Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a more detailed description of this Facilities and Compliance Co-ordinator role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Experience working in Healthcare environment essential

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS patient system desirable

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

New Barn Close Surgery

Address

Station Road

Broadway

Worcestershire

WR12 7DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The HCA supports the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services. This role involves working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

Having completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

The key roles of this job will include:

- Performing NHS Health Checks

- Undertaking phlebotomy

- Urinanalysis

- Recording blood pressure where appropriate

- Supporting administrative processes

- Providing Health promotion

With further support, the job may also include:

- Performing basic wound care / dressing changes

- Supporting seasonal vaccinations where appropriate

- Performing ECGs

In addition, the post holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, providing administrative support as required, in line with the needs of the practice.

The following are the core responsibilities of the HCA. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

b. Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education

c. Be an integral part of the general practice team

d. Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

e. Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives

f. Act as a chaperone as required

g. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

h. Provide support during minor operations as required

i. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy

j. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

k. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

l. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

n. Support the administrative team on an as-required basis

o. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

p. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

q. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area always

r. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant has the following wider responsibilities:

a. Participate in any audits as directed

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Care Certificate qualification
• Qualified phlebotomist

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care setting
• Experience of delivering Health Checks
• Experience of venepuncture
• Ability to carry out patient checks, height, weight, BP, pulse, BMI etc

Desirable

• Experience of wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• Experience of using EMIS/Docman/Accurx

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

The New Surgery, Chesham

Address

The New Surgery

Berkhampstead Road

Chesham

Buckinghamshire

HP5 3EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring efficiency and high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures to enhance productivity and compliance with CQC, NHS and industry regulations.
• Drive change management initiatives to enhance practice performance and patient care.
• Organize regular practice, clinical, financial and training meetings.
• Coordinate with Partners, GPs, Nursing and other staff to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.
• Lead staff whilst fostering a positive work environment and ensuring staff are supported, motivated, and able to perform to their best abilities.
• Ensure excellent communication in the practice, ensuring that people know what is happening and why. Encourage good communication between all colleagues.
• Oversee human resources functions such as recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and employee relations.
• Implement financial management practices including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, expense tracking and financial reporting to ensure the practice's profitability and maximizing income.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accurate, timely submission of financial records, accounts, pensions, and all staff benefits.
• Help organise Rotas and Staff leave.
• Liaise and coordinate with IT to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
• Manage inventory control for medical supplies and equipment to maintain adequate stock level whilst promptly addressing any issues with premises or facilities to ensure they are kept to a good and clean standard.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively with staff and patients
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills to lead a diverse team effectively
• Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A passion for excellent patient care and commitment to providing an outstanding service in a GP surgery environment

Desirable

• Educated to a degree level in healthcare or business (desirable)
• Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of human resources practices and financial management principles

Qualifications

Desirable

• Educated to a degree level in healthcare or business

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

Tolsey Surgery

Address

High Street

Sherston

Malmesbury

Wiltshire

SN16 0LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse at New Barn Close Surgery

HOURS: tbc hours/week

SALARY: tbc

REPORTS TO: Practice Nurse Manager

BASED: New Barn Close Surgery, Broadway

New Barn Close Surgery is an NHS General Practice, providing primary care service in Broadway, Worcestershire, and the surrounding areas. We are a three partner, four salaried, rural dispensing practice for 8000 patients, with one Nurse Manager, three Practice Nurses, two HCAs and a phlebotomist to complete the in-house clinical team. We relocated to a new purpose-built building in October 2021, equipped with new facilities and equipment, including ample free on-site parking. We are committed to offering high-quality, safe and effective care with a focus on providing excellent patient access and continuity of care. We were rated as overall Good in our last CQC inspection in May 2025

Website www.newbarnclose.co.uk

To provide nursing services to the patients of the practice, including treatments, screening, disease management and advice, within the professional competence of the post holder. To work autonomously and unsupervised but responsible to the GPs.

To provide a service which is complementary to that of the GPs.

To make the best use of clinical skills within the practice.

To liaise with the Nurse Manager and other clinical members of the primary healthcare team.

Job Responsibilities:

• To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care as directed and agreed with the Nurse Manager and GPs.
• To provide essential Treatment duties such as BP checks, NHS Health checks, prescribed injections, BMI and lifestyle advice, suture and clip removal
• To provide holistic assessment of wounds and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines. Inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds within own level of competency.
• Offer advice about childhood and adult immunisations and ensure vaccines/injections are administrated under patient group directives or patient specific directives.
• To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including venepuncture, swabs, urine culture in line with local guidelines
• Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for relevant investigatory procedures such as cervical cytology, ECG and dopplers
• To provide general health promotion education, advice on national screening programmes and guide/refer patients to appropriate services or other health professionals as deemed appropriate.
• To work independently, supported by the clinical team, you will deliver Chronic Disease Management within the boundaries of your role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions i.e. Diabetes is essential, Ischaemic Heart Disease, Hypertension, health prevention and reviewing screening activities.
• To participate in developments within the practice and support QOF requirements.
• Undertaking annual contraceptive reviews and injections in line with practice policies.
• To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.
• To be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
• Work in accordance with NMC The Code for Nurses and Midwives (2015). Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes and on computers, as per NMC guidelines.
• Awareness of statutory protection procedures including referral and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse.
• Awareness of referral mechanisms for mental health issues, family violence, vulnerable adults and addictive behaviours.
• Actively take part in mandatory and internalexternal training as requested.

Other Tasks:

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and medication.

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise GP of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits, such as flu & COVID vaccinations

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

• While 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 will 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.

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Employee Handbook, to include:

Using of 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

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.

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.

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

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

Apply Practice policies, standards, and guidance as per the Employment Handbook

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC and an active PIN.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience.
• Chronic disease management qualification in Diabetes.
• Experience of working as Practice Nurse in primary care setting

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

New Barn Close Surgery

Address

Station Road

Broadway

Worcestershire

WR12 7DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a colleague to join our Practice Team, making a difference to patients in Folkestone.

• You will be registered with GMC and engaged in regular clinical work.
• Be an experienced doctor with GP accreditation
• Hold MRCGP examination or equivalent experience
• Have a sound knowledge of the principles and values that support good medical practice
• Have good organisational skills
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a team
• Have a clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused service
• Have a record of continuous professional development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• - MRCGP
• - Qualified GP
• - General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• - Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• - Full GMC Registration
• - National Performers List registration
• - Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• - Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• - Competent in the provision of medical services
• - Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• - Excellent clinical and non-clinical problem solving skills
• - Experience as a salaried GP

Desirable

• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• - Excellent interpersonal Skills
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• - Excellent interpersonal Skills
• - Able to develop strong and effective working relationships
• - Understanding of current NHS environment
• - Awareness of current developments and initiatives in general medical practice
• - Sound knowledge of clinical governance and clinical audit
• - Sound understanding of QAIF policies and targetsAble to develop strong and effective working relationships
• - Understanding of current NHS environment
• - Awareness of current developments and initiatives in general medical practice
• - Sound knowledge of clinical governance and clinical audit
• - Sound understanding of QAIF policies and targets

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 New Surgery

Address

128 Canterbury Road

Folkestone

Kent

CT19 5SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.thenewsurgery-folkestone.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

Chronic Disease Management:Provide comprehensive care and management for chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, including regular monitoring, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimise patient outcomes. Monitor and manage patients with hypertension, offering evidence-based interventions to reduce cardiovascular risks.

Travel Health.

Vaccinations:Administer childhood and adult vaccinations as per patient group directions, providing informed advice and ensuring adherence to immunisation protocols.

Well Person Clinics & Health Promotion:Lead well person clinics and health promotion initiatives, offering lifestyle assessments and advice on diet, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction, and physical activity to enhance overall health and well-being.

Baby Clinic Care:Administer vaccinations and offer comprehensive parental guidance and support.

Cervical Cytology:Conduct cervical cytology smear tests according to local and national guidelines, ensuring accurate documentation and patient care.

Venepuncture:Carry out venepuncture procedures following local protocols to facilitate diagnostic testing and patient care.

• Wound Management:Provide a holistic approach to wound management, including Wound Care 'Tier 2' lower limb, (ulcer care & Doppler) and implement care in line with current evidence-based guideline

Contraception Services:Provide advice and administer contraception options, ensuring patient education and adherence to clinical guidelines.

Suture Removal:Safely and efficiently remove sutures, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and patient comfort.

Safeguarding:Maintain awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including referral systems. Possess the ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to safeguard vulnerable patients.

Health & Safety and Compliance:

Sharps and Waste Disposal:Safely manage the disposal of sharps and hazardous materials in compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and safe environment for both staff and patients.

Infection Control:Strictly follow infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infections and maintain a safe healthcare environment, adhering to all national and local guidelines.

Emergency Management:Recognise and manage anaphylaxis in accordance with current UK guidelines, providing prompt and effective treatment during emergencies. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required, ensuring timely intervention in life-threatening situations.

Health & Safety Protocols:Follow established procedures for handling and cleaning body fluid spills, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in line with health and safety standards.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Informed Consent:Obtain and document informed consent (verbal or written) in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

Stock and Equipment Management:Monitor and manage the maintenance of stock and equipment, including refrigeration and emergency equipment, ensuring that all resources are readily available and in good working order.

Vaccine Management:Ensure the effective management of vaccine storage, including maintaining the cold chain and proper stock rotation, to uphold the integrity of all immunisation products.

Confidentiality:Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding all patient and practice information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and safeguarding sensitive data.

Documentation:Ensure all consultations are documented in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines, maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Guideline Adherence:Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national and local health guidelines, applying these standards to patient care to ensure high-quality and compliant practice.

Additional Responsibilities:

Undertake any other delegated duties appropriate to the post, contributing to the efficient running of the practice and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Managerial:

• Contribute to the assessment of service needs.
• Assist patients to identify their health needs.
• Manage and organise individual patient consultations.
• Aware of identification and reporting procedures related to professional standards.
• To attend staff meetings (when appropriate)
• Ensure effective relationships and communications with the PHCT and other agencies.
• Support the Practice clinical governance agenda.
• Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines.

Educational:

• Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the manager.
• Participate in clinical supervision.
• Support others with their training and development needs.
• To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills.

Personnel:

• Maintain good working relations.
• Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her act or omission.
• Co-operation with the Practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice.
• Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning.
• Facilitates a learning environment within the team.
• Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues.

Confidentiality:

• While 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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice.

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS Web.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Qualification or able to evidence experience in the management of diabetes, respiratory, family planning, wound care, cervical cytology.
• Qualified Mentor.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Essential
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment.
• Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload.
• Adaptable, innovative, forward looking.
• Enthusiasm, with energy and drive.
• Hard working, reliable and resourceful.
• Considered, steady approach.
• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience
• Essential
• 1. Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice.
• 2. Experience of dealing with the patients
• 3. Experience of long term condition management, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma.
• 4. Baby clinic experience.
• Desirable
• 1. Experience of working as a Practice Nurse in a primary care setting.
• 2. Mentorship and supervision of staff.
• Qualifications
• Essential
• 1. Current NMC registration
• 2. Appropriate qualifications & competencies to treat Chronic Illness and deliver clinical procedures.
• 3. Evidence of recent CPD.
• Practice Nurse qualification.
• Cytology screening.
• Wound Management
• Baby Clinic experience
• Competence to undertake asthma, COPD and reviews, holding relevant certificates

Desirable

• Computer experience using EMIS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The New Surgery

Address

New Surgery

Adwick Road

Mexborough

South Yorkshire

S64 0DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

The core responsibilities of the Salaried GP at DVH include, but are not limited to, the following;

• Patient Consultations:Conduct a wide range of consultations, including face-to-face and telephone, in line with the practice schedule.
• Medical Care Delivery: Provide high-quality medical care to the patient population in accordance with the GMS contract, ensuring effective treatment and patient satisfaction.
• Autonomous Clinical Decision-Making:Make professional, independent decisions regarding patient care, whether patients are self-referred or referred by other healthcare professionals within the organization.
• Prescribing:Adhere to local and national prescribing guidelines, ensuring that all prescriptions are issued in line with best practices and practice protocols.
• Chronic Disease Management: Proactively manage patients with long-term conditions, working with patients to create and monitor care plans that focus on prevention and health maintenance.
• Acute Care:Treat acute illnesses, assess, diagnose patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions, ensuring thorough evaluation of their healthcare needs and offering timely and effective interventions for both minor and serious conditions.
• Preventative Care, Health Screening and Health Promotion:Engage in proactive health promotion and disease prevention activities, including screening activities for disease risk factors and early signs of illness, vaccinations, and patient education contributing to proactive health management and disease prevention.
• Care Planning:Develop and implement individualized care plans in consultation with patients, following current practice protocols for disease management, and ensuring continuity of care.
• Counselling and Health Education:Provide patients with counselling and education on health promotion and disease prevention, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
• Patient Management:Admit or discharge patients from your caseload as appropriate, ensuring seamless referral to other healthcare providers when necessary, and coordinating care effectively.

• Clinical Administration:Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with NHS and agreed practice standards. Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data. Participate in clinical audits and contribute to the quality improvement processes.
• Administrative Duties:Process administrative tasks in a timely manner, including handling referrals, repeat prescription requests, Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), reviewing patient letters and discharge summaries, and responding to queries promptly.
• On-Call and Triage Doctor Responsibilities:Participate in on-call and triage doctor roles as required, providing care and support along with responding to emergency situations.

• Audit and Quality Improvement:Collect and analyse data for audit purposes, contributing to the practice's continuous quality improvement initiatives and compliance with clinical governance requirements.
• Medication Management:Prescribe medication as appropriate, in line with current evidence-based guidelines and patient-specific needs. Compile and issue computer-generated prescriptions for both acute and repeat medications, minimizing the use of handwritten prescriptions. Conduct regular medication reviews for patients with complex needs.
• Team Collaboration:Fulfil all standard duties associated with a GP working in primary care, including participation in multidisciplinary meetings of healthcare professionals, supporting practice objectives including but not limited to; nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff, to deliver high-quality care.
• Clinical Leadership and Mentorship:Provide guidance and clinical leadership within the practice, supporting Registrars, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in their development.
• Practice Meetings:Attend and contribute to practice meetings effectively, sharing insights and participating in discussions to support practice goals and operations.
• Emergency Care:Provide timely interventions for patients with urgent and emergency health issues, including making decisions on referrals to hospital services when required.
• Continuous Professional Development:Engage in continuous learning and professional development activities to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge, skills, and competencies in line with GMC requirements.
• Appraisal and Revalidation: Ensure compliance with the appraisal process and complete the revalidation process as required, maintaining professional standards and competence.
• Contractual and Legal Compliance:Ensure that all clinical work is carried out in line with NHS contractual obligations, local and national policies, and General Medical Council (GMC) regulations.
• Additional tasks:These may be required depending on workload and staffing levels:

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Essential
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to manage a wide range of medical conditions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in managing chronic conditions and acute presentations
• Familiarity with clinical systems and digital tools for patient management

Desirable

• Experience of working in a fast pace environment
• Using a variety of IT solutions

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Qualified GP
• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Experience
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to manage a wide range of medical conditions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in managing chronic conditions and acute presentations
• Familiarity with clinical systems and digital tools for patient management
• Personal Attributes
• Essential
• Empathetic, with a patient-centred approach to care
• Organized, with excellent time management skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and development
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical decisions 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

The New Surgery

Address

New Surgery

Adwick Road

Mexborough

South Yorkshire

S64 0DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

b. Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education

c. Be an integral part of the general practice team

d. Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

e. Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives

f. Act as a chaperone as required

g. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

h. Provide support during minor operations as required

i. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy

j. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

k. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children

l. Recognise the boundaries of your practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

n. Support the administrative team on an as-required basis

o. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

p. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

q. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
• There may need to be proof of any courses or training qualifications commensurate with the post
• Certificate of venepuncture
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Has worked in a primary care environment
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Has worked in a primary care environment
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures

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

Crondall New Surgery

Address

Redlands Lane

Crondall

Farnham

Surrey

GU10 5RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder is a Dispenser and is an integral part of the general practice team, working within their professional boundaries.

This role will work under the supervision of the Dispensary Manager to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients, and to provide administrative support to the clinicians.

The Dispenser will support the practice clinical teams with queries regarding medication from patients.

The Dispenser will support the Dispensary Manager in ensuring a high level of service is delivered at all times while supporting the multi-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation.

The Dispenser will complete audits regarding patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the information for sharing with the clinical team.

The core responsibilities of the Dispenser in delivering health services.

a. Be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed to promote safe dispensing processes

a. Support with national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices and care homes. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures

b. Collect prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol

c. Ensure controlled drugs are maintained in accordance with practice policy

d. Ensure the safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicine and working with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing wastage

e. Receive and store supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained

f. Ensure all repeat prescriptions are processed within the allotted timeframe

g. Provide support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

h. Process prescription requests via all means of communications

i. Provide patients with advice regarding all prescription matters

j. Process multi-compartment compliance aids (Dosette box)

k. Assist the Dispensary Manager in the preparation of monthly returns

l. Always maintain accurate records, including appropriate coding entries

m. Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate

antibiotic prescribing

n. Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive

schemes and patient safety audits

o. Supervise practice reception teams in sorting and streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs to review the more clinically complex request

p. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

q. Be an integral part of the general practice team

r. Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems

s. Support in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

t. Be aware of guidance to ensure that the dispensary conforms to regulatory guidance

u. Undertake stock-takes in accordance with guidance

v. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

w. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

x. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

y. Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

z. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a dispensary
• Experience of working with the general public and patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2)
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children

Desirable

• Good clinical system IT knowledge

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

Crondall New Surgery

Address

Redlands Lane

Crondall

Farnham

Surrey

GU10 5RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for the management of a caseload
• Develop and make use of your full scope of clinical practice, including skills relating to supplementary prescribing and investigation when trained to do so
• Manage complex interactions, including working with patients with psychosocial and mental health needs, referring to social prescribing when appropriate
• Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' health, nutrition, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions
• Provide care which is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being, employment status
• Support patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management where appropriate.

Evidence, Research, and Development

• Develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN supporting the integration of pathways in primary care
• Work as part of an MDT in a patient facing role, using your expert knowledge of dietetics, to create stronger links for dietetic services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation skills
• Support research and audit programmes to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our service
• Streamline the pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care

Leadership

• Lead, manage and contribute to service delivery
• Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision and training
• Communicate effectively and appropriately, with patients and carers, complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care

Facilitating learning

• Provide feedback and support to other PCN clinical team members on appropriate referral criteria
• Critically reflect on own practice and continue to develop your skills.

Key skills and attributes

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong clinical problem-solving and analytical skills, including ability to identify when to refer a patient to another service or for diagnostics
• Ability to critically reflect on your own professional developmental needs, and is motivated to progress your clinical development (with support)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work cohesively with a wider team
• Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
• Office skills including the use of IT programmes, databases and other modern/tech based ways of working and collaborating

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully HCPC and BDA registered practicing Dietitian
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in dietetics
• An up-to-date understanding of Health Education Englands Roadmap to Practice

Desirable

• Completion of some level 7 MSc learning
• Previous clinical experience of first contact triage clinical work; even if in the private sector or freelance
• Previous experience of using EMIS / SystmOne

Experience

Desirable

• Experience with working with individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
• Experience with working with frail and elderly patients or in care homes
• Experience in weight 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Primary Care Dietitians

Address

Conisbrough Group Practice

Gardens Lane

Conisbrough

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN12 3JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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