Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an organised Business Support Administrator with a passion for making a difference to others.

Youll be working30 hours a week at Cygnet Wallace Hospital, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.

Situated in a residential area of Dundee, Cygnet Wallace Hospital is an 18 bed specialist high dependency complex care service providing assessment and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities, with or without autistic spectrum disorder, as well as complex needs and behaviours.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Your Day-to-Day... Provide a high standard of organisational & administrative support Prepare reports & other written materials to a high standard Keep files & records as required Work co-operatively with all other members of the administration team to ensure the department runs smoothly Occasional minute taking at meetings & taking notes for meetings as & when required Answer the telephone & respond to all enquiries in a friendly, efficient manner.You are... An administrator with experience in health care & knowledge of mental health Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions Calm under pressure & can work under your own initiative A strong written & verbal communicator with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills Highly proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Windows & the internet.Why Cygnet? Well offer you a salary of £29,110.00 per annum (pro rata £21,832.50 per annum) Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Dundee

DD3 9AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care services to the practice population, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based clinical care while working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations for patients presenting with a wide range of health needs.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with national and local guidelines.
• Promote health education, disease prevention and self-management where appropriate.
• Review and act upon pathology results, clinical correspondence and other patient-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Work collaboratively with practice nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, audits and quality improvement activities.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children in accordance with practice policies and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), enhanced services and other contractual requirements.
• Support continuity of care and contribute to the effective running and development of practice services.
• Maintain professional registration, appraisal and continuing professional development requirements in line with GMC and NHS standards.
• On a rotational basis, undertake duty doctor roles

General Responsibilities

• Adhere to all practice policies, procedures and clinical governance requirements.
• Comply with confidentiality, information governance, equality and diversity, and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a professional, respectful and compassionate approach with patients, colleagues and external partners.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade as reasonably required by the Partners and Practice Management Team.

This role offers an opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking practice committed to delivering excellent patient care and fostering professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the performers list
• Excellent clinical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to high quality, patient centered care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience with primary care IT systems e.g. EMIS Web).
• Interest in teaching, quality improvement, or specialist clinical areas.
• Ability to contribute to practice development or service redesign.

Experience

Desirable

• Practical experience of working with others, Practical experience of computerised recording systems.

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

Selly Park Surgery

Address

Selly Park Surgery

2 Reaview Drive

Selly Park

Birmingham

B29 7NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Nurse or Paramedic looking for your next challenge? Join our friendly and supportive team at Portsmouth Urgent Treatment Centre as a Deputy Clinical Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, helping to shape the future of our service while ensuring outstanding patient care. Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Manager, you'll play a key role in developing colleagues, driving service improvements, maintaining high clinical standards, and supporting the day-to-day delivery of safe, effective and compassionate urgent care. Salary: £63,000 - £69,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: Full Time Location: Portsmouth Urgent Treatment Centre Benefits: Joining bonus and relocation allowance available (if required) If you're passionate about urgent care, enjoy developing others and want to make a real difference within a dynamic and evolving service, we'd love to hear from you.

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Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Milton Road

Milton

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact

Ruth Kirby

Assistant General Manager

[email protected] 0113 3923394

Shortlisting Date: 16th October

Interview Date: 23rd October

What you will bring to the role

• Ability to work under significant and sustained pressure and to highly demanding and often conflicting timescales.
• Ability to maintain systems for keeping abreast of changes in the NHS and their impact on Leeds Childrens Hospital
• Commitment to team working with the ability to take personal responsibility for difficult decision making
• Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery
• Awareness of strategic direction and ensure local business plans take account of the overall direction of the Trust
• Ability to communicate and network effectively, negotiate and influence others taking into account the multi-professional and organisational cultures

• Highly developed communication skills to enable the development of workforce and capacity planning and ensure that departmental business plans and continually changing service plans and schedules are updated to meet service needs
• Ability to produce a range of documents to varying audiences, both internal and external to the Trust some of which is of a confidential, sensitive or contentious nature
• Possess change management skills to include service reconfiguration

• Ability to establish processes and systems within Leeds Childrens Hospital to develop and monitor financial and business plans across specialist services working collaboratively with other Clinical Service Units

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
• Cervical Screening Smear tests
• Wound care to patients (Ulcer/Doppler etc.)
• Implementing vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Adult Immunisations
• Children Immunisations
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery when required

Please see supporting documents for the full job description, list of responsibilities and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma or degree in Primary Care

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information
• Accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other requirements

Essential

• NMC registration
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a practice nurse within a UK GP practice
• Experience of working in a primary care setting
• Experience of delivering vaccination and immunisation programmes
• Experience of cervical cytology and chronic disease management

Desirable

• Diabetes Management

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Wound care including complex dressings/removal of sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals
• Chaperone procedure
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Hypertension
• CHD
• Child and Adult Immunisations
• Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Desirable

• Diabetes
• Travel medicine services
• Asthma
• Spirometry
• Knowledge of public health in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health area

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• EMIS user skills
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk 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

Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd

Address

Theta Building, Lyon Way

Frimley

Camberley

Surrey

GU16 7ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Urology shares beds with the Surgical Department . There is a Short Stay Unit for patients staying 48 hours or less, Abbotsbury Ward and Lulworth Ward.

The Urology Service provides Outpatients in the Community Hospitals in the area, including Blandford, Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Bridport. The new appointee will undertake Outpatients in a community hospital.

The Dorset Renal Unit is based in Dorset County Hospital. This has meant an increased workload for the Urology Department who regularly undertake surgery on transplant and dialysis patients. On average the department does 40 - 50 nephrectomies from all over the region a year. In addition to this it also undertakes transplant nephrectomies as well as other routine surgery on dialysis and transplant patients.

The Urolithiasis workload of the department has increased dramatically over the last few years. The department currently undertakes PCNL, flexible and rigid ureterorenoscopies and holmium laser. Robotic prostatectomies for West Dorset patients are carried out by Mr Afzal at Royal Bournemouth hospital.

The new appointee is expected to provide independent core Urology procedures such as performing TURP, TURBT, DSU lists, Flexi and rigid URS laser.

Additional experience in advanced BPH surgery such as REZUM and HoLEP is highly desirable, as well as the ability to carry out Urodynamics studies.

The successful candidate will be provided with office accommodation and secretarial support.

The Trust has an agreed formulary for medical and surgical consumables and single use instruments; any appointee would be expected to comply and use the items on this formulary. Any additions or changes to the formulary can only be made through formal channels.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to practice
• Awarded CCT or on Specialist register OR either of these anticipated within 6 months of interview. CESR (Portfolio) or European Community Rights

Experience

Essential

• 5 years clinical experience in Urology at SPR or equivalent
• Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant

Current Skills and Abilities including

Essential

• Experience of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the description and technical specifications
• Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description

Team Working and Service Development

Essential

• Evidence of leadership and service development
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit.
• Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

Essential

• Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post.
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
• Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and communication

Essential

• Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience
• Ability to communicate effectively

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner NMC or HCPC
• Has a mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Leadership qualification or working toward

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Has significant clinical theatre experience
• Mentors students and staff members
• Experience at a senior level
• Has a wide range of scrub and or anaesthetic experience within a Surgical Theatre speciality

Desirable

• Has experience of coordinating an emergency theatre/service

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Demonstrates problem solving activates
• Able to plan, organise and delegate
• Able to assess and manage risks within the operating theatre

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate, has evidence of managing difficult conversations
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills
• Able to facilitate situations and show influencing skills

Desirable

• Evidence of communication with a wide multidisciplinary team

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 Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• NMC/HCPC registered

Desirable

• Ability to evaluate own strengths and development needs

Experience & Knowledge

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of theatres, especially ortho and trauma
• NVQ / or equivalent Assessor qualification
• Has an understanding of reflective practice and clinical supervision

Skills & Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate problem solving skills

Desirable

• Has an understanding of Clinical Governance

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 Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Belverdere Road

Burton On Trent

DE11 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The candidate will:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and minor illness.
• Take appropriate clinical histories and undertake physical examinations.
• Develop appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Prescribe medication as an independent prescriber within scope of practice.
• Request and interpret investigations where appropriate.
• Refer patients to secondary care or other services when clinically indicated.
• Provide appropriate advice, treatment, safety-netting and follow-up.
• Recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain clear and accurate clinical records.

Care Home & Community

The candidate will work closely with the practices Care Homes Lead.

This will include planned and responsive care home visits, assessment and management of acute illness, supporting patients with complex health needs and contributing to proactive and personalised care.

The postholder will also undertake home visits to other practice patients where clinically required and work collaboratively with GPs, care home staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Advanced clinical practice qualification at Masters level or equivalent.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300).
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Qualification or additional training in advanced clinical assessment.
• Relevant training in the management of minor illness and/or long-term conditions.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner or in a comparable autonomous advanced clinical role.
• Experience independently assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with acute and minor illness.
• Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making and managing clinical risk.
• Experience of independent prescribing.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience of caring for older people and patients with complex health needs.
• Experience of care home and/or community-based clinical work.
• Experience undertaking home visits.
• Experience using EMIS Web.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work confidently and autonomously within professional scope of practice.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognise and appropriately escalate clinical deterioration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise competing clinical demands.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and patient safety responsibilities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local Primary Care and community services.
• Interest in proactive care, frailty and care home medicine.

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

Dove Medical Practice

Address

60 Dovedale Road

Erdington

Birmingham

West Midlands

B23 5DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST

ACCOUNTABLE TO: PRACTICE MANAGER & PARTNERS

REPORTING TO: PRACTICE MANAGER & ASSISTANT MANAGER

HOURS: PART TIME

Job Summary:

The receptionist is an important member of the Practice team.

The purpose of the job is to provide a point of contact for patients, and act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical and non-medical staff. The ability to communicate confidently and effectively with patients, doctors, colleagues and other agencies is therefore vital.

Job Responsibilities:

At the start of the day, open up the surgery and prepare for morning surgery. Pass any messages on as necessary. Ensure the security of the premises before leaving.

Arrange patient appointment times, and record patient arrivals on the Practice computer system.

Receive and note messages by telephone, record requests for home visits and other services provided by the Practice. Ensure messages are appropriately passed via the SystmOne appointment system to the relevant person.

Answer patient queries both in person and over the telephone, including results of investigations, hospital appointments and give advice on administrative matters. Refer to other members of the Practice Team where appropriate.

Ensure accurate and detailed information is given when accepting new patients, inform them of the way the Practice functions and issue them with a Practice Leaflet.

Prepare repeat prescriptions on computer in readiness for the doctors authorisation and signature. Review need for follow-up according to Practice protocols and action as needed. Organise prescriptions for collection or post.

Provide assistance in separately designated hours with prescription related queries, where possible actioning repeats in line with agreed protocols, ensuring patients are called for review as necessary.

Check the action lists from doctors concerning pathology results and communicate these to patients by phone or letter. Ensure the Task list is actioned in a timely and effective manner.

Liaise effectively with doctors, nurses and other Practice staff including attached professional staff such as midwives, district nurses and health visitors, other external agencies such as the hospitals, chemists, social services, to ensure relevant information is passed on appropriately.

In collaboration with your reception supervisor, ensure responsibility to provide reception cover when a team member is on annual leave or to cover sickness.

Additional Duties:

• Other administrative duties that may be required to assist with the smooth running of the surgery.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

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

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that 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.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
• Attending & contributing to practice meetings

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

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard level of general education- including Maths and English
• IT Skills

Experience

Essential

• General Practice/NHS
• Customer Care
• Dealing with the public
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexibility to cover shifts

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

Jessop Medical Practice

Address

Greenhill Lane

Leabrooks

DE55 1LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake investigations and provide patient information to elective surgical patients, in support of and supervised by registered Nurses. This includes Inpatient and Day Surgery pre assessment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Care certificate (with evidence of completion)
• QCF or NVQ Level 2 in a health-related subject

Desirable

• Studying towards QCF or NVQ Level 3 in a health-related subject

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in healthcare including outpatient departments

Desirable

• Experience of acting as a mentor to new HCAs undertaking the Care Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

• Organisational skills
• Able to plan and prioritise workload under direction
• Time management skills
• IT skills
• Provides care on a consistent basis, first time, every time in the right setting and the right way
• Can develop relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity
• Can understand a patient's health and social needs whilst having the expertise, clinical and technical knowledge to deliver effective care and treatments based on research and evidence.

Desirable

• Venepuncture competency
• ECG recording competency
• Vital observations competency

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

You will work as a Bank Registered ACP to ensure the safe and effective delivery of a high standard of individualised care across flexible sessions Monday to Saturday, and where required in collaboration with the Primary care Multidisciplinary Team.

You will work within a holistic model to ensure care and treatment needs are met

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of seeing patients in a sole environment, minor illness and treatment room conditions
• Advanced Care Practitioner Qualification or equivalent
• Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Non medical IR(ME)R Course

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of working in a GP Practice

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable
• Flexible and can do attitude
• Excellent IT Skills
• Good working knowledge of Emis
• Car Driver

Desirable

• Outlook

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

Channel Health Alliance

Address

Channel Health Alliance

1 Maison Dieu Road

Dover

Kent

CT16 1RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You will be working full time, an average of 42 hours per week (12.25 hour shifts - days and nights), making a positive difference at Cygnet St Augustine's.

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and SundayWeek 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Cygnet St Augustines is a 32 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men. Our fantastic facilities and multi-disciplinary treatment programme are designed to assist individuals with their return to community living. Those placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

Your Day-to-Day Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and improve quality Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals . Administer prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines.You are Open, compassionate, honest & resilient Newly Qualified or Experienced RMN with a current Pin Number Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of latest nursing practices Able to deputise in a clinical lead role Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £22.50 per hour Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities Expert clinical supervision & peer support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings. Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 5JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role requires an individual with knowledge, skills and experience to be able to provide support to Facilities Services in the delivery of a continuously improving safe, high quality service to patients, staff and visitors.

The role requires an individual with knowledge of Facilities Services and legislative requirements to enable a customer focused service delivery across the soft facilities functions.

To adhere to national and local initiatives in order to achieve their objectives, that feature in key performance indicators, balance scorecards and assessment of the Trusts performance e.g. Government Buying Standards, CQUIN, Care Quality Standards, PLACE, Cleanliness, Infection Prevention and Control, Nutritional Standards, HCAI, Health and Safety etc.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• C.I.E.H. Level 3 in Food Hygiene (or similar)
• ILM Level 3 and/or relevant Industry Experience in leadership and management.

Desirable

• IOSH Qualification
• Level 4 in Management /ILM/NEBBS (or equivalent)
• Prince 2 Project Management
• Facilities Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a supervisory or junior management position within a similar environment though not necessarily the NHS
• Experience with financial and budgetary control including identifying areas for cost efficiencies
• Experience in the monitoring of food hygiene/safety including auditing of operational catering departments, based on legal requirements of the Food Safety Act 1990.
• Experience in the monitoring of food hygiene/safety including auditing of operational catering departments, based on legal requirements of the Food Safety Act 1990.

Desirable

• Working within a NHS/healthcare setting
• Leadership/management of teams
• Experience with financial and budgetary control including identifying areas for cost efficiencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Management, knowledge and understanding of Government and/or NHS initiatives
• Awareness, understanding and experience of leading and influencing the implementation of the requirements of the 'NHS Plan' relevant to Facilities Services
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including their implementation at an operational level.
• Knowledge of risk, health, safety and welfare in the work place related to Facilities Services

Desirable

• Understanding of the needs of Forensic mental health and learning disability services.
• ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and negotiating skills with the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both written and verbal to staff, customers, and patients at all levels.
• Ability to gain co-operation from NHS staff at various levels of the organisation for the effective development of the service.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of people across multi-disciplinary services.
• Ability to deal with complaints/problems from patients and/or carers or members of staff with tact and understanding
• Computer literate and an understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritises competing demands

Desirable

• Ability to deal with frequent interruptions to planned working to deal with business or staff issues

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Attend Trust mandatory training

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

Training

Essential

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
• Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Wells Road Centre

Mapperley

Nottingham

NG3 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached description of full duties and responsibilities. Also please see attached the person specification

Person Specification

Education, qualifications and/or training

Essential

• BSC in Dietetics or equivalent
• Current registration as Dietitian with HCPC
• Post graduate training in paediatric Dietetics

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Member of BDA specialist paediatric group
• Study to masters level or equivalent training or experience

Experience

Essential

• Proven clinical experience following graduation. This must include at least one years' experience in managing children and young adults on home enteral feeding
• Experience of training student dietitians
• Working as a part of a team
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Experience of developing dietetic service
• Extensive experience of outpatient clinics
• Experience of managing children on HEF
• Post registration experience of managing children with faltering growth.

Desirable

• Post registration experience of managing children on home enteral feeding, allergy and faltering growth.

Knowldege and Skills

Essential

• Sound Clinical knowledge
• Evidence of CPD e.g. advanced diploma in dietetic practice or equivalent short courses
• Sound knowledge of current issues relating to children on home enteral feeding
• Good communication and organisational Skills
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent time Management
• Maintain confidentiality
• High quality care for every patient, every day
• Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels
• Computer Literacy
• Demonstrate understanding of equal opportunities

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Innovative and confident
• Proactive approach
• Flexible to changing demands in workload
• Demonstrates a positive , caring and patient centred approach
• Open to learning

Other

Essential

• Able to move supplies when needed and to bend, reach and sit for prolonged periods
• Travel between sites
• Periods of sitting and standing

Desirable

• Access to car
• Full UK driver's licemce

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a personal clinical and professional contribution to the clinical pharmacy service within primary care. Primary care encompasses general medical practice, as well as people requiring care in their own homes or in care homes.
• To assist in the provision of advice on pharmaceutical matters and that pertaining to medicines management on a regular basis. Medicines management encompasses the selection, procurement, delivery, prescribing, supply, administration and review of medicines to optimise the contribution they make to produce informed and desired outcomes of patient care.
• To manage the care of specific patients, as part of the practice team.
• To ensure that there is compliance with medicines legislation particularly within own assigned area of responsibility.
• To participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Demonstration of competence at pre-registration level
• Evidence of continuing professional development to at least meet the mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• IT skills to at least ECDL standard or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society or groups to assist personal and professional development

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Experience of supervising staff

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NPC Ponteland & NPC Haydon Bridge/Allendale

Meadowfield Industrial Estate

Ponteland

NE20 9SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Consultant Trainer will be encouraged to contribute to the wider aims of the Academy which include innovation, wider collaboration partnership with higher education, industry, and NHS Wales.

Contributing to teaching undergraduate medical training

Contributing to education and training of non-radiology clinicians and allied health professionals

Participating in and leading research, innovation and evaluation activities facilitated at the Academy, including the assessment and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and their potential application within radiology education and clinical practice

Contribute to courses and conferences hosted at the Academy

Contribute to developments for NHS Wales Diagnostic Services, such as workforce planning or developing sonographer training

Participating in research and innovation facilitated at the Academy

Contribute to courses and conferences hosted at the Academy

Contribute to developments for NHS Wales Diagnostic Services, such as workforce planning or developing sonographer training

Person Specification

English

Essential

• Meets essential criteria
• Meets desirable criteria

Desirable

• Evidence of contributing to practice development

English

Essential

• Able to undertake duties at consultant level, including management and leadership responsibilities. This includes organisation of teaching, training & audit.
• Experience and enthusiasm for teaching and training

Desirable

• Education/ Qualifications & Training MB BCh or equivalent. Post Graduate Diploma, e.g. FRCR, MRCP At time of interview, the candidate must be: -on the Specialist Register. -or have a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from an EEA country or Switzerland which will allow direct entry onto the Specialist Register. Experience and enthusiasm for teaching and training of Nuclear Medicine Current/recent role in training. Ability to deliver required subspecialty training. To perform to GMC standards Promoting Excellence: Standards for medical and education training, GMC 2016Other special interest in a relevant area of clinical practice. Higher qualification in Medical Education.Application Form. Interview. Production of Evidence. (Certificates, etc.)
• Experience and enthusiasm for teaching and training

Welsh language skills

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

National Imaging Academy Wales

Pencoed Business Park,

Pencoed

CF35 5HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high level of clinical care within the Northumbria Community Dental Service/Oral Surgery department, supporting the clinicians in all aspects of clinical practice and ensure the smooth facilitation of all dental/oral surgery clinics across Northumbria Healthcare Trust.
• 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 teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

• National Certificate of Examining Board for Dental Nursing or Certificate of Proficiency recognised by the Association of Dental Hospitals of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or A qualification approved by the Secretary of State as being equivalent to one of the above.
• Current registration with the General Dental Council.

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

Trustwide

Trustwide

NE46 1QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is full-time 37.5 hours per week and is office based.

The Staffing Solutions Team are open as follows:

Mon Fri 8am 6pm

Bank Holidays 8am 1pm

Hours in the team will be worked on a rota basis.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1st October 2026

Closing date : 15th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Previous secretarial/clerical experience
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload

Desirable

• Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
• Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
• Experience of working with medical records filing systems

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Minute taking skills
• Good organisational and planning skills

Desirable

• Shorthand skills

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in 24 hour on call rota, while maintaining and managing patient workload in antenatal and outpatient clinics.

To participate in training sessions for education and ensure we maintain compliance with CNTS guidelines.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) or equivalent
• Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register or Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT at date of interview
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Medical Education Qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Experience and awareness of Clinical Governance
• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Desirable

• ATSM or equivalent experience in benign gynaecological surgery
• ATSM or equivalent experience in colposcopy
• Experience of audit management
• Experience of supervising SpR's
• Formal training in Clinical Supervision/train the trainers

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

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital

Northumbria Way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Degree in Business Administration or relevant subject or equivalent experience and training

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
• *Experience of working in an administrative role with a proven track record of problem solving and managing a team of staff
• *Experience of managing complex diaries using own judgement when dealing with conflicting appointments and priorities
• *High proficiency of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook)
• *Experience of working in a busy environment working independently and exercising judgment and decision-making skills
• *Experience in handling patient complaints
• *Experience in managing clinics
• *Experience of managing rotas
• *Experience of minute taking
• *Experience of recruitment and workforce planning

Desirable

• *Experience of using UHB IT systems
• *Experience of working in healthcare
• *Experience of performance management, managing staff sickness

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Excellent communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
• *Excellent keyboard / IT skills ensuring accuracy
• *Highly developed prioritisation skills
• *Organisation and coordination of meetings including the transcribing of minutes
• *Good time management skills
• *Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, Patients and Visitors
• *Confidentiality and tact necessary for dealing with
• *people at all levels, and the most complex and sensitive information
• *Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
• *Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues
• *Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines and adapt to changes in demand and workload
• *Confident in dealing with people at all levels
• *Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity
• *Mature open and flexible approach to work
• *Demonstrates care and compassion
• *Good inter-personal and communication skills.
• *Good organisational skills
• *Team Player
• *Conscientious
• *Demonstrates reliability, motivation and commitment
• *Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situation
• *Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
• *Ability to travel to multiple sites

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
• Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy and policies relevant to role

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
• Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Experience of contributing to the management of change

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role

Managerial Experience

Essential

• Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff

Information Technology

Essential

• Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenfields, Bridport community hospital

Hospital lane

Bridport

DT6 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected]

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessor/ practice supervisor training
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
• Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Ability to act as practice assessor/ supervisor to students / supervise other junior staff

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES

Essential

• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
• Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Experience of planning and organising ongoing activities, e.g., organise own time and that of junior staff and learners,
• Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement
• Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role mode
• Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weymouth Community Hospital

Weymouth Community Hospital

Weymouth and Portland

DT4 7TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge skills and training

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Understand and act in line with NMC professional standards
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, and nonverbal communication) with patients, relatives/ carers and the multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development

Job specific experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.

Business Travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weymouth Community Hospital

Melcombe Avenue

Weymouth and Portland

DT4 7TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To express an interest in this post please describe your suitability and skills in line with the enclosed B4 Medical Secretary job description. You should currently hold the required level of qualification of have proven experience as outlined in the essential criteria, if you do not meet this criteria you may not be shortlisted.

Note: The post holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with possible exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances and will be expected to participate in all relevant training courses appropriate to the role.

The post holder may also undertake additional duties as directed by the Administration Manager.

The successful applicant would start as soon as operationally able.

For informal discussions or site visits please refer to the contact information section.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1st October 2026

Closing date : 15th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RSA Level III/OCR3 in Text Processing/NVQ 3 in Business and Administration (including text preparation) plus knowledge acquired through further experience
• Educated to O-Level / GCSE standard

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge and experience of Microsoft applications (minimum 1 year)
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant medical terminology
• Working knowledge of Patient Information Systems, e.g. RiO

Desirable

• Experience of using stock ordering and reporting systems
• Working knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation and procedures

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Audio-typing skills.
• Minute-taking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of NHS Procedures and Policies

Desirable

• Minute taking experience in similar environment (e.g. patient meetings)

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Able to work under pressure, to meet deadlines
• Discrete in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Good organisational and planning skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to meet the mobility requirement of the post

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Benton House

Sandyford Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 1QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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