Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Provide a comprehensive and efficient medical secretarial service to the practice.
• Process referrals accurately and efficiently using the appropriate NHS referral systems and pathways.
• Prepare and manage clinical correspondence, referral letters, reports and associated documentation.
• Monitor referrals and outstanding actions, escalating concerns appropriately and supporting continuity of patient care.
• Liaise professionally with patients, secondary care, community services and other healthcare organisations.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure information is recorded accurately within the patient record.
• Support QOF-related administrative work including searches, registers, recalls and patient follow-up.
• Use Ardens Manager to support population health, contractual and performance-related administrative work.
• Use AccuRx to coordinate patient communications, invitations, recalls, questionnaires and follow-up.
• Maintain and review clinical and disease registers and identify patients requiring monitoring, reviews or other action.
• Coordinate patient invitation and recall programmes and follow up non-responders as required.
• Support good data quality and accurate coding within the clinical system.
• Assist with wider practice administration and service-improvement work appropriate to the role.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with practice policies relating to information governance, data protection and patient confidentiality.
• Undertake other appropriate duties consistent with the nature and level of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Medical Secretary within UK General Practice. This part of the role will consist of 30hour support over 5 days and you will be required to know all of the below essential pathways and this aspect of the role will be considered a handover from the present secretary
• Experience using EMIS Web or a comparable GP clinical system.
• Good knowledge and practical experience of GP referrals, clinical correspondence and medical secretarial processes.
• Provide a comprehensive and efficient medical secretarial service to the practice.
• Process referrals accurately and efficiently using the appropriate NHS referral systems and pathways.
• Prepare and manage clinical correspondence, referral letters, reports and associated documentation.
• Monitor referrals and outstanding actions, escalating concerns appropriately and supporting continuity of patient care.
• Liaise professionally with patients, secondary care, community services and other healthcare organisations.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure information is recorded accurately within the patient record.
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance within General Practice.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using GP clinical and administrative systems.
• Excellent written English, communication and organisational skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider practice team.
• Professional and compassionate approach when communicating with patients.

Desirable

• This aspect of the role will consist of around 7hours per week and will entail training (where required) by the Practice Manager
• Experience of QOF administration, patient recalls and management of disease registers.
• Experience using Ardens Manager.
• Experience using AccuRx, particularly patient messaging, questionnaires, invitations and recalls.
• Experience of searches, coding and data-quality work within General Practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Red Practice

Address

Walton Health Centre

Rodney Road

Walton

KT12 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, polite, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Job Responsibilities:

Reception

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, carers and visitors of the practice
• Using Active signposting, process appointment requests for urgent/routine/home visit appointments from patients by telephone and in person and be able to identify red flag symptoms and act in accordance with practice protocol in this regard
• Convey messages to clinicians and other staff members accurately and timely
• Accept requests for repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice protocol; check the fax and prescription box for repeat prescription requests and provide completed prescriptions to patients
• Deal with enquiries from patients and carers
• Handle completed private fee work in accordance with protocol and ensure relevant fee is applied (cash handling)
• Liaising with patients regarding correspondence received
• Preparing clinics for practice nurses
• Preparing and managing the diaries/clinics for baby clinic, 24 hour BP monitor and minor surgery
• Accept new patient registrations and relevant documentation, and be able to advise patients of practice area
• Handle samples in accordance with practice protocol
• Ensure building security start and end of day procedures
• Provide refreshments for doctors
• Be able to cover all reception duties as necessary

Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures.
• To work in accordance with written protocols including confidentiality and data handling
• Pull/file notes for clinicians as required
• Fax and photocopy as requested

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

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
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a patient/customer facing role.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS and/or 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

Heaton Mersey Medical Practice

Address

460 Didsbury Road

Heaton Mersey

Stockport

Cheshire

SK4 3BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ACP to join our Home Visiting Wellbeing Team, working in and around Boston. You will be an enthusiastic and motivated ACP who wishes to influence patient care in this bespoke area of primary care.

Your main duties will be to assist daily with home visits including visit triage, seeing on the day patients for acute and minor illness, for housebound and care home patients, working on behalf of Boston Primary Care Network (PCN) practices.

You will be employed and supported by Boston PCN Ltd and will work with a diverse, multi-skilled, experienced professional team of clinical and non-clinical, friendly and committed staff.

Boston PCN covers six practices across Boston, Kirton and Swineshead areas.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Advanced history-taking, physical assessment and clinical examination skills.
• Ability to recognise and respond to red flags, clinical risk and deterioration.
• Safe prescribing and medicines management knowledge appropriate to the role.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, consent, capacity, confidentiality and information governance.
• Excellent communication, consultation and shared decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, manage uncertainty and work effectively under pressure.
• Competent use of clinical IT systems, ideally including SystmOne.

Qualifications

Essential

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• Current registration as a healthcare professional with the relevant regulatory body, for example NMC, HCPC or GPhC.
• Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice, or evidence of working towards an approved programme where the role permits trainee status.
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the post
• Experience of working within a demanding primary care clinical setting, preferably GP practice.
• Full and clean UK Driving Licence and access to transport.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community health / home visiting care setting linked to GP Practice.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary health care team.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration clinical experience in a relevant setting.
• Experience of autonomous assessment, clinical decision-making and management planning.
• Experience of managing acute, chronic, complex or undifferentiated presentations.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and integrated team working.
• Experience of clinical governance, audit or quality improvement.

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

Boston Primary Care Network

Address

Boston Location

Boston

Lincolnshire

PE21 8RU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with urgent, acute and undifferentiated health needs. Develop treatment plans, initiate appropriate interventions, manage clinical risk and ensure safe referral or escalation when required.

Home Visiting and Community-Based Care

Undertake home visits for patients unable to attend practice, delivering comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment in community settings. Support care closer to home and help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions where clinically appropriate.

Same-Day Access, Triage and Clinical Prioritisation

Provide timely same-day care through face-to-face, telephone and remote consultations. Assess urgency, prioritise patients according to clinical need and contribute to effective patient navigation across services.

Communication and Multidisciplinary Working

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, community teams and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care. Communicate clearly with patients, carers and colleagues to support informed decision-making.

Delivering a Quality Service and Clinical Governance

Maintain high standards of clinical practice through accurate record keeping, evidence-based care, patient safety activities, audit and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to the ongoing development of urgent care pathways and services.

Professional Practice and Development

Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development requirements. Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice and learning activities to support the delivery of high-quality urgent care services.

Information Governance

Ensure accurate use of clinical systems and maintain confidentiality in line with information governance and data protection requirements, supporting safe and effective patient care.

Health, Safety, Infection Prevention and Equality

Work in accordance with organisational policies relating to health and safety, lone working, infection prevention and safeguarding. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring equitable access to care for all patients.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Clinical knowledge
• Strong knowledge of acute illness, clinical deterioration and urgent presentations.
• Knowledge of structured history taking, physical examination and differential diagnosis.
• Understanding of clinical risk, red flags, escalation and safety-netting.
• Understanding of professional accountability, scope of practice and the limits of competence.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children, mental capacity and consent.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and the use of current clinical guidance
• Clinical and professional skills
• Able to undertake autonomous clinical assessment and examination.
• Able to formulate differential diagnoses and appropriate management plans.
• Able to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate emergency or urgent escalation.
• Able to work safely and confidently as a lone practitioner in patients' homes.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage competing clinical demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate risk, uncertainty and complex information clearly to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while retaining professional autonomy.
• Accurate and timely clinical record keeping and effective use of digital clinical systems.
• Personal Attributes
• Self-directed, accountable and professionally curious.
• Calm and effective clinical decision-maker in situations of uncertainty or pressure.
• Able to recognise and communicate own limitations appropriately.
• Flexible and responsive to changing service and patient need.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.
• Positive team contributor with a commitment to shared learning and improvement.
• Other requirements
• Full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport for business use, subject to reasonable adjustments where applicable.
• Ability and willingness to work across practice sites and undertake home visits.

Desirable

• Clinical Knowledge
• Knowledge of general practice systems, pathways and the wider primary/community care environment.
• Knowledge of frailty, multimorbidity and complex community assessment.
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing in primary care.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement in primary care.
• Clinical and professional skills
• Independent prescribing and medicines-management skills.
• Ability to provide clinical advice, case discussion or debrief to colleagues.
• Clinical supervision and competency-assessment skills.
• Audit, service evaluation or quality-improvement skills.
• Teaching and facilitation skills.
• Personal attributes
• Interest in developing urgent and community-based care within general practice.
• Ability to contribute to service redesign, clinical pathways or wider organisational learning.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration clinical experience.
• Demonstrable experience of autonomous assessment and clinical decision-making.
• Significant experience assessing acutely unwell, undifferentiated or deteriorating patients.
• Experience of working independently in community, ambulance, urgent, emergency or comparable clinical settings.
• Experience of making safe decisions about treatment, referral, escalation and disposition

Desirable

• Previous general practice or primary care experience.
• Urgent treatment centre, same-day emergency care, community urgent response or equivalent experience.
• Home-visiting experience within primary or community care.
• Experience working as an independent prescriber.
• Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians.
• Experience contributing to audit, quality improvement, clinical governance or pathway development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Paramedic with the HCPC, Registered Nurse with the NMC, or another appropriately registered healthcare professional with directly relevant urgent-care experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to acute and urgent clinical practice
• Clinical knowledge
• Strong knowledge of acute illness, clinical deterioration and urgent presentations.
• Knowledge of structured history taking, physical examination and differential diagnosis.
• Understanding of clinical risk, red flags, escalation and safety-netting.
• Understanding of professional accountability, scope of practice and the limits of competence.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children, mental capacity and consent.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and the use of current clinical guidance
• Clinical and professional skills
• Able to undertake autonomous clinical assessment and examination.
• Able to formulate differential diagnoses and appropriate management plans.
• Able to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate emergency or urgent escalation.
• Able to work safely and confidently as a lone practitioner in patients' homes.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage competing clinical demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate risk, uncertainty and complex information clearly to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while retaining professional autonomy.
• Accurate and timely clinical record keeping and effective use of digital clinical systems.
• Personal Attributes
• Self-directed, accountable and professionally curious.
• Calm and effective clinical decision-maker in situations of uncertainty or pressure.
• Able to recognise and communicate own limitations appropriately.
• Flexible and responsive to changing service and patient need.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.
• Positive team contributor with a commitment to shared learning and improvement.
• Other requirements
• Full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport for business use, subject to reasonable adjustments where applicable.
• Ability and willingness to work across practice sites and undertake home visits.

Desirable

• Independent / non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Postgraduate study at Level 7 in urgent care, minor illness, clinical assessment or a related field.
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent advanced-practice qualification.
• Clinical supervision, mentorship or teaching qualification.
• Previous general practice or primary care experience.
• Urgent treatment centre, same-day emergency care, community urgent response or equivalent experience.
• Home-visiting experience within primary or community care.
• Experience working as an independent prescriber.
• Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians.
• Experience contributing to audit, quality improvement, clinical governance or pathway development.

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

Holderness Health

Address

Church View Surgery

5 Market Hill House

Hedon

HU12 8JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently offering opportunities for both Salaried GPs and GP Partners, with the role tailored to the right applicant.

Up to 8GP sessions available

Flexible working patterns will be considered

Partnership opportunities available for the right candidate

For prospective Partners

We are looking for someone who wants to become anintegral part of our practice familyand help shape its future.

As a Partner, you will be expected to lead by example, combining:

High-quality clinical care

Sound clinical judgement

A collaborative approach to leadership

A business-minded perspective

A genuine commitment to the ethos and future of the practice

In return, the partnership offers strong financial rewards, together with the opportunity toinvest in our well-maintained premises and help shape the future of a thriving, forward-thinking practice.

Work-life balance that really matters

We believe time away from work should be protected.

Our generou holiday rota provides full entitlement to annual leave, study leave and bank holidays, with these commitments clearly protected within your time off.

We want our GPs to have the opportunity to enjoy their work and their lives outside it.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be a fully qualified Doctor/GP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Red & Green Practice

Address

The Waterside Health Centre

Beaulieu Road

Hythe

Southampton

SO45 5WX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the combined job description and person specification for job eligibility and detailed main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, including English and Mathematics; a science subject is desirable.
• Foundation degree in Audiology or an equivalent relevant qualification, or evidence of current enrolment on an approved programme with a clear completion plan.

Desirable

• Experience of working with the public

Registration

Essential

• Registration with the appropriate professional or accredited register where required for the duties undertaken, or eligibility and active progression towards registration.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in an audiology, hearing-care or comparable patient-facing clinical environment.
• Knowledge of routine audiological assessment and rehabilitation techniques appropriate to the role.
• Understanding of consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention, information governance and escalation of clinical concerns.
• Competent in the use of digital systems and able to maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience of hearing aid fitting, verification, maintenance or repair.
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development relevant to audiology.
• Experience of audit, service evaluation or quality improvement.

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audiology Department, Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist

Team:

Directors, Specialist Neurological Physiotherapists, Administration/Therapy Assistant within the TherapyMatters team

Location:

TherapyMatters Clinic Aldford House, Bell Meadow Business Park, Cuckoos Nest, Pulford, Chester CH4 9EP

Accountable/Responsible to:

Directors and clinical lead

Working closely to support:

Other team members, any therapy staff who may have less experience than yourself, Rehabilitation Assistants, administration staff, visiting work experience or clinical students

ORGANISATION CHART:

- Supported by Human Resources dept

- Supported by Accountancy dept

Job Purpose:

To perform Neurological physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and complex conditions, to provide clinical hypothesis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment/rehabilitation programme, with the support and clinical supervision of more experienced staff within the team.

Provide specialist advice and referring patients to other agencies when necessary, following communication with clinical support within the team.

To liaise with GPs, District Nurses, Social Care professionals, next of kin and carer / PA teams, and case managers, to ensure safety and best clinical practice.

To identify and prioritise key tasks and manage your own, often busy caseload with support and supervision as required.

To offer a marketing and business supportive role within the context of the business needs, under direction from the Directors and Administrator staff as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

As a less experienced neurological physiotherapist within the team you will have access to clinical supervision, support and communication with a named mentor and supervisor, as well as other available team members as and when needed. This will happen through an organised clinical supervision process, which will support your professional and clinical development as you move towards more specialist skills within this clinical area. The following components of this job description are descriptive of the tasks that will be included in your role within this clinical supervision framework.

To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with complex problems, using clinical reasoning skills and using assessment techniques, in order to provide an accurate analysis of the patients problems. To have knowledge of any significant warning signs (red flags) for a variety of conditions and be able to identify those patients who need referral for medical/specialist care.

To plan and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme using sound knowledge of evidence-supported practice and treatment options. The treatment plan to be based on patient agreed goals, taking into account the individuals psychosocial needs.

To obtain patient consent by reviewing and reflecting with the patient their understanding of their problems and treatment options.

To provide specialist advice and education on patient care to other health, social, educational and voluntary sector services. This will involve discussing, sharing and working closely together with other professionals about treatment/care programmes.

Continual evaluation of progression of patients problems and goal achievement with respect to the treatment plan and adjustment of treatment techniques accordingly.

To comply with TherapyMatters Manual Handling Policy at all times.

To regularly work as a lone practitioner within treatment sessions, on home visits or within clinic rooms in the clinic but knowing that the support of the other team members and Clinical Director are always available on request through organisation of the diary and through the clinical supervision programme, or, if needed at the time, through contact with the clinic via telephone or messaging services.

Attend case conferences and use professional judgment/clinical reasoning skills to inform decision making regarding future direction and care planning where complex patient needs exist.

Provide clinical and professional support to the team and ensure that the work of the team is promoted and understood within the wider communities that we come into contact with.

To take part in multi-disciplinary case meetings to discuss individual patients needs and liaise with the teams of staff involved in these.

Management:

Ensure that your own practice and that of staff requiring your supervision meet the required professional standards of practice.

To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change / arise.

Promote the learning atmosphere of the team and clinic in the In Service Training Programme and be prepared to teach new techniques and share experiences with colleagues following attendance on external courses.

Be responsible for the production of reports for outside agencies, when required which will always be reviewed by another member of the team before sending out.

Professional Development

To be responsible for monitoring accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with CSPs standards and practice.

Maintain and update theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in line with research developments and evidence-supported practice, via CPD and the maintenance of a reflective portfolio.

Adhere to HCPC standards and Professional Code of Conduct.

Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with a personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies.

To identify own training needs related to personal development plan and attend, where possible, relevant courses, workshops etc. in consultation with Team Leader and retain portfolio of evidence.

To actively contribute to In-service training and peer review, and showing evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

To take an active part in the Clinical Supervision process both when receiving and delivering clinical supervision within the team structure.

Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-supported practice, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types,

Teach, assess and contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of assistants and newly qualified physiotherapists when required.

Communication:

To use communication skills effectively and sensitively with a flexible approach.

To give patients details of their condition, its management and plans of treatment. This may involve explaining the nature of, chronic or disabling conditions and possible poor outcome and response to treatment, and will need to take into consideration emotional, physical and psychological conditions.

To gain consent from patients, including those who may have communication problems e.g. receptive aphasia, hearing loss, other medical conditions which affect communication.

To motivate and encourage patients to ensure active participation in home management programmes, in particular when there may be some levels of pain and anxiety, and /or depression.

To demonstrate a high level of listening and counselling skills and deal sensitively and confidentially with an individuals concerns, particularly at times of high levels of anxiety or distress.

To ensure highly effective communication between all those involved in treatment, including other agencies, as appropriate, to deliver patient focused care. Communicate complex condition related information to patients/carers/relatives and other clinical/social care staff.

To use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic relationship in complex cases

To produce clear, comprehensive, concise reports for other members of the multidisciplinary team and other associated Agencies outlining results of assessment and treatment. (e.g. home assessment reports, progress and discharge reports).

Other Factors

May work alone in environments such as community settings, and occasionally within the clinic setting, assessing and managing risk.

Information Governance - please see full job description document for more details about information governance, health and safety, safeguarding, data protection, infection prevention and control, equality, diversity and human rights etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / Graduate diploma in Physiotherapy
• full HCPC registration and permitted to practice in the UK
• CSP Membership (or equivalent professional body membership from another country)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development through up to date portfolio

Experience

Essential

• - 1 year experience post-graduate physiotherapy seeing a variety of patients for a good clinical background.
• - experience with the acutely ill / medical / respiratory patient to allow you to assess an emergency situation
• - a passion about working with neurological patients
• - experience working with neurological conditions, and in rehabilitation settings
• - experience in community settings if possible

Desirable

• - experience working with long term and deteriorating conditions if possible
• - experience creating home exercise programmes and advising / guiding patients and relatives on these

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• - Good organisational / prioritisation skills
• - Ability to work as part of a professional team
• - Excellent communication skills with members of the public, and other professionals. Able to communicate with a variety of different people, about often complex and difficult topics.
• - Ability to teach and educate patients and other professionals
• - Ability to abide by professional and corporate confidentiality
• - Ability to maintain accurate and concise patient records
• - General good health and fitness to manage a busy day of physical activity
• - Enthusiastic and hard working
• - Passionate about neurological physiotherapy and developing own learning and skills
• - Ability to travel freely across Cheshire, Wirral, North Wales, for home visits, driving own car

Desirable

• - Ability to contribute to service development ideas and implementation
• - IT skills - managing electronic diary, electronic clinical notes, emails etc - training during induction period given

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

TherapyMatters - Specialist Neurological Physiotherapy and Complex Rehabilitation

Address

Aldford House

Bell Meadow Business Park, Pulford

Chester

Cheshire

CH4 9EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://therapy-matters.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP
• FRCPath examination or equivalent
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CST in Haematology at date of interview

Desirable

• A higher degree, MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Haematology, CAR-T and HSCT and managing adolescent patients

Desirable

• Experience in gene editing and inborn error of immunity

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work effectively within MDTs and external networks Fluent written and spoken English
• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Experience of clinical management of complex patients
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Meets the requirements of the GMC "Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project and understanding of role in clinical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process
• Familiarity with EPR

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, managers and all other staff

Desirable

• Advanced communications skills course

Specific Requirements

Essential

• The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post, this will be determined through occupational health with any reasonable aids provided wherever possible..

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We take great pride in developing our future work force in primary care. This includes GP registrars, medical students, nursing students and the continued development of all staff. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in teaching and actively encourage those looking to explore special interests.

Each of our practices have their own unique journey, and we are committed to ongoing quality improvement, enhancing patient care and experience, and fostering staff wellbeing. We are looking for a GP who is enthusiastic about joining us on this journey and contributing to our shared vision for excellence in primary care.

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Practice team to provide general medical services for the needs of the practice population and to help ensure the Practice provides the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

The post holder will manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.

The post holder is expected to contribute to the operational and strategic management of the practices within Northumbria Primary care and there are opportunities for personal and professional development across a wide range of areas within primary and secondary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Vocational Training Certificate or Equivalent (JCPTGP/nMRCGP)
• Membership of a recognised defence union (MPS/MDU)
• Currently on a performers list and never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason

Desirable

• DRCOG
• DFFP/FFFP
• DCH

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience as a General Practitioner
• Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
• Experience in a wide variety of clinical settings
• Experience of use of primary care IT systems
• Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate staff from other professions
• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit.
• Experience of GP clinical IT systems

Desirable

• Experience of leadership and management
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Educational Qualification
• Experience of and commitment to Quality Improvement
• Research experience

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NPC Nelson

Nelson Health Centre, Cecil St

North Shields

NE29 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carrying out daily duties as instructed by PST Team Leader and/or FM Duty Manager Contribute to a team approach in conjunction with clinical , medical staff and allied healthcare professionals To Transport Patients in a safe manner via wheelchair, bed, trolley and by internal Ambulance To when necessary transfer patients who are when confirmed by medical staff do not require a medical escort to and from wards and departments Escorts will always be provided for internal Ambulance transfers Assist with transfer of Patients from Helicopter landing pad to A&E Transportation of the deceased to the mortuary including babies in a dignified manner Delivery and collection of diagnostic samples Provide support in the event of serious injury or emergency to assist response teams dealing with major incidents, code red, code blue and code orange, fire alarms To respond to both code red and blue in a timely manner Carry out allocated specific transport duties as instructed by Team Leader or appropriate manager To carry a bleep outside office hours to ensure service provision is met Assist with moving and handling patients who may be ambulatory or wheelchair bound using appropriate equipment where necessary. Assisting with transferring immobile patients in and out of bed, stretcher or vehicle as necessary Conveying patients medical equipment as required Assist patients to and from the vehicle both prior and following transportation Collection of soiled linen from wards and departments to be taken to the designated waste hold Delivery and collection of medical gas cylinders to wards and departments and the fitting of applicable regulators Collection and delivery of blood products to clinical and ward locations in line with local protocols To deliver Pharmacy items Delivery and collection of hospital supplies as directed and where appropriate, complete the relevant paperwork. Supplies may include, but are not limited to; post, medical records, medical equipment, pharmaceutical product etc Transportation of furniture to and from wards and departments Responsible for reporting all items of Portering equipment, defects to the Team Leader

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

• Good Level of Education
• Manual Handling Training
• Portering Experience
• Working in a team-based environment
• Working in a busy and physically demanding multi-faceted environment
• Hotel Services and Facilities Activities
• Waste Processes
• Manual UK driving licence
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Customer focused approach
• Solution Finder
• Flexible to work shift work

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and Person specification are currently with the Royal College for approval. A draft copy of the Job Description is available attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GMC Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust sites

Edward Street

West Bromwich

B70 8NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Staff Nurse

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full or Part-Time

Location: On-site Banstead, UK

Sector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery

Salary: £21.25 £22.25 per hour

No Recruitment Agencies, please.

Make a real difference with Fairlie Healthcare

At Fairlie Healthcare, we provide specialist care for adults with complex neurological conditions, including Residents who require tracheostomy and ventilator support.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care while supporting our Residents to achieve the best possible quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about high-quality clinical care, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and is ready to take on a senior role within a supportive specialist environment.

About the role

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and Resident-focused nursing care. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing clinical leadership and supporting colleagues to maintain excellent standards of care.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your specialist knowledge and take on a Link Nurse role in an area such as Infection Prevention and Control, Tissue Viability, PEG Management or Continence, depending on your experience and the needs of the service.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to our Residents.
• Maintaining high standards of clinical care and ensuring that Residents individual needs are met.
• Maintaining your knowledge and competence in tracheostomy and ventilator care and management.
• Recognising clinical concerns and red flags, taking appropriate action and escalating to external healthcare professionals when required.
• Working effectively with the MDT to ensure coordinated and person-centred care.
• Providing clinical support, guidance and advice to junior members of the nursing team.
• Taking a leadership role within the team and using your initiative when required.
• Keeping the Sister/Charge Nurse informed of significant changes in a Residents condition or any anticipated concerns.
• Supporting Residents, relatives, carers and friends and involving them appropriately in the care process.
• Promoting Residents well-being, dignity, independence and involvement in decisions about their care.
• Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Acting as a positive role model and maintaining professional standards in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Supporting the learning and development of colleagues through practice supervision, preceptorship and mentoring.
• Keeping up to date with current nursing practice, research and developments relevant to specialist neurological care.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement and initiatives that enhance nursing practice.

Clinical leadership & professional development

At Fairlie, we believe in supporting our nurses to develop their skills and progress their careers.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your specialist knowledge in neurological, tracheostomy and ventilator care.
• Support and mentor junior and newly qualified nurses.
• Act as a practice supervisor, preceptor or mentor.
• Take responsibility for a specialist Link Nurse area.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Work alongside experienced nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals as part of our MDT.
• Continue your professional development through training and ongoing learning opportunities.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate nurse who is committed to providing exceptional care.

You will be someone who:

• Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Has a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Works confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is able to provide support, guidance and leadership to colleagues.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional development and is keen to continue learning.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Has a positive, professional and supportive approach.

Experience in neurological care, tracheostomy care and/or ventilator management would be highly desirable.

What we offer

We want our colleagues to feel valued, supported and able to develop their careers with us.

You will receive:

• £21.25 £22.25 per hour
• Paid breaks
• Free meals while working on shift
• Company Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent new starter induction programme
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing support
• No lone working you will always have the support of another team member
• Excellent career progression opportunities through our new and improved career pathway

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Fairlie Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

We believe that the more inclusive our environment is, the stronger our team and the better the care we provide to our Residents.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding senior position where you can develop your clinical skills, support your colleagues and make a genuine difference to the lives of our Residents, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of the Fairlie Healthcare team.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Has a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Works confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is able to provide support, guidance and leadership to colleagues.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional development and is keen to continue learning.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Has a positive, professional and supportive approach.

Desirable

• Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Has a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Works confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is able to provide support, guidance and leadership to colleagues.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional development and is keen to continue learning.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Has a positive, professional and supportive approach.

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

Fairlie Healthcare Group

Address

Woodstown House

Park Road

Banstead

Surrey

SM7 3EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core responsibilities

Clinical practice

The role will mainly involve working in our Same Day Access Hub seeing patients for urgent on the day issues. The role will involve working alongside PCN team of GP supervisor / Paramedic Practitioner in the PCN Same Day Access Hub seeing patients on the day with urgent issues.

The post may include cross cover with the award-winning Frailty Visiting Team visiting patients who are housebound for urgent on the day issues.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care.

Carry out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute, long term and complex health needs.

Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and identify red flags

and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate action

Triage and treat patients, including same day triage, performing assessment of their needs and makes referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.

Interpret investigation findings to determine effective treatment plans & discuss with GPs where a second opinion is required

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, using both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments.

Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers or relatives are involved where required. Actively take a personalised care approach and population centre care approach to enable shared decision making.

Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate for patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.

Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.

Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.

Refer patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.

Communication

Uses and adapts communication style to meet individual patient needs to ensure patients are fully informed about treatment.

Communicates effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Anticipates barriers to communication and take action to improve communication

Maintains effective communication with the primary care team and with external stakeholders

Ensures awareness of sources of support and guidance and provides information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Safeguarding adults and children

The postholder has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and children.

When adults or children and/or their carers use primary care services, it is essential that all adult and child protection concerns are both recognised and acted on appropriately.

The postholder has a responsibility to ensure they are familiar with and follow local policies in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults and that they follow the local child protection procedures and any supplementary guidance.

The postholder has a responsibility to support appropriate investigations either internally or externally.

To ensure the postholder is equipped to carry out their duties effectively, they must also attend vulnerable adult and child protection training and updates at the competency level appropriate to the work they do and in accordance with the local vulnerable adult and child protection training guidance.

Leadership and management personal and people development

Takes responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Supports staff development in order to maximise potential and support practice development

Critically evaluates and reviews innovations and developments that are relevant to clinical practice

Contributes to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards

Maintains effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process

Promotes the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in general practicecompleting relevant training in order to provide multi-professional clinical practice and CPD supervision to other roles within primary care.

Team working

Understands own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time

Works as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Creates and agrees clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need

Prioritises own workload and uses effective time-management strategies to complete work within agreed timescales

Discusses, highlights and works with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manages and leads the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the PCN Clinical Director and the PCN management team

Education

Undertakes mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards

Use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care

Assesses own learning needs and undertakes learning as appropriate

Provides an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning

Research

Critically engage in research activity and use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care

Participates in clinical governance activity and contributes to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework

Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required.

Identifies, applies and disseminates research findings relating to own practice

Collects data for audit purposes and uses clinical audit to monitor quality in the service and implements change according to findings.

Participates in clinical trials and equipment testing.

Meets timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit

Quality

Under supervision and support of GPs in the practice, the post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practices, and will:

Participates in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework

Alerts other team members to concerns about risk, quality and safety.

Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required.

Contributes 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

Works effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manages own time, workload and resources.

Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

See attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• A clear understanding of the Multi-professioanl framework for advanced clinical practice in England
• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Clinical examination skills
• Accountability of own role and other roles
• Management of patients with long-term conditions
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Local plan and national health policy
• Wider health economy
• Clinical governance issues in primary care
• Patient group directions and associated policy
• Knowledge/experience in general practice/elderly care or palliative care

Desirable

• Able to identify determinants on health in the area
• Knowledge of public health issues in the area

Personal qualities

Essential

• Self-directed practitioner
• Highly motivated
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Team player

Skills

Essential

• Clinical leadership skills
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Change management
• Teaching and mentorship within a clinical setting
• Resource management

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Recent primary or community experience
• Management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
• Triage
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
• Clinical Leadership
• Audit
• Research

Desirable

• Project management
• Health-needs assessment

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree level in the relevant area of expertise
• for Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurses only, have either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported) Route
• MSc in advanced practice or equivalent accreditation
• Independent prescribing qualification
• for advanced practice pharmacists only, qualified from an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent and qualified as an independent prescriber

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification
• Clinical supervision training and experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.

Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎

Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

Read about our application process

Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 12th October 2026 – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A level or NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications OR Extensive experience working in a logistics/supply chain environment OR Equivalent extensive experience of routine NHSBT procedures and understanding of non-routine procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using Microsoft office
• Experience of working as part of a team

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

14 Estuary Banks

Liverpool

L24 8RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety measures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to understand new technological advances.
• Basic keyboard skills
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Willing to attend courses and conferences to keep up to date and disseminate knowledge.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Must have an IBMS accredited degree (Biomedical Scientist position) or be expected to complete it within 3 months of appointment together with an HCPC registration portfolio (Trainee Biomedical Scientist).
• Consideration will be given to those with an accredited Biomedical Science degree that have not completed the HCPC registration portfolio and if successful at interview will be appointed to the trainee Biomedical Scientist position.
• Must have successfully completed the registration portfolio assessment
• Must be eligible to apply for HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist now and be HCPC registered within 30 days of interview
• Must demonstrate training and competency in microbiology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical laboratory

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or Equivalent
• Min 18months post qualification Radiography experience
• Red Dot Course completion

Desirable

• Post qualification CT Experience
• Post qualification Interventional radiography & fluoroscopy experience
• Post qualification MRI Experience

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 Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)