supporting financial accounting

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant management, business, administration or healthcare qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to practice management.

Desirable

• AMSPAR qualification or equivalent Practice Management qualification
• Relevant leadership or management qualification
• Training or qualification in employment/HR, finance, governance or health and safety

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including presenting information to a range of audiences.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, delegate effectively and meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Effective problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess risks and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to negotiate and identify opportunities to improve and enhance service delivery.
• Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships and networks, both within the practice and with external organisations and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop, implement and embed policies, procedures and improvements effectively.
• Strong general IT skills and confidence in using a range of digital systems and technologies.

Desirable

• Experience and confidence in using EMIS Web.
• Experience using Docman 10.
• Experience of using NHS primary care reporting and performance systems

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Flexible
• Proven organisational skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to work well in a team and also on own initiative
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Trustworthy, with a high level of integrity
• Understand the importance of patient confidentiality
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Clean Driving Licence to carry out home visits
• Attention to detail

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

Mortimer Medical Practice

Address

Kingsland

Leominster

Herefordshire

HR6 9QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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