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Riverside Surgery

Receptionist

Riverside Surgery View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Admin and Clerical

GBP 0 - 13 per year

Posted 15 day(s) ago

Reference: 2348053

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated receptionist to join our team.

You will need to be able to work as part of an existing team in a calm and professional manner and have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Main duties of the job

Essential skills and knowledge of:

General Practice
IT proficient
Excellent communication and customer service skills

Desirable skills

EMIS clinical system
Docman 10
Registration processes
Knowledge of QoF related activities

About us

At Riverside Surgery we are a friendly, busy GP practice, serving a patient list size of approx. 11,700 patients. We have a diverse range of patients and the surgery is located in the centre of High Wycombe. We have a large multi-disciplinary team which includes 8 GPs, 2 Specialist Nurses, 2 Nursing associates and a Paramedic. We are part of a network of GP Surgeries locally (Cygnet PCN) and have other shared staff such as a Social Prescribing Link worker.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5367-26-0001

Job locations

George Street

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP11 2RZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated Medical Receptionist / Patient Advisor to join our dedicated "Front Line Team".

Knowledge of General Practice and the EMIS Clinical System would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Applicants must have excellent Communication and Customer Service Skills, basic IT Skills and have the ability to work as part of an existing team in a calm and professional manner. You will be involved in all aspects of reception area work which will includes administrative tasks.

The job can be very pressured and is certainly not for the faint hearted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated Medical Receptionist / Patient Advisor to join our dedicated "Front Line Team".

Knowledge of General Practice and the EMIS Clinical System would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Applicants must have excellent Communication and Customer Service Skills, basic IT Skills and have the ability to work as part of an existing team in a calm and professional manner. You will be involved in all aspects of reception area work which will includes administrative tasks.

The job can be very pressured and is certainly not for the faint hearted.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Must have excellent communication skills, customer services skills, basic IT skills and have the ability to work as part of an existing team in a calm and professional manner.

Desirable

Experience of working in a GP Practice.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English (C or above).

Desirable

Knowledge of General Practice and the EMIS Clinical system would be desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Must have excellent communication skills, customer services skills, basic IT skills and have the ability to work as part of an existing team in a calm and professional manner.

Desirable

Experience of working in a GP Practice.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English (C or above).

Desirable

Knowledge of General Practice and the EMIS Clinical system would be desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

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

Riverside Surgery

Address

George Street

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP11 2RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Riverside Surgery

Address

George Street

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP11 2RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Clinical Pharmacist (28 hours per week)

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

Posted 1 day(s) ago

Reference: A5093-26-0012

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join Bovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice; who have an excellent reputation as friendly, hardworking and high achieving accredited training practices. The Practice has been rated Good by CQC, with consistent, positive GP patient survey results which demonstrate the strong patient centred customer focus and efficiency of the teams.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and progressive GP practice for 28 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality prescribing and medicines optimisation services while providing professional support and clinical expertise across our pharmacy function.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, including school hours, condensed hours and other family-friendly working patterns.

The role

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting patients to achieve the best outcomes from their medicines and ensuring safe, effective, evidence-based prescribing across the practice.

You will provide professional leadership and clinical oversight to the pharmacy team, helping to develop services and workflows. Operational and employment management responsibilities will remain with the Practice Manager and Business Manager.

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

Conduct structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation for patients with long-term conditions and complex prescribing needs.
Provide expert clinical advice on prescribing and medicines management to GPs, nurses and other practice staff.
Support safe, cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing across the practice.
Review and action medication-related correspondence.
Identify and resolve medication-related issues, improving patient safety and treatment outcomes.
Undertake medication reviews for care home residents and housebound patients where appropriate.
Prescribe independently within competence and scope of practice (where qualified as an Independent Prescriber).
Support patients with medication queries and provide education to improve adherence and understanding.
Assist in the management of prescribing alerts, medicines safety updates and national guidance.
Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and prescribing projects.

About us

Organisation: Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Reports to: GP Partners

Responsible to: Practice Manager

No direct budgetary responsibility, although an awareness of cost implications and the effective use of resources is required.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5093-26-0012

Job locations

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Tower House Surgery

Market Way

Chudleigh

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 0HL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

THE BOVEY TRACEY AND CHUDLEIGH PRACTICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title

Clinical Pharmacist

Base

Riverside Surgery, Bovey Tracey and Tower House Surgery, Chudleigh. Will need to travel and work at both surgeries (one surgery each day)

Pay

Negotiable depending on experience

Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting transformation programme to develop a new model of care, addressing our ambition to deliver person-centred, coordinated care across the practice population. GP practice technicians work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, based within a GP practice, and support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, reducing medicine waste and maximising patient outcomes.

GP Practice Clinical Pharmacists work under the superision of GPs and are registered healthcare professionals that are responsible and accountable for their own accurate and safe practice. As a GP Practice Clinical Pharmacist, you will receive ongoing training and development about all aspects of practice based prescribing and effective administration and will support the practice in providing medication reviews and achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.

The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is to develop and utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care so it can proactively help patients stay safe, well and out of hospital as well as supporting efforts to reduce the demands on general practice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Pharmacy oversight

Provide professional support and guidance to the practice pharmacy team.

Help coordinate medicines management activities and prioritise workload where appropriate.

Support the training and development of pharmacy staff.

Promote best practice and consistency in medicines optimisation processes.

Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager and Business Manager regarding service development and workforce planning.

Support the implementation of new prescribing initiatives, protocols and quality improvement projects.

Service development

Contribute to the development of pharmacy-led services that improve patient care and practice efficiency.
Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), IIF and other contractual requirements.
Maintain awareness of local and national prescribing guidance and implement changes where appropriate.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community pharmacies, PCNs, secondary care providers and the wider NHS.

PROFESSIONAL

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
To work within the regulatory requirements, codes and guidance of the Health and Care Professions Council.
Punctual and professional.
Demonstrate highly effective communication skills with patients, carers, practice colleagues and other healthcare professionals and groups.
To lead by action and inspire others; to promote confidence and trust in patients and uphold the reputation and image of the Practice.

ADMINISTRATION

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.
Ensure appropriate expenses are made accurately and submitted via Practice Index.
Ensure all necessary paperwork and registration documentation are completed and submitted to the Practice Manager.
Postholder has a legal responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, other relevant information and any risk or safety related issues within the Practice in the interests of staff, patients and contractors.
Aware of responsibilities under the Health Act 2008 Code of Practice for the Prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections.

Job Types: Part-time

Benefits:

Company pension
Wellbeing policy for medical and dental appointments
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work location: In person

Job description

Job responsibilities

THE BOVEY TRACEY AND CHUDLEIGH PRACTICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title

Clinical Pharmacist

Base

Riverside Surgery, Bovey Tracey and Tower House Surgery, Chudleigh. Will need to travel and work at both surgeries (one surgery each day)

Pay

Negotiable depending on experience

Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting transformation programme to develop a new model of care, addressing our ambition to deliver person-centred, coordinated care across the practice population. GP practice technicians work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, based within a GP practice, and support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, reducing medicine waste and maximising patient outcomes.

GP Practice Clinical Pharmacists work under the superision of GPs and are registered healthcare professionals that are responsible and accountable for their own accurate and safe practice. As a GP Practice Clinical Pharmacist, you will receive ongoing training and development about all aspects of practice based prescribing and effective administration and will support the practice in providing medication reviews and achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.

The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is to develop and utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care so it can proactively help patients stay safe, well and out of hospital as well as supporting efforts to reduce the demands on general practice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Pharmacy oversight

Provide professional support and guidance to the practice pharmacy team.

Help coordinate medicines management activities and prioritise workload where appropriate.

Support the training and development of pharmacy staff.

Promote best practice and consistency in medicines optimisation processes.

Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager and Business Manager regarding service development and workforce planning.

Support the implementation of new prescribing initiatives, protocols and quality improvement projects.

Service development

Contribute to the development of pharmacy-led services that improve patient care and practice efficiency.
Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), IIF and other contractual requirements.
Maintain awareness of local and national prescribing guidance and implement changes where appropriate.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community pharmacies, PCNs, secondary care providers and the wider NHS.

PROFESSIONAL

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
To work within the regulatory requirements, codes and guidance of the Health and Care Professions Council.
Punctual and professional.
Demonstrate highly effective communication skills with patients, carers, practice colleagues and other healthcare professionals and groups.
To lead by action and inspire others; to promote confidence and trust in patients and uphold the reputation and image of the Practice.

ADMINISTRATION

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.
Ensure appropriate expenses are made accurately and submitted via Practice Index.
Ensure all necessary paperwork and registration documentation are completed and submitted to the Practice Manager.
Postholder has a legal responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, other relevant information and any risk or safety related issues within the Practice in the interests of staff, patients and contractors.
Aware of responsibilities under the Health Act 2008 Code of Practice for the Prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections.

Job Types: Part-time

Benefits:

Company pension
Wellbeing policy for medical and dental appointments
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work location: In person

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent).

Desirable

Independent Prescriber qualification.
Completion of, or working towards, the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within primary care, general practice or a related clinical setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing governance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organisational and leadership skills.
Full UK Driving licence
Effective communicator able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information (oral and written)
Ability to work within a team, be part of and to create a positive culture and atmosphere for patients and staff.

Desirable

Experience supporting or supervising pharmacy staff.
Experience using SystmOne (S1).
Knowledge of QOF and Primary Care Network services.
Prescribing audit and quality improvement experience.
Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of Federation and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality.
An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent).

Desirable

Independent Prescriber qualification.
Completion of, or working towards, the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within primary care, general practice or a related clinical setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing governance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organisational and leadership skills.
Full UK Driving licence
Effective communicator able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information (oral and written)
Ability to work within a team, be part of and to create a positive culture and atmosphere for patients and staff.

Desirable

Experience supporting or supervising pharmacy staff.
Experience using SystmOne (S1).
Knowledge of QOF and Primary Care Network services.
Prescribing audit and quality improvement experience.
Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of Federation and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality.
An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing.

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Community Registered Nurse

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 10 day(s) ago

Reference: 388-8253897-FC&I

Job summary

Newton Abbot Community Nurses are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 community nurses to join the team. We are a large but supportive team who enjoys mentoring team members and students and is passionate about delivering quality care to the housebound patients. We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality and our nursing team covers both Community and Intermediate care visits providing a breadth of nursing experience.

We deliver high quality care to the housebound patients in our locality (that incorporates Bovey Tracey and Chudleigh area) and work as part of multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with primary care and secondary care. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance.

We are looking for a Band 5 nurse who is compassionate, enjoys a challenge and is skilled in the delivery of holistic nursing care. We have an established training and induction plan for all new team members and experience in the community is therefore not essential.

You will be expected to work flexibly between the hours of 7am and 7pm, 7 days a week, (mostly 7.5 hours shifts) including weekends and bank holidays, across Community nursing and Intermediate Care (nursing) to meet the needs of the Service.

Main duties of the job

To value everyone as an individual and actively support their right to have their voice heard in decisions about how their needs are met
To value differences and individuality, showing respect to all
To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations
To respect every person's preferred wishes whilst providing nursing care within their own home
To provide the highest quality of care by listening to and acting on feedback
By taking personal responsibility you will play your part in sustainably improving services by implementing change positively and contributing to MDT discussions in a constructive and flexible way
To work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our people
Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives
To act as a role model, valuing everyone's opinion and experiences
To seek out, recognise and value the contributions of others and the role they play in a patient's life
To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that helps our people to be able to live their lives to the full
Taking every opportunity to encourage and support individuals to improve their own health and wellbeing

About us

Newton Abbot Community Nurse team is currently based across two locations, Sherbourne House in Newton Abbot and Riverside Surgery in Bovey Tracey. We cover a large geographical patch covering the practice population of nine GP surgeries.

A busy but friendly and supportive team we are committed to staff development through education and training helping staff realise their potential in topics of interest to them and encouraging career pathways in Community Nursing.

We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of care and building relationships within the communities we are part of. We are actively working to a more integrated approach to care delivery and work closely with our Intermediate Care, Social care and voluntary care sector colleagues to achieve this.

https://torbayandsouthdevon.pagetiger.com/utc-newton-abbot/1

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-8253897-FC&I

Job locations

Sherbourne House

Kingsteignton Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 5PF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

#caretojoinus

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

#caretojoinus

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Qualified Registered Nurse level 1
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Diabetes course
Palliative and End of life care experience
Practice supervisor /assessor
Experience of complex wound care
Catheter management
Experience of continuing health care assessments
Previous community experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Proven relevant experience in a range of clinical skills including complex and specialist skills
Relevant I.T. knowledge/experience
Awareness of safeguarding adults and children
Awareness of resource management
Holistic client assessment using an identified model of care
Utilising specialist knowledge across a wide range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge
Ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex or crisis situations
Awareness of mental capacity act
Maintain timely and accurate written records
Manage/prioritise a caseload, demonstrating appropriate delegation

Desirable

Health and Safety awareness
Equality and diversity awareness
Understands clinical governance
Awareness of local and government agendas

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Qualified Registered Nurse level 1
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Diabetes course
Palliative and End of life care experience
Practice supervisor /assessor
Experience of complex wound care
Catheter management
Experience of continuing health care assessments
Previous community experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Proven relevant experience in a range of clinical skills including complex and specialist skills
Relevant I.T. knowledge/experience
Awareness of safeguarding adults and children
Awareness of resource management
Holistic client assessment using an identified model of care
Utilising specialist knowledge across a wide range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge
Ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex or crisis situations
Awareness of mental capacity act
Maintain timely and accurate written records
Manage/prioritise a caseload, demonstrating appropriate delegation

Desirable

Health and Safety awareness
Equality and diversity awareness
Understands clinical governance
Awareness of local and government agendas

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).

Additional information

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sherbourne House

Kingsteignton Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 5PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sherbourne House

Kingsteignton Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 5PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Practice Nurse (27-36 hours)

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 6 per year

Posted 29 day(s) ago

Reference: A5093-26-0011

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join The Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice. This is a permanent position of 27-36 hours (3-4 days) per week. Salary is negotiable depending on experience, however is expected to be at the higher region of Band 6.

Main duties of the job

The position will be well suited to an individual who has previous primary care nursing experience, with experience in minor illness, womens health and chronic disease management. The individual should be enthusiastic about providing high-quality patient service with strong communication and administrative skills. Non-medical Prescriber would be desired but not essential.

About us

At The Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice, our patients and staff are at the centre of everything we do. We strive to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and their families through a quality, safe and patient centred approach. We have created environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feel empowered and benefit from working collaboratively with brilliant and talented colleagues. We harbour an environment of trust, honesty and empathy and we value education, research and evidence-based practice.

We are a eight Partner rural training practice with eight salaried doctors. We have a varied and supportive clinical and administrative team, which includes three ACP/ANPs, three Practice Nurses, two Nursing Associates, four Healthcare Assistants, a Phlebotomist, a GP Assistant, a health and wellbeing coach and social prescribing link worker, a full complement of medical administrators and a pharmacy team. We have a growing list size of over 15,000 and operate from two purpose-built buildings.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 6 (higher end of scale)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5093-26-0011

Job locations

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Tower House Surgery

Market Way

Chudleigh

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 0HL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

Clinical Practice Nursing

Wound Management

Undertake uncomplicated dressings

Undertake suture removal

Undertake Doppler readings

Screening

Undertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI & Urinalysis

Carry out Well Person Checks and New Patient Medicals

Undertake venepuncture, following training.

Health Promotion

Make basic assessment of needs of patient

Provide nuturional advice on Obesity, Raised Cholesterol, CHD and Diabetes

Measures and records BMI

Understand patients motivation to adapt their lifestyle

Offer lifestyle advice on smoking and exercise and refers as appropriate

Vaccinations & Immunisations

Administer injections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction, following training.

Administer childhood immunisations under individual prescription of Patient Group Direction, following training.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Ear Care

Undertake ear syringing, following training.

Advise patients about safe ear care.

Infection Control

Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes:-

o Universal hygiene precautions.

o The collection and handling of laboratory specimens

o Segregation and disposal of waste materials

o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

o Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.

Emergency Management

Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Family Planning

Has a basic understanding of emergency contraception and refers patients as appropriate.

Advises on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options, following training.

Womens Health

Has a working knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening programmes.

Can discuss breast self awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and provide supporting literature to patients.

Mens Health

Can discuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supporting literature to patients.

Care and Programme Management

Diabetes

Has a basic understanding of diabetes

Assists in the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referrals

Supplies appropriate material for patient education

Is able to manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient with hypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines.

Respiratory Disease Management

Has a basic understanding of asthma care; its diagnosis, treatments and the principles of self-management.

Checks patients inhaler techniques and measure peak flow readings

Has a basic understanding of COPD treatment to support patients and make appropriate referrals.

Nebulise patients following assessment by GP/Senior Nurse.

Cardiovascular Disease

Has a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.

Identify and advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease i.e. BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise.

Understands the basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction and cerebro-vascular accident.

Clinical Practice Leadership

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Assist and teaches others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff.

Act as an assessor/mentor to other staff where necessary.

Works effectively in a team

Clinical Practice Development

Is aware of current research approaches to patient care and incorporates this in Practice

Has an understanding of the ethical dilemmas that impinge on general practice.

Support structures that are in place for the smooth running of the Practice.

Contribute to the efficient utilisation of the nursing resource.

Effective use of resources and stock control with an awareness of cost implications is required although no direct budgetary responsibility

Additional responsibilites

Computer Literature

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability and confidentiality

Own transport

Ability to work flexible hours with prior arrangement

Communication and Working Relationships

To liaise and work closely with:

All members of the Primary Healthcare Team

Staff in other areas of Primary and Secondary Healthcare

Patients and visitors

Social Services

Statutory and Voluntary Agencies

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

Clinical Practice Nursing

Wound Management

Undertake uncomplicated dressings

Undertake suture removal

Undertake Doppler readings

Screening

Undertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI & Urinalysis

Carry out Well Person Checks and New Patient Medicals

Undertake venepuncture, following training.

Health Promotion

Make basic assessment of needs of patient

Provide nuturional advice on Obesity, Raised Cholesterol, CHD and Diabetes

Measures and records BMI

Understand patients motivation to adapt their lifestyle

Offer lifestyle advice on smoking and exercise and refers as appropriate

Vaccinations & Immunisations

Administer injections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction, following training.

Administer childhood immunisations under individual prescription of Patient Group Direction, following training.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Ear Care

Undertake ear syringing, following training.

Advise patients about safe ear care.

Infection Control

Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes:-

o Universal hygiene precautions.

o The collection and handling of laboratory specimens

o Segregation and disposal of waste materials

o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

o Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.

Emergency Management

Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Family Planning

Has a basic understanding of emergency contraception and refers patients as appropriate.

Advises on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options, following training.

Womens Health

Has a working knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening programmes.

Can discuss breast self awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and provide supporting literature to patients.

Mens Health

Can discuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supporting literature to patients.

Care and Programme Management

Diabetes

Has a basic understanding of diabetes

Assists in the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referrals

Supplies appropriate material for patient education

Is able to manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient with hypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines.

Respiratory Disease Management

Has a basic understanding of asthma care; its diagnosis, treatments and the principles of self-management.

Checks patients inhaler techniques and measure peak flow readings

Has a basic understanding of COPD treatment to support patients and make appropriate referrals.

Nebulise patients following assessment by GP/Senior Nurse.

Cardiovascular Disease

Has a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.

Identify and advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease i.e. BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise.

Understands the basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction and cerebro-vascular accident.

Clinical Practice Leadership

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Assist and teaches others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff.

Act as an assessor/mentor to other staff where necessary.

Works effectively in a team

Clinical Practice Development

Is aware of current research approaches to patient care and incorporates this in Practice

Has an understanding of the ethical dilemmas that impinge on general practice.

Support structures that are in place for the smooth running of the Practice.

Contribute to the efficient utilisation of the nursing resource.

Effective use of resources and stock control with an awareness of cost implications is required although no direct budgetary responsibility

Additional responsibilites

Computer Literature

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability and confidentiality

Own transport

Ability to work flexible hours with prior arrangement

Communication and Working Relationships

To liaise and work closely with:

All members of the Primary Healthcare Team

Staff in other areas of Primary and Secondary Healthcare

Patients and visitors

Social Services

Statutory and Voluntary Agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered (1st Level) Nurse

Desirable

Has undertaken specific training relevant to Practice Nursing e.g. Diabetes or Respiratory.

Other

Essential

Computer Literate
Driving Licence and own transport

Experience

Essential

Venepuncture
Immunisations & Vaccination Experience
Ear Syringing
12 months post registration experience

Desirable

Diabetes
Childhood Immunisations
Cardiovascular Disease Screening & Management
Womens Health
Cervical Cytology
Family Planning
Travel Health & Immunisations
Respiratory Care Asthma & COPD
Diabetes
Experience of working in Primary Care Setting
Experience of supporting Health Care Assistants in the workplace

Personal Requirements

Essential

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
Professional attitude, reliability and confidentiality.
Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively.
Ability to work under pressure.
Able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered (1st Level) Nurse

Desirable

Has undertaken specific training relevant to Practice Nursing e.g. Diabetes or Respiratory.

Other

Essential

Computer Literate
Driving Licence and own transport

Experience

Essential

Venepuncture
Immunisations & Vaccination Experience
Ear Syringing
12 months post registration experience

Desirable

Diabetes
Childhood Immunisations
Cardiovascular Disease Screening & Management
Womens Health
Cervical Cytology
Family Planning
Travel Health & Immunisations
Respiratory Care Asthma & COPD
Diabetes
Experience of working in Primary Care Setting
Experience of supporting Health Care Assistants in the workplace

Personal Requirements

Essential

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
Professional attitude, reliability and confidentiality.
Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively.
Ability to work under pressure.
Able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

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).

Additional information

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

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Nightingale Valley Practice

Research Co-ordinator

Nightingale Valley Practice View all jobs

Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 13 - 15 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: A0302-26-0002

Job summary

Nightingale Valley Practice (NVP) is excited to be recruiting a dedicated research co-ordinator into our established research team to support expansion of our academic research delivery work, and growth into commercial research delivery.

NVP has a track record of over 10 years of academic research delivery alongside our core NHS work and this opportunity marks our creation of a dedicated research team to lead on the next phase of our evolution in this area.

As a primary care organisation we can bring to our patients' doorsteps the opportunity to participate at the cutting edge of the development of the treatments of the future. Through this, we fulfil one of our organisational vision statements, 'to contribute to innovation in healthcare through our research and early adoption of new digital technology'.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside our established research team to co-ordinate the team's activity and ensure successful delivery of the studies we collaborate with. The role will be dynamic and exciting as you help to deliver on our first commercial research studies with their emphasis on speed, precision and responsiveness.

You will act as the first point of contact for commercial study sponsors, and with the NIHR's South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network, and play a key role in organising the studies we deliver from beginning to end. You will oversee the administrative processes that keep the team moving forward and ensure our collective success.

There will be the opportunity to exercise and develop leadership abilities as we grow our team. The successful candidate will need a high level of motivation, organisational ability, and excellent communication skills to build relationships within the team, with our patients, and with commercial sponsors.

About us

Vision:

To be an outstanding practice dedicated to promoting and caring for the health and wellbeing of our whole community

Vision statement

We aim to:

Provide compassionate, high-quality, safe, patient-centred care and empower patients to take an active role in their health and care
Make best use of our resources to deliver a financially and environmentally sustainable service that allows us to invest in patient care and in our workforce
Be an uplifting place to work where all staff feel valued and supported and have opportunities to develop and reach their potential
Contribute to innovation in healthcare through our research and early adoption of new digital technology
Create an engaging and inspiring learning environment for healthcare professionals and make a positive contribution to the future primary care workforce
Work collaboratively with our neighbourhood and wider system to reduce health inequalities
Actively engage and involve patients to help shape the service we provide and ensure they have a positive experience

Our research team consists of lead GP and partner Dr. Chris Palmer, ANP Olive Wood and GP assistant Jessie Hawkes. Dr. Katharine Alsop, former lead, continues to hold the Principal Investigator role for many of our portfolio of academic studies and has driven NVPs success in the delivery of studies to time and target for over 10 years. We are excited to be entering a new chapter with an expanding team and focus on growth into commercial research delivery.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.80 to £15.93 an hour Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0302-26-0002

Job locations

Brooklea Health Centre

Wick Road

Bristol

BS4 4HU

United Kingdom

Riverside Surgery

Wyatts View

St. Annes Park

Bristol

BS4 4WW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assimilate study protocols and co-ordinate the wider research team's efforts by scheduling and delegation of tasks.
Conduct searches on the EMIS platform to identify potential study participants.
Contribute to the delivery of individual studies, including acting as a contact point for participants, assisting with data collection, and completion of other tasks as necessary, under the direction of the Principal Investigator, sub-investigator or nurse lead for that study.
Ensure research equipment is maintained and calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, and track capacity of storage requirements.
Organise wider logistical elements of study delivery including the monitoring, restocking and disposal of consumables.
Create and maintain data-bases and trackers to ensure efficient scheduling and running of patient visits, and administrative tasks including expense claims.
Support the wider team to organise and deliver site visits including the preparation of consumables, the processing, storage and onward shipping of study samples.
Support research team members to maintain sponsor IT platform access as needed.
Track and manage financial claims with the NIHR's South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network, and commercial sponsors.
Act as administrator for the research team's activities including calendar management and scheduling of meetings, participant visits, and sponsor visits.
Ensure documentation is accurate, organised and auditable at all times, and archived in accordance with regulations.
Contribute to study documentation and notes to files as needed.
Act as the central point of contact for internal and external queries.
Respond promptly and effectively to queries from the wider research team, study sponsors, NIHR contacts, and regulatory bodies.
Facilitate sponsor site visits, ensuring appropriate response to data queries, collation of adverse event reports, and preparation for data locks.
Develop and maintain the public facing profile of our organisation's research activities including maintaining an up to date and accurate profile of the studies we collaborate with and opportunities for participation.
Work with our PCN's Community Engagement Lead to identify opportunities to widen research participation in historically less well represented demographic groups.
Compile regular reports on the team's research activity for presentation to the practice's partners and management team.
Contribute to the oversight of the team's compliance with regulatory responsibilities and specific protocol requirements.
Contribute to security in data handling such that it meets sponsor and regulatory requirements throughout the study lifecyle.
Assist the wider team with equipment monitoring activities including temperature checks.
Contribute to the development of policies, protocols and standard operating procedures that ensure compliant, standardised activity across the research team.
Oversee maintenance of up to date training logs, delegation logs and staff records including GCP training and research CVs, for all members of the research team across all research activities.
Participate in ongoing training and development to keep an up to date knowledge of regulatory responsibilities and best practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assimilate study protocols and co-ordinate the wider research team's efforts by scheduling and delegation of tasks.
Conduct searches on the EMIS platform to identify potential study participants.
Contribute to the delivery of individual studies, including acting as a contact point for participants, assisting with data collection, and completion of other tasks as necessary, under the direction of the Principal Investigator, sub-investigator or nurse lead for that study.
Ensure research equipment is maintained and calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, and track capacity of storage requirements.
Organise wider logistical elements of study delivery including the monitoring, restocking and disposal of consumables.
Create and maintain data-bases and trackers to ensure efficient scheduling and running of patient visits, and administrative tasks including expense claims.
Support the wider team to organise and deliver site visits including the preparation of consumables, the processing, storage and onward shipping of study samples.
Support research team members to maintain sponsor IT platform access as needed.
Track and manage financial claims with the NIHR's South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network, and commercial sponsors.
Act as administrator for the research team's activities including calendar management and scheduling of meetings, participant visits, and sponsor visits.
Ensure documentation is accurate, organised and auditable at all times, and archived in accordance with regulations.
Contribute to study documentation and notes to files as needed.
Act as the central point of contact for internal and external queries.
Respond promptly and effectively to queries from the wider research team, study sponsors, NIHR contacts, and regulatory bodies.
Facilitate sponsor site visits, ensuring appropriate response to data queries, collation of adverse event reports, and preparation for data locks.
Develop and maintain the public facing profile of our organisation's research activities including maintaining an up to date and accurate profile of the studies we collaborate with and opportunities for participation.
Work with our PCN's Community Engagement Lead to identify opportunities to widen research participation in historically less well represented demographic groups.
Compile regular reports on the team's research activity for presentation to the practice's partners and management team.
Contribute to the oversight of the team's compliance with regulatory responsibilities and specific protocol requirements.
Contribute to security in data handling such that it meets sponsor and regulatory requirements throughout the study lifecyle.
Assist the wider team with equipment monitoring activities including temperature checks.
Contribute to the development of policies, protocols and standard operating procedures that ensure compliant, standardised activity across the research team.
Oversee maintenance of up to date training logs, delegation logs and staff records including GCP training and research CVs, for all members of the research team across all research activities.
Participate in ongoing training and development to keep an up to date knowledge of regulatory responsibilities and best practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Higher education achievement in health sciences, public health, business administration or equivalent experience.

Skills and attributes

Essential

-Demonstrable organisation and time-management skills.
-A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to exercise initiative when working with relative autonomy.
-Strong communication skills with the ability to to be concise and precise but also amiable and with the ability to quickly form constructive working relationships.
-Integrity and reliability in all actions.
-Proficiency in using applications of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

-Proficiency in using EMIS and other research specific software platforms.
-The ability to use of Artificial Intelligence in practice to improve workflow processes.

Experience

Essential

Experience working in research delivery in any setting.

Desirable

-Experience working in the delivery of academic and commercial research in a primary care setting.
-Experience acting in a co-ordinator role for the delivery of healthcare research.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Higher education achievement in health sciences, public health, business administration or equivalent experience.

Skills and attributes

Essential

-Demonstrable organisation and time-management skills.
-A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to exercise initiative when working with relative autonomy.
-Strong communication skills with the ability to to be concise and precise but also amiable and with the ability to quickly form constructive working relationships.
-Integrity and reliability in all actions.
-Proficiency in using applications of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

-Proficiency in using EMIS and other research specific software platforms.
-The ability to use of Artificial Intelligence in practice to improve workflow processes.

Experience

Essential

Experience working in research delivery in any setting.

Desirable

-Experience working in the delivery of academic and commercial research in a primary care setting.
-Experience acting in a co-ordinator role for the delivery of healthcare research.

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

Nightingale Valley Practice

Address

Brooklea Health Centre

Wick Road

Bristol

BS4 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nightingale Valley Practice

Address

Brooklea Health Centre

Wick Road

Bristol

BS4 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Clinical Pharmacist (28 hours per week)

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: A5093-26-0010

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join Bovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice; who have an excellent reputation as friendly, hardworking and high achieving accredited training practices. The Practice has been rated Good by CQC, with consistent, positive GP patient survey results which demonstrate the strong patient centred customer focus and efficiency of the teams.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and progressive GP practice for 28 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality prescribing and medicines optimisation services while providing professional support and clinical expertise across our pharmacy function.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, including school hours, condensed hours and other family-friendly working patterns.

The role

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting patients to achieve the best outcomes from their medicines and ensuring safe, effective, evidence-based prescribing across the practice.

You will provide professional leadership and clinical oversight to the pharmacy team, helping to develop services and workflows. Operational and employment management responsibilities will remain with the Practice Manager and Business Manager.

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

Conduct structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation for patients with long-term conditions and complex prescribing needs.
Provide expert clinical advice on prescribing and medicines management to GPs, nurses and other practice staff.
Support safe, cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing across the practice.
Review and action medication-related correspondence.
Identify and resolve medication-related issues, improving patient safety and treatment outcomes.
Undertake medication reviews for care home residents and housebound patients where appropriate.
Prescribe independently within competence and scope of practice (where qualified as an Independent Prescriber).
Support patients with medication queries and provide education to improve adherence and understanding.
Assist in the management of prescribing alerts, medicines safety updates and national guidance.
Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and prescribing projects.

About us

Organisation: Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Reports to: GP Partners

Responsible to: Practice Manager

No direct budgetary responsibility, although an awareness of cost implications and the effective use of resources is required.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5093-26-0010

Job locations

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Tower House Surgery

Market Way

Chudleigh

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 0HL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

THE BOVEY TRACEY AND CHUDLEIGH PRACTICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title

Clinical Pharmacist

Base

Riverside Surgery, Bovey Tracey and Tower House Surgery, Chudleigh. Will need to travel and work at both surgeries (one surgery each day)

Pay

Negotiable depending on experience

Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting transformation programme to develop a new model of care, addressing our ambition to deliver person-centred, coordinated care across the practice population. GP practice technicians work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, based within a GP practice, and support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, reducing medicine waste and maximising patient outcomes.

GP Practice Clinical Pharmacists work under the superision of GPs and are registered healthcare professionals that are responsible and accountable for their own accurate and safe practice. As a GP Practice Clinical Pharmacist, you will receive ongoing training and development about all aspects of practice based prescribing and effective administration and will support the practice in providing medication reviews and achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.

The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is to develop and utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care so it can proactively help patients stay safe, well and out of hospital as well as supporting efforts to reduce the demands on general practice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Pharmacy oversight

Provide professional support and guidance to the practice pharmacy team.

Help coordinate medicines management activities and prioritise workload where appropriate.

Support the training and development of pharmacy staff.

Promote best practice and consistency in medicines optimisation processes.

Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager and Business Manager regarding service development and workforce planning.

Support the implementation of new prescribing initiatives, protocols and quality improvement projects.

Service development

Contribute to the development of pharmacy-led services that improve patient care and practice efficiency.
Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), IIF and other contractual requirements.
Maintain awareness of local and national prescribing guidance and implement changes where appropriate.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community pharmacies, PCNs, secondary care providers and the wider NHS.

PROFESSIONAL

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
To work within the regulatory requirements, codes and guidance of the Health and Care Professions Council.
Punctual and professional.
Demonstrate highly effective communication skills with patients, carers, practice colleagues and other healthcare professionals and groups.
To lead by action and inspire others; to promote confidence and trust in patients and uphold the reputation and image of the Practice.

ADMINISTRATION

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.
Ensure appropriate expenses are made accurately and submitted via Practice Index.
Ensure all necessary paperwork and registration documentation are completed and submitted to the Practice Manager.
Postholder has a legal responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, other relevant information and any risk or safety related issues within the Practice in the interests of staff, patients and contractors.
Aware of responsibilities under the Health Act 2008 Code of Practice for the Prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections.

Job Types: Part-time

Benefits:

Company pension
Wellbeing policy for medical and dental appointments
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work location: In person

Job description

Job responsibilities

THE BOVEY TRACEY AND CHUDLEIGH PRACTICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title

Clinical Pharmacist

Base

Riverside Surgery, Bovey Tracey and Tower House Surgery, Chudleigh. Will need to travel and work at both surgeries (one surgery each day)

Pay

Negotiable depending on experience

Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting transformation programme to develop a new model of care, addressing our ambition to deliver person-centred, coordinated care across the practice population. GP practice technicians work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, based within a GP practice, and support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing, reducing medicine waste and maximising patient outcomes.

GP Practice Clinical Pharmacists work under the superision of GPs and are registered healthcare professionals that are responsible and accountable for their own accurate and safe practice. As a GP Practice Clinical Pharmacist, you will receive ongoing training and development about all aspects of practice based prescribing and effective administration and will support the practice in providing medication reviews and achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.

The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is to develop and utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care so it can proactively help patients stay safe, well and out of hospital as well as supporting efforts to reduce the demands on general practice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Pharmacy oversight

Provide professional support and guidance to the practice pharmacy team.

Help coordinate medicines management activities and prioritise workload where appropriate.

Support the training and development of pharmacy staff.

Promote best practice and consistency in medicines optimisation processes.

Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager and Business Manager regarding service development and workforce planning.

Support the implementation of new prescribing initiatives, protocols and quality improvement projects.

Service development

Contribute to the development of pharmacy-led services that improve patient care and practice efficiency.
Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), IIF and other contractual requirements.
Maintain awareness of local and national prescribing guidance and implement changes where appropriate.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community pharmacies, PCNs, secondary care providers and the wider NHS.

PROFESSIONAL

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
To work within the regulatory requirements, codes and guidance of the Health and Care Professions Council.
Punctual and professional.
Demonstrate highly effective communication skills with patients, carers, practice colleagues and other healthcare professionals and groups.
To lead by action and inspire others; to promote confidence and trust in patients and uphold the reputation and image of the Practice.

ADMINISTRATION

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.
Ensure appropriate expenses are made accurately and submitted via Practice Index.
Ensure all necessary paperwork and registration documentation are completed and submitted to the Practice Manager.
Postholder has a legal responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, other relevant information and any risk or safety related issues within the Practice in the interests of staff, patients and contractors.
Aware of responsibilities under the Health Act 2008 Code of Practice for the Prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections.

Job Types: Part-time

Benefits:

Company pension
Wellbeing policy for medical and dental appointments
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work location: In person

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent).

Desirable

Independent Prescriber qualification.
Completion of, or working towards, the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within primary care, general practice or a related clinical setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing governance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organisational and leadership skills.
Full UK Driving licence
Effective communicator able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information (oral and written)
Ability to work within a team, be part of and to create a positive culture and atmosphere for patients and staff.

Desirable

Experience supporting or supervising pharmacy staff.
Experience using SystmOne (S1).
Knowledge of QOF and Primary Care Network services.
Prescribing audit and quality improvement experience.
Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of Federation and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality.
An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent).

Desirable

Independent Prescriber qualification.
Completion of, or working towards, the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within primary care, general practice or a related clinical setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing governance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organisational and leadership skills.
Full UK Driving licence
Effective communicator able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information (oral and written)
Ability to work within a team, be part of and to create a positive culture and atmosphere for patients and staff.

Desirable

Experience supporting or supervising pharmacy staff.
Experience using SystmOne (S1).
Knowledge of QOF and Primary Care Network services.
Prescribing audit and quality improvement experience.
Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of Federation and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality.
An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing.

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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