Job description

Job responsibilities

Salaried GP

Between 4 - 8 sessions a week (flexible)

Starting ASAP

Are you a Salaried GP who wants to work with a well organised surgery team?

Are you looking to work somewhere you will be made to feel a part of the team

Location: Ansdell https://www.ansdellmedicalcentre.co.uk/

Send through an up to date copy of your CV to [email protected] we would delighted to meet with you to discuss what the placement looks and feels like.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Request on Interview

Desirable

• Request at interview

Experience

Essential

• N/A

Desirable

• N/A

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

Ansdell Medical Centre

Address

Albany Road

Lytham St. Annes

Ansdell

FY8 4GW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE - Care Co-ordinator / Admin Assistant

REPORTS TO - RECEPTION MANAGER / PRACTICE MANAGER

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

Job summary -

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, cheerful, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Job responsibilities

Administration

To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures

To work in accordance of written protocols and policies

Pulling/filing of medical notes/deductions

photocopy as requested

scanning and handling workflows

complete all mandatory training

Action all Patchs requests including ghost list and Patchs Tasks

Action practice email

Cover Saturday and Sunday rotas

Action SystmOne tasks and notification

Support with new staff training including medical students

Daily log into Team Net for updates including policies/protocols. All policies/protocols to be read and acknowledged.

Attend and contribute to practice meetings

Provide support and liaise to the data manager and other admin staff

Reception

Providing good customer service skills at front desk toward all patients and visitors. Where necessary consulting with members of the practice team.

Providing good customer service skills over the telephone and helping with patients with their queries.

Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address. Complete prescription requests coming through via electronically ie SystmOne online, email, hand written and from pharmacist.

Answer the telephone with helpful and cheerful tone of voice

Be able to cover all reception and all admin position as per management request

Action and complete tasks on daily bases

Action Practice and personal nhs emails on daily bases

Cover for staff sickness and annual leave as requested for care coordinators and admin team

Cover Saturday and Sunday rotas

Appointments

Process appointment requests for today/future appointments from patients by telephone, in person, and via Patchs.

Deal with visits/requests

Computer

Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records

Process patients changes of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of practice area)

Process repeat prescription requests following practice guidelines

Correct use of read coding patients records

Regular updates on patients contact details

Register patients for SystmOne online

Telephone

Have working knowledge of telephone systems, during and after hours

Answering the telephone following practice protocol

Providing good customer service skills over the telephone and helping patients with their queries.

Taking messages from third party companies and/or transferring the calls appropriately

Other Tasks

Clear and clean your working area after every use.

Ensure building security have a thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm

Any other tasks allocated by managers are to be completed

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include-

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

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

Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Reporting potential risks identified

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity-

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

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

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

Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development-

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:

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

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

Annual completion of all mandatory training.

Quality-

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication-

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Levels
• NVQ Level 3 and higher

Desirable

• NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• * Customer service experience
• * Being able to communicate effectively
• * Smile and greet the patient with eye contact
• * Experience responding to emails

Desirable

• * knowledge of software use
• * system one knowledge

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

Lilyville @ Parsons Green

Address

5-7 Parsons Green

London

SW6 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Health Care Coordinator contributes to the delivery of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Direct Enhanced Service (DES), supporting proactive, personalised care and population health management for individuals with complex needs, frailty, long-term conditions, and those at risk of unplanned admission.

The role supports the delivery of:

• Enhanced Health in Care Homes EHCH service specification
• Anticipatory care for high-risk cohorts
• Personalised Care and Support Planning PCSP
• Multidisciplinary team MDT working across primary, community, social care, and voluntary sectors

This role supports reducing health inequalities through proactive case management, care coordination, and structured clinical support within HCA/Nurse Associate competency and delegation frameworks.

The post holder works under the supervision of registered clinicians and is central to coordinating care across PCN multidisciplinary services, ensuring patients receive timely, coordinated, and person-centred care aligned to PCN DES and member practice requirements.

Clinical Governance & Delegation

The post holder undertakes delegated clinical activity in line with NHS England HCA/Nurse Associate competencies and PCN clinical governance arrangements, including:

• Basic clinical observations and structured monitoring
• Supporting long-term condition reviews under clinical protocols
• Supporting vaccination delivery programmes under direction
• Early identification of deterioration in frailty and LTC cohorts
• Escalation of clinical concerns to registered clinicians in line with agreed pathways

All clinical activity is undertaken within:

• Local PCN SOPs
• Clinical supervision arrangements
• Professional competency frameworks HCA / Care Certificate level or above

2. Core Responsibilities PCN DES Aligned

2.1 MDT Coordination EHCH & Anticipatory Care Delivery

In line with PCN DES requirements for MDT working, the post holder will:

• Coordinate and schedule regular MDT meetings for EHCH and high-risk cohorts
• Develop and maintain MDT case lists prioritised using risk stratification tools frailty, admission risk, care home residency, LTC complexity
• Collate and present relevant patient information including:
• Recent primary care interactions
• Secondary care admissions and discharges
• Community health input
• Medication changes
• Vaccination status and care gaps
• Relevant clinical observations where recorded by HCA/Nurse Associate or community teams
• Record MDT decisions, ensuring:
• Clear allocation of actions
• Named responsible professionals
• Agreed timescales
• Monitor completion of MDT actions and escalate delays or clinical risk to the PCN clinical lead

2.2 Personalised Care and Support Planning PCSP

In line with NHSE PCN DES personalised care requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain and update Personalised Care and Support Plans PCSPs ensuring they are:
• Person-centred and outcome-focused
• Regularly reviewed following MDT discussions
• Updated post-discharge or following change in condition

PCSPs will include:

• Clinical summary GP-led input
• Functional, social, and wellbeing needs
• What matters to me statements
• Advance Care Planning ACP / Treatment Escalation Plans TEP
• Risk stratification frailty, falls risk, admission risk
• Preventative care status including immunisations
• Relevant HCA-contributed observations and monitoring data where applicable

2.3 Enhanced Health in Care Homes EHCH & Preventative Care

In alignment with EHCH DES requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain oversight of care home and housebound cohorts
• Support proactive care planning for residents in care homes
• Maintain vaccination registers for priority groups:
• Flu
• COVID-19 boosters
• Pneumococcal
• Shingles
• RSV
• Support vaccination programmes through:
• Identification of eligible patients
• Pre-vaccination screening and consent processes within competence
• Coordination of vaccination delivery with PCN clinical teams and providers
• Administration of vaccines within competency
• Support outbreak prevention planning in care homes through timely data provision

2.4 Care Coordination and Navigation PCN DES Personalised Care Model

The post holder will:

• Act as a point of contact for patients requiring care co-ordination support
• Support navigation across health, social care, and voluntary sector services
• Facilitate access to:
• Social prescribing link workers
• Community and voluntary sector services
• Rehabilitation and support services
• Support patients and carers to understand:
• PCSPs
• Care pathways
• Follow-up actions from MDTs
• Escalate safeguarding or clinical concerns in line with PCN policies

2.5 Structured Clinical Support HCA/Nurse Associate Function within PCN DES Delivery

In support of PCN anticipatory care and long-term condition management, the post holder will within competency:

• Undertake and record baseline clinical observations, including:
• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Oxygen saturation
• Temperature
• Weight / BMI
• Support long-term condition monitoring pathways, including:
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• COPD and asthma
• Support identification of:
• Clinical deterioration
• Frailty escalation
• Increased risk of admission
• Escalate abnormal findings promptly to registered clinicians in accordance with PCN SOPs

2.6 Discharge and Transfer of Care Unplanned Admission Avoidance

In line with PCN DES admission avoidance objectives, the post holder will:

• Monitor discharge notifications from secondary care and community settings
• Ensure follow-up actions are coordinated within 7 days of discharge
• Support reconciliation of:
• Medication changes (with pharmacy/clinical teams)
• Care plans and PCSP updates
• Clinical monitoring requirements
• Liaise with:
• Hospital discharge teams
• Community services
• Care homes
• PCN clinical pharmacists and GPs

2.7 Population Health Management & Data Quality

In alignment with PCN DES population health requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain accurate registers for:
• Frailty cohort
• Care home residents
• Long-term conditions
• Vaccination status
• End-of-life ACP registers
• Ensure accurate clinical coding in line with NHS standards:
• Frailty e.g. Rockwood CFS
• Care planning status
• Immunisation records
• TEP ACP documentation
• Support PCN reporting requirements including:
• EHCH service delivery metrics
• Vaccination uptake
• Admission avoidance indicators
• PCN DES contractual reporting

4. Key Interfaces

In line with PCN DES multidisciplinary working:

PCN Core Team

• GPs clinical leadership
• PCN pharmacists
• Social prescribing link workers
• First contact practitioners AHPs
• Mental health practitioners
• Nursing and HCA workforce

External Partners

• Care homes EHCH framework
• Community health services
• Acute hospital discharge teams
• Local authority social care
• Voluntary and community sector organisations

5. Key Performance Indicators PCN DES Aligned

Performance will be measured against PCN DES and EHCH outcomes:

• Percentage of eligible patients with up-to-date PCSPs
• Timeliness of MDT review and action completion
• Vaccination uptake rates in priority cohorts
• Timeliness of post-discharge follow-up within 7 days
• Reduction in avoidable emergency admissions in frailty cohort
• Coverage of care home residents within EHCH framework
• Patient and carer experience of coordinated care

6. Competency and Training Requirements NHSE Aligned

• HCA/Nurse Associate/Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Competence in clinical observations and escalation protocols
• Understanding of PCN DES, EHCH, and personalised care frameworks
• Knowledge of frailty and population health management principles
• Experience of MDT working in primary care or community settings
• Data quality, coding, and clinical system literacy
• Safeguarding adults and children level training
• Understanding of vaccination programmes and eligibility criteria
• Ability to work within clinical governance and delegated responsibility frameworks

• Flexibility Clause

  The duties of this role may evolve in line with PCN priorities, ARRS guidance, QOF, and DES requirements.

Governance Statement

This role operates within the PCN DES contractual framework and NHSE clinical governance requirements. This job description may is not exhaustive and may change in line with organisational contractual and service delivery requirements. All clinical activity is undertaken under appropriate delegation, supervision, and competency assurance. The post holder is required to escalate any clinical concerns outside their scope of practice in line with PCN escalation policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nursing associate and on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register - Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider where applicable (Nurse Associate) OR Level 3 HCA qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within health, social care, community or voluntary sector services
• Understanding of proactive care, frailty, long term conditions and population health approach
• Experience of co-ordinating services and managing caseloads, with strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels inc patients and carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues.
• Listening skills displaying empathy.
• Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook etc.

Desirable

• An understanding of the nature of general practice and Primary Care Networks
• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations including the voluntary sector
• Experience of using GP clinical systems, such as SystmOne

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and clinical policy and procedure
• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Committed to holistic person centred care
• Ability to work within own limitations and refer to senior colleagues or GPs when appropriate
• Ability to work flexibly to meet PCN and practice demands
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to cope with a busy working environment, with periods of interruption throughout the day
• Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload

Other requirements

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Access to own transport with ability to travel across the PCN as required

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake patient reviews, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI etc.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues
• Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Chaperone procedure

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to perform Venepuncture
• Competency in delivery of vaccines

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

Hartlepool Network

Address

West View Millenium Surgery

West

Hartlepool

TS24 9LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS to support vulnerable groups.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Familiar with local resources and services, including how to access them.
• Motivated by helping people, with care and empathy.
• Able to deliver person-centred support in a non-judgmental way.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Working within a team environment.
• Respect patient confidentiality at all times.
• Experience of working in an administration role.
• Flexible and cooperative attitude to the needs of the practice and developing needs of primary care.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Northgate Business Park

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 1AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a clinician registered with the NMC, HCPC or GPhC, with substantial post-registration experience in primary, urgent or community care environments. We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they feel safe, supported and sufficiently inducted into the role.

• You will have good knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards and statutory healthcare regulations, with experience of maintaining inspection readiness.
• You will have a track record of delivering quality improvement projects, clinical audits, risk assessments and incident investigations, including day-to-day PSIRF processes.
• You will bring clinical supervision and multidisciplinary leadership experience, together with a values-led approach that promotes openness, psychological safety, continuous learning and a Just Culture.

Contract type: Permanent, full-time or substantial part-time

Location: Agile worker across the Suffolk

What we can offer you:

• Mentorship, career progression and development under the direct guidance of the Chief Nurse.
• Flexible, agile working arrangements across the Suffolk GP Federation footprint.
• A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
• Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
• A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
• Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
• A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in service cover
• Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
• Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.

Person Specification

See Person Specification

Essential

• Clinical Registration

Desirable

• see person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Agile working

Agile working

IP11 9QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Receptionist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system

Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments

Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

Signpost patients to the correct service

Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies

Clinically code data on the clinical system

Photocopy documentation as required

Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required

Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary

Direct requests for information, i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms appropriately

Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

Carry out system searches as requested

Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards

Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4 (C) or above

Experience

Essential

• Working with the general public
• Experience of administration duties

Desirable

• Working within General 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

Bunbury Medical Practice

Address

Vicarage Lane

Bunbury

Nr Tarporley

Cheshire

CW6 9PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• National Performers List registration,
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU),
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently,
• General understanding of the GMS contract,
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral),
• Strong IT skills,
• Clear, polite telephone manner,
• Effective time management (planning and organising),
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously,
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Problem solving and analytical skills,
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure,
• Polite and confident,
• Flexible and cooperative,
• Motivated, forward thinker,
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required,
• High levels of integrity and loyalty,
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations,
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations,
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient,
• Commitment to ongoing professional development,
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort,
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check,
• Occupational Health clearance,

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment,
• Experience of continued professional development,
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit,
• Experience of medicines management,
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook,
• EMIS user skills,
• Experience with clinical risk management,

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• MRCGP

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

Westgate Surgery

Address

60 Westgate Bay Avenue

Westgate-on-sea

Kent

CT8 8SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Following up changes with drug company representatives where necessary.
• Maintaining and updating the patient record, adding new drugs and monitoring patient repeats.
• Liaising with the ICB medicines management team
• Submitting all unsigned prescriptions to the partners.
• Generating nurses prescriptions.
• Sorting post-dated prescriptions.
• Attending meetings at the Surgery as necessary.
• Any other reasonable duties required to support the needs of the Surgery.
• Sign posting patients to appropriate services
• Dealing with queries and repeat prescription requests in person, by telephone and electronically
• Working with the wider pharmacy team to assist with queries, tasks, cost-effective prescribing, QOF compliance and medicines optimisation.
• Ensuring patients have the correct monitoring needed for their medication or conditions
• Helping with drug audits, alerts and reporting

All activities and duties to be carried out to the highest standard and in line with the Surgerys values, standards and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 9 to 4 in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• It is essential that applicants have at least a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths & English

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Prescriptions Clerk is not essential but is desirable.

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

Southend Coastal Surgeries

Address

99 Tyrone Road

Thorpe Bay

Southend-on-Sea

Essex

SS1 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
• Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice:

• Dietary advice
• Blood pressure checks
• Urinalysis
• Health screening
• ECG
• Phlebotomy
• Routine injections
• First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice
• Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary

• Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures

• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs

Safeguarding

• All employees must carry out their responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and adults and to safeguard and promote their welfare in accordance with current legislation, statutory guidance and Trust policies and procedures.

• Employees should undertake safeguarding training and receive Safeguarding supervision appropriate to their role.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Significant experience in a primary care or GP practice setting
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration
• Advanced clinical practice skills, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of conditions
• Independent Prescribing Qualification (V300) Prescriber essential
• Significant experience in a GP practice setting
• Ability to manage patients presenting with minor illness and acute presentations
• Strong clinical decision making skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Up to date knowledge of clinical guidelines and evidence based practice
• Competence in using clinical systems (e.g., EMIS)
• Commitment to high quality patient care and maintaining professional standards
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload

Experience

Essential

• 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.

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

Ansdell Medical Centre

Address

Albany Road

Lytham St. Annes

Ansdell

FY8 4GW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as a Practice Manager, Operations Manager or senior leader within primary care
• Proven experience managing large teams and complex healthcare operations
• A strong understanding of NHS Primary Care contracts, QOF and Enhanced Services
• Strong financial, business and budget management skills
• Experience of CQC inspections and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, leadership and people-management skills
• Experience managing services across multiple sites
• Strong digital skills and a genuine interest in technology and innovation

Desirable

• A recognised management qualification such as ILM, CMI, Diploma or Degree level.
• Experience working within a large GP practice, particularly one serving 15,000+ patients.
• Experience working within a Primary Care Network.
• Experience delivering digital transformation projects.
• Knowledge and experience of EMIS Web, Accurx, eConsult, Anima, Microsoft 365, Heidi AI

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

163 London Road

Apsley

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP3 9SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a seamless service to support patients recovery and wellbeing plans within the community.

Work collaboratively with GPs, Primary Care teams, and Consultant Psychiatrists to ensure patients are supported within the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Ensure safe clinical practice is maintained at all times, adhering to Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and working in line with the NHS Constitution.

Triage patients effectively and facilitate access to the most appropriate support for their individual needs, ensuring patients are not unnecessarily passed between services.

Deliver effective, safe, and responsive services that support the key principles of clinical and practice governance.

As the Primary Care model continues to develop, the post holder will support the teams ongoing commitment to continuous service improvement, while safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care by creating an environment where excellence can flourish.

Undertake and provide detailed physical health investigations, including BMI monitoring, blood pressure checks, ECG's and requesting blood tests where clinically appropriate.

Be responsible for the completion of full and comprehensive assessments and, where appropriate, provide person-centred care planning for service users requiring physical health-related aspects of care, with the support of the multidisciplinary team.

Ensure assessments and care plans reflect individual needs, promote recovery, and support the delivery of holistic, high-quality care.

Driving is essential due to the demographic area where there is can be limited public transport .

The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Registered Mental Health (RMN)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Mental Health (RMN)
• Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training
• Mentorship Preparation
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
• High standard of education
• Good written and spoken English

Desirable

• Venepuncture trained
• Level 2 accredited Stop Smoking advisor
• Trained to deliver Physical Health screening

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• Ability to inspire confidence in the MDT, service users, carers and junior staff.

Desirable

• use of System one

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective.
• Ability to identify barriers to change and develop strategies to overcome them
• Self -motivated with the ability to use supervision effectively and be resourceful in a clinical setting
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to contain the emotional impact of working with people with Mental Health problems
• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour: Able to ensure that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day
• Ability to work within a Multi -discipliary team

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Fitness Analysis as appropriate
• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Desirable

• Be flexible in the hours that you work which are necessary to meet the changing needs of the service where appropriate

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Essex Primary care Braintree Maldon

Mid Essex Primary care MH Team

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful candidates will enter into a robust and varied training programme, delivered and coordinated by our Practice Development Nurse. You can look forward to daily teaching, simulation training, minors skills development and an individualised personal development plan, supported by the PDN and Band 7 leads.

If you are seeking a new and exciting opportunity or looking for a change in your career this opportunity is for you. Emergency Department experience isnt a requirement but relevant ward/unit based experience is essential and we value all the experience that you have gained in your career.

Candidates without NMC registration and IMEDIATELY available PIN, will not be accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Registered Nurse with the NMC and PIN available

Desirable

• Mentorship or teaching qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing
• Awareness of the NHS and Emergency Department various targets

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, governance, research and audit

Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture and Cannulation
• Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
• Competent with female and male catheterisation
• Immediate Life support

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise and organise workload (examples)
• Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent
• Basic Life support

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust - Emergency Department

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner

• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls

• Manage appointment bookings and diaries

• Respond to emails and general enquiries

• Maintain reception area cleanliness and organisation

• Handle incoming and outgoing post

• Update and maintain records and databases

• Support administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and data entry

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE -
• Reception experience in health and social care or any exceptional customer service experience in relevant field

Desirable

• GCSE -
• Reception experience in health and social care or any exceptional customer service experience in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Reception experience is desirable in health and social care or any exceptional customer service experience in relevant field

Desirable

• Reception experience in health and social care

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

Civic Medical Centre

Address

Civic Medical Centre

18 Bethecar Road

Harrow

Middlesex

HA1 1SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Stop Smoking Advisor – Blackburn with Darwen

Salary: £27,976 per annum, pro rata Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week (split across Monday to Friday) Location: Blackburn with Darwen (office-based in Blackburn city centre plus work in our communities)

Help people change their lives for good.

At Solutions4Health, we work alongside individuals and communities to reduce health inequalities and support people to make lasting lifestyle changes. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Stop Smoking Advisor to join our Blackburn with Darwen team and help people build healthier, smoke-free lives.

If you're passionate about helping others achieve goals they never thought possible, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Stop Smoking Advisor, you'll support people to stop smoking through personalised advice, encouragement and evidence-based treatment. Working in community settings across Blackburn with Darwen, you'll build trusted relationships with clients and help them develop the confidence and motivation to make lasting changes.

You'll:

• Deliver one-to-one stop smoking support through face-to-face, telephone and virtual appointments.
• Develop personalised quit plans and advise on treatment options, including nicotine replacement therapy.
• Carry out carbon monoxide monitoring and maintain accurate client records.
• Manage your own caseload and monitor clients' progress.
• Work with GP practices, community organisations, schools and other partners to promote the service and reach those who could benefit most.
• Support community events and health promotion activities.
• Take part in ongoing training and professional development.

About you

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and believes in the power of positive behaviour change.

You'll be:

• Empathetic, approachable and an excellent communicator.
• Passionate about improving health and reducing inequalities.
• Well organised and able to manage a varied workload.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

You'll also have:

• Experience supporting people in a health, wellbeing, community, social care or other people-focused role.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across Blackburn with Darwen.
• An NCSCT Smoking Cessation qualification (desirable, not essential).

If you don't meet every requirement but feel you'd be a great fit for the role, we'd still encourage you to apply.

What you can expect from us

At Solutions4Health, we're committed to helping our colleagues grow while making a positive difference in local communities.

We offer:

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• A supportive, collaborative and values-led team.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• A clear career pathway with potential to progress from Stop Smoking Advisor to Senior Stop Smoking Advisor, Team Leader and Regional Manager.
• Flexible, community-based working.
• The opportunity to improve lives every day.

Ready to make a difference?

Join Solutions4Health and help create healthier lives and healthier communities across Blackburn with Darwen.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent), or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Experience of supporting people to achieve positive behaviour or lifestyle change.
• Experience of delivering high-quality customer or client-focused services.
• Understanding of behaviour change approaches and person-centred support. Understanding of the health impacts of smoking.
• Awareness of health inequalities and the importance of reducing barriers to accessing services.
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance principles.
• Experience of maintaining accurate electronic records and managing a varied workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to motivate and support behaviour change.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Competent IT skills, including accurate data entry.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Motivational interviewing skills.
• Compassionate, approachable and respectful.
• Passionate about improving health and wellbeing.
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Adaptable, resilient and able to work in a changing environment.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the service area, including transporting equipment where required.

Desirable

• NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner qualification or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe.
• Experience within smoking cessation, public health, health improvement or community services.
• Experience delivering group sessions, workshops or health promotion activities.
• Knowledge of current smoking cessation guidance, pharmacotherapies and national best practice.
• Experience of delivering presentations or community engagement activities.

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

Solutions 4 Health Limited

Address

The Business Centre

Blackburn with Darwen

Lancashire

BB2 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.solutions4health.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

Clinical Practice Nursing

Wound Management

Undertake uncomplicated dressings

Undertake suture removal

Undertake Doppler readings

Screening

Undertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI & Urinalysis

Carry out Well Person Checks and New Patient Medicals

Undertake venepuncture, following training.

Health Promotion

Make basic assessment of needs of patient

Provide nuturional advice on Obesity, Raised Cholesterol, CHD and Diabetes

Measures and records BMI

Understand patients motivation to adapt their lifestyle

Offer lifestyle advice on smoking and exercise and refers as appropriate

Vaccinations & Immunisations

Administer injections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction, following training.

Administer childhood immunisations under individual prescription of Patient Group Direction, following training.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Ear Care

Undertake ear syringing, following training.

Advise patients about safe ear care.

Infection Control

Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes:-

o Universal hygiene precautions.

o The collection and handling of laboratory specimens

o Segregation and disposal of waste materials

o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

o Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.

Emergency Management

Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Family Planning

Has a basic understanding of emergency contraception and refers patients as appropriate.

Advises on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options, following training.

Womens Health

Has a working knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening programmes.

Can discuss breast self awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and provide supporting literature to patients.

Mens Health

Can discuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supporting literature to patients.

Care and Programme Management

Diabetes

Has a basic understanding of diabetes

Assists in the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referrals

Supplies appropriate material for patient education

Is able to manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient with hypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines.

Respiratory Disease Management

Has a basic understanding of asthma care; its diagnosis, treatments and the principles of self-management.

Checks patients inhaler techniques and measure peak flow readings

Has a basic understanding of COPD treatment to support patients and make appropriate referrals.

Nebulise patients following assessment by GP/Senior Nurse.

Cardiovascular Disease

Has a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.

Identify and advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease i.e. BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise.

Understands the basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction and cerebro-vascular accident.

Clinical Practice Leadership

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Assist and teaches others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff.

Act as an assessor/mentor to other staff where necessary.

Works effectively in a team

Clinical Practice Development

Is aware of current research approaches to patient care and incorporates this in Practice

Has an understanding of the ethical dilemmas that impinge on general practice.

Support structures that are in place for the smooth running of the Practice.

Contribute to the efficient utilisation of the nursing resource.

Effective use of resources and stock control with an awareness of cost implications is required although no direct budgetary responsibility

Additional responsibilites

Computer Literature

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability and confidentiality

Own transport

Ability to work flexible hours with prior arrangement

Communication and Working Relationships

To liaise and work closely with:

All members of the Primary Healthcare Team

Staff in other areas of Primary and Secondary Healthcare

Patients and visitors

Social Services

Statutory and Voluntary Agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered (1st Level) Nurse

Desirable

• Has undertaken specific training relevant to Practice Nursing e.g. Diabetes or Respiratory.

Other

Essential

• Computer Literate
• Driving Licence and own transport

Experience

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Immunisations & Vaccination Experience
• Ear Syringing
• 12 months post registration experience

Desirable

• Diabetes
• Childhood Immunisations
• Cardiovascular Disease Screening & Management
• Womens Health
• Cervical Cytology
• Family Planning
• Travel Health & Immunisations
• Respiratory Care Asthma & COPD
• Diabetes
• Experience of working in Primary Care Setting
• Experience of supporting Health Care Assistants in the workplace

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
• Professional attitude, reliability and confidentiality.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

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

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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