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Local Primary Care GP Federation

Neighbourhood and PCN Support Officer

Local Primary Care GP Federation View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Support Staff

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2342486

Job summary

Working up to 30 hours pw with secondments considered, The Neighbourhood and Primary Care Network (PCN) Support Officer will provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Primary Care Networks, Directors and LPC department Heads. The post holder will play a key role in coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, producing accurate minutes, monitoring actions and supporting the delivery of neighbourhood working across the locality.

Working closely with Directors, practices, the LPC management team and partner organisations and other stakeholders, the post holder will help facilitate effective communication, partnership working and the delivery of integrated neighbourhood initiatives. The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to build effective relationships and a proactive approach to supporting collaborative working

Main duties of the job

Meeting Support

Organise and coordinate PCN, neighbourhood and LPC meetings, including scheduling, invitations and venue/virtual arrangements.

Prepare agendas, meeting packs and supporting documentation.

Attend meetings and produce accurate minutes within agreed timescales.

Maintain action logs and monitor progress against agreed actions.

Ensure papers are distributed in advance and records maintained appropriately.

Support to Directors

Provide day-to-day administrative support to Directors and LPC Department Leads.

Manage diaries where appropriate.

Support preparation of presentations, reports and briefing papers.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key administrative contact for practices and partner organisations.

Develop positive working relationships

Support communication across neighbourhood partners.

Neighbourhood Working

Support the development/promotion of neighbourhood working initiatives.

Assist in organising neighbourhood workshops, engagement events and collaborative meetings.

Support the implementation of neighbourhood priorities and programmes.

Maintain records of neighbourhood activity and outcomes.

General Administration

Provide administrative and project support to LPC.

Maintain accurate electronic filing systems.

Prepare correspondence, reports and presentations.

Coordinate responses to routine enquiries.

Assist with data collection and reporting.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with NHS information governance requirements.

General support in LPC Hubs as required.

About us

The Local Primary Care Federation consists of 22 practices. We have a large multi-disciplinary team including clinical and non-clinical support roles and provide an opportunity to consolidate current skills and gain new skills / experience.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0131-NPCNSept26

Job locations

Suite 5, Blackburn Enterprise Centre

Furthergate

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 3HQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Areas of Responsibility

Meeting Support

Organise and coordinate PCN, neighbourhood and LPC meetings, including scheduling, invitations and venue/virtual arrangements.

Prepare agendas, meeting packs and supporting documentation.

Attend meetings and produce accurate minutes within agreed timescales.

Maintain action logs and monitor progress against agreed actions.

Ensure papers are distributed in advance and records maintained appropriately.

Support to Directors

Provide day-to-day administrative support to Directors and LPC Department Leads.

Manage diaries where appropriate.

Coordinate meetings at for LPC, with GP practices, ICB colleagues and partner organisations.

Support preparation of presentations, reports and briefing papers.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key administrative contact for practices and partner organisations

Develop positive working relationships with GP Practices,Integrated Care Board teams,Local Authority, Community and Voluntary Sector organisations,Community providers,Other Primary Care Networks,The LPC Management team

Support communication across neighbourhood partners.

Neighbourhood Working

Support the development and promotion of neighbourhood working initiatives.

Assist in organising neighbourhood workshops, engagement events and collaborative meetings.

Support the implementation of neighbourhood priorities and programmes.

Maintain records of neighbourhood activity and outcomes.

General Administration

Provide administrative and project support to LPC.

Maintain accurate electronic filing systems.

Prepare correspondence, reports and presentations

Coordinate responses to routine enquiries.

Assist with data collection and reporting.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with NHS information governance requirements.

General support in LPC Hubs as required.

Collaborative Working Relationships

Build effective working relationships with Directors and Practice Managers.

Work collaboratively with partner organisations to support integrated neighbourhood working.

Promote partnership working across health, social care and voluntary sector organisations.

Support communication between practices, neighbourhood teams and wider stakeholders

General Duties and Responsibilities

To promote LPCs vision and values by upholding these in the day-to-day requirements of the role

To enhance own performance through continuously developing own knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet the current and future requirements of the role and respond to the learning needs of LPC

To undertake Mandatory Training within required timescales

To regularly review own practices and make changes in accordance with current and/or best practice, make suggestions for improved practice and identify where other activities affect own practice

To raise concerns around malpractice or wrongdoing at work, which may affect patients, staff or the organisation, at the earliest opportunity.

All Staff (at all levels) have the responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults by ensuring they attend training and are aware of, access and act upon the relevant policies, procedures and practice guidance appropriate to their role. All employees are required to access Safeguarding Awareness training and undertake any additional service specific training and supervision as appropriate to their position.

Quality

Manage personal time and workload effectively and efficiently

Meet deadlines and other performance benchmarks and reporting for the PCN

Education, Training and Development

To undertake all relevant training as set out by The Personalised Care Institute

Engage with and participate fully in all mandatory training and development

Take personal ownership of the responsibility to keep up to date with latest guidelines

Undertake additional training and development to close potential gaps in skills and knowledge

Governance and Risk

Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information that is dealt with in the course of performing duties

Ensure that all systems for Information Governance, GDPR, and confidentiality is maintained at all times

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

All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with LPC policies and procedures, IG regulations and Data Protection Act relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

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

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 business procedures and policies, and current legislation.

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

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

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in both the federations and practices Health & Safety Policies. This will include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to business 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

Maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general areas clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role

Reporting potential risks identified

Safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It expects all employees to share this commitment. All staff members are required to undertake safeguarding training and follow safeguarding policies and procedures

Smoke Free Policy

In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the organisation operates a strict smoke-free policy. This includes not permitting the use of E-cigarettes on the premises.

Notes & Review

The Job Description is not intended to be a fully comprehensive description of the duties of the post-holder and may develop over time. Therefore, these duties will be subject to regular review and may be amended in consultation with the post-holder. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Areas of Responsibility

Meeting Support

Organise and coordinate PCN, neighbourhood and LPC meetings, including scheduling, invitations and venue/virtual arrangements.

Prepare agendas, meeting packs and supporting documentation.

Attend meetings and produce accurate minutes within agreed timescales.

Maintain action logs and monitor progress against agreed actions.

Ensure papers are distributed in advance and records maintained appropriately.

Support to Directors

Provide day-to-day administrative support to Directors and LPC Department Leads.

Manage diaries where appropriate.

Coordinate meetings at for LPC, with GP practices, ICB colleagues and partner organisations.

Support preparation of presentations, reports and briefing papers.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key administrative contact for practices and partner organisations

Develop positive working relationships with GP Practices,Integrated Care Board teams,Local Authority, Community and Voluntary Sector organisations,Community providers,Other Primary Care Networks,The LPC Management team

Support communication across neighbourhood partners.

Neighbourhood Working

Support the development and promotion of neighbourhood working initiatives.

Assist in organising neighbourhood workshops, engagement events and collaborative meetings.

Support the implementation of neighbourhood priorities and programmes.

Maintain records of neighbourhood activity and outcomes.

General Administration

Provide administrative and project support to LPC.

Maintain accurate electronic filing systems.

Prepare correspondence, reports and presentations

Coordinate responses to routine enquiries.

Assist with data collection and reporting.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with NHS information governance requirements.

General support in LPC Hubs as required.

Collaborative Working Relationships

Build effective working relationships with Directors and Practice Managers.

Work collaboratively with partner organisations to support integrated neighbourhood working.

Promote partnership working across health, social care and voluntary sector organisations.

Support communication between practices, neighbourhood teams and wider stakeholders

General Duties and Responsibilities

To promote LPCs vision and values by upholding these in the day-to-day requirements of the role

To enhance own performance through continuously developing own knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet the current and future requirements of the role and respond to the learning needs of LPC

To undertake Mandatory Training within required timescales

To regularly review own practices and make changes in accordance with current and/or best practice, make suggestions for improved practice and identify where other activities affect own practice

To raise concerns around malpractice or wrongdoing at work, which may affect patients, staff or the organisation, at the earliest opportunity.

All Staff (at all levels) have the responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults by ensuring they attend training and are aware of, access and act upon the relevant policies, procedures and practice guidance appropriate to their role. All employees are required to access Safeguarding Awareness training and undertake any additional service specific training and supervision as appropriate to their position.

Quality

Manage personal time and workload effectively and efficiently

Meet deadlines and other performance benchmarks and reporting for the PCN

Education, Training and Development

To undertake all relevant training as set out by The Personalised Care Institute

Engage with and participate fully in all mandatory training and development

Take personal ownership of the responsibility to keep up to date with latest guidelines

Undertake additional training and development to close potential gaps in skills and knowledge

Governance and Risk

Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information that is dealt with in the course of performing duties

Ensure that all systems for Information Governance, GDPR, and confidentiality is maintained at all times

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

All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with LPC policies and procedures, IG regulations and Data Protection Act relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

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

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 business procedures and policies, and current legislation.

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

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

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in both the federations and practices Health & Safety Policies. This will include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to business 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

Maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general areas clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role

Reporting potential risks identified

Safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It expects all employees to share this commitment. All staff members are required to undertake safeguarding training and follow safeguarding policies and procedures

Smoke Free Policy

In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the organisation operates a strict smoke-free policy. This includes not permitting the use of E-cigarettes on the premises.

Notes & Review

The Job Description is not intended to be a fully comprehensive description of the duties of the post-holder and may develop over time. Therefore, these duties will be subject to regular review and may be amended in consultation with the post-holder. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the organisation.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

Professional and approachable with a positive attitude
Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision, working to tight and often changing timescales
Accuracy and attention to detail with an understanding of the need to present the organisation in a positive manner at all times.

Qualifications

Essential

Excellent use of verbal and written English
IT/Microsoft Office qualifications or demonstrable experience in the use of IT/Microsoft Office.

Experience

Essential

Experience of supporting high level meetings (e.g. with senior managers, Directors and Board) taking accurate minutes, setting up the meetings and liaising with external agencies
Able to manage competing priorities and make judgements on prioritising own workload and time
Demonstrable experience of dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information.
Good skills in Microsoft and other computer packages
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Ability to manage competing agendas
Clear communicator with excellent writing skills
Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own work and to respond to pressure in a positive manner
Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS
Experience of working with Primary Care

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

Professional and approachable with a positive attitude
Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision, working to tight and often changing timescales
Accuracy and attention to detail with an understanding of the need to present the organisation in a positive manner at all times.

Qualifications

Essential

Excellent use of verbal and written English
IT/Microsoft Office qualifications or demonstrable experience in the use of IT/Microsoft Office.

Experience

Essential

Experience of supporting high level meetings (e.g. with senior managers, Directors and Board) taking accurate minutes, setting up the meetings and liaising with external agencies
Able to manage competing priorities and make judgements on prioritising own workload and time
Demonstrable experience of dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information.
Good skills in Microsoft and other computer packages
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Ability to manage competing agendas
Clear communicator with excellent writing skills
Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own work and to respond to pressure in a positive manner
Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS
Experience of working with Primary 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Local Primary Care GP Federation

Address

Suite 5, Blackburn Enterprise Centre

Furthergate

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 3HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Local Primary Care GP Federation

Address

Suite 5, Blackburn Enterprise Centre

Furthergate

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 3HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Local Primary Care GP Federation

Physician Associate

Local Primary Care GP Federation View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 7 per year

Posted 18 day(s) ago

Reference: B0131-26-0002Sept2026

Job summary

The postholder will provide clinical care to patients within a clearly defined scope of practice and under the overall direction and supervision of a named GP. The PA will undertake clinical assessment, history taking and examination and, where appropriately trained and authorised, establish a working diagnosis and management plan for clinically assessed patients, in accordance with agreed protocols and local governance arrangements. PAs are not doctors or independent medical practitioners and must work within their competence, seeking advice and escalating to the supervising GP when required. The PA will provide holistic, patient-centred care and may undertake home visits, Care Home Ward Rounds and booked or clinically triaged consultations. The PA will review and act appropriately on results and referrals/correspondence within their scope, with appropriate GP supervision and debriefing.

The PA will have a named GMC registered GP supervisor. All work undertaken by the PA will be subject to appropriate clinical supervision and debriefing. The level and type of supervision will reflect the PAs knowledge, skills, experience and scope of competence, with the supervising GP retaining overall responsibility for delegated clinical work in accordance with NHS England and GMC requirements.

The PA will be expected to attend and partake in arranged educational meetings.

An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all successful candidates.

Main duties of the job

Participate in treatment/preventative healthcare services as delegated by clinical leads; support Network DES Contract for Care Homes across each PCN.Provide direct clinical care using guidelines.Consult/refer patients to physicians, specialists & other health professionals.Undertake history taking, examination and clinical assessment of triaged/booked patients; establish diagnoses within scope, explain findings/management options, with GP supervision.Recommend investigations/treatment within scope/protocols, request/interpret diagnostic results where permitted & undertake authorised procedures for which trained and competent, under supervision. PAs must not prescribeEducate patients in preventative healthcare and conduct telephone/video consultations, including investigation results and routine/emergency complaints.Document patient care and complete required legal/administrative paperwork.Participate in clinicians duty rota, including home visits, and provide clinical tasks to nursing staff/Primary Care Team.Communicate with Primary Care colleagues, hospitals, consultants, healthcare providers, insurers and community organisations to discuss/refer patients, coordinate activities, exchange information and support community services/education.In line with current NHS England guidance, PAs will not routinely see undifferentiated patients. Patients must be triaged/booked into a defined pathway before PA assessment, unless a nationally/locally agreed protocol permits otherwise.

About us

Local Primary Care works with member practices to provide excellent services to patients. Supporting practices to develop their workforce and leadership.

Our Focus Is On:

Working with practices at scale to provides primary care services.
Preserving personalised healthcare and improving continuity of care.
Support practices to develop their practices, their workforce and their leadership.
Working in partnership with other health and care organisations in promoting new collaborations.

Our Values

In order to achieve the best care outcomes for patients, Local Primary Care believes we must all work towards our core values.

Our Core Values Are:

Caring
Excellence
Ethical
Transparency
Trust

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 7 equivalent

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0131-26-0002Sept2026

Job locations

Suite 5, Blackburn Enterprise Centre

Furthergate

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 3HQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services as delegated and agreed by clinical leads.

Provide direct clinical care using established clinical guidelines.

Consult and refer patients, in person or digitally, to physicians, medical specialists and other health professionals as indicated.

Undertake history taking, physical examination and clinical assessment of appropriately triaged/booked patients; establish working diagnoses within scope, explain findings and management options, with GP supervision.

Play an integral part in the Network DES Contract for Care Homes across each PCN.

Recommend diagnostic investigations and treatment within scope and agreed protocols; treatment decisions must be appropriately supervised and PAs must not prescribe.

Request and interpret laboratory investigation results when necessary.

Undertake diagnostic examinations and treatment procedures for which appropriately trained, competent and authorised, under clinical supervision.

Instruct and educate patients in preventative healthcare.

Conduct telephone/video consultations, including discussing laboratory investigation results and implications and dealing with routine/emergency complaints.

Request/arrange laboratory and other diagnostic investigations where permitted by local policy and within scope, with supervision.

Fully document patient care and complete required legal/administrative paperwork.

Participate in clinicians duty rota, including home visits where appropriate.

Establish working diagnoses and propose management plans within scope, seeking advice/referring to the supervising GP or appropriate clinician where required.

Provide clinical tasks to nursing staff and Primary Care Team as required.

Communicate with Primary Care colleagues and hospital specialists to discuss/refer patients, coordinate activities or exchange information to improve care.

Deal with community hospitals, consultants, healthcare providers, insurance companies and community organisations to refer/consult on cases and participate in community service/education projects.

In line with current NHS England guidance, PAs will not routinely see undifferentiated patients. Patients must be appropriately triaged/booked into a defined pathway before PA assessment, except where a nationally/locally agreed protocol permits otherwise.

Signposting

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

Audit and Risk Stratification

Participate in care planning and management of high-risk patients as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Participate in audit activities to optimise prescribing resources.

Feedback clinical audit results in agreed areas, implement recommendations and complete the audit cycle.

Make recommendations based on audit and shared learning outcomes.

Work with practices to identify and recall patients due for review, ensuring appropriate monitoring tests are performed.

Analyse, interpret and present prescribing information at practice and population level to support decision-making and evidence-based practice.

Care Quality Commission

Work with the general practice team to ensure CQC compliance.

Public Health

Support public health campaigns.

Provide specialist knowledge on public health programmes available to the public.

Collaborative Working Relationships

Recognise colleagues roles and their contribution to patient care.

Use appropriate communication to gain co-operation of stakeholders including patients, senior/peer colleagues and other NHS/private organisations.

Work as a team.

Recognise personal limitations and refer to appropriate colleagues when necessary.

Develop and maintain effective relationships within/outside the practice and locality.

Foster strong links with locality services.

Explore and initiate collaborative working opportunities.

Integrate general practice with community and hospital teams.

Liaise with stakeholders for collective patient benefit, including patients; GPs, nurses and practice staff; healthcare professionals, optometrists, dentists, health/social care teams and dieticians; locality/GP leads; locality managers; community nurses/AHPs; community/hospital pharmacy teams; hospital staff.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience Required

Completion of postgraduate medical training in Physician Associate studies (UK).

Preferably minimum 2 years PA experience, demonstrated within a practice portfolio.

Current GMC registration as a Physician Associate.

Experience/awareness of common acute and long-term conditions seen in general practice.

Recognise priorities when problem-solving, identify deviations from normal patterns and refer to seniors/GPs when appropriate.

Follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct.

Leadership

Understand role in governance and implement appropriately.

Understand and contribute to workplace vision.

Engage with PPGs and involve them in development of the role and practices.

Improve quality within service limitations.

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

Motivate self to achieve goals.

Promote diversity and equality in people management and lead by example.

Management

Understand implications of national priorities for team/service.

Understand effective resource utilisation.

Understand and conform to relevant standards of practice.

Identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol.

Extend boundaries of service delivery within the team.

Education, Training and Development

Maintain GMC registration and comply with GMC professional practice requirements.

Maintain CPD in accordance with GMC requirements, organisational policy and PDP, keeping knowledge/skills current and within scope.

Participate in annual appraisal and GMC ongoing professional development/revalidation requirements as applicable to PAs.

Maintain evidence of CPD, learning, reflection and professional development.

Undertake mandatory and role-specific training needed to maintain competence in clinical skills/procedures.

Keep up to date with medical research, technology and evidence-based practice through education courses, professional meetings, journals etc.

Undertake research/analysis to improve clinical care, diagnosis and treatment, including audit, literature review and researching unusual symptoms/treatment options with physicians/specialists.

Provide literature reviews and review/analyse the significance of diagnostic test results.

Assist in clinical instruction/supervision of medical/nursing students and other learners, including educational development and mentoring of PA students.

Attend regular multidisciplinary meetings to discuss and learn from significant clinical events.

Attend regular educational meetings to update clinical knowledge, policy/guidelines and disseminate relevant information.

Reflect regularly on practice and record learning encounters to identify learning needs and support lifelong learning/CPD.

Demonstrate learning contributing to role performance/personal development; discuss at annual appraisal and agree courses/learning with clinical supervisor.

Support learning activities with reflective entries demonstrating application of learning to clinical scenarios.

Research and Evaluation

Critically evaluate/review literature.

Identify gaps in the evidence base supporting practice.

Generate evidence suitable for practice/local presentations.

Apply research evidence to the workplace.

Understand research governance principles.

Health and Safety/Risk Management

Comply with Practice Health and Safety policies, safe working procedures and incident reporting system.

Comply with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Access to Health Records Act 1990 and information governance policies/procedures.

9. Infection Control

Comply with infection prevention/control policies and complete related mandatory training.

Equality and Diversity

Co-operate with equality of employment policies/procedures; treat co-workers, patients and visitors equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

Respect for Patient Confidentiality

Comply with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and organisational information governance/confidentiality requirements. Information about patients, carers, colleagues, healthcare workers or organisational business may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with policy, information governance requirements and legislation.

Special Working Conditions

Travel independently between practice sites where applicable and attend meetings hosted by other agencies.

Contact with body fluids such as wound exudates and urine during clinical practice.

Development Review

Discuss and agree key performance objectives, development needs and PDP at Annual Appraisal Reviews.

Job Description Agreement

This job description outlines key tasks and responsibilities only. Other duties commensurate with the position may be required. It is subject to regular review and may be amended for developments within Primary Care. Staff should be prepared to take on additional or relinquish existing duties to maintain efficient primary care services.