Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a surgical care setting
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in an orthopaedic care setting

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Venipuncture and cannulation skills
• Physiological observations skills

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 14 Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide a professional, welcoming and efficient front of house reception and administrative service at Hilltop Medical Practice. As the first point of contact for patients, the post holder will play a key role in managing patient enquiries, coordinating access to appointments, and ensuring the smooth day to day operation of the practice.

The role requires the ability to work calmly in a busy environment, communicate effectively with a wide range of patients, handle complaints and difficult situations appropriately, and maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and courteous under pressure.
• Computer literate, with the ability to use email, appointment systems and basic data entry accurately.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast paced environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a busy environment (not necessarily healthcare).
• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, reception, call centre or another customer facing role.
• Experience dealing with complaints, difficult customers or challenging situations.
• Experience handling face to face and telephone enquiries.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a GP surgery or healthcare environment.
• Experience using clinical or administrative systems (e.g. EMIS, Docman).
• Experience in a high volume telephone role.

Attributes

Essential

• Mature, calm and professional approach.
• Reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Friendly, approachable and patient focused.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and service needs.

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

Hilltop Medical Practice

Address

Hillside Primary Care Centre

London

NW10 8RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide a professional, welcoming and efficient front of house reception and administrative service at Hilltop Medical Practice. As the first point of contact for patients, the post holder will play a key role in managing patient enquiries, coordinating access to appointments, and ensuring the smooth day to day operation of the practice.

The role requires the ability to work calmly in a busy environment, communicate effectively with a wide range of patients, handle complaints and difficult situations appropriately, and maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and courteous under pressure.
• Computer literate, with the ability to use email, appointment systems and basic data entry accurately.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast paced environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a busy environment (not necessarily healthcare).
• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, reception, call centre or another customer facing role.
• Experience dealing with complaints, difficult customers or challenging situations.
• Experience handling face to face and telephone enquiries.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a GP surgery or healthcare environment.
• Experience using clinical or administrative systems (e.g. EMIS, Docman).
• Experience in a high volume telephone role.

Attributes

Essential

• Mature, calm and professional approach.
• Reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Friendly, approachable and patient focused.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and service needs.

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

Hilltop Medical Practice

Address

Hillside Primary Care Centre

London

NW10 8RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Part time Admin clerk/Receptionist

• Book appointments for patients with Doctor and Nurse and other members of the health care team as requested.
• Monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms.
• Register immediately necessary patients, temporary residents and patients from abroad who need to be seen same day onto surgery database. Ensure sufficient information is recorded and patients receive a practice leaflet detailing our services.
• Import registration request documents into the docman system from Email, for the workflow clerk to complete.
• Advise patients of the practices policies and procedures as requested with particular regard to emergency prescriptions and urgent appointments.
• Advise patients of relevant charges for private services, accept payment and record details.
• Action prescriptions requests and amend any alteration to medication necessary as advised by Doctor.
• Enter requests for home visits on screen, including relevant information.
• Advise patients of contact numbers when requesting ambulance transportation.
• Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors to the practice, answering telephone and taking messages as appropriate.
• Retrieve and refile records as required.
• Follow practice procedures for start and end of day opening and closing, including securing the premises correctly.
• Provide cover for Saturday mornings/late evening surgery on a rota at least 1 weekend annually is expected.
• Provide cover, for absence during holidays and sickness, occasionally at short notice.
• Attend meetings/ update huddles as required.
• Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the position and any other procedures developed when in post.
• Adhere to data protection principles and the practices confidentiality policy at all times. Also, to be aware of the policies regarding smart cards and data security.
• Adhere to Health and Safety at work Act.
• Complete all mandatory training within the specified timeframe

Administration

To adhere to the practice repeat prescribing policy for all prescription requests.

Provide clerical/admin support to the practice nurse and other practice team members as required.

Advise GPs/nurses and patients as to referral pathways as appropriate.

Support any locums with logging on to EMIS and other practice systems, how to use the intercom and provision of the locum handbook.

Ensure we have adequate supplies of letterheads practice leaflets, appointment cards paper and envelopes as appropriate.

Assist the team with meeting practice targets. Patient alerts must be acted upon when booking appointments with the nurse.

Ensure all EMIS tasks Docman tasks and Accurix messages are actioned and completed daily as appropriate.

To check EMIS Mail inbox daily for any organisational changes issues.

Ensure all communications received to the practice by whichever means are responded to same day and completed if appropriate, sending any clinical correspondence or patient information to the workflow team.

Ensure your own nhs.net email account is checked daily and to action any requests.

To access e-LFH to complete mandatory training and to request protected time if unable to do so. To ensure you keep up to date with all new IT skills as required.

To attend all F2F mandatory training when required; BLS, Oliver McGowan and others as instructed by the training supervisor.

Respond to all requests for Access to Medical Records and reports, ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to. Ensure patients have paid up front for any forms or TWIMC letters.

To assist with filing all NEW patient medical records received weekly, and to locate the records for deceased and deducted patients to send to PCSE.

To contact GMSS IT department with any issues without delay, and as requested by any team member.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Computer/Keyboard skills
• Good communication skills
• Good organisation skills
• Confident and efficient handling of general public

Desirable

• Medical terminology
• Experience of practice systems, EMIS, DOCMAN, ACCURIX.
• Proficient with MS applications

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• GCSE English.
• IT professional certifications

Motivation and Attitude

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Reliable and dependable
• Professional at all times
• Flexible to accommodate surgery hours

Desirable

• Residing locally, within 5 miles of surgery.
• Aware of GDPR and Data protection

Employer details

Employer name

High Lane Medical Centre

Address

The Village Green, Buxton Road

High Lane

Stockport

Cheshire

SK6 8DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure the provision of a comprehensive operational People service, including providing advice and support to managers, staff, staff side representatives on the full range of employee and employment relation matters, including;Advising and supporting managers in organisational change, ensuring an employee centric supportive approach to change is adopted and that Trust objectives are achieved within the agreed timescales.Advise on terms and conditions of employment, national legislation and policies and proceduresProvide support and advice to managers on complex cases such as, grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence and associated issues ensuring an employee centric approach is maintained whilst adhering to policies and principlesTo develop the People capabilities of managers and supervisory staff through the provision of appropriate guidance and training both in the effective implementation of Trust employment policies and ensuring every management intervention is employee focused.To liaise with trade unions to ensure that effective employee relations are maintained throughout the Trust.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• CIPD (post-graduate diploma in HR Management) or considerable senior HR experience
• Knowledge of HR procedures (including Recruitment and Selection, Grievance and Discipline, absence, TUPE)
• Excellent, demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation, case law, good HR practice

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuous learning & development
• HR experience
• Supervisory experience in an office environment
• Experience of employee relations, employee resourcing, change management, performance management and diversity.
• Experience of supporting effective case management

Desirable

• Experience in a large, multidisciplinary organisation NHS or other public sector experience
• Agenda for Change Conditions of Service
• Experience in partnership working with trade unions

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Lancaster, Kendal or Barrow

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as a Technical Pharmacy Advisor to Practice Clinicians across Sound Primary Care Network (PCN).

To advise Practice Management and other non-clinical staff concerning administrative aspects of medicines management as appropriate

To optimise medicine management, resolve queries where possible and produce prescriptions for clinical review and signature

To work within own competencies as a Pharmacy Technician and ensure that registration and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is kept up to date.

To address the following areas without the need to consult a GP/Clinical Pharmacist in each case (although clinical support and advice will always be available if required):

1.Update regime review dates when conducting level 1 and 2 medication reviews

2.Medicine reconciliation of discharge summaries and other clinical documents.

3.Optimisation of repeat medication, cost effective switching, commencing repeat dispensing and synchronisation of medication

4.Ordering of required monitoring i.e., blood tests, blood pressure, height, weight etc. for medicine/condition monitoring.

5.Addition/removal of medication for Nursing Home patients under GP/Pharmacist Prescriber guidance

6.Co-ordinate District Nurse Medication and Dressing requests for the practice population

7.Co-ordinate medical device prescription requests, including requests for catheters, nutritional supplements/feeds, and stoma care products.

8.Work alongside colleagues or independently to deliver project work relating to medicine optimisation, an example of this may be deprescribing Gabapentanoids or Bisphosphonate reviews

9.When requested by a clinician to be able to have appropriate conversations with patients and initiate medications such as statins, Vitamin D, Folic Acid, iron supplements etc as per PCN protocols.

To work in conjunction with the nominated Clinicians who support Nursing Homes in the area

Provide independent information to patients regarding medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate

Analyse Practice prescription data to produce reports as requested

Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing

Implement initiatives to reduce waste of prescribed medicines

Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF, DMOS (Devon Medicines Optimisation Scheme) and other locally commissioned enhanced services

Support and influence the Practice Clinical, Management and Administrative Teams to implement procedural and service changes relating to prescribing to ensure best practice is adopted in accordance with local guidelines, legislation, directives, and safety updates e.g., NICE, MRHA etc.

Any successful candidate will be required to enrol and complete a 15-month pathway with the CPPE (Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education) which will require learning and development in their own time in addition to some protected study time during working hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)

Clinical System

Desirable

• Experience using SYSTEM ONE clinical system.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working for a primary care network or working in a 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

Sound PCN

Address

C/O Oakside Surgery

Plymouth

Devon

PL5 3PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring / assessing qualification, NVQ Assessors Award

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent
• Post registration clinical course appropriate to area

Experience

Essential

• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Experience of establishing effective communication
• Experience of implementing change

Desirable

• Previous experience within designated area
• Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff
• Experience as shift team leader

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.

• Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
• Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice
• Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
• Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health
• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care t patients are required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and NSF
• Provide wound care (ulcer/doppler, etc)
• Provide specialist clinics such as contraception etc
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens
• Provide travel medicine services
• Request pathology services as necessary
• Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
• Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• Ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
• Maintain chronic disease registers
• Develop, implement and maintain well woman, well man and travel clinics
• Take part in implementation of an effective immunisation programme
• Prioritise health issues and intervene where necessary
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
• Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc), complying with both local and regional guidance
• Liaise with the external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc)
• Delegate clinical responsibilities where appropriate (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
• Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Masters degree OR Postgraduate diploma or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level
• Minor illness qualification

Desirable

• Qualified triage nurse

Experience

Essential

• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

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

Rushden Medical Centre

Address

Adnitt Road

Rushden

Northamptonshire

NN10 9TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pathway review and review of governance processes will be a key element as well as Clinical expertise and guidance in relation to staff training and supervision.

The Clinical lead will work clinically providing oversight as well as assessment and treatment to most complex patients .

Person Specification

each section

Essential

• Meets all criteria in each section

Desirable

• Meets all criteria in each section

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Westmorland General

Kendal

Kendal

LA97RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Associate

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a team
• Lone worker experience
• Experience to manage own workload

Desirable

• Community nurse working experience

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Wound care including wound reassessments
• Palliative care
• Safe medication administration and recording

Desirable

• Catheter care including female male and suprapubic
• Compression therapy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent time management
• Ability to prioritise
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and in record keeping)
• Computer skills

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness District Nurses RELIEF TEAM

2-6 Fairfield Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA13 9AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under the direction of managing Dietitian to assist in providing a Nutrition and Dietetic service to in-patients by:

assisting in the assessment of the nutritional status of individuals and act on the recommendations made by the Dietitian to maintain/improve nutritional status and quality of life

acting as a source of practical advice and encouragement in the management of the nutritional well being of non-complex patients presenting with both acute and chronic disease states

working with the Dietitians and other agencies to ensure smooth, safe discharge of patients

working as part of the dietetic clinical team in accordance with the protocols, procedures and evidence based literature of the dietetic service and the Trust

keeping accurate, legible and timely records of all interventions

Undertake general administrative duties to support the day to day running of the department

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in health and social care

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of an interest in Nutrition
• Evidence of an interest in Health Care

Desirable

• Experience of working in health care
• Experience of working with the public

skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of prioritisation skills
• Evidence of team working skills
• Ability to gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Basic Nutrition knowledge
• Basic Health Care knowledge
• Awareness of the roles of other health and care professionals

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
• Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care within an NHS or equivalent UK healthcare system
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
• To be able to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and continued professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working within a team
• To be able to evidence experience and awareness relevant to On-Call duties

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within scope of practice.
• To have a clear understanding of the role and duties of a Physiotherapist.
• To demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and expectations.

Desirable

• Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues.
• To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
• Able to independently travel within the community

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will work autonomously and as part of the wider team to deliver high-quality care, including:

• Management of long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and Ischaemic Heart Disease
• Providing follow-up and continuity of care for patients
• Delivering health promotion, preventative care, and self-management support
• Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets and enhanced services
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Health screening, cervical cytology and childhood/adult immunizations
• Supporting the practice's commitment to personalised care planning, particularly for patients with long-term conditions.

About the Practice

Betts Avenue is a long-established GP Practice operating over two sites (Kenton and Benwell) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are a team of 2 GP Partners supported by 3 salaried GPs, 2 long-term Locum GPs, a Lead practice Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 1 Advanced Care Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA as well as an experienced managerial and admin team.

We deliver a range of GMS services to a population of approximately 10,500 patients. We also have support from Care-Coordinators, Workflow Team, Pharmacy Hub, PCN pharmacists and Technicians, House Visiting team, our 2 own Practice Clinical Pharmacists, a Physiotherapist, 2 Mental Health co-ordinators for adults and a team of Social Link Workers.

We use SystmOne, Accurx and AnalyzeRx.

The GPs are also delivering weekly Ward Rounds in two large local Care Homes. We currently teach Year 5 Medical Students and Nursing Students.

Our practice is a member of the Inner West Primary Care Network, LMC, NGPS and North East North Cumbria ICB.

Job Purpose

To provide a high quality, professional Health Care service to the patient and staff team at the surgery. To be trained and competent to meet the duties set out below.

Job Summary

The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the practice patients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.

• Management of Chronic Diseases including COPD/Asthma/Diabetes/CVD and hold a recognised qualification in one or more of these areas and be willing to work towards a graduate certificate.

• Experience in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease.

• Cytology.

• Wound Care.

• Doppler.

• Travel Health.

• Removal of Sutures.

• ECGs.

• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations/Seasonal Immunizations.

• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

• Requesting Pathology tests on ICE, for example blood tests, urine culture, swabs etc.

• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.

• Supporting junior nursing staff.

Other Tasks will include:

o Supporting junior nursing staff.

o House Calls for the delivery of Annual Reviews to the Frail Housebound patients.

o Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required.

o Maintain and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs.

o Participation in administrative systems in the Practice.

o Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.

o Attend and participate in Practice meetings when required.

o Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

RESPONSIBILITIES EXPECTED OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE PRACTICE TEAM:

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 will 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 of 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, the practice Health & Safety Handbook and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

This will include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

• Actively reporting of health & safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas clean, assisting the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the post holders role.

• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

• Reporting potential risks identified

• Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Equality and Diversity:

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

o Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures, policies and current legislation

o Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

o Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental 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

o Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

o Training responsibility for own development, learning, 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 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

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post holder will

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance, agreed clinical software and protocols

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

• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• - Needs of patients with long-term conditions
• - Health promotion strategies
• - Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• - Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• -Patient group directives and associated policy

Desirable

• - Public health issues in the local area
• - Awareness of local and national health policy
• - Awareness of issues within the wider health economy

Skills

Essential

• - Clinical skills including immunisation and vaccination
• - Management of long-term conditions with support from lead nurses
• - Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills
• - Ability to communicate complex messages to patients and families
• - Excellent time management skills/ability to prioritise and manage own time
• - Negotiation and conflict resolution/management skills
• - IT Skills

Desirable

• - Doppler
• - Contraceptive advice, sexual health screening and advice
• - Cervical Cytology
• - ECG'S

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered Nurse (NMC)
• - UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK Professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers Website.
• - Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• - Significant Primary care of relevant experience
• - Management and education of patients with chronic disease/long term conditions
• - Evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation
• - Certified in immunisations and vaccinations
• - Cervical Smear Taker

Desirable

• - Relevant Nursing/Health Degree
• - Experience in managing diabetes in primary care
• - Mentor/Teaching
• - Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or be willing to work towards this in the future should the Practice's needs require this.

Experience

Essential

• - Minimum 2 years post- registration experience
• - Management of Long-term conditions
• - Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
• - Experience of audit

Desirable

• - At least 1 year recent primary or community nursing experience
• - Experience of working with the SystmOne clinical system
• - Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance and national screening programmes

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

Betts Avenue Medical Centre

Address

2 Betts Avenue

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE15 6TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Phlebotomist is responsible for providing a high-quality, safe and efficient phlebotomy service for patients attending New Court Surgery. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, undertaking venepuncture procedures, ensuring accurate sample collection and handling, and supporting the delivery of excellent patient care within a busy primary care setting.

• Perform venepuncture procedures for patients in accordance with practice policies, clinical protocols and professional standards.
• Accurately identify patients and ensure all samples are correctly labelled and processed.
• Prepare, handle and dispatch blood samples to the appropriate laboratory in line with requirements.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the clinical system.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients who may be anxious or distressed during procedures.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to adverse reactions during and following blood collection.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times.
• Ensure clinical rooms are clean, well-stocked and appropriately prepared for patient appointments.
• Monitor and report low stock levels of consumables and equipment.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, information governance and confidentiality policies.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and administrative colleagues to support excellent patient care.
• Participate in mandatory training, team meetings and continuing professional development activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of undertaking venepuncture in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when supporting anxious patients.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity.
• Basic IT skills and ability to use clinical systems.
• All staff are expected to:
• Act in accordance with the practice values and code of conduct.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in line with GDPR and NHS guidance.
• Demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their work.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and training as required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities of the post.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Knowledge of System One clinical system.
• Awareness of current NHS standards and guidelines.
• Care Certificate or relevant healthcare qualification.

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 Court Surgery

Address

Borough Fields Shopping Centre

Royal Wootton Bassett

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN4 7AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.newcourt-wilts.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education including English and Maths GSCE at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Good Command of English Language
• NVQ Level 3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography support or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Trained in cannulation
• Trained in venepuncture

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient facing hospital or care work

Desirable

• Experience in a radiology or out-patient clinic setting

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of computer systems relating to healthcare
• Ability to work to Trust and Department Policies and Procedures

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development (PDP)
• Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems and PACS.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to prioritise own workload within guidelines
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to work on any site within the Trust.
• Ability to travel as required
• Flexibility to cover required duties during the week and at weekends.

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and person specification, relating to this role, please review the attached documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC registered) or Registered Nurse (NMC registered where applicable).
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification.

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within community services
• Experience of leading or managing teams.
• Experience of service improvement and change management.

Desirable

• Experience working within integrated community services.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage complex situations.

Desirable

• Experience of budget management.
• Experience using quality improvement methodologies.

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Community - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education including English and Maths GSCE at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Good Command of English Language
• NVQ Level 3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography support or equivalent experience
• Evidence of willingness to undertake further training and development relevant to the role.

Desirable

• Trained in cannulation
• Trained in venepuncture
• Care Certificate completed
• Additional healthcare support worker training relevant to diagnostic services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare, care or patient-facing environment.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of providing direct support to patients.
• Experience of working with members of the public.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Radiology, Imaging or Outpatient setting.
• Experience supporting invasive or sterile procedures.
• Experience using NHS computer systems.
• Experience of appointment management or patient pathway administration.

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Ability to provide reassurance and support to anxious or distressed patients.
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently within agreed protocols and recognise when to seek assistance.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Basic IT skills and experience using computerised systems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Radiology computer systems
• Understanding of diagnostic imaging pathways.
• Awareness of radiation safety principles within a Radiology environment.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Caring, compassionate and patient focused.
• Professional and courteous manner.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and service needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Interest in developing a career within diagnostic imaging services.

Other

Essential

• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role including patient movement and prolonged periods of standing.
• Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns and service requirements.
• Ability to travel between Trust sites as required.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and competency assessments.
• Commitment to providing high quality patient care.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse or Registered ODP.
• Completion of the First Assistant Course Level 1
• Post qualification experience working as a scrub practitioner
• Teaching / mentoring qualification / assessors qualification or equivalent (or willingness to undertake).
• Evidence of recent professional development in relevant clinical speciality

Desirable

• Recent leadership development or willingness towards a leadership qualification
• Royal College of Surgeons Basic Surgical Skills Course (or willingness to undertake)

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a scrub practitioner within perioperative care.
• Able to assume a lead clinical role as appropriate
• Experience of implementing change management.
• Experience of Clinical skills and competent in required surgical skills as defined by the Perioperative Care Collaboration Surgical First Assistant scope of practice (2018).
• Experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of a team with a proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own and others

Desirable

• Experience in leading clinical teams and coordinating resources
• Proven experience of working as a Surgical First Assistant in the theatre environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accountable to: Partners - Dr J A Hopwood Dr C A Bowley Dr C Jones

Responsible to: Practice Manager Samantha Spike

Job Summary:

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including AskmyGP consultations, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, triage calls, triage visits, checking and signing of repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Respond to medical problems presented by temporary residents as required.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organization.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

To assist in the establishment of appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions.

Completion of clinically related administrative and non clinical duties needed for the delivery of the service.

Providing counseling and health education.

Refer patients for further opinions and interventions according to Practice protocols.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions wherever possible).

Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.

Participate in training plans of medical students as required.

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Maintaining, monitoring and updating computer database and management of medical records and practice audits

Ensure that practice clinical database is updated promptly and accurately with information relating to patient records, as required for clinical accuracy and for practice recording requirements under QOF and Enhanced Services.

Appropriate use of read codes.

Participating in the collection and collation of statistics towards the preparation of practice reports, performance monitoring and audits.

Practice Organisation

Process and action incoming patient and hospital correspondence.

Attendance at in-house meetings, significant event audit meetings and others as deemed necessary.

Ensure that the practice complaints system is adhered to at all times

Awareness and compliance with all relevant guidelines e.g. data protection, confidentiality and health and safety.

Maintain all mandatory training.

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 organization. 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.

Providing information regarding immune consent with particular regard to Hepatitis B status

Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Using appropriate infection control procedures particularly those relating to needle stick injuries, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Ensuring that all accident or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated, and follow up action taken where necessary.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the quality, 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 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.

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 enhanced 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

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

Each session will consist of 16 AskmyGP requests.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003 Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Currently on a PCT performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register DBS clearance

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

Ashville Surgery

Address

171 Upper Chorlton Road

Whalley Range

Manchester

M16 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assess and treat an independent physiotherapy caseload.
• To work as part of the physiotherapy team under the supervision of senior physiotherapy staff.
• The rotational element of the role consolidates under graduate skills and knowledge across a range of therapeutic modalities.
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within team / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSC Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Registered Physiotherapist with the Health Professionals Council.
• Evidence of continued professional development through self-directed learning and in-service training record.

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques, and methods

Desirable

• Pre-registration experience in core areas e.g. orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory

Other requirements

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

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

Wansbeck General Hospital

Woodhorn Way

Ashington

NE63 9JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Duties will include:

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our reception area, working as part of our reception team.
• Acting as a first contact with the practice and being aware that you are an ambassador for our surgery.
• Application of registration procedure for new patients and their induction into the practice via booking of an optional new patient assessment and distribution of the practice information leaflet.
• Receiving patients at the desk and directing as necessary.
• Application procedures for temporary residents and those requiring immediately necessary treatment.
• Operation of the appointments system which will include booking of arrivals and negotiating suitable appointment arrangements with patients.
• Ensuring clinicians are made aware of patients requiring urgent assessment.
• Monitoring and managing the waiting area to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner and within a safe environment.
• Processing patient queries appropriately and ensuring follow up.
• Processing and distribution of claim forms etc.
• Receipt and processing of medical mail, both postal and hand delivered in accordance with the protocol for processing the daily post.
• To understand the difference between repeat and acute prescriptions and deal with appropriately.
• Issuing and management of repeat prescriptions in accordance with our Repeat Prescribing Policy. To deal with patient requests for non-recurrent medication and liaise with the appropriate clinician for such requests.
• Operation of security protocol for stocks of prescriptions.
• Receiving specimens, ensuring that they are correctly labelled and identifiable and ensuring their appropriate distribution in accordance with our Health & Safety policy.
• Direct liaison with other services such as Pharmacies, community services etc.
• Sign-posting to services provided both in-house and externally.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3/RSA 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of range of administration procedures and software programmes

Knowledge

Desirable

• General practice experience or equivalent setting

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of strong communication or customer service skills

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Moorcroft Medical Centre

10 Botteslow Street

Stoke on Trent

ST1 3NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

The appointee will have Full UK General Medical at the time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advert closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Miss Alhindawi

Job title: Consultant Gynaecologist

Email address: [email protected]

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the start date of the post

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity

Desirable

• Able to adapt to work with employers to deliver
• Leadership skills: experience in leadership
• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback

Personnel Circumstances

Essential

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOG part 1, 2
• Relevant post graduate qualification (MRCP, MRCS)

Desirable

• Additional relevant clinical experience
• Advanced Training in Gynaecology surgery / ATSM / post CCT

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Competent to perform instrumental delivery and uncomplicated LSCS & ERPC
• Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations

Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care

Essential

• Clinical governance: Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching
• Research: understanding of the principles of research

Desirable

• Research skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
• Teaching: Publications and Presentations
• Understanding CPD

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The successful post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Key Responsibilities:

• 15-minute consultation Slots
• Share of home visits (if required)
• Able to manage acute presentations
• Able to manage chronic conditions
• Able to order appropriate investigations (bloods/radiology).
• Able to refer appropriately to secondary care or organise emergency admissions.
• Able to see all age groups
• No restrictions on prescribing.
• Able to see pregnant women in regards non pregnancy related issues.
• Able to deal with mental health presentations

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• What we are looking for in an Advanced Nurse Practitioner;
• Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
• Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children

Qualifications

Essential

• What we are looking for in an Advanced Nurse Practitioner;
• Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Previous experience in the role of ANP is essential and
• Skilled in triage, emergency care and treatment of minor illnesses

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

Allt Goch Medical Centre

Address

Lon Y Becws

Allt Goch

Flint

Flintshire

CH6 5UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=695 (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

There is a whole day (2 sessions) Gynaecology Oncology list working in a busy and vital area of Gynaecology. Patients of wide age range and fitness require surgical assistance and anaesthetic cares.

Commitment includes a further 2 sessions made up of theatre lists or Preoperative assessment clinic in Gynaecological Surgery at the Liverpool Womens Hospital.

The department expects and promotes good teaching and training for junior anaesthetic staff and the successful appointees will contribute in this area along with providing training for other groups of staff within the Trust.

Supporting professional activity time (SPA) is offered initially as 1.5 PA (6hrs) for purposes of, among others, continuing professional development, enhanced appraisal and revalidation, with further SPAs granted after agreement of a job plan with the Clinical Director and Medical Director.

Person Specification

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Teaching Experience

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work within the existing directorate framework and compatibility with all existing consultant staff
• Committed to specialty and enthusiastic about the role of anaesthetists
• Commitment to team working
• Leadership qualities
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to cope under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of supervising anaesthetic trainees
• Experience of teaching non-medical professionals
• Evidence of: Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent FRCA or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
• Full GMC registration CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate training (MRCP, MD etc)
• Post-Graduate prizes
• Minimum of 1 year worked within the NHS

Experience

Essential

• Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
• Higher level training in obstetric anaesthesia with recent, wide knowledge and experience of high risk obstetric anaesthesia
• Higher training in general, urological and gynaecological surgery
• Higher training in day case anaesthesia
• Minimum of 6 months training in intensive care at ST level
• ALS

Desirable

• Advanced level training in obstetric anaesthesia or Evidence of managing Anaesthetic services on a labour ward - including elective/emergency section lists and input into the care of complex parturient
• Experience with anesthesia for the Robotic Surgeries
• Advanced level training in general, urological and gynaecological anaesthesia

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

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's Hospital Trust

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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