Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work with the staff based within the surgeries and administrative staff from Invicta Health to ensure patients receives the highest possible standards of care.
• To work with other health and social care providers to ensure an appropriately safe and integrated service.
• To engage with local and national initiatives and strategies to improve and co-ordinate better and more sustainable Health care provision.

Main Duties

• Provide comprehensive assessment, advice, and treatment for the registered practice population.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of consultations using the EMIS clinical systems.
• To coordinate and direct the delivery of care by the clinical team on a day to day basis.
• To provide clinical support to other members of staff, both clinical and administrative, in achieving the highest possible standards of care and QOF and Enhanced Services targets.
• Prescribe according to national and local evidence-based guidelines.

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 performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
• Vocational Training certificate or certificate/experience of equivalence

Experience

Essential

• Experience In practice as a General Practitioner/Locum Practitioner
• An up to date understanding of modern primary care and its delivery in an urgent care and community setting
• Understands the NHS and its clinical environment
• Able to manage common medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies
• Ability to make the appropriate referral for further management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Invicta Health CIC

Address

Birchington Medical Centre

Minnis Road

Birchington

Kent

CT7 9HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for an independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinicians to support our Urgent Care service within the out of hours (OOH) period both during the week and on weekends across the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire locality.

Working from our Chippenham Headquarters and/or from one of our Primary Care Centres, as an Independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinician you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and timely care to those accessing our Integrated Urgent Care Service, providing a variety of shift opportunities to include:

• Face to face shifts based at one of our Primary Care Centres in Chippenham, Salisbury, Keynsham or Swindon.

• Mobile shifts undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car.

• Triage shifts based at Head Office in Chippenham.

Our service works to coordinate health and care services to patients and where clinically appropriate, utilise alternative pathways to emergency admission.

Part and full time rota patterns available

About the role

Our Enhanced Clinical Practitioners provide care through the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed injury/illness, or acute exacerbation of existing conditions. You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care across the whole system of health and social care, working in partnership with all relevant stakeholders.

The key elements of the role include but are not limited to:

• Working as an autonomous practitioner with the support of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or GP, providing clinical assessment, diagnosis (where possible), and treatment (where appropriate) for adult and paediatric patients invited to attend our Primary Care Centres or during remote consultations.

• Accurately triaging & prioritising all patients, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event / illness including past medical and drug history.

• Undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car and a driver.

• Referring patients to alternative care settings, where appropriate.

• Supporting our Care Coordination Service from our regional Head Office.

• Supporting with triage of calls that have come via the NHS111 pathway during the core daytime surgery opening hours.

Please note that the support of a senior clinician is always available remotely during your shift.

About you

You will be a registered nurse, paramedic, or other allied health professional, with a non-medical prescribing qualification in the context of a broad scope of practice. You may also be working towards an MSc in Advanced Practice.

Skills and experience

• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.

• Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.

• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).

• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.

• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.

• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.

• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.

• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

About us

HealthHero Integrated Care delivers urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). Working alongside NHS partners, our teams help patients access safe, responsive and appropriate care.

Our Integrated Urgent Care services support patients across both localities, providing clinical assessment and urgent care outside normal GP opening hours. Services include:

• Telephone clinical assessment and consultation

• Video consultations

• Face-to-face appointments at our treatment centres

• Home visits for patients unable to travel

• Clinical assessment and advice following NHS 111 referrals

• In-hours care coordination, helping patients and healthcare professionals access the most appropriate care pathway

Our services bring together clinical, operational and care coordination colleagues to deliver responsive, patient-centred care. Whether providing advice remotely, seeing a patient at a treatment centre, coordinating care or visiting them at home, our teams help patients access the right support.

As part of the HealthHero Group, we exist to simplify healthcare and improve lives by making care feel instant, intelligent and human. HealthHero is Europes largest digital health provider, delivering four million consultations each year through a digital clinic that brings physical and mental healthcare together. Our services range from GP appointments and mental health support to long-term condition management.

Why us?

Our values guide us, every day we strive to Simplify, Own, Aspire and Respect (SOAR) and we're rewarded when we do.

We value time, therefore, we have some suggestions to help you better understand Health Hero Integrated Care Clinical Services, and to familiarise yourself with our Quality Account. Please click on the hyperlinks above to learn more about us in just a few moments.

What we offer

• Competitive rates of pay, from an hourly base rate of £33.33 up to £66.66.

• Flexibility and a varied portfolio of work, incorporating all areas of urgent care.

• Generous clinical shift enhancements for all public holidays.

• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development.

• Continuous professional development with opportunities to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

• Access to bespoke training days with support from external healthcare specialists.

• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

• Simply Health cash plan.

Apply

To obtain a full job description or to arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact [email protected]

Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity

In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and is committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected]

Safeguarding

Please see here for information relating to our commitment to safeguarding as a provider of healthcare.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Skills and experience
• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.
• Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.
• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).
• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.
• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.
• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.
• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.
• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

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

HealthHero Integrated Care

Address

Fox Talbot House

4 Bellinger Close

Chippenham

SN15 1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to:

Offer general assistance to the Practice Team with a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Receive, assist and signpost patients to the appropriate service or Healthcare Professional

Administrative duties to help with the smooth and efficient running of the Practice including clerical support to clinical staff and other 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 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

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 incorporates the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislationRespecting 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 annual appraisals, taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development and mandatory training
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

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 guidanceDiscuss 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

• Previous experience working in a NHS GP Surgery or Primary Care Essential criteria
• Experience with using windows software eg WORD, EXCEL etc keyboard skills, computer literacy
• Experience in the use of the EMIS System Evidence of good communication 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Way Surgery

Address

Pilgrims Way

Dartford

Kent

DA1 1QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Business Support Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support to the Education & Talent Team, ensuring the smooth coordination and delivery of education, training and development activities. The role involves maintaining training records, managing course bookings, producing registers and training materials, processing learner information, and supporting the administration of mandatory training, corporate induction and apprenticeship activity. The post holder will also contribute to data collection and reporting, assist with purchase order requisitions, and help maintain departmental resources and processes. This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational and communication skills. The successful candidate will routinely liaise with staff, learners, managers and external education providers, responding to enquiries and providing a professional and efficient service. Working within established procedures, the post holder will prioritise their workload effectively, maintain high levels of accuracy and confidentiality, and contribute to the continuous improvement of education services. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider People Directorate to support the delivery of a seamless and high-quality people service for the organisation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a busy Education & Talent function while making a real contribution to the development of the NHS workforce. You will be part of a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality learning and development opportunities that help colleagues thrive and deliver outstanding patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE A*-C / GCSE 4-9, or Functional Skills Level 2
• Level 3 Vocational Qualification - i.e. Business Administration, Customer Services or equivalent experience
• CT Level 2 Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Skills/Competencies

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Able to work to deadlines with good time management and organisation skills.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Able to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to establish good working relationships within a team.
• Able to use ICT systems relevant to role, including Management Information Systems and MS Office, using keyboard skills (e.g.: PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Excel).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and/or understanding of using databases.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of ESR.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with workforce systems/maintaining databases via data input.
• Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office environment
• Experience of working with a customer service or office environment.

Desirable

• Experience of using ESR / DAS / Other departmental systems and processes

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work within a team or individually, and able to prioritise and organise own workload and know when to ask for support or supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability and willingness to work flexibly.
• Understanding of the importance of information and governance
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Group framework: Compassionate - Collaborative - Innovative

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Beech House

Witham Park, Waterside South

Lincoln

LN5 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have any further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Clinical experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post graduate qualification
• Evidence of wide range of General work

Desirable

• Previous senior experience.
• Ability to demonstrate existing ultrasound skills

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Good inter-personal skills. Effective communication skills.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post Decision making skills

Desirable

• Leadership, management and supervisory skills.

Clinical knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of active and continued professional development.
• Excellent radiographic skills

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate existing ultrasound knowledge

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post graduate qualification
• Relevant first level qualification in radiographic imaging.
• Must have full HCPC registration

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate some ultrasound skills/technique.

Other requirements

Essential

• Upholds and models the Trust values

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

EKHUFT - Cross site - TBC

TBC

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical assessment and triage; referral management; palliative and end of life care; advice and signposting; multidisciplinary and multi-agency working; care coordination; safeguarding; clinical governance; quality improvement; audit; service development; professional development and reflective practice. The role is based at Ashgate Hospice, with some flexibility for hybrid working, and is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am5pm. For an informal discussion or to find out more about the role, please contact Sophie Dudley on 07496 764217 or [email protected]. Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button. Applications sent directly to People Services or the recruiting manager will not be accepted. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, with reasonable adjustments available throughout recruitment. Disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview under our Disability Confident commitment, and shortlisted candidates receive interview questions in advance. For support with applications, accessibility or reasonable adjustments, please contact People Services on 01246 568 801 or [email protected]. Further information about the role, Ashgate Hospice and our employee benefits is available on our website.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Allied Health Professional with relevant professional registration.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development in palliative or end of life care.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or relevant training in palliative care, leadership or service development.
• Qualification or training in teaching, mentoring, safeguarding, crisis intervention or complex case management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashgate Hospicecare

Address

Ashgate Hospice

Ashgate Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S42 7JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Specialist interest in dermatopathology
• Specialist Registration (or within 6 months of achieving

Skills and experience

Desirable

• The applicant is expected to have experience of working as a dermatopathologist in an NHS Trust at registrar level or above

Clinical governance

Essential

• Audit participation

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further to recent organisational growth, we have an exciting opportunity for independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinicians to support our Urgent Care service within the out-of-hours (OOH) period across the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin locality.

Part and full time rota patterns available

Working from our Telford Headquarters and/or from one of our Primary Care Centres, as an Independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinician you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and timely care to those accessing our Integrated Urgent Care Service, providing a variety of shift opportunities to include:

• Face-to-face shifts based at one of our Primary Care Centres across the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin locality. Our shifts are based at Shrewsbury, Telford, Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch.

• Mobile shifts undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car.

• Triage shifts based at our regional Head Office.

Our service works to coordinate health and care services to patients and where clinically appropriate, utilise alternative pathways to emergency admission.

About the role

Our Clinical Practitioners provide care through the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed injury/illness, or acute exacerbation of existing conditions. You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care across the whole system of health and social care, working in partnership with all relevant stakeholders.

The key elements of the role include but are not limited to:

• Working as an autonomous practitioner providing clinical assessment, diagnosis (where possible), and treatment (where appropriate) for adult and paediatric patients invited to attend our Primary Care Centres or during remote consultations.

• Accurately triaging & prioritising all patients, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event / illness including past medical and drug history.

• Undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car and a driver.

• Referring patients to alternative care settings, where appropriate.

• Supporting our Care Coordination Service from our regional Head Office.

• Supporting with triage of calls that have come via the NHS111 pathway during the core daytime surgery opening hours.

Please note that the support of a senior clinician is always available remotely during your shift.About you

You will be a registered nurse, paramedic, or other allied health professional, with a non-medical prescribing qualification in the context of a broad scope of practice.

Skills and experience

• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.

• Achieved or working towards an MSc in Advanced Practice.

• Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.

• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).

• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.

• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.

• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.

• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.

• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

About us

HealthHero Integrated Care delivers urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). Working alongside NHS partners, our teams help patients access safe, responsive and appropriate care.

Our Integrated Urgent Care services support patients across both localities, providing clinical assessment and urgent care outside normal GP opening hours. Services include:

• Telephone clinical assessment and consultation

• Video consultations

• Face-to-face appointments at our treatment centres

• Home visits for patients unable to travel

• Clinical assessment and advice following NHS 111 referrals

• In-hours care coordination, helping patients and healthcare professionals access the most appropriate care pathway

Our services bring together clinical, operational and care coordination colleagues to deliver responsive, patient-centred care. Whether providing advice remotely, seeing a patient at a treatment centre, coordinating care or visiting them at home, our teams help patients access the right support.

As part of the HealthHero Group, we exist to simplify healthcare and improve lives by making care feel instant, intelligent and human. HealthHero is Europes largest digital health provider, delivering four million consultations each year through a digital clinic that brings physical and mental healthcare together. Our services range from GP appointments and mental health support to long-term condition management.

Why us?

Our values guide us, every day we strive to Simplify, Own, Aspire and Respect (SOAR) and we're rewarded when we do.

We value time, therefore, we have some suggestions to help you better understand Health Hero Integrated Care Clinical Services, and to familiarise yourself with our Quality Account. Please click on the hyperlinks above to learn more about us in just a few moments.

What we offer

• Competitive rates of pay, from an hourly base rate of £33.33 up to £66.66.

• Flexibility and a varied portfolio of work, incorporating all areas of urgent care.

• Generous clinical shift enhancements for all public holidays.

• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development.

• Continuous professional development with opportunities to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

• Access to bespoke training days with support from external healthcare specialists.

• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

• Simply Health cash plan.

Apply

To obtain a full job description or to arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact [email protected]

Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity

In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and is committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected]

Safeguarding

Please see here for information relating to our commitment to safeguarding as a provider of healthcare.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Skills and experience
• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.
• Achieved or working towards an MSc in Advanced Practice.
• Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.
• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).
• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.
• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.
• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.
• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.
• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

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

HealthHero Integrated Care

Address

Grosvenor House

Central Park

Telford

TF2 9TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Handling and receiving phone calls and emails from patients and being able to assist them with a variety of enquiries including booking, rescheduling and cancelling appointments. Demonstrating tasks as part of staff training. To proactively ensure that all information held on electronic systems is correct and up to date. Booking, cancelling and rescheduling appointments at the request of clinicians and services as well as being able to utilise relevant computer systems in order to ensure that patients are booked in priority order. Book, reschedule and cancel interpreters in relation to outpatient appointments and request alternative letter types (e.g. braille). Action DNAs on eRS. Registering non eRS referrals in EPR. Create and administer encounters in EPR. Complete all relevant actions in DrDr relating to outpatient appointments Complete all administrative functions in relation to requests via the Appointment Form system. Action deceased list to ensure outpatient appointments are cancelled. Ring patients for short notice bookings or cancellations. Complete Add / Set administrative functions. Follow specific booking processes such as Fracture Clinic or TB. Engage in pathway developments and pilots to improve outpatient services. Complete advocacy requests from eRS. Performing EPR functions for CAS clinics. Requesting blood forms or repeat prescriptions for patients. Achieving personal KPIs in relation to Hub targets. Escalate capacity and demand and slot utilisation issues within the hub for review. Utilise multiple KP+ models to complete processes. Full training will be given on all systems and tasks. Carry out general office admin duties such as scanning, photocopying and handling post. To always maintain confidentiality. Be an ambassador for your Hub Actively participate in team briefings Be responsible for and complete all Essential Safety Training (EST) and any other training required. The Support hub and clinic hubs have different functions. This job description encompasses all functions of the Bookings Administration Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GSCE English grade 3 -9, (A*-D, or equivalent), GCSE Mathematics grade 3 -9, (A*-D, or equivalent)
• Motivation to develop the role and themselves

Desirable

• Customer focused training already undertaken

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

Essential

• Experience of working within in a customer focused setting, office/admin environment
• Understanding of the importance of accuracy and confidentiality in handling patient information.
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and accessibility needs (e.g., interpreters, alternative letter formats).
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Experience using various administrative computer systems and good computer skills
• Able to work quickly and accurately meeting deadlines and performance targets
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow processes and standard operating procedures consistently.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EPR / E-Referral (ERS)
• Knowledge of NHS outpatient pathways and booking processes.
• Familiarity with RTT rules and outpatient targets.
• Experience of working within an office-based NHS setting

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Good oral, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work on own and as part of a team
• Able to handle telephone and email enquiries in a professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure while maintaining high service standards.
• Team player with a willingness to support colleagues.
• Flexible and adaptable to 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.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details.

If you have any further questions, please contact Elise Coote, Community Outreach Lead & Senior CBT Therapist on 0208 175 1770 for an informal discussion.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• HCPC registered Counselling or Clinical Psychologist (eligible for BABCP accreditation) OR
• Psychological Therapist/High Intensity therapist (CBT) with a core mental health training e.g. nursing, social work, accredited and registered by BABCP, UKCP and HPC
• All applicants must be BABCP accredited or eligible to apply for accreditation within 6 months. CBT trainee therapists must complete their training with 3 months of our offer and a band 6 position would be offered initially.On confirmation of passing the relevant CBT training course a band 7 position would be offered. If the completion of the course does not occur within 3 months of the offer, we would close the contract.

Desirable

• Relevant specialist trainings or qualifications in other High Intensity Therapies and accreditation with professional body
• Training or qualification in providing CBT in group formats.
• Training or qualification in providing LTC treatment.
• 2 years post qualification experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in treating long term conditions.
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrate high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers

Desirable

• Experience in treating Post traumatic Stress Disorder
• Experience of delivering therapy in a group format
• Experience of delivering therapy through interpreters

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Essential

• Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrates a knowledge of working with individuals with long term conditions.
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety disorders and depression and how these problems may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Desirable

• Completed clinical audits within a service
• Experience of using IAPT clinical systems, e.g., IAPTus

Training

Essential

• Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this

Other

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision and case management positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham Talking Therapies

10 Vicarage Lane

London

E15 4ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As above. Please refer to attached JD for more details.

10 PAs The specialist doctor will work autonomously to a level of defined competencies, as agreed with the local clinical governance framework. Specialist Doctor will provide the expertise in specialized area and work closely with the consultant and multi disciplinary team. The doctor will provide clinical support for the assessment and management of mental health problems on a routine and emergency basis. 8 Programmed Activities per week will be devoted to Direct Clinical Care. Care of patients in the community in Dunstable CMHT, in the Functional Model. 2 Sessions will be for supporting professional activities Specialist Doctor will assess new referrals and review existing patients. 6 to 7 out-patient clinics per week either at the base of the Dunstable CMHT or designated GP Surgery.

Additional clinics to see patients in emergency &/ provide telephone contact with patients and their carers to manage urgent queries.

CPA meetings, Professional meetings, Case Conferences and home visits as necessary. Liaise with team members and provide telephone and face to face contact to members of the team and see patients urgently.

Triage referrals regularly in Blended triage meetings to provide a safe, prompt and appropriate service to the person who was referred. Provide face to face and telephone liaison service to other secondary mental health teams, General Practitioners and Primary care workers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council

Desirable

• A higher degree such as MD or PhD

Experience

Essential

• Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry at SpR, SASG or consultant level within the last 3 years

Desirable

• Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU5 4JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification that is attached to the vacancy for further information about the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development in Energy / Carbon Management
• To be Qualified as a Non-Domestic Energy Assessor and registered with an authorised Display Energy Certificate Accreditation Scheme

Desirable

• Accredited Energy Assessor Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of significant Mechanical & Electrical Engineering knowledge in a Public sector Environment
• Successful track record of specification and design of large engineering installation projects and plant refurbishments/replacements
• Experience of utility supply management and contract negotiations
• Evidence of research and compilation of recommendation reports for submission to Senior Officer and Board Level

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development in Carbon Management

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Experience and understanding of carbon management legislation and the Carbon Reduction Commitment
• Capable of translating strategic vision into effective plans

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge and understanding of priorities and objectives within NHS Wales

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver a Highly specialist clinical Service in the CRM department.
• Deliver highly specialist knowledge, implantation and follow-up clinics of multisite pacemakers and devices.
• Work as an independent Cardiac Scientist to deliver a high standard of care to all patients, utilising evidence-based practice to optimise service provision.
• Communicate complex information regarding CIED therapies to the wider MDT, providing support for those with specialist and non-specialist knowledge.
• Availability to participate in an on-call rota providing a 24-hour emergency service for CIED implant and follow up, troubleshooting device issues for both adult and paediatric patients.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• oBSc in Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or equivalent, or MSc in Cardiac Science with HCPC registration, or working to Master's level in Cardiac Sciences, hold an equivalent qualification or have equivalent experience
• oState registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS), Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) or Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• oA postgraduate professional qualification, in either British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) (examination and completed logbook), or international board of heart rhythm examiners (IBHRE) qualification
• oWorking to MSc level in Cardiac Science/Physiology (CRM) holding an equivalent qualification or with equivalent experience
• oHold an accredited Immediate life support resuscitation certificate

Desirable

• oAdvanced Life Support Resuscitation Certificate
• oTraining or mentorship qualification (TAQA, D32/33 or other)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oHighly Specialised post-qualification experience as a Cardiac Physiologist within cardiac rhythm management field with evidence of continuing professional development and demonstrable competency
• oTeaching and assessing responsibilities, supporting development or act as a sponsor for Healthcare Science Cardiac Practitioners who wish to progress into Cardiac Scientist roles
• oCross site working including Freeman and RVI sites, as well as the Day Treatment Centre for device implants and troubleshooting issues
• oAttend and provide CIED support in MRI and Radiotherapy departments, triaging appropriate patients and working within the wider MDT
• oProvide expert advice to patients independently via physical and remote monitoring clinics and telephone consultation
• oIndependent clinical report writing and producing letters to medical teams and the wider MDT
• oEvidence of participation in practice, performing audits, involvement in research and in service development
• oExperience in a supervisory role

Desirable

• oImplanter experience for implantable loop recorders (ILRs)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oProven continuing professional development within specialist field of knowledge including skills such as: oAdvanced Experience and Highly specialist knowledge of all areas of cardiology, including all non-invasive procedures, haemodynamic assessments, interventional cardiac cath-lab procedures. oExpert knowledge of adult, paediatric, genetic and Congenital conduction disorders, arrhythmias and associated structural heart disease processes. oDelivering training to Clinical Physiologists/Practitioners/Scientists and trainees up to MSc level. oExpert level pacemaker, ICD and Cardiac Resynchronisation, Conduction system pacing, Subcutaneous ICD implant and follow up. oDeliver expert knowledge to surgical team during epicardial CIED implant procedures. oOperating a range of computerised system during programming of CIEDs. oCompetent to perform out of hours emergency (on call) duties where required.
• oGood interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• oComputer 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).

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty
• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes

Desirable

• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area
• Experience within the specialty at Consultant level
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body
• Must hold a current Licence to Practice

Desirable

• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• A transformation leadership style
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
• Management of transformation and change
• Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities
• Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff
• A continuing quest for personal and professional development
• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care

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

NHS England

Address

23 Stephenson Street

Birmingham

B2 4AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Specification for further details of the main responsibilities within the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent Postgraduate qualification

Desirable

• ATLS certificate

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
• Subspecialist interest in in robotic renal surgery
• Provide consultant level on call service in urology
• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, resident doctors and other staff ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

• Paediatric urology (district general hospital level)
• Postgraduate qualification

Research/Audit Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, 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:

• Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice.
• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.
• Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.
• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
• When necessary, enter requests for home visits onto the computer, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to Duty Doctor.
• Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non NHS) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.
• Enter patient information on to the computer as required.
• Monitor and complete clinical system tasks as required by the Reception Supervisor, Practice Manager and GPs.
• Premises:

• Open up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, de-activate alarm and make all necessary preparations to receive patients.

• When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is totally secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.

• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Reception Supervisor or the Practice Manager.
• Attend team and practice meetings.

Give results and/or information to the patient as directed by the doctors.

• Accept and ensure all specimens are clearly labelled and pass on to Healthcare staff for appropriate recording prior to collection by hospital transport.

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 to the Health and Safety Team immediately.

Equality and Diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner 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.
• Attending all training courses and sessions deemed as mandatory by the Practice Manager.

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