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. They must act within professional boundaries and provide the highest quality of holistic care for all patients. A successful candidate will be working alongside a friendly, hardworking team of general practitioners, nursing colleagues, admin and reception staff in the care of practice patients.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will need to ensure they are readily available to work alongside the Practice timetable, undertaking a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries.

Effectively manage paperwork and correspondence which need to be completed within a timely fashion.

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

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Providing counselling and health education.

Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).

Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

File abnormal blood tests, as well as those for absent GPs include microbiology as these arent marked abnormal if positive

File blood test for absent GPs in next 2 working days

Deal with ALL DOCTORS tasks.

Complete scanned documents/workflow ALL DOCTORS group including necessary referrals/etc

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safe

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

Computer data and patient records entry, allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data.

Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers.

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

Helping to keep all practice areas tidy and free from obstructions and clutter.

Helping to maintain a positive, patient focussed culture.

Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture across the whole of the practice team.

Filing pathology results and actioning related clinical work.

Filing of scanned documents/ workflow and the actioning of clinical work related to them.

Authorisation of acute and repeat prescriptions.

SystmOne Tasks and actioning related clinical work.

Completion of paper documents e.g. child protection forms and insurance documents.

Occasional home visits.

During busy periods including holidays & sickness you may be requested to see additional patients.

Attendance of clinical meetings at site and PCN level.

Duty Doctor Responsibilities

Urgent telephone appointments.

Urgent Tasks.

Limited pre-booked telephone appointments to increase telephone capacity and for continuity (limited on busiest days, Monday and Friday).

Supervise/support urgent/same day queries pharmacy team, NPs, nursing team, frailty team

Supervise FY2, NPs.

Assist with triage/allocation of home visits Paramedics triage from 8.30-5.30.

See face to face appointments if urgent and all other appointments taken, often after paramedic triaged patient.

Patient services

To provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines.

To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year.

Assist Partners with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets.

To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the medicine management team and all other relevant health professionals in the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.

To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

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

Confidentiality

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Surgery staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Surgery as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Surgery may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Surgery policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

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

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

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

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

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development

The post holder will participate in any training and development programme implemented by the Surgery as part of this employment, 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.

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post holder will:

Apply Surgery policies, standards and protocols.

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

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Position may include other duties as determined by SCMG.

Person Specification

Skills Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication on all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Patient sensitive
• Honest
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment
• Sensitive to patient issues
• Ability to stay calm in a crisis
• Willingness to undertake continuing professional development
• Full UK driving licence and use of car
• Knowledge of current guidelines
• Knowledge of current General Practice environment
• Understanding of demographic characteristics that affect health in the local area

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• MRCGP
• Inclusion on the Performers List
• MPS/MDUS/MDDUS membership
• DBS Enhanced Check

Experience

Essential

• Worked within a GP Practice
• Working in Primary Care in an area with significant health problems
• EPS prescribing
• Clinical 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.

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

South Coast Medical Group

Address

South Coast Medical Group GP Surgery

12-14 Walpole Rd

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH1 4HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a member of the Endoscopy Team, you will be responsible for providing an agreed standard of individualised care to allocated group of patients. This also involves maintaining written records.

The department strives to promote effective working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team. As a valued team member, you will be expected to work in line with the Organisations General Compliance mandate.

For a full list of roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Willingness to undertake further Professional Study Days.
• Awareness of NHS plan targets relating to patients who attend the unit.
• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g., manual handling of patients.

Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to use initiative to cope in a variety of situations.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Act in ways that support equality and diversity.

Abilities

Essential

• Be willing to take part of in training and development opportunities.
• Ability to adapt to change within working situations.
• Able to be flexible in relation to service demands.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Communicates with a wide range of people on day-to-day matters.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional approach.

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport, Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Provide support and gain experience in the following People activities:

HR Service Delivery

1. Act as a point of contact for queries and requests from divisional managers and team members. Where possible, respond to queries or otherwise, take accurate details and pass to the appropriate team member for response.

2. Work positively with all People team members in support of the core values and provide a flexible and responsive service.

3. Assist with processing changes during the employee lifecycle including amendments to hours, roles, salaries.

4. Provide support for People projects and initiatives, including organising meetings, circulating information and taking notes.

5. Provide administrative support to the Head of People and Culture and the People Business Partners.

Records and Systems

1. Contribute to the development and updating of the computerised HR information system so that information is current and easily accessible.

2. Ensure that all information is stored and processed in accordance with Data Protection and Confidentiality requirements.

3. Provide reports from the system including those relating to HR trends and KPIs.

4. Ensure that policies, procedures, handbooks and other documents are readily available on the system and source them when required.

5. Work collaboratively with other team members to identify and implement new methods of digitising the People service, so that it operates as efficiently and responsively as possible.

Culture and Values

1. Provide support for and co-ordinate employee engagement initiatives, so that the voice of employees is heard and appropriately acted upon.

2. Support delivery of regular and varied employee surveys and assist with analysis of the results.

3. Champion the core values in all People activities and ensure colleagues do the same.

Learning and Development

1. Keep records of compulsory training, including safeguarding and health and safety at work to ensure it is undertaken by employees as required.

1. Monitor the appraisal and personal development support processes across the organisation, ensure they are carried out for all employees

2. Ensure that person centred onboarding and induction processes are consistently and effectively implemented to support employee retention.

3. Support managers in arranging training to meet identified needs.

4. Record attendance at training and produce summary reports when required.

5. Assist with evaluation of training so that feedback improves the learning experience.

6. Provide support with external accreditation initiatives, including Investors in People.

Recruitment

1. Provide support to the Internal Recruiter including carrying out pre-employment checks efficiently.

2. Provide support with writing and maintaining accurate job descriptions for all roles.

3. Deal with speculative employment enquiries and provide vacancy information to potential candidates.

4. Liaise with candidates as required and answer any queries they may have.

5. Provide support with recruitment events including open days and careers events.

6. Support a smooth transition from recruitment through to induction and probationary reviews.

General Requirements:

Contribute positively and work in accordance with ABLs culture, values, aims and objectives

Work diligently to meet the requirements of this job description

Always seek to continuously improve so that the highest quality standards are achieved

Participate positively in internal/external events, meetings and training as required

Positively participate in one to ones and appraisals

Ensure that relevant policies, procedures and working practices are adhered to at all times

Adhere to ABLs safeguarding policies / procedures in addition to local and national safeguarding policies and promptly act on any concerns

Support equality, diversity and inclusion and respect human rights, by appropriately challenging discrimination and promoting equality

Comply with Data Protection, GDPR and confidentiality requirements

Proactively manage health and safety risks, care for own personal safety and that of others

Act as a positive ambassador for ABL

Positively contribute to ABLs team working environment, taking ownership of issues and supporting colleagues where appropriate

Be flexible and willing to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably be required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working with electronic records (during education or at work)
• Carrying out administrative tasks (during education or work)
• Utilising Microsoft Office (during education or work)
• Achieving deadlines, managing simultaneous tasks and objectives

Desirable

• Working with confidential information

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE numeracy and literacy minimum
• Evidence of commitment to own and others continuing personal development committed to achieving at least CIPD Level 3

Desirable

• Working with confidential information

Employer details

Employer name

ABL Health Ltd

Address

71 Redgate Way

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Education/Qulifications

Essential

• Nursing/ Paramedic/ Physio Degree qualification or equivalent
• Current NMC /HCPC registration
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with respiratory patients
• Experience of working within acute or community setting.
• With knowledge of relevant of National guidelines in Respiratory
• Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.
• Demonstrates ability to managing change

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good effective communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritise actions.
• Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
• Experience of teaching others.
• A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to develop and maintain team working.
• Ability to learn new skills and develop skills in physical assessment, spirometry, developing self-management action plans, capillary blood gas sampling, Feno.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Strong organisational, time-management skills
• To be able to deal with situations which may lead to adjustments within teams' workload.
• Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care.
• Excellent documentation skills
• Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies/DoH agenda
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group.
• Computer skills i.e., Word, data- bases email, internet
• An eagerness to contribute to quality assurance and audit.

Other

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Carlton Rd

Harpenden

AL5 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your clinical responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking face-to-face and telephone consultations in accordance with the practice timetable.
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Making professional and autonomous clinical decisions regarding patient care.
• Developing and reviewing individualised care plans in partnership with patients.
• Managing patients with acute and long-term conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and practice protocols.
• Providing preventative care, health promotion, screening and health education.
• Prescribing safely and appropriately in accordance with current legislation, professional standards and relevant guidelines.
• Reviewing and authorising acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Making appropriate referrals and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and services.
• Undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Completing referrals, correspondence and other clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Contributing to QOF, clinical audit, quality improvement and other data collection requirements.
• Participating in clinical meetings and multidisciplinary team working.
• Contributing to non-patient-facing clinical management and service development activities.
• Supporting clinical leadership and development within an agreed area of responsibility, where appropriate.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake the normal duties and responsibilities associated with working as a GP within primary care and to work in accordance with GMC standards, Good Medical Practice and relevant NHS requirements.

Professional Development and Support

At North Lambeth PCN, we recognise the importance of providing GPs with the support and opportunities they need to develop their careers.

You will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Access to the wider NLPCN network and expertise across six practices.
• Support to attend mandatory and additional professional development training.
• Access to a dedicated training budget for continuing professional development.
• Opportunities to develop additional clinical and leadership skills.
• Opportunities to participate in audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Exposure to innovative projects involving primary care, hospital and mental health services.
• A strong learning and training culture within an accredited multidisciplinary environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to clinical leadership and develop areas of professional interest.

Package and Benefits

We offer:

• Competitive sessional rate
• 6 weeks' annual leave, pro rata
• NHS Pension enrolment
• Permanent contract
• Contract largely in line with the BMA model contract
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training budget for continuing professional development
• Support from the wider North Lambeth Primary Care Network
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A supportive, collaborative and learning-focused working environment

Governance, Quality and Professional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the safe and effective running of the service and to comply with all relevant practice and PCN policies and procedures.

This includes:

• Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with data protection and information governance requirements.
• Working within relevant clinical, professional and regulatory standards.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Identifying and raising issues relating to clinical quality, patient safety and risk.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate clinical records.
• Contributing to clinical governance and practice development.
• Maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development.
• Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion across the service.
• Complying with health and safety and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Communicating effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

North Lambeth PCN is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We value the contribution of individuals from different backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our services and working environment are welcoming, respectful and inclusive.

The successful candidate will be expected to respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs and individual circumstances of patients, carers and colleagues and to work in accordance with relevant equality, diversity and human rights legislation.

Package and Benefits

We offer:

• Competitive sessional rate
• 6 weeks' annual leave, pro rata
• NHS Pension enrolment
• Permanent contract
• Contract largely in line with the BMA model contract
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training budget for continuing professional development
• Support from the wider North Lambeth Primary Care Network
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A supportive, collaborative and learning-focused working environment

Governance, Quality and Professional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the safe and effective running of the service and to comply with all relevant practice and PCN policies and procedures.

This includes:

• Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with data protection and information governance requirements.
• Working within relevant clinical, professional and regulatory standards.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Identifying and raising issues relating to clinical quality, patient safety and risk.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate clinical records.
• Contributing to clinical governance and practice development.
• Maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development.
• Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion across the service.
• Complying with health and safety and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Communicating effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

North Lambeth PCN is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We value the contribution of individuals from different backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our services and working environment are welcoming, respectful and inclusive.

The successful candidate will be expected to respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs and individual circumstances of patients, carers and colleagues and to work in accordance with relevant equality, diversity and human rights legislation.

Person Specification

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• We are looking for a GP who is:
• A qualified and registered General Practitioner with the GMC.
• Included on the NHS Performers List.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Can be newly qualified or having completed GP training within the last two years.
• Caring, approachable and committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to professional development, lifelong learning and reflective practice.
• Able to demonstrate good clinical judgement and a commitment to safe and effective patient care.
• Interested in contributing to the wider development of primary care services.
• Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and treating patients, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect.

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

Hurley Group

Address

North Lambeth Primary Care Network - Mawbey Group Practice

39 Wilcox Close

Vauxhall

London

SW8 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://hurleygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department conducts a business meeting on the afternoon of the first Friday of each month open to all permanent anaesthetic staff, preceded by an Educational Supervisors meeting. All senior doctors in substantive posts are members of the Medical Staff Committee which meets every two months.

Anaesthetists run the ICU, obstetric anaesthetic and epidural service, chronic pain clinic and acute pain service. An ICU Outreach team operates 24/7. There is a Clinical Nurse Manager for ICU and Theatres Services (Ian Purcell) and Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Pain (Mel Muston).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of anticipated Certificate of Completion of Training date on day of interview or equivalent

Desirable

• ALS / EPALS / APLS
• Postgraduate qualification or fellowship in Perioperative Medicine

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire

The organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.

The post-holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

All personnel are to comply with the:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Environmental Protection Act 1990

Environment Act 1995

Fire Precautions workplace Regulations 1999

Other statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holders attention

Confidentiality

The organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

To preserve and improve the quality of this organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.

The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within this practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and collaborate with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

This organisation continually strives to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Staff should interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice. All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Induction

We will provide a full induction programme, and management will support you throughout the process.

Learning and development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in, and complete mandatory training as directed. It is an expectation for this post-holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

The post-holder will undertake mentorship for team members and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments e.g., courses and conferences. The post-holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Collaborative working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.

Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments, and the post-holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working and to work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner. All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence. Plans and outcomes by which to measure success should be agreed.

Managing information

All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.

Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Service delivery

Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.

The post holder must adhere to the information contained within the organisations policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to.

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the ANP in delivering health services:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute illness, minor illness and undifferentiated conditions.
• Deliver face-to-face and telephone same-day access appointments.
• Undertake advanced history taking and physical examination.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans.
• Prescribe medicines safely and effectively as an Independent Prescriber.
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations.
• Manage acute presentations and exacerbations of chronic disease within scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary Duty Team.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Identify, assess and appropriately manage clinical risk.
• Deliver patient-centred care based upon current evidence and best practice.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using appropriate clinical systems and SNOMED coding.
• Support safeguarding processes in accordance with local and national guidance.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Contribute towards achievement of QOF and enhanced service requirements.
• Participate in significant event reviews and patient safety activities.
• Support the team in managing clinical emergencies.
• Undertake mandatory training and maintain professional registration and competencies.
• Contribute to and embrace clinical governance.

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the ANP has the following wider responsibilities:

Provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team.

• Promote evidence-based practice and shared learning.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and pathways.
• Support workforce development and mentorship of colleagues where appropriate.
• Participate in local and PCN-wide initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Qualified healthcare professional with current NMC registration.
• Educated to masters degree level in accordance with the NHS England. Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Registered on the appropriate professional register.
• Independent Prescriber Qualification (V300).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• Teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification
• Minor illness or urgent care qualification

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose and manage acute and minor illness.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Competent Independent Prescriber.
• Ability to request, interpret and act upon investigations.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Good clinical system knowledge and accurate record keeping.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services.

Desirable

• Minor injury assessment and management skills.
• Experience supporting service development initiatives.

Personal Qualities & Other Requirements

Essential

• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates personal accountability and professionalism.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for professional revalidation.
• Evidence of CPD commensurate with the role.
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours if required by service need.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrable evidence of autonomous clinical practice.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and minor illness.
• Experience managing undifferentiated presentations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care.
• Knowledge and experience of acute and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and risk management.

Desirable

• Experience of Emergency Care, Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injury Unit settings.
• Experience of working in General Practice.
• Experience of same-day access or Duty Team working.
• Experience using Systmone.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, it would be advantageous if you have previous cleaning experience and are able to work with limited supervision.

To be successful, you would need to be able to demonstrate that you;

Are able to communicate verbally with others clearly & courteously.

• Are polite, reliable and responsible
• Have an understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Have the ability to comply with standard operating procedures and organisational policies
• Be prepared to undertake training and development

For a full job description and person specification, please view the attachments included with this advertisement.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of Health and safety matters as they relate to cleaning duties
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to understand and follow written/verbal instructions and procedures.

Desirable

• Awareness of risk assessment
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Awareness of Infection Prevention and Control

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working without supervision

Desirable

• Previous work experience as a domestic cleaner.

Personal Attribues

Essential

• Flexible approach to duties and willingness to provide cover for colleagues
• Punctual
• Demonstrates through and methodical approach to work
• Displays initiative and an ability to work without supervision
• Display enthusiasm for high standards of customer care
• Reliable and conscientious approach

Desirable

• Willingness to travel between sites across the Trust footprint (including having access to a vehicle with appropriate level of insurance)
• Ability to extend hours to cover if necessary

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

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Ripley Ambulance Station

Ivy Grove

Ripley

DE5 3HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, it would be advantageous if you have previous cleaning experience and are able to work with limited supervision.

To be successful, you would need to be able to demonstrate that you;

Are able to communicate verbally with others clearly & courteously.

• Are polite, reliable and responsible
• Have an understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Have the ability to comply with standard operating procedures and organisational policies
• Be prepared to undertake training and development

For a full job description and person specification, please view the attachments included with this advertisement.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous work experience as a domestic cleaner

Desirable

• Experience of working without supervision

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of health and safety matters as they relate to cleaning duties
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to follow written/verbal instructions and procedures

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good attendance record over previous 12 months
• Physically fit and able
• Smart and clean appearance
• Reliable and conscientious approach
• Punctual
• Demonstrates through and methodical approach to work
• Displays initiative and an ability to work without supervision
• Flexible approach to duties and willingness to provide cover for colleagues

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

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Worksop Ambulance Station

Gateford Road

Worksop

S81 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will manage a diverse portfolio of major and minor capital projects across the Trust estate and wider Frimley Health Integrated Care System (ICS).

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading feasibility studies and design development, including the preparation of whole-scheme budget estimates.
• Developing project briefs with end users and ensuring requirements are clearly defined, agreed and approved.
• Coordinating detailed design information with internal and external design teams.
• Managing projects from inception through to completion, both on and off site.
• Monitoring project budgets, programmes and financial risks, taking early action where required.
• Providing professional and technical advice on capital projects and estate development.
• Identifying appropriate procurement routes in line with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
• Preparing technical specifications and tender documentation for smaller capital schemes and managing the associated tender processes.
• Managing external consultants and contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring high standards of workmanship.
• Building effective relationships with clinical, operational and Estates and Facilities colleagues to ensure project requirements are understood and delivered.
• Providing clear and timely progress updates and formal project reports, including fortnightly reporting where required.
• Maintaining accurate electronic project records, CAD information and technical documentation.
• Ensuring accurate as-built and as-installed drawings are obtained and maintained for completed projects.
• Ensuring projects comply with relevant legislation, Trust policies, procedures, contractual requirements and governance arrangements.
• Supporting the Associate Director of Hard FM with delivery of the capital programme and contributing to the strategic development of the Trust estate.
• Working flexibly across the Frimley Health ICS patch as required.

You will be responsible for ensuring that construction and project activities within your areas of responsibility are undertaken safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, Trust policies and procedures.

This will include ensuring appropriate health and safety information, guidance and training is provided to staff, contractors and other site users, while taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work.

We are seeking a solutions-focused and professionally experienced Project Manager who can demonstrate substantial experience of delivering complex capital schemes.

You will have excellent project management and communication skills, with the confidence to:

• Manage budgets and identify financial risks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver projects to agreed timescales.
• Resolve challenges proactively and maintain momentum throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively while taking ownership of your projects and their outcomes.

A 'can-do' attitude, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage projects from concept through to completion are essential.

You will be expected to support the Trust's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, maintain appropriate confidentiality and comply with information governance, Freedom of Information and other relevant Trust policies and procedures.

You may also be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the post.

For further information regarding the detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the attached documents.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in Architecture, Surveying or Engineering or Qualification in a design construction related discipline
• Qualification in a design construction related discipline

Desirable

• Corporate Membership of a construction related institute or body (e.g. RIBA, RICS, CIOB)

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent project management skills
• Able to simultaneously manage a range of complex tasks and prioritise workload
• Strong negotiating skills
• Numerate and comfortable with budgetary management
• Able to deal effectively with other professional staff
• Able to write clear and concise reports
• IT Literate
• Good communicator
• Motivated Team player
• Team player
• Good knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry

Desirable

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Able to problem solve and innovate
• Self starter
• Proactive and systematic approach to work
• Working knowledge of Auto CAD system
• Good knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry
• Working knowledge of Auto CAD system
• Google Sketch Up
• Familiarity with NHS procedures, guides and documentation

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of managing complex capital schemes
• Experience of writing specifications and tender documentation

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS or other healthcare environment
• Experience of public sector requirements
• Experience of working with the ProCure 21+/22 processes
• Line management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.

Job Plan

1 FTE (Full time Equivalent).

Activity that can be covered, with appropriate administrative time allocated. Working days will be agreed with the Service Manager in line with service needs.

• Skin MDT
• Ward referrals
• TWR Clinics
• Paediatrics Clinics
• General Clinics
• Biologic Clinics

The post holder will do 3-4 clinics per week under supervision. They will discuss patients seen in clinic with the supervising consultant.

There is a rota for ward referrals but no out of hours on-call is required in this post.

Supervising Consultants will be Dr Antony, Dr Gossain, Dr Lee and Dr Sherif.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice to cover the scope of employment
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Aware of own limitations, and knows when to ask for help
• Able to write legible records and to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g.
• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
• Understands the role of audit in clinical practice
• Ensures patients are not put at risk
• Understanding of the basic principles of research

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
• Has participated in clinical audit
• Experience of collecting, analysing and presenting data orally and in writing
• Interest/has participated in (clinical/laboratory) research

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
• Able to manage time and prioritise workload.
• Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense.
• Respects and promotes individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification. (RNMH & RNLD) or a student nurse nearing qualification
• On-going registration with the NMC
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health

Experience

Essential

• Post Graduate experience or be a student nurse nearing qualification
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure.
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Social Worker
• Degree level qualification and or equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of social care issues and how this relates to care delivery.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of interventions, legal frameworks and assessment methods which are relevant to learning
• Working knowledge of current legislation and national initiatives

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals, colleagues and other stakeholders both verbally and written
• The ability to absorb, interpret and manipulate new information quickly.
• The ability to work with a wide range of staff groups

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Duties

The Social Prescribing Link Worker will:

• Take referrals from within TLCP Practice/PCN. These could come from a number of sources such as GPs, nurses, pharmacists, INT, Care Navigators, and care coordinators.
• Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes;
• Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them;
• Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities, and the wider determinants of health;
• Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services; including capturing the physical and mental vitals.
• Evaluate the individual impact of a persons wellness progress.
• Manage and prioritise their own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload.
• Where required and as appropriate, refer people back to other health professionals within the network eg when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
• Draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. They will ensure those organisations and groups are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
• Work together with all local partners and members of the PCN MDT to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
• Have a role in educating non-clinical and clinical staff within the organisation what other services and support are available within the community and how and when patients can access them. This may include verbal or written advice and guidance.

Other Duties:

• Work within the policies of the scheme and Practices.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of health and safety procedures. Participate in data-led evaluation of the service.
• Promote client involvement in the management of the service.
• Participate in regular supervision sessions and appraisals with your line manager. Attend training and development activities as identified and participate in meetings as required. Take an active role in reflecting, reviewing and developing professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Maintain administration systems and workspace used in a clean and tidy condition.
• Attend site MDTs to embed relationships and promote social prescribing across the PCN.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of clients and use appropriate judgement to ascertain the number and length of sessions required, whilst being mindful of service capacity.
• Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post and within the post holders clinical competence.
• Proactively develop strong links with local agencies and seek regular feedback about referral quality, as well as the impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
• Is enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work)
• Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
• Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups
• Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services
• Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
• Knowledge of, and ability to work to, policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety
• Have awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when the persons needs are beyond the scope of the role for example, when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to provide a culturally sensitive service, by supporting people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities
• Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential and providing motivational coaching to support behaviour change, adapting to individual levels of activation and health literacy
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders, adapting communication styles accordingly; possesses a high level of written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to collaborative working with all local agencies (including VCSE organisations and community groups). Able to work with others to reduce hierarchies and find creative solutions to community issues, with demonstrable experience of partnership working and of building and maintaining effective relationships across a variety of organisations and colleagues
• Can demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and ability to work well under pressure

Other

Essential

• Meets DBS enhanced reference standards and criminal record checks
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Access to transport and ability to travel across the locality regularly, including to visit people in their own homes and support people to attend activities as appropriate.

Desirable

• Driving License

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the personalised care approach. Utilises the evidence base for social prescribing interventions and activities.
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of community development approaches including asset-based community development and community resilience
• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• Able to work from an asset-based approach, building on existing community and personal assets
• Understanding of the needs of small volunteer-led community groups and ability to contribute to supporting their development
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Confidently approaches difficult conversations

Desirable

• Local knowledge of VCSE and community services
• Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and MDT working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Lewisham Care Partnership

Address

56-60 Loampit Vale

Lewisham

London

SE13 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accountable To: Director of Nursing & Quality

Reports To: Head of Hospice at Home

MAIN DUTIES

• Undertake a broad range of nursing support activities and duties relating to the care of patients with end of life care needs in their own homes.
• Provide care for named patients with end of life care needs usually in their own homes in accordance with the patients care plan as defined by the Hospice at Home senior nurse, with minimum direct supervision.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications with patients, carers and health professionals in a professional manner.
• Is alert to, and recognises changes in patients symptoms and conditions and notifies other health care professionals as necessary
• Assists patients with administration of regular oral medication where the patient is self-medicating
• In line with Hospice policy monitors the administration of medication via syringe drivers and undertakes first line troubleshooting in line with proven competence.
• In line with Hospice policies on patient documentation, updates patient records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant and contemporaneous and hand over care given appropriately
• Provides emotional and practical support to patients carers or family members
• Demonstrates safe and appropriate use of hoists and manual handling equipment.
• When appropriate cares for the patient after death and supports family members/ carers
• Undertakes delegated clinical tasks and procedures linked to the Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant Competences
• Participates in audits, surveys or other clinical governance activities as requested
• Uses resources economically and efficiently.
• Maintains IT competency in order to make full use of electronic communications and to access appropriate hospice data sources and training opportunities.
• Contributes to the health, safety and well-being of patients, carers and self by being aware of and adhering to hospice policies and guidelines on Health and Safety at Work; Fire Precautions and Regulations; Security of Lone Worker; and Infection Control.
• Undertakes training and demonstrates competence in a range of nursing activities and tasks in support of patient care
• Maintains a portfolio of professional development and participates in the St Johns Hospice performance appraisal scheme, identifying personal achievements, objectives and development needs.
• Has an understanding of the philosophy and ethos behind the care provided at St Johns Hospice, and to assist the registered nurses in developing and maintaining a safe, caring and supportive environment for patients, relatives and staff.
• Shares the responsibility within the nursing teams for delivering high quality holistic nursing care for the patients and their families.
• Is part of the multi-disciplinary care of patients.
• Acts in a responsible, professional manner at all times whilst employed by and undertaking duties at St Johns Hospice. To be aware of the policies governing health, safety and fire prevention and reporting accidents/incidents.

General :In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

• St Johns Hospice operates a no-smoking policy. The post holder should either be a non-smoker or be prepared not to smoke in any Charity premises, grounds or vehicles or when on Hospice business outside the office.
• Adhere to all health, safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Hospice in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
• Adhere to Lone Worker working practices as set out in the relevant policy documents.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Hospice into disrepute.
• Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Hospice.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national, professional or occupational standards associated with the role.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
• This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.

The post-holder will be expected to participate in induction and on-going training and development and work in accordance with Hospice policies and procedures and to act at all times with due regard to the health and safety of self and others.

This role description is not intended to be definitive or restrictive and may be subject to review and amendment.

STANDARD/ENHANCED DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

Enhanced DBS disclosure + Adult Barring Check required for this post.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO ST. JOHNS HOSPICE

Please refer to the uploaded Job description for full details of the points below

1. Confidentiality

2. Health and Safety

3. External Interests

4. Statutory Training

5. Flexibility

6. Safeguarding

7. Disclosure and Barring

8. Equality and Inclusion

9. Volunteers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Willing to work towards satisfactory completion of Care Certificate & Hospice competency framework for HCAs
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• NVQ 3
• Completed the Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of patient care at end of life
• Experience of working in the community setting
• Experience of working as part of a wider team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting
• Experience of lone working

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of holistic patient care for those at end of life
• Ability to respond to changes in patient conditions
• Good Communication & interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of prioritising a patients care needs
• Ability to work without direct supervision in a patients home
• Uses own initiative
• Good IT skills and able to use a range of software (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel etc).
• Accurately document care given in patient documentation
• Communicates well with information about care to carers and families

Values and personal attributes

Essential

• Willingness to work flexibly, including unsocial hours
• Positive attitude
• Motivated
• Committed to self -development
• Mature and responsible attitude
• Empathy and understanding

Miscellaneous

Essential

• Full UK driving licence (manual transmission).
• Access to own vehicle during working hours (business use insurance required).

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

St John's Hospice

Address

Slyne Road

Lancaster

LA2 6ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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