Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and home visit consultations in line with practice requirements.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of health conditions.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and develop appropriate treatment and care plans.
• Screen for disease risk factors and promote health education and preventative care.
• Prescribe safely and in accordance with local and national prescribing guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Manage referrals, admissions, discharges, investigations, and follow-up care as appropriate.
• Support clinical audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

• Comply with all practice policies, including confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, health and safety, and infection prevention and control.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Participate in practice meetings, training, appraisal, and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality assurance activities.
• Support effective use and maintenance of electronic patient records.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity, and respect in all interactions.
• Respond appropriately to patients' communication needs and ensure inclusive access to services.

• Maintain high standards of clinical care, patient safety, and infection control.
• Identify and report risks, incidents, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with practice procedures.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service evaluation activities.
• Take responsibility for managing own workload, performance, and professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• -MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• -Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• -Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• -MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• -Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• -Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• -Evidence of continuing professional development.
• -Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.

Desirable

• -Experience of working in UK General Practice.
• -Experience with EMIS Web
• -Participation in research, service improvement, or leadership activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Newly Qualified or experience GP

Desirable

• Newly qualified or experienced GP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Balance Street Practice

Address

Balance Street

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead responsibility for the booking of referrals for outpatient appointments on the hospital Patient Administration System (PAS) iPM in accordance with NHS e-Referral, partial booking system

Understand the vetting prioritisation and being responsible for recognising and bringing any urgent requests for patient appointments immediately to the attention of the clinical team

To process and prioritise the scheduling of outpatient appointments due to clinical urgency and length of wait and in accordance with departmental procedures, protocols and Trust Policies.

Follow the policy for patients who do not attend (DNA) their appointment.

Liaise with GP Practices, health care professionals, wards, emergency department a as required.

Monitoring of clinics and waiting lists, highlighting waiting list breaches and waiting times.

Monitor and maintain existing clinic templates using agreed template change request procedures and agree slot conversion rules with clinicians and operational management team

Build clinic templates in accordance with Trust procedures.

To supervise other administrative staff when indicated by the appointments Coordinator on an ad hoc basis.

Provide relevant, up to date and accurate information to the operational team.

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 /equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience in out patient/booking environment.

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of the hospital information/administration systems

Skills

Essential

• Accurate keyboard skills
• Good communication skills
• Task prioritisation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane, Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.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.

Job Title: Specialty Doctor (Maternity Cover)Contract Duration: Initially up to 6 months FTC

Service Line: Mental Health /Female Personality Disorder Rehabilitation

Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

Are you an outstanding Specialty or Associate Specialist Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?

We are seeking an experienced full-time Speciality Doctor, to join us for up to 6 months, who will work at Cygnet Aspen Clinic and House and provide psychiatric care within our gender specific female mental health rehabilitation services

You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

Cygnet Aspen Clinic is a female Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service which can support up to 16 patients. It aims to help patients reduce their risk of self-harm and become more independent in their living skills.

Cygnet Aspen House is a female Mental Health Rehabilitation service which can support up to 20 patients.

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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients
• Carry out the assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients of the unit.
• Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 meetings
• Maintenance of full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions
• Preparing discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines
• Attending all mandatory training e.g. BLS, ILS, Breakaway training/PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S.
• Communicating effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Participating in the duty doctor on call rota dependent on the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £85,000 per year (Depending on Experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric Car Scheme

Our Portfolio Pathway programme

This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.

Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and youll receive support with MRCPsych exams.

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Experienced & knowledgeable in [insert speciality]
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rat ed Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the link to apply or email [email protected]

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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

Mexborough

S64 9EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will participate in a duty rota of early, late or long day shifts covering 7 days a week and we are committed to supporting staff to balance home and work life. We are a friendly and supportive team with strong leadership and direction. Our work is interesting and varied with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills both in the workplace and via our excellent Learning & Development team. The role is predominantly based in Aylesbury and may require some wider travel within the county.

We would welcome clinicians who are keen to develop or further enhance their skills in a variety of areas and to help shape this exciting and developing service.

• To carry out the initial assessments of service users who meet the referral criteria of the CRHTT and to undertake short term treatment where appropriate.
• To manage, formulate and implement treatment plans, delivering care under the clinical model.
• To evaluate effectiveness whilst working within the framework of Risk Assessment.
• To report all relevant information to the referring agent and keep them informed of the serviceusers progress.
• To assess, plan, set goals with the service user, carers and families; implement and evaluate careusing bio-psycho-social interventions and skills to meet individual needs.
• To deliver individual therapeutic activity using therapeutic interventions and skills.
• To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, transferring service users to the treatment function, other teams within the Trust, or discharging them when appropriate.
• To liaise and establish good working relationships with referring agents, colleagues in Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In-Patient services, Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate.
• To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and to attend professionals meetings and other work led meetings as required.

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for full duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
• Teaching and assessing qualification relevant to the profession

Desirable

• Management qualification

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of post registration development
• To show evidence of sound problem solving skills
• Experience of using I.T. systems and software and to be IT literate

Desirable

• Advanced Assessment Skills
• Community work with people with mental health needs
• To have awareness of National and local issues concerning mental health

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working independently
• Experience of working with other disciplines within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking audit work
• To have a good knowledge of community services

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

The Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require a Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social worker who can work independently, with the support of the team leaders and the wider crisis team clinicians and can bring their own professional expertise to a fast-paced team, and who are confident in managing risk in the least restrictive way.

By its nature, crisis work requires professionals who have a broad range of skills including being skilled mental health assessors with a proven ability to signpost service users towards the most effective treatment pathways. The Crisis Clinician role is an important development in nursing care provision and is pivotal in helping us deliver safe and effective care to our patients.

The successful applicants will participate in a duty rota of early, late or long day shifts covering 7 days a week and we are committed to supporting staff to balance home and work life. We are a friendly and supportive team with strong leadership and direction. Our work is interesting and varied with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills both in the workplace and via our excellent Learning & Development team. The role is predominantly based at Saffron House in High Wycombe and may require some wider travel within the county.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Occupational Therapist educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification or working towards qualification.

Desirable

• Prescribing qualification.
• Phlebotomy qualification.
• Health promotion qualification , including smoking cessation.
• PSI qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of team working models.
• Experience of implementing evidence-based practice.
• Ability to cope under pressure and problem solve when managing complex situations and competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience of being part of a service improvement project.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good negotiation skills and able to use initiative
• Good working knowledge physical health management strategies and interventions.
• High level of clinical knowledge and skill including knowledge of recent national, regional and local health strategies.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Able to communicate at various levels with empathy.
• Experience of working independently and set own priorities in line with team vision.
• Knowledge of a range of IT programs including Microsoft excel and office.
• Ability to contribute to the identification of individual / team / service training and development needs.

Desirable

• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Saffron House

Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care. To deliver and maintain high-quality, evidence-based palliative care within a multidisciplinary team framework and contribute to evidence-based development of clinical practice.

1. To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic care.
2. Act as a positive role model to others and ensure that practice of specialist palliative care is evidence-based and promoted within the clinical area.
3. Promote a patient-centred approach to care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, carers and other relevant healthcare professionals.
4. Act as a clinical resource and mentor so students, junior staff and those on placement to Myton achieve their learning needs and expertise is shared with the wider health economy.
5. To prioritise patient care on clinical need and organise workload as appropriate for a team of patients and ensure handover is effective and efficient at all times.
6. Ensure that documentation is completed accurately and legibly in accordance with local and NMC guidance and confidentiality is maintained using Caldicott Guidelines.
7. Provide emotional / spiritual support to patients and families throughout the disease and dying trajectory and ensure effective communication at all times.
8. Work collaboratively with nursing and care teams and have a proactive approach in facilitating discharge and ensure that standards of discharge are implemented and maintained in liaison with the discharge coordinator.
9. Be proactive in preparing and delivering clinical information to promote the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary team, acting as an equal member.
10. Liaise with other multidisciplinary team members, consultants and key workers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
11. To attend and present at case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication with all members of the hospice multidisciplinary team and primary care teams, acting as the patient's advocate.
12. To participate in clinical audit as required by the organisation's policies and the clinical governance agenda.
13. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained.
14. Actively contribute to developing the service to enhance the care and support available to patients and families.
15. Be responsible for own continued professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge across the palliative care trajectory.
16. To be aware of the political and national influences affecting clinical care, such as NICE guidance / End of Life Care Strategy.
17. To abide by the guidelines and Code of Conduct of the Nursing & Midwifery Council and the regulations and standards of the Care Quality Commission.
18. Ensure the ward environment is safe, clean and tidy and adhere and comply with the Hospice's Infection Control Policy, dress code, and all other policies and guidance.
19. Work at all times in accordance with Myton policies, guidelines and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) degree or diploma level
• Current NMC registration

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational ability
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Creative, resourceful & imaginative
• Excellent role model
• Ability to critically analyse research and apply evidence-based practice
• Team player
• Good IT skills
• Commitment to the Myton values

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing skills

Other

Essential

• The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
• Flexibility with working hours

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience
• Experience of needs assessment / care planning
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
• Familiar with systems for quality, clinical governance and clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience caring for patients with complex health needs
• Experience working in a palliative care setting
• Experience of caring for patients and families with life-limiting / life-threatening conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Myton Hospices

Address

Coventry Myton Hospice

Clifford Bridge Road

Walsgrave

Coventry

CV2 2HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Collaborating with the NHS to encourage our patients' independence, enabling them to enjoy a good quality of life at home
• Providing care and support for many chronically and critically ill patients needing parental nutrition, and occasionally intravenous (IV) or nutritional therapy through courses of IV antibiotics and IVIG's
• Monitoring and delivering nutritional support for patients in the comfort of their own homes
• Visiting many patients daily, connecting and disconnecting patients to a parenteral feeding system, allowing them to receive their essential nutrients
• Facilitating the safe discharge of parenteral nutrition patients in liaison with hospital accounts and providing ongoing support in the community for patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Managing a patient caseload and fulfilling all nursing requirements in agreement with the Regional Nurse Manager
• Working within the NMC Code of Conduct and professional practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a current and valid NMC registration
• A minimum of 1 year post-registration clinical experience
• Driving licence
• Ability to work in a one-to-one patient environment and conduct interactions with confidence and professionalism
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the business
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage own workload
• Benefits
• Private healthcare (including GP appointments)
• Healthcare cashback scheme (including dental, optical & alternative therapies)
• Car/car allowance
• Contributory Pension Scheme (rises with service)
• Role specific tailored training and development plan
• Life Insurance (4 x salary, death in service)
• 25 days holiday (rises to 27 after 5 years service) and ability to buy/sell holidays
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Professional fees paid
• Bike to work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen
• Blue Light Card
• Company funded family days out
• We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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

Fresenius Kabi Ltd

Address

Fresenius Kabi Ltd

Parkway

Chelsmford

Essex

CM2 7GY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Competently assess new patient referrals
• Carry out Dopplers
• Clean and dress leg ulcers
• Apply compression bandaging
• Manage and prioritise a caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and support required by individuals

Please review the attached job description for a full list of duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Full person specification can be found as part of the attached job description.

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

Diamond Health Group

Address

Hendford Lodge Medical Centre

74 Hendford

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 1UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Degree in Dietetics/Post graduate qualifications
• Experience in Paediatrics dietetics
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• BDA member
• Member of BDA paeds group

Experience

Essential

• Significant years of post qualification experience with appropriate experience in paediatric dietetics or community dietetics
• Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience of audit and research
• Experience in training others

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic IT Skills: word, email, internet

Desirable

• Knowledge of basic audit and quality tools
• Understanding of enteral feeding in children

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to deliver presentations and training as 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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Green Wrythe Lance

Carshalton

SM5 1JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced, compassionate and motivated GPs to join our bank workforce, providing sessional primary care support across our Southwest prison healthcare services. This is an excellent opportunity for GPs looking for flexible portfolio work in a unique, professionally rewarding and clinically varied setting.

Working in prison healthcare offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people who often experience significant health inequalities, complex physical and mental health needs, substance misuse issues, trauma, and barriers to accessing routine healthcare. Our GPs work as part of integrated multidisciplinary teams, supporting safe, effective and person-centred care.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• GMC Registered

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience

Registration

Essential

• GP Register

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BSGW Region – HMP Bristol, HMP Leyhill, HMP Ashfield and HMP Erlestoke

Various

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• Undertake Primary Healthcare (PHC) clinics for Military and entitled personnel.
• Examinations and Occupational Health (OH) fitness for work assessments within the locum doctors scope of experience and qualification.
• To inform the local medical authority of any case that may affect a servicepersons ability to undertake their duties.
• To complete reports and documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To attend individual management reviews or case conferences with Primary Healthcare (PHC) and/or line management as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the General Medical Council both on the main register and on the General Medical Council (GMC) GP Register without Restrictions.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the General Medical Councils (GMCs) Good Medical Practice (GMP).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.
• Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) Experience.
• Must be on the UK NHS Performers List and provide an NHS Performer number.

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU11 1AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role involves supporting the delivery of a high-quality GP service by acting as a first point of contact for patients and visitors. You will provide a friendly, efficient and accurate service, assisting with appointment booking, patient enquiries and a range of administrative duties.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Welcoming patients and handling enquiries at the reception desk
• Responding to telephone enquiries and directing patients to the most appropriate service
• Booking and managing patient appointments
• Using clinical IT systems (including SystmOne) to carry out administrative tasks such as patient registrations, updating records, and scanning correspondence into digital records
• Processing, repeat prescriptions and clinical information
• Supporting clinical staff, including chaperoning patients where appropriate
• Maintaining clinical areas, including re-stocking rooms

Hours and Location

This is a part-time role worked over a 3-day shift pattern, with shifts scheduled across the week to meet the needs of the service.

The role is based across both of our sites in Holmfirth and Meltham, and staff are required to work flexibly between the two locations. This provides the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of colleagues and patients, and to develop a varied and rewarding role.

Due to the nature of the role and the importance of teamwork and patient interaction, this position is fully on-site. The successful candidate may need to be able to travel between both sites.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent customer service and ability to build rapport with patients/ customers.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative and timekeeping skills.
• An enthusiastic and motivated individual.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• A clear understanding of and respect for patient confidentiality and maintaining the confidentiality of business and staff information.
• Respect for equality and diversity, of patients and staff, and ability to act in a way that recognises individual rights in a way that is consistent with the practices policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative work.
• Familiar with Systm One, TeamNet and Google suite.
• Experience of working within NHS care or GP practice.
• Experience of working in Reception role.
• A good understanding of infection control measures and health and safety.

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

Elmwood Family Doctors

Address

Huddersfield Road

Holmfirth

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD9 3TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with our existing pharmacy team, GPs and wider multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective and evidence-based prescribing and medicines optimisation.

Depending on experience and prescribing qualifications, the role may include:

• Undertaking structured and clinical medication reviews
• Supporting patients with polypharmacy and complex medication needs
• Managing medicines following discharge from hospital and other care settings
• Medicines reconciliation and resolving medication discrepancies
• Supporting repeat prescribing and medication reauthorisation
• Reviewing appropriate monitoring requirements and arranging investigations
• Providing medicines advice to patients and members of the clinical team
• Supporting the management of long-term conditions
• Reviewing patients at increased risk of medicines-related harm
• Supporting safe prescribing in care homes and for vulnerable patients
• Responding to local and national medicines safety guidance
• Contributing to prescribing audits, quality improvement and service development
• Supporting the implementation of NICE and local prescribing guidance
• Working collaboratively with community pharmacy, secondary care and other healthcare professionals

For an appropriately qualified Independent Prescriber, the role may also include making prescribing changes, managing appropriate clinical caseloads and running medication or long-term condition clinics within agreed scope of practice. These responsibilities reflect the existing advanced pharmacist role within the practice.

Heart Failure

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with an interest or experience in Heart Failure.

For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to develop this interest further and contribute to the medication optimisation and ongoing management of patients with Heart Failure, working closely with GP and wider clinical colleagues.

Previous Heart Failure experience is desirable but not essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist
• Relevant post-registration pharmacy experience
• Good knowledge of medicines optimisation and applied therapeutics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based prescribing and patient-centred care
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Desirable
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Experience within general practice or primary care
• Interest or experience in Heart Failure
• Experience undertaking structured or clinical medication reviews
• Experience managing patients with polypharmacy and multimorbidity
• Experience of long-term condition management
• Experience of audit, quality improvement or service development
• Applicants who are not currently Independent Prescribers but who would be interested in developing this qualification are also encouraged to apply.

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

Jorvik Gillygate

Address

Woolpack House

The Stonebow

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 7NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To provide the Dental Officers with clinical and administrative support to enable him/her to achieve his/her primary purpose, including the provision of dental hygiene treatment, oral hygiene instruction and education and any other appropriate clinical procedure as prescribed by a Dental Officer working towards improving and maintaining the oral health of entitled personnel.
• To undertake all activities described in the GDC Scope of Practice. Carrying out work under the direction of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated in writing the course of treatment to be provided. This is in accordance with the Dental Auxiliary Regulations 1986, as amended by the Dental Auxiliaries (amended) Regulations 1991.
• To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for appointed patients.
• To comply with all Health and Safety Policy directives and legislation.
• To maintain own appointment book when a receptionist is not available and liaise between Dental Officer and patients concerning appointments.
• To carry out preventive cross infection procedures including sterilisation of instruments and materials in compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best practice as described in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 17.
• To manage his/her surgery to a high standard at all times with respect to cleanliness, equipment maintenance (including end-of-day), documentation and security.
• To accurately record treatment on the integrated Electronic Health Records (either) such as the Defence Medical Information Capability Programme (DMICP).
• To ensure that all periodontal patients and other risk categories that are entered on the IEHR are recalled for reviews and annual inspection appointments.
• To collect and promptly file FMed 271s of his/her concern, reporting any appointment delays or FTAs to the Practice Manager, receptionist and/or patient as appropriate.
• To carry out interim treatments (between dental examinations by the dentist), provided that the treatment intervals have been specified in the written prescription. (This is a GDC ruling and applies to DHs working in general practice,community or hospital service.)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:
• Must be a fully qualified hygienist registered with General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
• Must hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
• Must have completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
• Must be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and (in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
• Must have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy entitled Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare Workers).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Camberley

Surrey

GU17 9LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate

Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols

Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care

Communication

Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment

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

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication

Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to NICE guidelines, local and national policies and evidence-based care

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation

Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the practice

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required

Collaborate on improving the quality of health care in partnership with other clinical teams, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate

Evaluate the patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

Participate in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from clinical incidents and near-miss events using a structured framework (eg root-cause analysis)

Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as appropriate

Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance

Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate

Support and participate in the delivery of clinical research trials as necessary

Leadership personal and people development

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

Support the development of others in order to maximise potential

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice

Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency and actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services

Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of GPN services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority

Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility

Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery

Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards

Participate in the planning and engagement of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS), and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate

Promote the role of the GPN in the provision of care

Team working

Understand own role and scope, and identify how this may develop over time

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

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessing competence

Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient need

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care

Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team

Management of risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Follow the stock management procedure in the ordering, use and control of stock

Understand and maintain cold chain when accepting delivery or moving stock that requires temperature to be monitored

Maintain your own responsibility for all PGD sign off and updating

Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements

Support members of the nursing team to undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements

Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all

Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Utilising information

Use technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information

Review and process data using accurate Read codes to ensure easy and accurate retrieval for monitoring and audit processes

Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases, for example, the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition

Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act

Nurse Prescribing For Prescribing Nurses only

Follow best practice prescribing medications and dressings within your scope of professional practice.

Review medications opportunistically and during chronic disease appointments

Learning and development

Act as mentor to students, assessing competence against set standards as requested and if appropriately qualified

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments

Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace, evaluating their effectiveness and feeding back relevant information

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical skills eg: cervical cytology, immunisation, vaccination, wound care, phlebotomy, ear care, assisting minor surgery, travel health, sexual health, contraception, chaperoning, Blood pressures, ECG.
• Experience of management of long term conditions
• Communication skills written and verbal
• Negotiation and conflict management
• IT skills
• Polite and professional

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF and GP contracts
• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• SystmOne Knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

• ESSENTIAL
• First level RGN or equivalent
• Active NMC registration
• Relevant nursing/health degree

Desirable

• DESIRABLE
• Practice nurse qualification
• Specialist qualification/diploma (diabetes/asthma/copd)
• Mentorship qualification

Skills

Essential

• Team player
• Ability to support other staff
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible

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

Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Medical Practice

Address

School Road

Kingskerswell

Devon

TQ12 5DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kkipp.gpsurgery.net (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Collection of blood samples by recommended techniques.

- Accurate labelling of blood specimens and forms using ordercomms as appropriate.

- Ordering adequate stocks of phlebotomy equipment and sample bottles.

- In house warfarin monitoring as per protocol

- Restocking of equipment.

- Daily checking of equipment.

- Chaperoning.

- Assisting all Treatment Room staff as required.

- Attending team meetings as required.

Learning and development

- Attend courses as per the practice development plan and personal development plan

- Attend study days and course required for the post

- Attend an annual appraisal/individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

- Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

- A responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to report all potential and actual risks.

- Be aware of the individual responsibility each employee has with regard to their own welfare and the welfare of others in the organisation.

- Adhere to the Code of Practice for safe guarding medical information as approved by the Medical Advisory Commission.

Note: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: In order to protect patients, the law specifically permits Health Authorities to obtain relevant information about an applicants previous criminal convictions (if any). You are therefore asked to reveal all such convictions, which you consider relevant to the applicants suitability for this post. Any such information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

QUALITY

- 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

- Communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers

CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES

- Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

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

- Participate in audit where appropriate.

ANY OTHER DELEGATED DUTIES CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE TO THE POST

Other work and general duties as delegated within the overall remit of the post. This job description reflects the current situation. It is subject to review and updating in the context of changing service needs. Details may be changed in consultation with the post holder.

You are required to be flexible in your working hours and provide a reasonable amount of overtime during periods of holidays, sickness and other absences in order to meet the needs of the Practice.

Any other reasonable tasks that might be requested at other times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade Grade 4 or above Maths and English

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Brannam Medical Centre

Address

Brannam Square

Kiln Lane

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 8GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising prescriber.

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.

To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored and banked, and a record kept of all financial transactions.

To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PS guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PS.

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Managing Partner or Finance Administrator according to practice policy.

To notify the authorising doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PS so that any appropriate remedial action may be taken.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock

To ensure stock rotation method is used and out of date items are removed from stock

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

Disposal of returned unused medicines

To provide a delivery service to our local branch surgeries, post office and housebound patients

To ensure shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order.

To ensure the work areas remain tidy

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.

To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.

Other

• Assist with training of Trainee Dispensers.