Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Provide clinical care to our patients. This will include reducing the demand on the core neighbourhood GP practices by the assessment and management of patients by means of telephone triage and clinic appointments.

Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to assess the physical and psycho social needs of patients with undifferentiated primary care conditions including minor illness and instigating therapeutic treatments based on best available evidence to improve health outcomes.

Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to make comprehensive and focussed assessments, independently and proactively managing care of the patients.

Promote patient independence and self-care where appropriate

Support and work cohesively in a team with other GPs/ANPs and ACPs working in the new model of care settings, including providing oversight and mentorship for more junior colleagues.

Review pathology results to ensure appropriate treatment and care

Support and lead the practices for the delivery of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and NHS England, ICB, Federation Contracts

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and IT)
• Evidence of self motivation, the ability to work independently and effective decision making

Qualifications

Essential

• CCT qualification
• On the performers list register for Northamptonshire
• Medical degree
• Current GMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical experience in primary care
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• In depth knowledge base in the management of patients with chronic illness and minor illness
• Ability to maintain and monitor high standards of evidence based care
• Ability to direct and co-ordinate care working autonomously and collaboratively
• Understanding of clinical governance issues

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

Principal Medical Limited

Address

Brackley Medical Centre

Wellington Road

Brackley

Northamptonshire

NN13 6QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.principal-medical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

As a Salaried GP at Springfield Surgery, youll provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a varied general practice caseload.

Your role will include face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, alongside clinical triage to help ensure patients are seen by the right person, in the right place, at the right time.

Youll assess, diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions, prescribe safely, review medications and arrange appropriate investigations, referrals and follow-up.

The role also includes home visits for patients who are unable to attend the surgery, as well as providing ongoing medical care and clinical support to patients in our local care homes.

Youll work closely with our wider multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care, contribute to safeguarding and clinical governance, and help us improve how the practice works for both patients and staff.

Were looking for someone who is collaborative, practical and keen to play an active part in the life and development of the practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a GP in UK general practice
• Confident managing a broad range of acute and long-term conditions
• Experience of face-to-face, telephone and online consultations
• Experience of clinical triage and prioritising patient need
• Experience of undertaking home visits and caring for housebound patients
• Experience of providing care to patients in care homes
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of safeguarding, clinical governance and safe prescribing
• Able to manage workload independently while knowing when to seek support

Desirable

• Experience of quality improvement or service development
• Experience of teaching, mentoring or supporting colleagues
• Experience of developing a clinical special interest within primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered with a licence to practise
• Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• Qualified GP with MRCGP or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Up-to-date mandatory training relevant to general 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.

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

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake the usual responsibilities associated with working as a Salaried GP in general practice.

Duties will include:

• Providing high-quality, patient-centred general medical services.
• Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and other appropriate consultations.
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Undertaking regular care home ward rounds and providing ongoing medical care and clinical support to care home residents.
• Working collaboratively with care home staff, families and other healthcare professionals to support the needs of care home patients.
• Prescribing medication safely and appropriately in accordance with current guidance.
• Making appropriate referrals to secondary care and other healthcare services.
• Reviewing investigation results, correspondence and clinical information and taking appropriate action.
• Supporting the management of patients with long-term conditions.
• Providing preventative healthcare and health promotion advice.
• Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Completing appropriate clinical administration, including prescriptions, referrals, reports and correspondence.
• Participating in practice clinical meetings and contributing to the wider work of the practice.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, administrative colleagues and members of the wider primary care team.
• Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Participating in appropriate practice audits, learning events and significant event reviews.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and skills through continuing professional development.
• Working in accordance with GMC requirements, NHS guidance, practice policies and relevant legislation.
• Contributing positively to the friendly and supportive culture of Springfield Surgery.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient-centred approach to care.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• An understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Appropriate IT skills for working within modern general practice.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance requirements.

Desirable

• It would be helpful, although not essential, if applicants have:
• Experience of EMIS
• An interest or additional qualification in an area that complements the existing clinical team.
• Experience of quality improvement, audit or service development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must:
• Be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
• Be included on the NHS England Medical Performers List or be eligible for inclusion.
• Hold appropriate GP qualification, including MRCGP or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Be eligible to work as a GP in the UK.

Experience

Essential

• Applicants should have:
• Experience of providing general medical services within primary care.
• Experience of assessing and managing a broad range of clinical presentations.
• An understanding of the responsibilities and pressures associated with modern general practice.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Applications from newly qualified GPs are also welcomed.

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

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide safe, effective and caring nursing services to patients registered at the practice. The Practice Nurse will work as part of the wider practice team and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

• Provide a range of Practice Nurse clinics and appointments, assessing patients and delivering care within agreed protocols and professional competence.
• Carry out cervical screening, including taking cervical smear samples, providing appropriate advice and ensuring correct follow-up procedures are followed.
• Deliver childhood immunisation programmes in accordance with the current UK vaccination schedule and practice procedures.
• Provide routine adult vaccinations, including seasonal vaccination programmes and other vaccinations recommended under national guidance.
• Provide travel health advice, risk assessments and travel vaccinations in line with current guidance and practice protocols.
• Support the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions, including conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, in accordance with agreed care plans and the nurse's level of training and competence.
• Carry out health checks, reviews and basic nursing assessments, including blood pressure, weight, BMI and other clinical observations.
• Take blood samples and carry out other clinical investigations as required.
• Provide wound assessment and management, including dressings and the removal of sutures, staples or clips.
• Administer prescribed injections and medicines in accordance with Patient Specific Directions, Patient Group Directions and practice procedures, where appropriate.
• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, healthy eating, exercise and preventative healthcare.
• Recognise changes or concerns in a patient's condition and refer or escalate to a GP or other appropriate clinician when required.
• Maintain accurate, timely and clear clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and maintain high standards of cleanliness and clinical safety.
• Ensure clinical rooms, equipment, vaccines, medicines and stock are stored, checked and maintained appropriately, including cold-chain requirements.
• Participate in recalls, reviews and follow-up of patients where appropriate, including cervical screening, immunisations and long-term condition monitoring.
• Work closely with GPs, other Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, reception staff and the wider primary care team to provide coordinated patient care.
• Participate in clinical meetings, audits, quality improvement work and practice initiatives as required.
• Maintain professional competence through mandatory training, continuing professional development and appropriate clinical updates.
• Follow practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, consent, safeguarding, information governance, health and safety and professional conduct.

The postholder must work within the NMC Code, practice policies and relevant legal and professional requirements. Duties may be updated following discussion to meet the changing needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration
• Post basic qualifications in primary care related nursing practice including Chronic disease management.
• The post holder must have experience in cervical cytology and immunisations.
• Good working knowledge of infection control procedures, protocols and guidance
• Knowledge of evidence base and current best practice in primary care including health promotion strategies, self-care and prevention

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in managing long term conditions

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a primary care or community setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undertake further training for the advancement of the service where required

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Able to plan and organise, setting and maintaining goals and high standards for themselves and others
• Use EMIS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic phlebotomist/HCA with a can-do attitude to compliment our practice team, to support our practice in continuing to deliver patient-centred care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good Communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Excellent work ethic
• Ability to work well in a team
• Good time management
• Problem Solving skills
• Good understanding of Information Governance
• Able to work in a busy environment and be adaptable
• Confident to work independently

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have previous phlebotomy experience

Desirable

• Previous Primary Care working 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

Spring-Fenisco Healthlink

Address

102 Bolton Road

Darwen

Lancashire

BB3 1BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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