Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Key Duties:

1.1 Assist Section Leads with Management of the QMS in the Designated Section of the department on the WRH site

1.2 Assist with training of staff in the Designated Section

1.3 Ensure adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available with appropriate recording of reagent lot numbers for audit and verification

1.4 Monitor IQC and EQA performance and investigate and resolve any problems in conjunction with the Section Lead BMS

1.5 Attend Laboratory meetings and present Quality and Performance updates for the Haematology Section in the absence of the Section Lead BMS.

1.6 Assist the Section Lead with the production of SOPs Documents and maintenance logs ensuring they are kept up to date.

1.7 Maintain all documentation required for UKAS ISO15189 accreditation.

1.8 Assist the Section Lead to ensure all matters relating to UKAS ISO15189 compliance are addressed

1.9 Assist with the maintenance of all equipment in the Designated Section and liaise with suppliers over problems

Call out service engineers when appropriate

1.10 Assist with the implementation and development of new techniques within the Designated Section of the Department to include taking a lead role in Verification and all documentation required to demonstrate compliance with ISO15189 standard prior to implementation.

1.11 Liaise with Company Representatives under the direction of the Section Lead BMS

1.12 Take telephone enquiries from Doctors, Nurses, other Ward staff, GP surgeries, staff from other Hospitals, and any other outside sources. Give results and advice, if appropriate or transfer or seek advice.

1.13 Review test results from analysers and authorise if appropriate or pass for further tests or review by Consultant Haematologists.

1.14 Assist with sample referral to external laboratories and the inputting of report data received back

1.15 Be able to perform routine investigations in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and be prepared to undertake duties in all sections of the Department as required.

1.16 Be able to perform microscopic examination of stained blood films, reporting of findings, and then authorising results or passing to Consultant Haematologists.

1.17 Input Patient ID and test request data onto Laboratory IT system.

1.18 Liaise with departmental IT Specialist BMS on day to day issues relating to WinPath BHI to ensure functionality as described in SOPs.

1.19 Participate in the departmental 24-7 shift rota.

This involves the following:

To be able to work alone without supervision.

To be able to take control in any Health and Safety event that may take place out of hours.

To be able to authorise results as they are available to enable them to be reported electronically to wards and departments.

To be able to give advice to Doctors and ward staff if needed.

To monitor the quality of the service offered at all times.

Ability to respond to the Trust Major Incident Policy.

2 Education and Training

2.1 Assist with the supervision of training and monitor the performance of BMS and MLA staff working in the Designated Section.

2.2 Liaise with the Departmental Training Officer on all matters related to Training within this section

2.3 Attend NEQAS meetings and seminars in specialist area to keep up to date with current trends and developments as required to maintain knowledge of Quality related issues

2.4 Attend training courses for new equipment introduced into the Designated Section as required to maintain knowledge

3. Management

3.1 Attend meetings, in the absence of the Section Lead BMS

3.2 Participate in the induction of new staff.

3.3 Sit on recruitment panels for less experienced staff, as required

3.4 Perform any other duties deemed reasonable and necessary by the Head BMS.

3.5 Provide cover for the Specialist BMS in other sections in their absence.

3.6 Participate and comment on Departmental policy and planning.

3.7 In the absence of the Section Lead BMS attend Senior, Laboratory and Quality Management meetings as required

3.8 Attend regular meetings with the Section Lead BMS (as a key member of the team) to keep abreast of relevant issues

3.9 Conduct annual Performance and Development Reviews with Band 5 BMS and MLA staff, if required

4 Professional

4.1 Maintain a professional attitude at all times.

4.2 Be aware of personal and professional development. Attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved.

4.3 Participate in own annual Performance and Development Review.

4.4 Comply with Trust policies.

5. Manual Handling

5.1 The job may entail lifting moderately heavy reagent containers.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council.

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience in all aspects of Haematology and Blood Transfusion tests and related matters as a Band 5 BMS

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of ISO 15189:2022 Accreditation Standard
• On-going CPD and specialist training and experience equivalent to post-graduate IBMS Specialist Diploma level
• Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post.
• Must be able to supervise Band 5 BMS staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills
• Good organizational skills

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Approved BSc Biomedical Science Degree
• HCPC Registration as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice

Desirable

• IBMS Certificate of Extended Practice

Experience

Essential

• Post Registration experience of all routine analysis in Haematology and Blood Transfusion in an NHS Laboratory

Desirable

• Experience of non-routine analysis in Haematology

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Must be willing to participate in shift work after a period of orientation and demonstration of proficiency in all routine procedures. Ability to comply with Trust Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Must pass a standard Occupational Health Check demonstrating fitness to practice
• Must be willing to work across two hospital sites

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Confident to work unsupervised
• Able to provide a degree of flexibility with work patterns
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with conflicting and competing demands

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Full NMC registered Nurse
• Evidence of recent relevant training

Desirable

• Experience of Community Nursing

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Experience of working in the community
• Evidence of research based/reflective practice
• Knowledge of local and national priorities.
• Understanding of the wider NHS agenda regarding community services

Desirable

• Experience of long term conditions
• Experience of Leg Ulcer management and lower limb assessments
• Experience of end of life care

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• IT Skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of using SystmOne

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across Derbyshire County visiting patients' homes and across the county to access meetings and training

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Rapid Response Team

Whitworth Hospital

Darley Dale, Matlock

DE4 2JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be actively involved in the development of team-based nursing, assuming theresponsibilities of assessing, planning, and implementing a programme of nursingcare for individual clients within the team. To support patients, plan and implement programmes of nursing care to meet theirindividual needs, referring to other agencies as appropriate. To evaluate and modify nursing care in accordance with the Care ProgrammeApproach and facilitate the development of discharge plans. To actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decisionsregarding patients in your care. To take part in group caseloads, with the support of the team and management. To keep accurate and timely professional records of nursing care, ensuringconfidentiality is maintained in line with Trust policy. To assist in the development of service standards and participate in clinical audit. To participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives, incorporatingresearched based practicesAFC 2/7/24 JME-135-24 Treatment Team Practitioner Band 5 Take a lead in facilitating the day-to-day functioning of the Clozapine Clinic, with supportand guidance from qualified professionals such as the nursing team, consultants andpharmacists. To monitor the effects and side effects of Clozapine medication in the community, withguidance from relevant professionals, such as the nursing team, consultants andpharmacists. To administer intramuscular injections and monitor the effects of these, with theknowledge of contraindications and side effects, being able to relay accurateinformation to patients in a format that they are able to understand in accordance withtrust policies. To undertake venepuncture in the context of physical health monitoring, after relevanttraining and ongoing guidance. To undertake physical health checks, interpret results and respond to and reportconcerns appropriately. (No moving and handling required). To take part in the running of the ECT clinic and perform duties as specified. IncludingECT session handovers, management, and recovery of patients on the ECT pathway. To participate in clinical supervision.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• RMN
• ILS trained

Desirable

• ECTAS ECT nurse training completed.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a mental health setting
• Experience of delivering an ECT service

Desirable

• Experience of working within an acute mental health ward setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of Mental Illness
• Knowledge of treatment and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, CPA process and the Mental Capacity Act
• Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Acute Mental Health Services and ECT
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Computer literate
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Training in management of violence and aggression techniques

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Horton House

Southlink Business Park, Horton House

Oldham

OL4 1DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (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

Main area: Acute medicine

Grade: ST 3-5

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Site: Princess Alexandra Hospital

Town: Harlow

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work at Princess Alexandra Hospital, within the Acute Medicine Department which is part of the Urgent & Emergency Care division.

The Acute Medicine Department has recently undergone a number of changes. Currently we staff a 28 bedded Adult Assessment Unit which aims to have a length of stay of less than 24 hours. Working in partnership with this area is a 28 bedded Medical Short Stay Ward (Charnley Ward) which provides care for patients with a 72 hour short-stay in hospital. We are also responsible for a dedicated Same Day Emergency Care Unit co-located to the Emergency Department.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a service the acute medical responsibilities comprise the following:

• Running the medical take round the clock on shift basis
• Care of the patients in Acute Medicine Units on weekdays and weekends
• Attending to patients in our Same Day Emergency Care Unit which independently sees between 50 and 60 patients per day
• Supervision of junior medical staff and undertaking regular teachings

Duties and Responsibilities

• To co-ordinate high quality person-centred care of the patients on the ward ensuring that all patients admitted have a diagnosis and treatment plan, and receive a daily medical review. To participate in outpatient clinics where required
• To provide medical leadership on the ward by supporting and supervising more junior staff and delegating duties appropriately
• To ensure the appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge
• To build and maintain excellent relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team, working with them and communicating effectively to deliver high quality patient care
• To engage fully in development of services, driving forward innovations to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• PACES

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of patient safety and risk management

Desirable

• Broad knowledge and experience of General Medicine and UK Acute
• Medicine and Ambulatory Care in UK
• Experience in teaching at multiple levels and across disciplines D
• Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP
• curriculum

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide advanced clinical leadership within the Virtual Ward service, acting as an autonomous practitioner responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients receiving acute care in their own homes.

The post holder will manage a complex caseload of patients admitted through admission avoidance and early supported discharge pathways, working closely with acute hospital consultants, General Practitioners, community services and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care.

Using advanced clinical assessment skills, independent prescribing and complex decision-making, the ACP will develop and implement management plans, monitor treatment response, identify deterioration and coordinate escalation where required. The role requires a high degree of professional autonomy, supported by effective multidisciplinary working and strong clinical governance arrangements.

Alongside clinical practice, the ACP will contribute to the four pillars of advanced practice through leadership, education, research and service development activities. The post holder will support workforce development, supervise and educate colleagues, lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing evolution of Virtual Ward services across Nottinghamshire.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the development of innovative models of care that improve patient outcomes, reduce avoidable hospital admissions and support high-quality care closer to home.

Person Specification

Values

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

Qualifications - Academic / Professional

Essential

• Recognised NMC or HCPC Degree/diploma
• V300 Non-Medical prescribing
• Recognised ACP Masters (or completion of the HEE supported portfolio route) qualification

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Frailty, Long-Term Conditions, Urgent Care or Clinical Assessment
• Qualification in Quality Improvement, Service Improvement or Project Management
• Leadership or Management qualification (e.g. ILM, NHS Leadership Academy programmes, PGCert Leadership).

Training

Essential

• Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including highly specialist clinical knowledge and evidence of competencies spanning all 4 pillars of Advanced Practice
• Evidence of management/leadership training and development

Desirable

• Long term conditions management

Experience

Essential

• Experience and expertise in of assessing and managing complex caseloads
• Experience of leading service development
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary/agency working and established interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Experience of MDT teams
• Experience in using research evaluation / audit tools and demonstrating need
• Experience of managing and clinically supervising others

Desirable

• Virtual Ward Experience
• Experience of virtual care
• Two years experience working as an ACP
• Experience of managing patients on admission avoidance and/or early supported discharge pathways
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries with acute, community and primary care services.
• Experience of developing clinical pathways, standard operating procedures or policies
• Experience presenting service developments or performance information to senior leaders, boards or system partners

Knowledge

Essential

• Expertise in knowledge of Virtual Ward
• Knowledge of National Policy and guidance
• Applied leadership knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of community care challenges
• Understanding of national Virtual Ward and Hospital at Home models
• Understanding of NHS urgent and emergency care recovery and transformation programmes
• Knowledge of community-based alternatives to admission and Home First principles
• Understanding of demand, capacity and flow within urgent and emergency care systems

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own wellbeing with access to supervision to sustain this
• Reflective practitioner
• Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
• Team builder and team member
• Motivated and a motivator
• Leadership skills
• Good reasoning skills
• Well organised
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Empathetic and psychologically minded

Desirable

• Highly specialist skill in working with people
• Experience of leading service development
• Experience of supporting other staff and students
• Experience of managing a project or service initiative
• Ability to interpret service data and use it to support quality improvement and operational decision-making.
• Experience of leading quality improvement, audit or research projects
• Experience supervising trainee ACPs or supporting advanced clinical practice development
• Confident user of digital health technologies, remote monitoring platforms and virtual consultation methods

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.
• Flexible working as required by post - 7 day service

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashfield Health and Wellebing Centre

Portland St

Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 7AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at Level Health, we are completely focused on our patients. Our ethos is that each patient has a right to have the best possible quality of life. Through our services, we hope to empower our patients and help them develop a sense of independence in managing their own well-being. Complete integration within GP practices helps us to provide them with expert advice and assistance, increasing efficiency in primary care and reducing time pressures on GPs. Our work with Commissioners helps us to deliver streamlined, state-of-the-art services and our talented team helps us to implement a multi-specialty healthcare organisation built on innovation, learning and a holistic belief system. Mo Valli, Managing Director.

Level Health is the largest supplier of Physiotherapy services to NHS GP practices in the Canterbury and Coastal area.

We are looking to recruit an outstanding newly-qualified Physiotherapist to join the Level Health Training Academy. You will work alongside a large and established team of Senior and Junior Physiotherapists in our vibrant, innovative and dynamic organisation. We have the capacity to create a flexible package to accommodate different working needs.

Level Health operates a mandatory 2 year Academy Programme for all newly qualified Junior staff, with a syllabus that includes Clinical Excellence, Clinical Psychology, Communication, Functional Rehabilitation and Holistic Care. To ensure that learning and professional development is consistent, we run weekly clinical supervision/mentoring sessions and monthly in-service training meetings with the whole team, providing a well-rounded, robust, supportive and patient-centred teaching programme. In addition, we provide an annual training budget for the further specialist development of our staff.

The role is a static MSK Physiotherapy position which will provide an invaluable insight into a broad range of both peripheral and spinal problems.

This exciting role is located within GP surgeries in East Kent. The vacancy is focused around Primary care at a range of spacious, modern and well-resourced locations. We work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Paramedics, Allied Health workers and a large network of Administrators.

Level Health uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver its services, including the EMIS medical record system, online CPD sessions and the delivery of virtual exercise programmes. We are enthusiastic about CPD and cover a wide range of topics to provide a multi-specialty and holistic approach to learning.

We have a passion for mentorship and we pay close attention to the mentor/mentee relationship. Our clinicians are trained to teach GP trainees on nationally accredited GP training programmes and we take an active role in training undergraduate physiotherapists. Our unrelenting drive for innovation means that we form part of the Regional Spinal Network, Health Innovation Network and a variety of University Research Programmes.

We work closely with Canterbury Christ Church University and the University of Brighton to support Physiotherapy students and their development, providing 6-week clinical placements throughout the year. Over the past year, we have worked with injured veteran athletes at the prestigious golf event, The Simpson Cup, and have been active with a large-scale charity expedition to Mount Everest.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• A focus on holistic interventions, in line with Level Health practices and ethos

• Communicating effectively and participating in organisational activities that support innovation, creativity and that develop positive working relationships

• Independently managing an MSK caseload of clients, delivering comprehensive clinical assessments and evidence-based treatments

• Providing accurate notes and reports, being accountable and professional within your scope of practice

• Striving to improve clinical and cultural standards that ensure all care is administered in line with Level Health Standards and CSP/HCPC frameworks

• Adhering to all policies and procedures that create a safe and respectful environment for both staff and patients to deliver or receive care.

We provide an environment of strong cultural values and a supportive and friendly workplace that encourages our staff to accelerate in their careers, creating the opportunity to achieve personal and professional growth.

Requirements:

• CSP and HCPC registration (applied for or obtained)

• Degree in Physiotherapy

• Flexible working hours

• Commitment to delivering quality care and evidence-based practice

• True passion and commitment to holistic health care

• Strong communication, IT, organisational and time management skills

• Involvement in CPD, staff social calendar and team building tasks

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Competitive salary

• Annual training budget

• Continued Professional Development opportunities and comprehensive training

• Flexible working hours

• Company pension scheme

• Employee referral cash incentive (subject to Tax and NI)

All applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK (for eligible posts only) and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Border Agency requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post.

www.levelhealth.co.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy

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

Level Health (UK) Ltd

Address

137 Millais Road

London

E11 4EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants who are nearing completion of an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or Leadership and Management, or a relevant subject MSc are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Candidates who have not yet achieved the required qualification(s) will be appointed at Band 6 until completion.

• Interview Date: 23 October 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week, including participation in Saturday rota (approximately one week in 6)
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

• The department of Cellular Pathology is made up of several sections (see organisational chart) and the post holder will assist in operational continuity and provide specialised advice within one of these sections.
• To contribute to the provision of an effective clinical Cellular Pathology service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. This will involve assisting a line manager with operational continuity by supervising, organising and directing Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Healthcare Science Associate Practitioners (HCSAP) and Healthcare Science Assistants (HSA) and also imparting specialist knowledge in clinical and technical situations.
• To provide specialist scientific knowledge and to work as a member of the team to assess, plan and contribute to the provision of a specialised service.
• To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
• To microscopically interpret tissue and/or fluid samples, select and dissect areas for diagnosis e.g. renal biopsies
• To ensure that the section conforms to all internally and externally defined quality standards, investigate non- compliances, instigate remedial action, and to report such events to the Deputy/Operational manager and/or Quality Manager as appropriate.
• There is a requirement for the post holder to rotate through all different sections in the department.
• To assist the Deputy/Operational Managers in maintaining the performance of laboratory equipment within the section.
• To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to the Department Health and Safety Officer.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria in the job description. Informal enquiries are welcome.

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

• MSc in Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent qualification e.g. HSD / level of knowledge
• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience and knowledge in Cellular Pathology gained as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Desirable

• Training and Leadership experience through work based practice and/or course attendance
• Knowledge and experience of Laboratory Accreditation and governance e.g. UKAS ISO15189 and Human Tissue Authority (HTA)

Skills & Abilities

Desirable

• Keyboard and IT related 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

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 and Knowledge

Essential

• Completed an accredited Mechanical apprenticeship training course to a minimum level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. air conditioning
• High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and a working knowledge of other associated trades. Familiarity with approved guidance documents

Desirable

• Evidence of significant CPD
• JIB Registration
• Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda
• General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation.

Experience

Essential

• H&V Systems
• LTHW Systems
• DHW Systems
• BMS engineering maintenance
• Completion of a structured training programme

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills. Willing to develop individual knowledge
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Current Full Driving licence
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious
• Participate in on-call and/or shift relief duties
• Available to undertake overtime.

Desirable

• Motivation skills
• Experience in team leading

Other

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a 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.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Leadership and people management

• Provide strong, visible, and supportive leadership to the practice team.

• Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team, creating a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee recruitment, induction, training, appraisal, and staff development.

• Manage performance, absence, capability, disciplinary and grievance matters appropriately and fairly.

• Ensure effective communication across the practice and work collaboratively with the GP Partners and wider healthcare team.

• Identify opportunities to improve team structures, skill mix, and ways of working.

Process improvement and service development

• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and patient experience.

• Lead the implementation of new processes and ways of working from initial ideas through delivery and evaluation.

• Use data, feedback, and performance information to identify areas for improvement.

• Monitor the impact of changes and ensure improvements are embedded and sustained.

• Support the practice in responding positively to changing demands and requirements.

• Encourage a culture where staff are engaged in identifying and delivering improvements.

Systems, data and digital transformation

• Take a strategic approach to the development and effective use of practice systems and technology.

• Identify opportunities for digital transformation and improved use of technology.

• Ensure systems are efficient, secure, and fit for purpose.

• Promote effective use of data to support decision-making, service improvement, and performance monitoring.

• Ensure appropriate information governance, data protection and confidentiality arrangements are maintained.

• Work with relevant external organisations and IT providers where required.

HR, risk and compliance

• Ensure the practice meets its employment and HR responsibilities.

• Maintain appropriate HR policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Ensure staff receive appropriate training and development.

• Maintain effective risk management systems and ensure risks are identified, recorded, reviewed, and appropriately managed.

• Oversee health and safety, infection control, and other relevant workplace responsibilities.

• Ensure the practice remains compliant with relevant legislation, contractual requirements, and professional standards.

• Maintain appropriate systems for incident reporting, investigation, and learning.

Governance and quality

• Support the GP Partners in maintaining effective clinical and organisational governance.

• Develop, review and implement practice policies, protocols and procedures.

• Monitor compliance and ensure actions arising from audits, incidents and reviews are followed through.

• Prepare and contribute to meetings, reports, and practice development plans.

• Ensure the practice is appropriately prepared for inspections, reviews, and external requirements.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and accountability.

Operational and financial management

• Oversee the effective day-to-day running of the practice.

• Monitor staffing levels, resources, and expenditure.

• Work with the GP Partners and relevant professional advisers on financial and budgetary matters.

• Support the practice in maximising available income and making effective use of resources.

• Oversee premises, equipment, health and safety and operational requirements.

• Ensure the practice has appropriate contingency and business continuity arrangements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Previous experience within primary care, the NHS or another healthcare environment would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with strong leadership and management experience from other sectors who can demonstrate transferable skills and a track record of delivering results.
• If you are an experienced leader from another sector and believe you have the skills, experience and ability to make a positive contribution to our practice, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

Experience

Essential

• Experience managing teams and people.
• Experience leading organisational change or service improvement.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, or operational performance.
• Experience handling HR matters and staff management issues.

Desirable

• Experience within primary care, the NHS or another healthcare setting.
• Understanding of CQC, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing digital transformation projects.

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

Rastrick Health Centre

Address

Rastrick Health Centre

Chapel Croft

Brighouse

West Yorkshire

HD6 3NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Respiratory Nurse will provide expert respiratory nursing care across Brunel Primary Care Network, delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for patients with respiratory disease.

Working autonomously at an enhanced level of practice, the post holder will provide clinical leadership, support service development, mentor colleagues and contribute to improving respiratory outcomes across all member practices.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing NMC revalidation.
• Postgraduate qualification at Level 7 or above relevant to enhanced respiratory practice.
• Working at an enhanced level of practice as described within the
• Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• ARTP Spirometry Accreditation.
• Teaching or mentorship qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within Primary Care or Community Services.
• Extensive experience managing asthma and COPD.
• Experience leading respiratory clinics.
• Experience delivering education and mentoring colleagues.
• Experience undertaking quality improvement and clinical audit.

Desirable

• Experience of service redesign within Primary Care Networks.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• NICE guidance relating to respiratory disease.
• BTS/SIGN respiratory guidance.
• Medicines optimisation.
• Population Health Management.
• Long-term condition management.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills.
• Autonomous clinical decision making.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in performing and independently interpreting diagnostic-quality spirometry.
• Demonstrable expertise in spirometry interpretation in accordance with current ARTP standards.
• Ability to work across multiple GP practices.
• Excellent IT skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Shore Partnership

Address

St Cuthbert’s Church

Hayling Avenue

Portsmouth

Hants

PO3 6BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.eastshorepartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a warm, friendly and efficient reception service to patients and everyone visiting the practice.
• Responding to general enquiries and helping patients understand practice services, procedures and processes.
• Supporting patients with appointment, home visit and telephone consultation requests, in line with practice protocols and guidance.
• Answering and making telephone calls, directing enquiries to the appropriate person and taking clear and accurate messages when required.
• Using good judgement, empathy and communication skills to support patients who may require urgent assistance, helping them access the appropriate member of the practice team.
• Welcoming patients attending appointments and helping them navigate their visit to the practice.
• Processing repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines and ensuring completed prescriptions are provided to the correct patient.
• Welcoming new patients to the practice, explaining our arrangements and helping them complete the necessary registration processes.
• Processing and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Arranging patient transport where required.
• Scanning and accurately processing information into patient records.
• Maintaining filing systems and patient records in an organised and confidential manner.
• Advising patients of any relevant charges for private services, receiving payments and issuing receipts.
• Helping to keep the reception area, noticeboards and patient information displays welcoming, tidy and up to date.
• Supporting colleagues by being confident and flexible in covering the different reception duties when needed.
• Developing a good working knowledge of the practice telephone and communication systems, including arrangements during and outside normal practice hours.

Administration

Alongside reception duties, you will support the wider team with a range of administrative tasks that help keep the practice running effectively. These may include:

• Contacting patients by telephone, letter or other agreed methods regarding appointments, recalls, reminders and other practice communications.
• Photocopying, scanning and preparing documents as required.
• Supporting the processing and accurate recording of information.
• Providing general administrative and clerical support to colleagues across the practice.

Working as Part of Our Team

Teamwork is at the heart of how we work. We want everyone who joins us to feel supported and valued and to play an active part in creating a positive environment for both colleagues and patients.

As part of the team, you will:

• Develop a good understanding of practice procedures and work in accordance with agreed protocols and guidance.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, reception and administrative colleagues, helping and supporting one another during busy periods.
• Handle patient information carefully, accurately and confidentially.
• Support the security of the practice, including having a good understanding of doors, windows, alarms and other security arrangements.
• Assist with opening and closing the practice when required, following agreed safety and security procedures.
• Complete accurate computer data entry and process information in accordance with practice procedures.
• Provide clerical and administrative assistance to colleagues as required.

Our patients trust us with sensitive and personal information, and protecting that trust is an important responsibility for everyone in the practice team.

As part of your role, you will:

• Respect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, carers, colleagues and others at all times.
• Treat all information you come across through your work, whether relating to patients, staff, other healthcare professionals or the practice itself, as confidential.
• Only share confidential information with authorised individuals and where appropriate to do so, in accordance with practice policies, procedures and relevant data protection requirements.
• Handle all personal and sensitive information with care, discretion and professionalism, helping our patients feel confident that their information is safe with us.

We all have a part to play in creating a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors and colleagues. You will support this by:

• Following practice health, safety and security procedures.
• Using personal security systems appropriately and in line with practice guidance.
• Being aware of potential risks within your day-to-day work and taking sensible steps to manage them.
• Making good use of training and keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.
• Following appropriate infection prevention and control procedures.
• Helping to keep work areas clean, tidy, safe and free from avoidable hazards.
• Promptly raising any health, safety or security concerns with the appropriate member of the team.

We are committed to creating a practice where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued, including our patients, carers, visitors and colleagues.

As part of our team, you will:

• Treat everyone fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Recognise and respect individual needs, beliefs, backgrounds, circumstances and choices.
• Provide a welcoming and non-judgemental service, recognising that every person's situation and experience is different.
• Respect people's privacy, dignity and individual rights.
• Help us maintain an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone is treated as an individual.

We want our team members to feel confident, supported and able to develop within their role. You will be encouraged to continue learning and building your knowledge and skills as part of your employment with us.

This will include:

• Taking part in relevant training and learning opportunities provided by the practice.
• Participating positively in regular reviews and conversations about your performance, development and wellbeing.
• Taking an active role in your own learning and maintaining an appropriate record of training and professional development.
• Sharing knowledge, skills and experience with colleagues and supporting others who are learning.
• Being open to feedback and using it as an opportunity to learn, develop and grow within the team.

We are always looking for ways to provide the best possible service for our patients and a positive working environment for our team. Everyone's ideas and contributions are valued.

You will:

• Raise any concerns relating to quality, safety or risk with the appropriate member of the team.
• Take responsibility for your work and ask for support or guidance whenever needed.
• Reflect positively on your own work and contribute to discussions about how we can improve the way we work together.
• Share ideas and suggestions, recognising that improvements can come from anyone within the team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other health and care organisations to support the needs of our patients.
• Organise your time and workload effectively, while recognising that we work as a team and support one another when things get busy.

Good communication is at the heart of great patient care and great teamwork. We want our patients to feel listened to and our colleagues to feel informed, supported and valued.

You will:

• Communicate with colleagues in an open, respectful and supportive way.
• Communicate with patients and carers with kindness, patience and understanding.
• Listen carefully and respond appropriately to people's individual needs and circumstances.
• Recognise when someone may need information communicated differently and make reasonable efforts to support them.
• Help maintain a positive team environment by sharing information, asking questions and supporting colleagues.

Everyone in our team has an important part to play in helping the practice provide safe, effective and compassionate care.

As part of your role, you will:

• Work in accordance with practice policies, procedures, standards and guidance.
• Take an active interest in how our services operate and how your role contributes to the wider practice.
• Work with colleagues to understand and positively implement changes to policies, procedures and ways of working.
• Participate in audits, reviews and improvement activities where appropriate.
• Embrace positive change and new ways of working that help us improve services for our patients and support our team.
• Contribute your ideas and experience, helping us to continue developing as a practice.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing a friendly, caring and professional service. You will be joining a great team where colleagues support one another, everyone's contribution is valued, and we work together to make a positive difference for our patients every day.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Administrative/Reception experience
• Understanding the importance of dealing with confidential/sensitive issues appropriately
• Be able to create a good rapport with patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working within General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Experience of working with the general public
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Smart, polite and confident
• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Using initiative
• Team working
• Self motivated
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality

Desirable

• GCSE Mathematics C or above
• GCSE English C or above
• Experience of reception work
• Experience of working within General Practice
• Knowledge of SystmOne

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

Rivergreen Medical Centre

Address

106 Southchurch Drive

Clifton

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG11 8AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The successful GP will join our progressive clinical team at Thornton Road Surgery, a friendly and vibrant practice serving a diverse and supportive local community in Croydon. The role offers a balanced mix of face-to-face consultations and telephone appointments, ensuring excellent continuity of care while allowing flexible working styles. The GP will contribute to the management of blood test results and clinical documents, supported by an experienced administrative workflow team who process and streamline the majority of incoming tasks meaning GPs handle only a small, clinically focused number of actions each day. Our well-established network of clinical pharmacists provides further support with prescribing, medication queries, and repeat prescription management, allowing you to focus on high-quality patient care. The postholder will have the opportunity to lead on key disease areas (monitoring trends in the Quality and Outcomes Framework, treatment, staff training and prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse patient list, including practice-based commissioning, patient participation and health promotion.

Supported by the clinical and management teams, the postholder will work as one of the GPs within Thornton Road & Valley Park Surgery, while also contributing to the wider multidisciplinary team across the Bourne Health Partnership.

Main duties of the job

In accordance with the practice timetable, you will undertake clinical sessions consisting of face-to-face consultations, telephone consultations, clinical triage, queries, home visits, repeat prescription signing, test result actioning, and medical reports. Consultations are typically 10 minutes.

Key Responsibilities

You will be required to

• Act upon QOF alerts and prompts during routine consultations
• Provide GP services in line with PMS contract requirements
• Undertake Duty Doctor and Paperwork Doctor sessions on a rota basis
• Support extended hours access when required
• Provide cross-site cover across Thornton Road, Valley Park and other Bourne Health Partnership practices when needed
• Assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately
• Provide preventative health care and lifestyle advice
• Support patients referred by nursing staff
• Provide certification in line with NHS regulations
• Adhere to local and national prescribing guidelines
• Make autonomous clinical decisions regarding presenting problems
• Maintain clear and accurate electronic clinical records
• Participate in audits and quality improvement activities
• Generate computer-based prescriptions
• Undertake all routine duties associated with general practice

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a Personal Development Plan aligned with practice goals
• Participate in the training of nurses, GP trainees and medical students
• Support administrative and clinical colleagues
• Attend clinical, prescribing, palliative care and practice meetings
• Chair or present during clinical meetings when required
• Deliver enhanced services and undertake training to support them
• Participate in practice-based commissioning, demand management and peer review
• Ensure compliance with deadlines for QOF, LCS and audit returns
• Take on additional duties as required to support the organisation

This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

Key Relationships

Internal

Members of the Senior Management team

Members of the Partnership Board

Colleagues within The Bourne Partnership

External

Suppliers of services

Other GP practices and practice groups

Other external organisations

Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information

Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the organisations FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.

Information Governance

All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed, and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner

Equal Opportunities

Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to The Bourne Partnerships Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.

Health and Safety

All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that The Bourne Partnerships health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and employees.

Infection Control

All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with the Partnerships Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy and Personal Protective Equipment Policy. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with The Bourne Partnerships use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager or stated to be mandatory.

Flexible Working

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern and multiple sites so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Sustainability

It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.

Smoking Policy

The Bourne Partnership is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on organisational property.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Medical degree
• Completion of GP registrar training

Other Requirements

Essential

• DBS check
• Maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable working within a large MDT
• Interest in chronic disease management

Desirable

• Flexibility to work outside core hours

Experience

Essential

• EMIS experience
• Video/telephone consultation experience
• Experience working in general practice
• Completion of vocational GP training (e.g. MRCGP/MRCP)

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification GP experience

Skills

Desirable

• GP trainer or trainer in training
• Ability to work early extended access sessions (e.g. 07:30 starts)
• Womens health (coils)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite, confident and approachable
• Flexible and cooperative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Motivated and proactive
• Uses initiative and sound judgement
• High integrity and loyalty
• Empathetic in distressing situations
• Able to work under pressure
• Confident, assertive and resilient

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

Thornton & Valley Park Surgery

Address

Thornton Road Surgery

299 Thornton Road

Croydon

CR0 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhs.uk/services/gp-surgery/thornton-road-and-valley-park-surgery/H83051 (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will provide high quality nursing care as part of our dedicated nursing team, working with the wider practice to deliver outstanding patient care. The main focus will be on general nursing duties such as dressings and immunisations as well as ensuring there is efficient stock for upcoming appointments. The Practice nurse will also play a crucial role in the delivery of our flu and Covid vaccines.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Chronic Disease Management: Provide reviews, and ongoing management of patients with conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, or hypertension. This will depend on experience.

• Childhood Immunisations: Administer vaccinations following national guidelines and maintain accurate records. This will involve working closely with the Health Visitors.

• Wound Care & Dressings: Provide treatment and follow-up care for wounds, ulcers, burns and post-operative dressings. Refer into secondary care for more complex wounds.

• Health Promotion & Prevention: Offer smoking cessation support, weight management, and lifestyle advice to patients during consultations where appropriate.

• Womens Health: Conduct cervical screening and womens health advice where appropriate.

• Treatment Room Duties: Assist with maintaining a clean, tidy environment with adequate stock levels.

Team Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work closely with the wider team including GPs, Pharmacists and non clinical teams.

• Engage in team meetings to discuss complex cases and contribute to practice development. This may involve practice, clinical or palliative care meetings.

• Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain up-to-date clinical skills and knowledge.

• Assist in audits, quality improvement projects, compliance and policy updates within the practice.

Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using the EMIS clinical system.

• Ensure compliance with NHS Wales and Public Health Wales protocols, NICE guidelines, Health and Safety and infection control standards.

• Monitor group channels such as Microsoft Teams.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in childhood immunisations, injections, chronic disease management, and wound care.
• Experience in patient education and health promotion.

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice.
• Experience in working with multilingual or diverse patient populations.
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives or audits within a primary care setting.
• Experience working within socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.

Additional criteria

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.

Desirable

• Familiarity with NHS protocols, clinical guidelines, and quality standards.
• Ability to engage proactively with hard-to-reach patient populations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing qualification

Desirable

• Diploma or relevant experience to support in additional clinics such as respiratory, pessaries or HRT.

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Tal-y-bont Surgery

Station Road

Pontarddulais

SA4 8TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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