Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To undertake clinical sessions (remote and face to face) for the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH), carrying out fresh case assessments and reviews of all service personnel referred to the DCMH. This will include liaison with referrers and line management as required to facilitate the clinical and occupational management of the patient.
• To provide clear occupational recommendations to the referrer and/or Medical Centre based on MOD and single Service policy.
• To supervise the clinical activity of other mental health professionals.
• To liaise and engage with MOD contracted (or other NHS and non-NHS providers as necessary) in-patient service providers to enable discharge planning for Service and other entitled personnel who have been admitted to hospital
• To complete reports and documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To assist educational supervisors in the DCMH with providing training experiences for General Practitioner Vocational Trainees (GPVTs) and mental health trainees.
• To attend individual management reviews or case conferences with Primary Healthcare (PHC) and/or line management as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry and/or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Must be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or be an Approved Medical Practitioner under Section 22 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the General Medical Councils (GMCs) Good Medical Practice (GMP).
• Must have completed sufficient Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance on CPD.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must hold a full Driving Licence valid in the UK (in order to be able to conduct peripatetic clinics and assess personnel sick at home in exceptional circumstances).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Colchester

Essex

CO2 7SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients. Maintain accurate records following NMC standards of record keeping. Contribute to the practice achieving GMC contract obligations.

The post-holder will work with reference to Practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.

The post-holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Registration with the NMC
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Non medical Independent Prescriber
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills. IT skills. Role-models the values, behaviours and interactions expected and ensures patient, family and carer feedback support this in practice. Make professionally autonomous decisions and provide safe evidence, based cost effective, individualised patient 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.

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

Heaton Medical Centre

Address

2 Lucy Street

Bolton

BL1 5PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will undertake autonomous clinical practice within their professional scope and will contribute to the delivery and development of chronic disease services across the Practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

Taking a lead role in the management and review of patients with Asthma, COPD and/or Diabetes, in line with current evidence-based guidance.

• Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments and developing individualised management and treatment plans.
• Monitoring disease control, treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes.
• Supporting patients to understand and manage their long-term conditions, encouraging self-management and healthier lifestyle choices.
• Identifying patients at increased risk of complications or deterioration and taking appropriate action.
• Recognising when referral to GPs, specialist teams or secondary care is required and ensuring appropriate onward referral.
• Supporting the identification and proactive management of patients at risk of developing long-term conditions.
• Providing health promotion and preventative healthcare advice.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Pharmacists, Healthcare Assistants and the wider Practice team.
• Requesting and reviewing pathology investigations where appropriate and acting on results within scope of practice.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and legislative requirements.
• Supporting patients with complex and long-term health needs and liaising with community and specialist services where appropriate.
• Contributing to safeguarding processes and supporting the wider clinical team with safeguarding concerns.
• Delegating appropriate clinical tasks to members of the nursing and healthcare support team.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and the development of Practice clinical services.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development.

• Cervical screening
• Immunisations and vaccinations
• ECGs
• Wound care and dressings
• Health checks
• Routine nursing clinics
• Other appropriate Practice Nurse services

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a professional, motivated and patient-focused Registered Nurse who is able to work confidently and autonomously while also contributing positively to our multidisciplinary team.

You will be expected to deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to our registered patient population and to work within your professional scope of practice.

Depending on your skills, experience and areas of clinical interest, there will be opportunities to develop your role and take responsibility for specific areas of chronic disease management and wider Practice Nursing.

We are keen to support professional development and would welcome applicants who are looking to develop their clinical expertise and make a meaningful contribution to the continued improvement of our services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Competency in basic nursing duties required for the role.
• Specific nursing skills/qualifications.
• Chronic Disease Management.

Desirable

• Experience of INR, family planning, cervical cytology, immunisation, travel clinic, knowledge of EMIS.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent assessment skills.
• Understanding of chronic disease presentations.
• Good decision making, communication and organisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Good IT skills to enable accurate recording of consultations.
• Committed to ongoing development.
• Adaptable and flexible to work additional hours including extended access hours.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A team player.
• Enthusiasm and energy.

Desirable

• Understanding of vaccinations and immunisations for children and adults.

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

Whitstable Medical Practice

Address

Estuary View Medical Centre

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 3 ILM or equivalent) or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of leading a team in a clinical environment
• Research awareness and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
• Understanding key features of Clinical governance
• Knowledge of audit & audit procedures

Skills

Essential

• Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided by ward
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
• Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
• Ability to act as a change agent
• Ability to co-ordinate & liaise with MDT members
• Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period
• Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
• Occasional distressing / highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, complaints, concerns arising from incident communicated to patients and relatives
• Working in ward environment providing direct clinical 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.

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Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport District General Hospital

Town Lane, Kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the acute frailty unit and ambulatory area with flow, including discharge planning
• Maintain understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
• Support people with all aspects of individualised care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
• Provide care that recognises the individual needs of patients, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place for patients with protected characteristics
• Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and any additional requirements within the speciality
• Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs as appropriate to competence and setting
• Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
• Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of people is maintained at all times
• Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours
• Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
• Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of people
• Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals
• Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being delivered
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
• Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
• Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions, for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
• Maintain skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
• Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice
• Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
• Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
• Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice/guidance from the registered nurse or registered care professional as required
• Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
• Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
• Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively
• Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful there may be barriers to understanding
• Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
• Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principles of confidentiality at all times
• Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy
• Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance
• Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
• Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of being an Acute Frailty Unit Navigator
• Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors
• Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and the recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or equivalent level qualification e.g. foundation degree or NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
• Courses relating to diploma/ NVQ 3 Health & Social Care

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience to diploma level/NVQ level 3
• Evidence of working effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Knowledge of multi-agency health & social care pathways
• Experience of providing, receiving, interpreting and using complex, sensitive information
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of order comms (OCS), ICE discharge and Medway

Skills

Essential

• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping; ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
• Excellent IT skills
• Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, digital, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients, relatives, carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
• Able to carry out manual handling tasks in relation to direct patient care requirements

Desirable

• Able to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload
• Able to evaluate, act upon and report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
• Venepuncture, Cannulation, and ECG training

Other

Essential

• Motivated individual, commitment to personal and professional development
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Demonstrate the Trust core values
• Ability to travel independently to and from a patients place of residence

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport and Formby District General Hospital

Town Lane, kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main functions of the role have been outlined above .

Applicants will be expected to work in a rota that meets the operational needs of the DDPCN HVS and the eleven stakeholder practices.

The shifts will be Monday to Friday and more than likely the working day will commence around 0930 /1000 hours with a finish time of 1800 or 1830 depending on the rota setting within the wider team .

The wider team includes GP's , ECP's, ANP and Paramedics .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Successful completion of the Physician Associate National Examination.
• Registration with the General Medical Council as a Physician Associate.
• Experience working in primary care, urgent care, community care, or a similar clinical setting.
• Experience undertaking patient assessments and formulating management plans.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge & Skills
• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to recognise and manage acute and chronic presentations within scope of practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst recognising limitations and seeking support appropriately.
• Competent IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Personal Attributes
• Professional, compassionate, and patient-centred approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to travel independently throughout the service area.

Desirable

• Qualifications
• Additional training or qualifications in urgent care, frailty, chronic disease management, or community care.
• Experience
• Previous experience within a Home Visiting Service.
• Experience in General Practice.
• Experience managing elderly, frail, or housebound patients.
• Experience conducting care home visits.
• Participation in clinical audit, service development, or quality improvement projects.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of community services and local healthcare pathways.
• Experience using EMIS, SystmOne, or similar clinical systems.
• Understanding of population health management and preventative care.
• Experience supporting trainee clinicians or students.
• Personal Attributes
• Ability to build effective relationships across organisations.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Enthusiasm for service innovation and integrated working.

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

Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network

Address

Darley Dale Medical Centre

Dale Road South

Darley Dale

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 2EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Clinical skills health and well-being

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training:

1. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

2. Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations for example:

Blood pressure

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Height and weight - body mass index

Visual acuity

Venepuncture

ECG

Hearing Screening

Health Checks

Weight Management

Diabetes foot checks

3. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

4. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

5. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

6. Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy

Opportunities to develop the role will be provided and could include for example:

1. Spirometry reviews

2. Instant check monitoring

3. Wound Management

4. Vaccinations e.g. influenza, pneumococcal, B12

Administration Responsibilities

1. Ordering & maintaining appropriate levels of clinical stock

Information processes

1. Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

2. Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice

3. Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information

Communication

1. Communicate effectively with other team members

2. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication

Personal and people development

1. Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision

2. Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development

3. Work with management on any new training requirements

4. Participate in mandatory training e.g. resuscitation, infection control, first aid, fire awareness, information governance, child protection etc

5. To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team

6. Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a basic HCA (band 2)

Health, safety and security

1. Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

2. Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks

3. Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:

3.1. hand washing

3.2. universal hygiene procedures

3.3. collection and handling of laboratory specimens

3.4. segregation and disposal of waste materials

3.5. decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

3.6. reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

3.7. dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

3.8. Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures

4. Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain

5. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility

6. Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate

7. Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria

8. Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility

9. Use the computer monitor safely

10. Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Clinical and Domestic Services

1. Daily tidying & restocking consulting rooms

2. Removal of clinical waste to central waste collection point

3. Assist nurses with stock management and ordering.

4. Fridge temperature monitoring.

Service improvement

1. Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit

2. Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives

3. Maintain the notice board in the waiting room and promote good health with educational material

4. Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets

5. Participate in coffee/tea-making rota

Quality

1. Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients

2. Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems

3. Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care

4. Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team

5. Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms

6. Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation

7. Know the practice's policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook

8. Be able to manage your own time effectively

Equality and diversity

1. Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures

2. Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers

3. Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour

4. Act as a chaperone

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic computer experience
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role e.g. phlebotomy skills

Desirable

• Experience working in a care 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

Long Furlong Medical Centre

Address

45 Loyd Close

Abingdon

Oxon

OX14 1XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a salaried GP you will contribute fully to the clinical workload of the Surgery providing consultations, undertaking patient-related administration and providing clinical advice and support to medical and nursing colleagues/staff. In addition to this, the Surgery will support you in the opportunity to take on a speciality role of your interest.

A salaried GP will work within a contractual framework. You will have an allocated area of clinical responsibility/expertise in which you are expected to develop a lead for the Practice and ensure high standards of service quality and delivery in respect of our NHS contract, directed and enhanced services and the quality outcomes framework.

You will participate in activity that supports the Surgery involvement as an active member of Black Country ICB and our Primary Care Network.

We are seeking doctors who will be committed to contribute to our work to maintain quality standards in primary care, help us develop services targeted at health promotion and disease prevention and maintaining or increasing patient satisfaction scores at or above national average levels.

You will be expected to do clinics with face to face consultations, telephone consultations and home visits and participate in team development activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Candidate must be a qualified General Practitioner with GMC Registration and Registered on the National Performers List.
• Must be Membership of a recognised Medical Defence organisation (for non-state backed provisions) This will be reimbursed by the Surgery.
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development, GP Appraisal, Revalidation Certificate (when appropriate)
• A good understanding of patient centred approaches to care
• Time management being able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Management of clinical paperwork for patients
• Preferred experience of System One Clinical System if necessary, training can be provided.
• Self-motivated and reliable with excellent organisations skills and communication skills with patients and all colleagues
• Friendly and approachable manner with good people skills and a good Team player with respect for all members of the GP SurgeryTeam

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

Stone Cross Medical Centre

Address

291 Walsall Road

West Bromwich

Birmingham

B71 3LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stonecrossmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as general practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Essential

- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

- The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

- Effective management of long-term conditions

- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

- On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

- Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

- Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

- Prepare and complete the revalidation process

- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

- Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

- Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

- Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

· Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

· Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

· Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

JD is subject to change as per practice needs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications:
• Essential Qualifications-
• Essential
• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational training certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General practitioner certificate of completion of training CCT
• Full GMC registration
• Essential:
• 1. SystemOne trained
• 2. Worked in General Practice
• 3. Understanding of Patient Demand in deprived areas
• 4. Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues
• 5. Understanding of the role of teamwork in providing quality services
• 6. Experience in Chronic Disease Management
• 7. Experience in maintaining patients records at an acceptable standard for audit purposes
• 8. To understand the patients perspective in developing and delivering quality services

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Internet etc
• 1. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• 2. Ability to support and mentor Medical Students
• 3. Positive Attitude
• 4. Effective team worker
• 5. Self Motivated and enthusiastic
• 6. 6 Non-threatening and sensitive
• 7. Excellent interpersonal skills
• 8. Ability to work flexibly and with uncertainty in a developing and changing environment
• 9. Ability to work with diversity
• 10. Commitment to Continuing Professional Education
• 11. A clear perspective of personal development needs
• 12. Personal Development Plan
• 13. Patient centered approach to care
• 14. Ability to keep calm and work effectively under pressure

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

Clifton Medical Centre

Address

Clifton Lane

Stone Cross

West Bromwich

B71 3AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mysurgerywebsite.co.uk/contact1.aspx?p=M88630 (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

Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided.

Book in patients if they have not used the Self Check in system onto the clinical system.

Deal with general enquiries, explain procedures and make routine and follow-up appointments.

Communicate test results, ensuring accuracy

Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.

Be aware of all the clinics that are operating now and in the future so that appropriate appointments can be made.

Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed.

Manage a busy switchboard, answering calls within 6 rings. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery. Be polite and helpful at all times. If a patients behavior becomes unacceptable refer the call to your line manager.

Ensure that you provide an efficient, professional handover to the member of staff taking over from you before you leave your duty.

Enter requests for home visits onto the EMIS system ensuring careful recording of all relevant details.

Open and closing premises if necessary, ensuring that the building is totally secured, internal lights are off and alarm activated when leaving. Follow locking up protocol.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous receptionist experience or similar.
• Experience of working with the general public in a customer facing role.
• Experience of dealing with enquires.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS/Pubic Sector.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Good general level of education.

Desirable

• GCSE's

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to prioritise workload

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

Brynhyfryd Medical Centre

Address

499 Llangyfelach Road

Brynhyfryd

Swansea

SA5 9EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We're looking for a Care Navigator to join our friendly reception and admin team. This is a key front line role where you'll be helping patients get the care they need, while supporting the wider practice with a range of admin and coordination tasks.

Your day-to-day work will include greeting patients, booking appointments, answering queries (in person and by phone), and signposting patients to the right service or clinician. You'll also process home visit requests, handle incoming mail, update patient records, and liaise with healthcare professionals both in and outside the practice.

You'll need to be confident using computers and able to stay calm and organised in a busy environment. Good communication skills are essential, along with the ability to use your judgement and initiative especially when helping patients who need urgent attention.

Other duties include helping keep the reception area tidy and welcoming, supporting with opening and closing the building, and assisting with general practice tasks as needed

As a busy GP practice, we value a team approach and would welcome candidates who can offer a reasonable degree of flexibility to help cover annual leave and occasional sickness absence when required.

Experience in a similar role is an advantage, but full training will be given. Most importantly, were looking for someone reliable, adaptable, and committed to providing a great service to our patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - GCSE or equivalent including maths and English

Experience

Essential

• - At least 2 years' administrative experience

Desirable

• - Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Employer details

Employer name

Wells City Practice

Address

Priory Medical Centre

Glastonbury Road

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.

work with reference to Practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments, preventative care, screening and education to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.

have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice

· Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.

· Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice, including:

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

¨ Disease Management including all areas of QOF

¨ Supporting the practice to achieve maximum points within QOF

Therapeutic Monitoring

¨ Checking compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using an holistic patient-centred approach

¨ Recognising abnormalities

¨ Identifying the impact of treatment and implementing or recommending changes as appropriate.

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; domestic violence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems)

Health Screening

¨ Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. women’s and men’s 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-holder’s 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.

Supplies and equipment – consulting room and other areas

· In participation with the Assistant Practice Manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.

Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures

· Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.

Administrative and professional responsibilities

· Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.

· Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients’ notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.

· Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice.

· Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.

· Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required.

• Assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols.
• On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse.
• Minimum 2 years post registration.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.
• Interest and basic knowledge in long-term conditions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of audit.

Desirable

• Computer skills.
• Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice.
• Basic/advanced certificate of life support.
• Undertaken mentorship training.
• Awareness of the national service framework guidelines.
• Understanding of health and safety issues.
• Practice experience

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years experience working in General Practice
• COPD/Asthma Management
• Diabetes Management
• Experience dealing with blood results and QRisk
• Knowledge of QOF

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Evidence of problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Good team player.
• Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
• Ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations
• Ability to work core hours
• Flexibility for cover
• Full Driving licence and car/transport

Desirable

• Uses initiative.
• Gets on well with people at all levels.
• Resilience
• Membership of a professional body
• PVG scheme member

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

Greenbank Medical Practice

Address

Barley Clough Medical Centre

Nugget Street

Oldham

Lancashire

OL4 1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's including English and Maths or equivalent
• BTEC National Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject

Desirable

• Assistant membership of a relevant professional body
• Completion of a Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
• Successful completion or currently undertaking an ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)