Job description

Job responsibilities

• Good IT knowledge

• Strong organisational skills

• Friendly and motivated attitude

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work in a busy and demanding environment

• Previous GP experience is preferred but not essential

• Experience with EMIS Web is desirable

• Docman and coding experience is desirable

• Training is provided

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in working in a GP Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

SSP Health

Address

Carlisle Central Practice

65 Warwick Road

Carlisle

CA1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers

Processing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail

Filing and retrieving paperwork

• Computer data entry, data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
• Providing clerical assistance to practice staff as required, including word, data processing, filing, photocopying, and scanning
• Ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies
• Cover sickness/annual leave and work reasonable overtime when required, including some weekends.
• Perform any other relevant and reasonable duties that may be requested by your team, practice manager or partners.
• Undertake statutory and mandatory training as required.

APPOINTMENT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

• Book, edit, cancel appointments and recalls ensuring sufficient information is recorded to retrieve medical record.
• Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations required.

Deal with home visit requests, carefully noting all details

Arrange transport to hospital appointments for housebound patients

MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT

• Ensure that all records are accurately compiled in advance for each consulting session.
• Retrieve and refile records as required, ensuring that strict alphabetical order is adhered to.
• Ensure correspondence, reports, results, etc., are filed in correct record.
• Ensure records are kept neat and tidy and in good repair with all necessary information recorded correctly on the outer cover.

CONSULTATION ROOM PREPARATIONS

• Clearing and re-stocking of consulting rooms as required
• Consulting rooms prepared in readiness for each consulting session.
• Rooms are checked at the end of each consulting session and left tidy and secure.

Other Job Responsibilities

CONFIDENTIALITY

Maintain confidentiality of information, acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott guidance on patient confidentiality at all times.

Maintain an awareness of the Freedom of Information Act.

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

HEALTH & SAFETY

The post-holder will manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the Practices Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health & Safety Manual, and the Practices Infection Control Policy and published procedures.

Comply with Practice health & safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures

Actively report health & safety hazards and infection hazards immediately

Keeping work and general areas clean and tidy, and using appropriate infection control procedures to keep work areas hygienic and safe from contamination.

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Awareness and compliance with national standards of infection control, hygiene, regulatory, contractual, professional requirements, and good practice guidelines.

Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.

Reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Demonstrate safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The post-holder will support, promote and maintain the Practices Equality & Diversity Policy.

No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.

OTHER DELEGATED DUTIES

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive - it may be changed after consultation with the post holder. The employee shares with the employer the responsibility for review and modification of duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Previous experience working in primary care and on SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

SSP Health

Address

19 Hackness Road

Newby

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 5SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Practice Manager to join our dynamic and highly motivated team delivering excellent healthcare for our NHS Surgery

SSP Healths Managers benefit from our substantial network of back office support functions to allow each to really focus on patient services and lead the local team of doctors, nurses and staff.

You will ideally have some experience in a General Practice setting together with an understanding of the rapidly changing healthcare environment. Applications will also be welcomed from non Primary Care Managers who are able to identify transferable skills that can support our practices and demonstrate an understanding of current demands within Primary Care.

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills together with proven experience in managing people and monitoring performance targets is required. You must be highly self-motivated, organised and able to motivate your team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, be confident with IT and enjoy working flexibly in a rapidly changing environment.

You will have the aptitude to support practice engagement with the wider health economy as required, such as local Primary Care Networks, local practice manager networks and community care providers, to ensure that we are consistently kept aware of best practice and new developments.

As the biggest provider of GP services in the North West, we are proud to have over 40 practices all rated as Outstanding or Good by CQC.

We offer excellent career progression, the chance to work in an innovative environment and the security of knowing our wider SSP Health team is always there to support you.

Performance Management

Data Validation

Internal/External KPI Monitoring

BQC monitoring

Audits schedules

Assistance with staff recruitment

Staff annual leave overview

Contract Monitoring/Meetings

Enhanced Service Monitoring

List Size Monitoring/Marketing

PPA

Prevalence

Workflow staff rota

Meeting minutes for PM/ Clinical and practice meeting

Management Reporting

PPG Participation meetings and feedback

PCN engagement

Staff monitoring and compliance

HR and recruitment of staff

Job Responsibilities:

The post holder will:

Monitor and assist in the evaluation of performance of the practice team against objectives whilst managing change

Develop and maintain effective communication both within the practice and with relevant outside agencies including the practice website and NHS Choices

Management of Patient Services & Patient Information

IT & Premises Management, H & S (Infrastructure)

KPI/ES/Performance Management/Contract Management

Increase Practice feedback

Monitor patient facing reviews

Assist with audits

Creating good relationships with GP clinical lead and PCN clinical lead

Financial Management

Drive the practice staff recalls to maximise income through Enhanced Services/PPA/Prevalence/QoF

Qof recalls and searches

BQC recalls and searches

Human Resources

Assist were relevant the recruitment and retention of staff and provide a general personnel management service

Oversee rota for staff,

Work in collaboration with multisite and lead on team initiatives

Work in conjunction with the onsite and offsite teams to monitor skill-mix and manage staffing levels

Oversee staff induction and training and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role,

Team net completion and mandatory training compliance of all staff,

Schedule staff appraisal and monitoring systems

Support and mentor staff, both as individuals and as team members

Organisational

Lead meetings, Clinical meetings, prepare agendas and ensure distribution of minutes as necessary/use of SSP Health, Teamnet for repository purposes.

Ensure actions are completed and report back to relevant requestor

Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures

Ensure that practice premises are properly maintained and cleaned and that adequate fire prevention and security systems are in place, report issues to maintenance

Log all areas of compliance on Teamnet

Arrange appropriate maintenance for practice equipment via maintenance

Patient Services

Development and management of patient services including PPG group

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation

Oversee repeat prescribing systems

Oversee and manage an effective appointments systems

Oversee and/or organise surgery timetables, duty rotas and holiday cover

Routinely monitor and assess practice performance against patient access and demand management targets

Adhere to SSP Healths patient policies and effectively manage patient complaints

Liaise with patient groups, initiate complaint responses

Information Management and Technology

Motivate, support and monitor staff in the use of IT

Monitor data entry and data collection

Ensure that the practice has effective IT data security, back-up, maintenance and disaster recovery plans in place

Maintain the practices page on the companys website and keep NHS Choices, Google and any patient facing sites are completely up to date & ensure staff adhere to the use of the companys extranet

Confidentiality:

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

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

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

Health & Safety:

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

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified.

Demonstrate safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

Equality and Diversity:

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development:

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

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

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

Quality:

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Communicate effectively with all departments within SSP Health

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Previous management experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of 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

SSP Health

Address

Waters Edge Medical Centre

10-12 Leadsmithy Lane

Middlewich

CW10 9BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Practice Manager to join our dynamic and highly motivated team delivering excellent healthcare for our NHS Surgery

SSP Healths Managers benefit from our substantial network of back office support functions to allow each to really focus on patient services and lead the local team of doctors, nurses and staff.

You will ideally have some experience in a General Practice setting together with an understanding of the rapidly changing healthcare environment. Applications will also be welcomed from non Primary Care Managers who are able to identify transferable skills that can support our practices and demonstrate an understanding of current demands within Primary Care.

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills together with proven experience in managing people and monitoring performance targets is required. You must be highly self-motivated, organised and able to motivate your team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, be confident with IT and enjoy working flexibly in a rapidly changing environment.

You will have the aptitude to support practice engagement with the wider health economy as required, such as local Primary Care Networks, local practice manager networks and community care providers, to ensure that we are consistently kept aware of best practice and new developments.

As the biggest provider of GP services in the North West, we are proud to have over 40 practices all rated as Outstanding or Good by CQC.

We offer excellent career progression, the chance to work in an innovative environment and the security of knowing our wider SSP Health team is always there to support you.

Performance Management

Data Validation

Internal/External KPI Monitoring

BQC monitoring

Audits schedules

Assistance with staff recruitment

Staff annual leave overview

Contract Monitoring/Meetings

Enhanced Service Monitoring

List Size Monitoring/Marketing

PPA

Prevalence

Workflow staff rota

Meeting minutes for PM/ Clinical and practice meeting

Management Reporting

PPG Participation meetings and feedback

PCN engagement

Staff monitoring and compliance

HR and recruitment of staff

Job Responsibilities:

The post holder will:

Monitor and assist in the evaluation of performance of the practice team against objectives whilst managing change

Develop and maintain effective communication both within the practice and with relevant outside agencies including the practice website and NHS Choices

Management of Patient Services & Patient Information

IT & Premises Management, H & S (Infrastructure)

KPI/ES/Performance Management/Contract Management

Increase Practice feedback

Monitor patient facing reviews

Assist with audits

Creating good relationships with GP clinical lead and PCN clinical lead

Financial Management

Drive the practice staff recalls to maximise income through Enhanced Services/PPA/Prevalence/QoF

Qof recalls and searches

BQC recalls and searches

Human Resources

Assist were relevant the recruitment and retention of staff and provide a general personnel management service

Oversee rota for staff,

Work in collaboration with multisite and lead on team initiatives

Work in conjunction with the onsite and offsite teams to monitor skill-mix and manage staffing levels

Oversee staff induction and training and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role,

Team net completion and mandatory training compliance of all staff,

Schedule staff appraisal and monitoring systems

Support and mentor staff, both as individuals and as team members

Organisational

Lead meetings, Clinical meetings, prepare agendas and ensure distribution of minutes as necessary/use of SSP Health, Teamnet for repository purposes.

Ensure actions are completed and report back to relevant requestor

Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures

Ensure that practice premises are properly maintained and cleaned and that adequate fire prevention and security systems are in place, report issues to maintenance

Log all areas of compliance on Teamnet

Arrange appropriate maintenance for practice equipment via maintenance

Patient Services

Development and management of patient services including PPG group

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation

Oversee repeat prescribing systems

Oversee and manage an effective appointments systems

Oversee and/or organise surgery timetables, duty rotas and holiday cover

Routinely monitor and assess practice performance against patient access and demand management targets

Adhere to SSP Healths patient policies and effectively manage patient complaints

Liaise with patient groups, initiate complaint responses

Information Management and Technology

Motivate, support and monitor staff in the use of IT

Monitor data entry and data collection

Ensure that the practice has effective IT data security, back-up, maintenance and disaster recovery plans in place

Maintain the practices page on the companys website and keep NHS Choices, Google and any patient facing sites are completely up to date & ensure staff adhere to the use of the companys extranet

Confidentiality:

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

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

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

Health & Safety:

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

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified.

Demonstrate safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

Equality and Diversity:

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development:

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

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

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

Quality:

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Communicate effectively with all departments within SSP Health

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Previous management experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of 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

SSP Health

Address

Upton Rocks Surgery

Widnes RUFC Car Park,

Heath Road,

Widnes,

WA8 7NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The GP Assistant will support GPs and the wider practice team with administrative work and agreed clinical support tasks. The role will help appointments run smoothly, improve the patient experience and allow clinicians to focus more of their time on patient care.

The postholder will work closely with clinical and administrative colleagues, following practice procedures and carrying out duties appropriate to their training and assessed competence.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative support

Prepare information ahead of consultations, ensuring relevant correspondence, results and other documents are available for the clinician to review. Review and organise incoming correspondence in line with practice procedures, identifying information that requires a clinicians attention. Enter and update information accurately on the clinical system, including coding where trained and authorised. Help prepare forms, letters and other documents for clinician review and authorisation. Support the administration of referrals, investigations and follow-up arrangements as directed by a clinician. Monitor allocated tasks and bring outstanding or urgent matters to the attention of the appropriate colleague. Request information from other services where needed to support patient care. Help maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Patient support and communication

Welcome patients and help them prepare for their consultation or an agreed procedure. Explain the purpose of your role and obtain consent before carrying out any patient facing task. Communicate clearly and sensitively, taking account of individual needs, language barriers and accessibility requirements. Help patients understand practical next steps agreed by their clinician, such as booking an appointment or attending a test. Signpost patients to appropriate practice services and sources of support. Pass on messages or information as instructed, referring questions about symptoms, results or treatment to a qualified clinician. Arrange interpreting support in line with practice procedures when required. Treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity, kindness and respect.

Clinical support

Clinical tasks will be agreed with the supervising clinician and undertaken only after appropriate training and assessment of competence. These may include:

Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, height and weight. Supporting routine health checks by collecting and recording agreed information. Undertaking venepuncture where trained, assessed as competent and authorised. Supporting specimen collection, labelling and handling in accordance with practice procedures. Preparing rooms and equipment for consultations and procedures. Assisting clinicians during agreed examinations or procedures. Acting as a chaperone following appropriate training and in line with practice policy.

The postholder must record observations accurately and promptly report abnormal readings, patient deterioration or any other concern to an appropriate clinician. The GP Assistant will not independently diagnose conditions, interpret test results, prescribe medication or make treatment decisions.

Teamworking and organisation

Work closely with GPs, nursing staff, reception, administration and practice management. Organise daily work and prioritise tasks with guidance from the appropriate colleague. Communicate promptly when a task cannot be completed or further advice is needed. Attend relevant team meetings and contribute ideas for improving patient care and practice processes. Provide appropriate support to colleagues within the scope of the role. Help maintain a welcoming, organised and professional working environment.

Confidentiality and record keeping

Maintain confidentiality when handling patient, staff and practice information. Access records only where necessary for authorised work duties. Follow practice policies on information governance, data protection and secure communication. Maintain clear, accurate and timely records of work undertaken. Report information security concerns or suspected breaches promptly through the practice reporting process.

Patient safety and safeguarding

Recognise the limits of the role and seek advice whenever unsure. Follow practice procedures for escalating urgent concerns and obtaining clinical assistance. Report safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician or safeguarding lead. Complete safeguarding training appropriate to the role. Report incidents, errors and near misses, and contribute to learning and improvements. Follow patient identification and consent procedures before undertaking any task or intervention.

Infection prevention and health and safety

Follow infection prevention procedures, including hand hygiene and the appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Clean equipment and clinical areas associated with your work in accordance with practice procedures. Handle specimens, sharps and clinical waste safely where relevant to your duties. Report faulty equipment, hazards and concerns promptly. Follow practice health and safety procedures and take reasonable care of your own safety and that of others.

Equality, dignity and inclusion

Provide a respectful and inclusive service to patients and carers. Recognise that patients may need additional support to access services. Support reasonable adjustments and raise any barriers to care with the appropriate colleague. Work respectfully with colleagues and contribute to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Training and development

Complete induction and mandatory training relevant to the post. Undertake training and competency assessments before accepting new clinical responsibilities. Participate in supervision, appraisal and ongoing development. Maintain a record of relevant training and competencies. Ask for support when a task falls outside your knowledge, training or experience.

Quality improvement

Support practice audits and quality improvement work appropriate to the role. Help collect accurate information to monitor services and identify areas for improvement. Contribute to discussions about patient feedback and ways to improve the patient experience. Follow agreed changes to practice processes and share any difficulties with the team.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

The GP Assistant is a support role and does not replace assessment or decision-making by a registered clinician. Delegated tasks must be clearly understood, appropriate to the postholders competence and supported by suitable supervision.

The postholder must decline tasks they are not trained or competent to undertake and seek guidance from their supervisor.

GENERAL

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. Other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, training and level of responsibility may be required.

The job description will be reviewed with the postholder as the needs of the practice and the role develop.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications or evidence of equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to undertake training and competency assessments required for the role

Desirable

• A relevant qualification in health and social care, healthcare support or administration.
• Completion of a GP Assistant training programme.
• Relevant clinical skills training, such as blood pressure measurement or venepuncture.

Knowledge, skills and personal qualities

Essential

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• A kind, respectful and patient-focused approach.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when recording information.
• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of protecting patient information.
• Ability to follow instructions and agreed procedures.
• Ability to recognise the limits of your role, seek guidance and report concerns appropriately.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in sensitive or difficult situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and competency assessments.
• Commitment to treating people fairly and respecting individual needs.

Desirable

• Understanding of the GP Assistant role and how a general practice team works.
• Awareness of safeguarding principles.
• Awareness of infection prevention procedures.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to support patients with online services, such as the NHS App.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients, customers or members of the public.
• Experience of completing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience of using computer systems to enter, retrieve and update information.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of organising workload and managing competing tasks.
• Experience of handling confidential or sensitive information appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice or another healthcare setting.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or another electronic patient record system.
• Experience of processing clinical correspondence, referrals or patient-related administrative tasks.
• Experience of providing direct patient support or undertaking clinical observations.
• Experience of supporting people with language, communication or accessibility needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

SSP Health

Address

colne road surgery

36 Colne Road

Burnley

Lancashire

BB10 1LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

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

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

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

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

Providing counselling and health education

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

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

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

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

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

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCGP
• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration

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

SSP Health

Address

Ashton Medical Centre

120 Wigan Road

Ashton in Makerfield

Wigan

WN4 9SU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)
• Blood pressure checks
• ECGs
• NHS Health Checks
• Routine health screening
• Chronic disease monitoring support
• Administering B12 injections, Shingles, Pneumococcal and flu vaccinations (if appropriately trained)
• Assisting with minor surgery and clinics
• Maintaining clinical equipment and stock
• Updating patient records accurately on the clinical system
• Supporting the nursing team and GPs as required
• Promoting health education and wellbeing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a General Practice or Primary Care setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• IT skills and ability to use clinical systems (training provided)
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection
• Commitment to undertake additional training to meet the requirements of the role of a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice

Desirable

• Phlebotomy, ECG, and vaccination experience.
• Understanding of infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures

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

SSP Health

Address

Claire House Surgery

Phoenix Way

Lower Ince

Wigan

WN3 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must be able to deal objectively and professionally in a calm and approachable manner when liaising with patients, staff, healthcare professionals and outside agencies. Prioritising a busy workload, being a good team player and possessing the ability to deal with a wide range of clerical and administration duties in a busy environment is also required.

Knowledge of the EMIS web system would be an advantage; full training and support would be offered to the successful applicant.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Experience in patient facing environment

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

SSP Health

Address

Shanti Medical Centre

160 St. Helens Road

Bolton

BL3 3PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a Care Navigator to join our busy GP practice, you will be the first point of contact for arranging patient clinics, liaising with clinical and admin staff together with patients, as well as carrying out general office management tasks. You will have a good telephone manner and experience of booking appointments proving strong organisational skills. You will have excellent communication skills, a compassionate and friendly nature who can operate in a busy, demanding environment as you will be working with our clinical and administration teams.

Your regular duties in this role will be dealing with telephone, face to face and electronic enquiries, appointment booking contacting patients to provide information from the clinical team and assisting patients to access our services and those available in the wider community. General office duties, Filing, Coding and referring patients. Training is provided. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised and an effective communicator who can provide a professional and warm welcome to our patients, ensuring every contact is of the highest quality.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good IT knowledge.
• Organisational skills important.
• Friendly and motivated.

Desirable

• Previous experience within General Practice preferred but not essential.
• Emis Web trained.
• Docman and coding skills .

Employer details

Employer name

SSP Health

Address

Upton Rocks Surgery

Heath Road

Widnes

WA8 7NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Practice Manager to join our dynamic and highly motivated team delivering excellent healthcare for our NHS Surgery

SSP Healths Managers benefit from our substantial network of back office support functions to allow each to really focus on patient services and lead the local team of doctors, nurses and staff.

You will ideally have some experience in a General Practice setting together with an understanding of the rapidly changing healthcare environment. Applications will also be welcomed from non Primary Care Managers who are able to identify transferable skills that can support our practices and demonstrate an understanding of current demands within Primary Care.

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills together with proven experience in managing people and monitoring performance targets is required. You must be highly self-motivated, organised and able to motivate your team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, be confident with IT and enjoy working flexibly in a rapidly changing environment.

You will have the aptitude to support practice engagement with the wider health economy as required, such as local Primary Care Networks, local practice manager networks and community care providers, to ensure that we are consistently kept aware of best practice and new developments.

As the biggest provider of GP services in the North West, we are proud to have over 40 practices all rated as Outstanding or Good by CQC.

We offer excellent career progression, the chance to work in an innovative environment and the security of knowing our wider SSP Health team is always there to support you.

Performance Management

Data Validation

Internal/External KPI Monitoring

BQC monitoring

Audits schedules

Assistance with staff recruitment

Staff annual leave overview

Contract Monitoring/Meetings

Enhanced Service Monitoring

List Size Monitoring/Marketing

PPA

Prevalence

Workflow staff rota

Meeting minutes for PM/ Clinical and practice meeting

Management Reporting

PPG Participation meetings and feedback

PCN engagement

Staff monitoring and compliance

HR and recruitment of staff

Job Responsibilities:

The post holder will:

Monitor and assist in the evaluation of performance of the practice team against objectives whilst managing change

Develop and maintain effective communication both within the practice and with relevant outside agencies including the practice website and NHS Choices

Management of Patient Services & Patient Information

IT & Premises Management, H & S (Infrastructure)

KPI/ES/Performance Management/Contract Management

Increase Practice feedback

Monitor patient facing reviews

Assist with audits

Creating good relationships with GP clinical lead and PCN clinical lead

Financial Management

Drive the practice staff recalls to maximise income through Enhanced Services/PPA/Prevalence/QoF

Qof recalls and searches

BQC recalls and searches

Human Resources

Assist were relevant the recruitment and retention of staff and provide a general personnel management service

Oversee rota for staff,

Work in collaboration with multisite and lead on team initiatives

Work in conjunction with the onsite and offsite teams to monitor skill-mix and manage staffing levels

Oversee staff induction and training and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role,

Team net completion and mandatory training compliance of all staff,

Schedule staff appraisal and monitoring systems

Support and mentor staff, both as individuals and as team members

Organisational

Lead meetings, Clinical meetings, prepare agendas and ensure distribution of minutes as necessary/use of SSP Health, Teamnet for repository purposes.

Ensure actions are completed and report back to relevant requestor

Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures

Ensure that practice premises are properly maintained and cleaned and that adequate fire prevention and security systems are in place, report issues to maintenance

Log all areas of compliance on Teamnet

Arrange appropriate maintenance for practice equipment via maintenance

Patient Services

Development and management of patient services including PPG group

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation

Oversee repeat prescribing systems

Oversee and manage an effective appointments systems

Oversee and/or organise surgery timetables, duty rotas and holiday cover

Routinely monitor and assess practice performance against patient access and demand management targets

Adhere to SSP Healths patient policies and effectively manage patient complaints

Liaise with patient groups, initiate complaint responses

Information Management and Technology

Motivate, support and monitor staff in the use of IT

Monitor data entry and data collection

Ensure that the practice has effective IT data security, back-up, maintenance and disaster recovery plans in place

Maintain the practices page on the companys website and keep NHS Choices, Google and any patient facing sites are completely up to date & ensure staff adhere to the use of the companys extranet

Confidentiality:

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

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

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

Health & Safety:

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

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified.

Demonstrate safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

Equality and Diversity:

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development:

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

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

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

Quality:

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Communicate effectively with all departments within SSP Health

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Previous management experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of 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

SSP Health

Address

Waters Edge Medical Centre

10-12 Leadsmithy Lane

Middlewich

CW10 9BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Management of chronic disease

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals

Patient health checks

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Obtaining appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach and identifying appropriate health promotion issues
• Working with patients to develop a management plan where health problems or potential health problems are identified

Risk assessment

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domesticviolence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems)

Health screening

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. womens and mens health, sexual health, older people)
• Undertaking monitoring tasks (e.g. smears) and providing advice as appropriate
• Providing in-depth monitoring and advice as appropriate to the level of the post-holders specialty and working with the patient in deciding on management plans.

Travel health

• Administering injections and providing guidance in accordance with guidelines
• Identifying problems
• Provision of specialist and evidence-based support to the team.

Immunisation (adult and child)

• Administering appropriate immunisation autonomously
• Working with patients with more complex immunisation issues.

First contact

• Working independently or alongside the general practitioner and making decisions/ recommendations as appropriate.

Confidentiality:

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

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness; regulatory / contractual / professional requirements; and good practice guidelines
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice
• Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile way, safe and free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
• Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that NMC professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within primary care essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Practice Nurse

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

SSP Health

Address

Ince Surgery

Phoenix Way

Lower Ince

Wigan

WN3 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Management of chronic disease

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals

Patient health checks

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Obtaining appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach and identifying appropriate health promotion issues
• Working with patients to develop a management plan where health problems or potential health problems are identified

Risk assessment

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domesticviolence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems)

Health screening

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. womens and mens health, sexual health, older people)
• Undertaking monitoring tasks (e.g. smears) and providing advice as appropriate
• Providing in-depth monitoring and advice as appropriate to the level of the post-holders specialty and working with the patient in deciding on management plans.

Travel health

• Administering injections and providing guidance in accordance with guidelines
• Identifying problems
• Provision of specialist and evidence-based support to the team.

Immunisation (adult and child)

• Administering appropriate immunisation autonomously
• Working with patients with more complex immunisation issues.

First contact

• Working independently or alongside the general practitioner and making decisions/ recommendations as appropriate.

Confidentiality:

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

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness; regulatory / contractual / professional requirements; and good practice guidelines
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice
• Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile way, safe and free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
• Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that NMC professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within primary care essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Practice Nurse

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

SSP Health

Address

Ince Surgery

Phoenix Way

Lower Ince

Wigan

WN3 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Deliver a range of nursing services including wound care, dressings, immunisations, and cervical screening
• Undertake health assessments and screenings (e.g. blood pressure, ECGs, spirometry)
• Support patients with long-term conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and Hypertension
• Administer and vaccinations and umminisations in line with Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

Health Promotion & Patient Education

• Provide advice on lifestyle changes, including smoking cessation, weight management, and exercise where required
• Support national screening and vaccination programmes
• Promote patient self-care and wellbeing

Chronic Disease Management

• Run clinics for chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease)
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans in collaboration with GPs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

Administrative & Team Duties

• Maintain accurate clinical records using the practices IT system
• Ensure clinical equipment is maintained appropriately
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a Nursing team
• Experience of working within a General Practice setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Degree and NMC registered.

Desirable

• Qualifications in Long Term Condition Management such as Diabetes, and Respiratory conditions.

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

SSP Health

Address

Montague Medical Practice

Fifth Avenue

Goole

East Yorkshire

DN14 6JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience in a General Practice Management setting together with an understanding of the rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Personnel and training

Managing the administrative staff and non-clinical management of nursing staff, including taking lead responsibility for co-ordinating/undertaking staff appraisals & co-ordination of recruitment selection and training.

Ensuring contracts of employment are provided to all staff and that all relevant employment legislation is followed. Ensuring implementation of the practices employment policies and procedures.

Information technology

Responsibility for the computer system, including organising any maintenance and developments to the system. Ensure compliance with Data Protection legislation.

Premises and equipment

Responsibility for monitoring of security or premises, arranging repairs and maintenance of premises, services and equipment.

Ensuring that the practice complies with aspects of Health & Safety at Work (HASAW) legislation.

Patient services

Implementing and maintaining systems to receive patient enquiries and suggestions, including oversight of the practice-based complaints procedure.

Reviewing and updating the practices information leaflet/website, practice publicity and health education material.

Future planning

Keeping abreast of developments within the NHS that might impinge on the practice or individual partners and offering options for consideration by the partners.

External relationships

Ensuring efficient internal and external communication, including being the focal point for contact with the primary care organisation, solicitor, accountant and other bodies

Day to Day Duties

Leads and is responsible for completion and submission of SSP Health audit schedule

KPI Reporting

Local Standards

DES

LES

CQC compliancy

The PM will take the role of Registered Manager for CQC purposes.

Leads on the monthly checks and ongoing compliancy

Patient Surveys

F & F Tests

Annual Patient survey

Exception reporting

Low and high level exception reporting review and compliance

Important patient register

Leads on the monitoring and maintenance of the register

Training & Appraisals

Oversee Appraisals / Performance reviews

Monitoring of training for all (clinical and Admin) staff

Responsible for proposals of training requirements for staff.

Caldicott Guardian and Information Governance leads

Leads on IG Compliance, Governance & Quality

ICB attendance and compliance

PM meetings

Peer reviews

Forums

Leads on the work required for the clusters

Medicine management

PPG

Take the lead for the practice which will involve attending meetings and co-ordinating events, production of minutes, completion of actions

Daily/Weekly tasks

Stock management and ordering on the extranet

GP Rota verification

Staff queries/Concerns

Enhanced Service Delivery

Optimise ES delivery within the practice

Manage systems to ensure processes in place

Claims

Monthly claims PH, PPA,

FFT

Quarterly claims OpenExeter/Claim form

Standards

Childhood immunisations

Minor surgery

ICB

Annual claims

Extended access

Winter pressures

Finance

Petty cash management and reconciliation

Private Income management, completion of forms and reconciliation

Recruitment and retention of staff

Staff inductions

Management and monitoring of staff training and matrix

Support/mentor of staff

Oversee and monitor/manage appointment systems

Induction of GPs

Management of GPs

Operational Management

Convene meetings/prepare agendas/distribute minutes

Ensure premises properly maintained/cleaned and equipment functioning/maintained

Practice keyholder

Oversee repeat prescribing systems

Complaints Management

Complaints management and annual analysis

SEA Management

SEA management and annual analysis

Meeting attendance

SSP Health PM meetings

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Primary Care essential.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.

Desirable

• Experience of Emis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

SSP Health

Address

Braithwaite Road Surgery

36 Braithwaite Road

Lowton

WA3 2HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a Care Navigator to join our busy GP practices, who will be the first point of contact for arranging patient clinics, liaising with clinical and admin staff together with patients, as well as carrying out general office management tasks. You will have a good telephone manner and experience of booking appointments proving strong organisational skills.

You will be responsible for the arrangement of clinics, liaising with clinical and admin staff together with patients. You will manage general administrative duties within the practices and work with our established processes, policies and procedures to provide a comprehensive high quality service and deal efficiently and courteously with patient enquiries and bookings.

You will have excellent communication skills, a compassionate and friendly nature who can operate in a busy, demanding environment with a range of people and professions, as you will be working in our clinical and administration teams.

Your regular duties in this role will be dealing with telephone, face to face and electronic enquiries, booking and/or amending patient appointments and home visits, contacting patients to provide information from the clinical team and assisting patients to access our services and those available in the wider community.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised and an effective communicator who can provide a professional and warm welcome to our patients, ensuring every contact is of the highest quality.

IT skills are essential, as you will be regularly creating searches, data input and monitoring our achievements and progress against national, local, and internal targets.

Other Job Responsibilities

CONFIDENTIALITY

• Maintain confidentiality of information, acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott guidance on patient confidentiality at all times.

• Maintain an awareness of the Freedom of Information Act.

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

HEALTH & SAFETY

• The post-holder will manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the Practices Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health & Safety Manual, and the Practices Infection Control Policy and published procedures.

• Comply with Practice health & safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures

• Actively report health & safety hazards and infection hazards immediately

• Keeping work and general areas clean and tidy, and using appropriate infection control procedures to keep work areas hygienic and safe from contamination.

• Awareness and compliance with national standards of infection control, hygiene, regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines.

• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment PPE and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.

• Reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

• Demonstrate safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

• The post-holder will support, promote and maintain the Practices Equality & Diversity Policy.

• No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

• The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.

OTHER DELEGATED DUTIES

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive - it may be changed after consultation with the post holder. The employee shares with the employer the responsibility for review and modification of duties.

Person Specification

skills

Essential

• Excellent Communications skills .
• Excellent Listening skills and attention to detail.
• IT skills are essential, data input and monitoring our achievements and progress against national, local, and internal targets.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Qualification in business administration
• Qualification in customer service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical/NHS setting

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care
• Experience working with EMIS clinical system

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

SSP Health

Address

SSP Health

Atlas Medical Practice

Fingerpost Health Centre

Atlas Street

St Helens

WA9 1LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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