Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as Advanced Clinical Practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.

Undertake consultations with patients as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat or refer patients

• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and nondrug- based treatment methods into a management plan
• Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.
• Work with patients and their carers in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
• Ensure care plans are in place, including emergency health care plans following discussion with the patient and family members
• Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocol, within scope of practice.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patient needs are met.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
• May be required to visit patients at home

• Professional

Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within the scope of professional practice.

Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and NMC policies, procedures and guidelines.

Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model to other members of the Primary Care team.

Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.

Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

Communication

Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.

Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• It is the responsibility of all employees to work with managers to achieve a healthy and safe environment, and to take reasonable care of themselves and others.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

• It is the responsibility of all employees to support the practice vision for sustainable development. To undertake their dutiesin a way that is not wasteful of environment, financial and social resources.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

• It is the responsibility of all employees to support the organisation's vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

• This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are spent must be declared. Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment but must be declared in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE

• As an employee you will have access to information that is sensitive to either an individual or to the Organisation and you are reminded that in accordance with the requirements of Information Governance, NHS Code of Confidentiality, Data Protection Act 1998 and also the terms and conditions in your contract of employment, you have a duty to process this information judiciously and lawfully; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• The Organisation is committed to providing a high quality service through the effective management and development of its employees. The Performance Appraisal process ensures that The Organisation is able to achieve its key aims of delivering cost effective, high quality and responsive healthcare, whilst enabling employees to understand how the outcome of their contribution fits within these overall aims.

STATUTORY AND MANDATORY TRAINING

• The Organisation will assess the requirements for Statutory and Mandatory training for all new staff prior to commencement and aims to ensure that all Statutory and Mandatory training requirements are completed during the first 2 weeks of commencement.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

• The Organisation is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults within its care. As an employee you are accountable to ensure that you know how to respond when you are concerned for the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult. The organisation will support you in this process by providing training, support and advice.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

• All employees are expected to follow consistently high standards in the prevention and control of infection, especially with reference to hand hygiene, adherence to dress/uniform code and for clinical staff all procedures involving aseptic technique. Participate in mandatory training and annual updates. Protecting patients from infection is everyone's responsibility.

SMOKE-FREE POLICY

• The Organisation operates a Smoke-free policy. This means that smoking is not permitted anywhere within any of the premises. In the interests of promoting responsible healthcare all staff are to refrain from smoking when off-site in uniform or wearing an identifying badge in any public place.

CONFIDENTIALITY

• In the course of your employment, you will have access to confidential information of a personal and/or clinical nature, including information relating to the Organisation, its clients, patients, employees and other parties.

You must not use such information for your own benefit nor disclose it to other persons without the consent of the Organisation and the party concerned unless required to do so by law. This applies both during and after the termination of your employment. Any breach of confidentiality during employment may be regarded as serious misconduct and could lead to summary dismissal

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

• This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are spent must be declared. Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment but must be declared in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

DATA PROTECTION

• As your employer, The Organisation needs to keep information about you for purposes connected with your employment. The sort of information we will hold includes information for payroll purposes, references, contact names and addresses and records relating to your career with The Organisation . These uses are covered by our notification with the Information Commissioners Office under the Data Protection Act 1998.

The information which we hold will be for our management and administrative use only but we may need to disclose some information we hold about you to relevant third parties (e.g. Inland Revenue).

RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY

• As an employee, you are legally responsible for all records that you gather, create or use as part of you work within The Organisation and they remain the property of The Organisation. This includes patient, financial, personal and administrative records, whether paper based or on computer. All such records are considered public records and you have a legal duty of confidence to all service users. All staff have a responsibility to ensure information quality standards are achieved.

INFORMATION SECURITY

• Under the provisions of the Data Protection act, it is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that all personal data relating to patients and members of staff, whether held in manual or electronic format, is kept secure at all times. Computer passwords must not be shared either between systems or users. The Organisation may monitor e-mail messages, any files stored on the networks or on equipment and usage of the Internet, NHS.net and computer systems, irrespective of whether these relate to trust or personal use.

Access and usage of The Organisations computers must be in accordance with The Organisations policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Experience in a Primary Care Setting
• Minor illness Qualification
• Level 7 (MSc) Practitioner
• Independent Prescriber qualification

Desirable

• SystmOne User

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a primary care environment
• Experience of Chronic Disease management
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews

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

Cleckheaton Group Practice

Address

St John’s House

Cross Church Street

Cleckheaton

West Yorkshire

BD19 3RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic salaried GP to join our supportive and caring Practice situated in central Norwich for approximately 2 sessions, however, this is negotiable for the right candidate.

We have a list size of around 6000 patients.

Systmone clinical system

Salary will be negotiable based on experience

It is an exciting time to be joining us. We are looking for someone who is a team player, has a caring and can do attitude and works well in a team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP

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

West Pottergate Medical Practice

Address

Earlham Road

Norwich

Norfolk

NR2 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

SCOPE AND RANGE

As part of a rota, provide Administrative duties for the health centre up to 5 days a week between 08:00 18:00

Provide administration assistance as required.

Ensure all clinical records (both electronic and paper) are up to date, in chronological and alphabetical order and available to primary healthcare professionals as and when required.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Booking, cancelling and revising appointments for patients for a variety of healthcare professionals within the health centre.

Registering patient arrivals within the health centre

Answering the telephone, transferring calls and taking messages

Taking enquiries and requests for repeat medication from patients

Keeping waiting area a safe environment for all users

Dealing with incoming and outgoing post

Filing patient notes (both electronic and paper)

Dealing with new and temporary patient registrations

Ensuring all letters and samples are ready for courier collection

Updating patient demographic changes on system

Liaise with other support services when needed.

Scanning and coding clinical letters

Any other reasonable duties.

SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

PC Windows

NHS email

Systmone clinical system

Telephone

Photocopier

Scanner

DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS

Prioritising workload according to urgency and appointment sessions

Confidentiality of patient information is of high importance

Dealing with late arrivals for appointments and non attendees

Dealing with enquiries from the public for other departments

Supporting doctors in administration.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Contacting hospitals and clinics for results

Contacting patients at the request of primary healthcare

professionals to make follow up appointments as appropriate and in confidence

Giving patients results at the request of primary healthcare Professionals.

Contacting patients who have not attended for appointments and ensuring they are recalled as appropriate.

Inviting patients for routine review.

Dealing with repeat medications

Scanning and coding of clinical letters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Good keyboard skills

Basic computer skills

Good communication skills

Pleasant telephone manner

Good decision maker

MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

Dealing with difficult patients

Prioritising workload at times of heavy demand

Telephone answering

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TO DO THE JOB

Keyboard skills

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Computer systems

EFFORT FACTORS

PHYSICAL

Filing and retrieval of paperwork

Sitting/standing

Keyboard use

Telephone answering

MENTAL

Concentration required for taking accurate patient details

Coding clinical letters

EMOTIONAL

Dealing with distressed patients

First point of contact for all communication

WORKING CONDITIONS

Language difficulties

Good

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a busy office/reception area.
• Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information.

Desirable

• Experience working as a GP receptionist.
• Sound understanding of confidential issues.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a busy office 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

Whitley Bay Health Centre

Address

Whitley Road Health Centre

Whitley Road

Whitley Bay

Tyne And Wear

NE26 2ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care to registered patients during face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations.

Manage a variety of acute, chronic, and complex health conditions.

Conduct patient consultations, examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning.

Provide appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services as needed.

Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

Participate in the practices duty doctor rota and on-call schedule (if applicable).

Accurately complete patient records using the practices clinical system (EMIS)

Support health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education activities.

Engage in regular clinical meetings, CPD, and annual appraisals.

Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team (including nurses, pharmacists, ANPs, and social prescribers).

Support GP colleagues by having a flexible work approach to provide that support within work plan.t

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• GMC registered
• Fully qualified GP

Desirable

• Previous GP experience

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration and inclusion on the GP register.
• Inclusion on a performers list without restrictions.
• MRCGP (or equivalent qualification).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Excellent communication, clinical, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing patient-centred, high-quality care.

Desirable

• Experience or interest in teaching, training, or research.
• Special interest in areas such as womens health, mental health, or chronic disease management.
• Familiarity with QOF, Enhanced Services, and the NHS Long-Term Plan.

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

Cantilupe Surgery

Address

51 St Owen Street

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide exceptional service to our patients at the reception desk, updating computer on patients arrival and dealing with a range of routine queries including prescription requests. Problem-solve issues within competency (with senior staff always available for support). Concentration is required to deal with patients' requests and there is occasional exposure to difficult/demanding situations.

Prepare consulting rooms replenishing stationery and ensuring rooms are neat and tidy.

First point of contact for patients who telephone, managing appointments, dealing with routine queries, giving results etc where more senior staff are always available.

Retrieve, scan and file medical records as required ensuring accuracy.

Daily allocating of pathology results to appropriate GP and contacting patients as per protocol.

Preparing files for all new patients.

Updating practice systems with data gathered from a variety of sources e.g hospital letters, through scanning, electronic links and Cervical Screening Wales ensuring accuracy.

Processing routine requests for repeat prescriptions with guidance from office manager as per protocol ensuring accuracy.

Monitor registration links in accordance with practice protocol.

Demonstrate duties to new staff.

Participate in the development of protocols through contribution to staff meetings.

Summarising of clinical records under supervision of office manager ensuring accuracy.

Accept responsibility for own development and update PDP as appropriate.

Liaise with and support all members of the primary care team.

Alert the Management Team to issues of quality and risk.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a healthcare setting, is ideal but not essentialtraining will be provided.

Key Skills

Essential

• Strong communication and organisational skills with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work shifts (8:00 AM 4:00 PM and 10:30 AM 6:30 PM).

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE-level education including English and Maths.

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 2/3

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

Eglwysbach Medical Practice

Address

Eglwysbach Medical Practice

Berw Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 2AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Specification for further details of the role. Informal enquiries welcome.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Qualified Medical Practitioner holding MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of GP Specialty Training and inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Current indemnity cover or willingness to obtain appropriate cover prior to commencement.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP).
• Additional qualifications in areas such as women's health, dermatology, minor surgery, diabetes, palliative care, or medical education.
• Training in mentorship, supervision, or teaching.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a GP in a primary care setting.
• Ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Competence in clinical decision-making and risk management.
• Experience using clinical systems and electronic patient records.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Experience working within NHS General Practice.
• Experience of QOF, Enhanced Services, and population health management.
• Experience supervising GP trainees, foundation doctors, or medical students.
• Experience in leadership, service development, or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience in minor surgery, joint injections, contraceptive services, or other specialist clinics.
• Experience of digital consultations and remote patient management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

The Centre Practice

Address

Fareham Health centre

Osborn Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Specification for further details. Informal enquiries welcome.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Qualified Medical Practitioner holding MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of GP Specialty Training and inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Current indemnity cover or willingness to obtain appropriate cover prior to commencement.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP).
• Additional qualifications in areas such as women's health, dermatology, minor surgery, diabetes, palliative care, or medical education.
• Training in mentorship, supervision, or teaching.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a GP in a primary care setting.
• Ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Competence in clinical decision-making and risk management.
• Experience using clinical systems and electronic patient records.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Experience working within NHS General Practice.
• Experience of QOF, Enhanced Services, and population health management.
• Experience supervising GP trainees, foundation doctors, or medical students.
• Experience in leadership, service development, or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience in minor surgery, joint injections, contraceptive services, or other specialist clinics.
• Experience of digital consultations and remote patient management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

The Centre Practice

Address

Fareham Health centre

Osborn Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

WEAVERS MEDICAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

PARAMEDIC IN PRIMARY CARE

TitleParamedic in Primary Care

BandBand 6

Responsible toThe Partners

LocationWeavers Medical, Prospect House, Kettering

Hours per day7.5 hours per day (Full time) 37.5 hours per week

10.00am 6.00pm Monday - Friday

Contract TypePermanent

Main Purpose

To provide home visits for patients of Weavers Medical, for same days conditions and/or review/exacerbations of existing conditions.

To undertake all data recording ensuring all patient contacts are recorded in line with current protocols and guidance.

To work as part of an MDT to deliver care to patients.

To work under the clinical supervision of a GP at all times.

Key Tasks

Same Day Home Visits

a) To undertake on the day home visits patients home or care home as triaged and directed by the on call GP.

b- To work autonomously within the community utilising enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills to deliver patient interventions for acute medical conditions.

c- To undertake baseline observations for all patients visited.

d- To evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral.

e- To liaise with the on call GP and request advice and support as required.

f- To signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway.

g- To treat, as appropriate and within the scope of practice.

h- To arrange admission to hospital in line with current protocols and advice from the on call GP.

i- To advise and support patients on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention.

j- To ensure all patient contacts are added to the patient record on the same day the visit is undertaken, providing a full and accurate record of decision making and using ARDEN templates for recording the data.

Review/Exacerbations of existing conditions

a- To undertake planned review visits for patients with existing conditions or exacerbation of current illness.

b- To assess and treat patients as advised by the on call GP and according to QOF and/or NICE guidelines.

c- To ensure all patient contacts are added to the patient record on the same day the visit is undertaken, providing a full and accurate record of decision making and using ARDEN templates for recording the data.

Support of Regular Vaccination Programmes

a- To assist the clinical team with regular, planned vaccination programmes for housebound patients. Vaccinations may include: flu, COVID vaccination boosters, Shingles and pneumococcal.

Other Tasks

a) Any other duties as considered relevant to the post.

Professional development/special requirements of the post

Must hold a relevant degree or diploma in Paramedicine or equivalent experience.

Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC.

Must have completed 2 year Consolidation of Learning period.

Must have a further 3 years post registration work experience at band 6 or higher.

Must have demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.

To have a full driving license.

To have access to a vehicle to be used for home visits.

Administration and Liaison

To ensure all communication media are checked during every duty period to facilitate good timely awareness and communication throughout the practice.

To report and write up any significant events or complaints and discuss with the practice manager and/or GP partner on duty.

To participate in clinical team meetings.

To participate Primary Health Care Team Meetings.

To maintain effective liaison with all other disciplines in the practice with relevant regard to confidentiality.

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, the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will 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 keeping them free from hazards.
• Actively reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised.
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role.
• Undertaking periodic infection control training minimum annually.
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and diversity

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with 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

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.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others.

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.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

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

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

Most instruction and communication of activity will be via the practice manager.

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 their own work.
• Participate in audit where 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have acceptable GCSEs or higher including Grade C or above
• (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• (HCPC).
• Must hold a relevant degree or diploma in Paramedicine or
• equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Must have completed 2 year Consolidation of Learning period.
• Must have a further 3 years post registration work experience at
• band 6 or higher.
• Must have demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.

Driving - Transport

Essential

• Must have a full driving license.
• Must have access to a vehicle to be used for home visits.

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

Weavers Medical

Address

Prospect House

121 Lower Street

Kettering

Northants

NN16 8DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities

Clinical

Exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and critical judgement. Make professionally autonomous decisions utilizing knowledge and skills gained via study at Degree and post graduate levels and lengthy experience in a variety of settings.

Proactively assess patients with previously undiagnosed and undifferentiated health care problems.

Assess health care needs, screen patients for risk factors and disease and provide health promotion advice.

Treat patients utilizing highly developed knowledge and skills, or refer to a range of primary and secondary care services as appropriate.

Order and interpret tests and investigations required for diagnosis and management of patients.

Review and monitor care plans and therapeutic interventions appropriate to patient need and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and local guidelines.

Prescribe in an independent and supplementary role and/or supply and administer medicines within competency as appropriate.

Engage with other members of the practice and multidisciplinary team to develop effective, evidence-based care for the practice population.

Contribute to the development of joint standards of care, clinical guidelines and management pathways for utilization within practice.

Maintain a high standard of professional care at all times in accordance with the GMC Code

Work as part of a team to contribute to achievement in the Quality and Outcomes framework.

Training and Education

Maintain own professional and clinical expertise via participation in clinical activities, professional updating and clinical governance activities.

Share professional knowledge and experience with colleagues and health education providers to facilitate the provision of appropriate health care education.

Facilitate professional development of colleagues via identification and dissemination of exemplars of good and innovative practice.

Promote the development of a multidisciplinary approach to health care.

Provide support and guidance to other members of the clinical team

Communication

Actively promote and maintain effective and productive working relationships within the practice and across the wider multidisciplinary team.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives presenting with a variety of health care needs.

Act as an advocate for the patient at all times.

Utilize a variety of communication methods, verbal, email, fax, telephone to communicate complex and sensitive information to colleagues, clients and carers.

Utilize highly developed negotiation, verbal and non verbal communication skills to impart information assess situations and communicate sensitive and/or contentious information to colleagues, carers and clients.

Contribute to and maintain clear systems for recording and retrieving information in concordance with local and national data protection strategies.

Utilize appropriate data collection and storage systems i.e. electronic and written to collect and store patient data.

Ability to utilize practice systems and procedures as appropriate.

Counsel and support colleagues on professional matters.

Contribute to and maintain a culture within the organisation which promotes confidentiality and complies with professional, local and national requirements for data protection.

Utilize appropriate interpretation services as required i.e Language Line.

Research and Audit

Initiate and participate in clinical audit, encourage a practice-wide approach across the whole team, alerting colleagues to findings and the implication of those findings.

Evaluate the outcomes of clinical audit, applying findings to own and the teams practice, leading improvements in practice as the result of audit.

Contribute to the evaluation of relevant research findings to further develop the practice services.

Identify key areas for research/audit; develop appropriate methodology and supervise research outcomes and analysis of findings

Contribute to the development, dissemination, implementation and monitoring of clinical guidelines and care pathways.

Assist the practice manager in shaping and developing services utilizing recent evidence and best practice which reflects the needs of service users, the local health economy, and which responds to local and national health priorities.

Evaluate and audit the clinical practice of self and colleagues by the application of a broad range of valid and reliable methods to ensure competence and continuous quality improvements in both practice and service.

Promote opportunity for health gain by seeking the involvement of service users in opinion seeking activities designed to obtain service user views and promote health living.

Leadership- personal and people development

Contribute to the creation, maintenance and enhancing effective multidisciplinary team working within the practice and across the local health economy.

Promotes and maintain equality and diversity in the workplace, enabling and empowering individuals.

Promote a culture and environment which actively promotes health, safety and security.

Contribute to operational policies and procedures in conjunction with the practice manager for use within the practice.

Ensure adherence to all practice policies and procedures.

Maintain GMC registration and Indemnity insurance.

Team Working

Identify and disseminate best practice through benchmarking, clinical guidelines and research.

Maintain clear systems of communication and referral both within the practice and across services in primary and secondary care.

Provide expert advice and support to practitioners and team members on a regular basis; respond to requests for advice from both within and outside the practice.

Adopt a positive approach to change and provide a clinical perspective on the service delivery within the practice.

Generate proposals for service improvement.

Promote a culture within the practice team which is responsive to change, and whereby opportunities for operational and clinical development are embraced.

Engage in review of services as appropriate as a member of the practice team.

In accordance with departmental Health and Safety Policies:

All employed persons, while at work, are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Management of Risk

Manage and assess risk within own areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients

Ensure infection control measures are adhered to within the practice in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Delegate responsibility for safe storage, stock rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and oversee the monitoring processes in adherence with practice policies.

To ensure that Garden Lane Security Policy is adhered to, and that staff are aware of their obligations under the policy.

Garden Lane Medical centre operates a Smoking Prevention Policy.

All NHS records are public records under the terms of the Public Records Act 1958 5.3 (1)-(2).

Garden Lane has a Clinical Records Policy outlining the standards required for record keeping and the framework in which you should maintain your records. You should ensure that your record keeping meets the standards required in this policy, accessing the training available if necessary to update your record keeping skills.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Primary care experience.
• Research and audit experience.
• Health and Social needs assessment experience.

Desirable

• Long term conditions/chronic disease management
• Family planning and sexual health
• Health promotion
• Clinical Governance
• Clinical examination and assessment skills
• Knowledge of the wider local and national health care agenda

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Inclusion on Performers List
• Fully trained GP with CCTGP Vocational Training Certificate

Other

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Clinical audit and research
• Ability to work within a team
• Personally motivated.
• Experience of change management.
• Experience of collaborative working.
• Effective team working skills
• Awareness of local and national policy agendas and drivers.
• Decision making skills
• Facilitation skills
• Negotiation skills
• IT and data management
• Car driver
• Flexible

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

Garden Lane Medical Centre

Address

Garden Lane Medical Centre

19 Garden Lane

Chester

CH1 4EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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