Job description

Job responsibilities

• Role: Practice Nurse
• Location: Barking and Dagenham
• Full-time or part-time roles available
• Competitive salary/package, dependent on experience

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our established team and make a real difference in patient care.

As a GP Practice Nurse, you will work within a GP practice delivering assessment, screening, and treatment services. You will provide advice to patients on general health and minor ailments, referring to GPs when necessary.

You will also support pathology processes, including the collection, storage, and dispatch of specimens, and assist with administrative and professional duties, ensuring smooth practice operations.

You will be part of a diverse, multi-skilled team of clinical and non-clinical colleagues, delivering high-quality, person-centred, and holistic care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, screening, and treatment services to patients
• Advise patients on general healthcare and minor ailments, referring to GPs when appropriate
• Collect, store, and dispatch pathological specimens in line with practice protocols
• Support administrative and professional responsibilities, including QOF management and clinical audits
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and effective patient care

Role Requirements

• Current NMC registration
• Proven experience as a Practice Nurse within primary care
• Experience in managing QOF or specialized care, such as Diabetes or long-term condition management, is desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

Who we are

Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives.

As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health.

Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact.

We live by four core values:

• Caring – Respect and compassion in everything we do
• Inclusive – Empowering diverse voices and teamwork
• Evolving – Driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ambitious – Striving for high standards and real impact

Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

Omnes Healthcare are an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent work-life balance
• Clinical progression and training cost support
• Full indemnity cover for all work undertaken
• NHS Discount & Support Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car, cycle to work)
• Life insurance (3x salary), healthcare cash plan, charitable giving scheme

Apply today to join a patient-focused, innovative team and make a real difference in health care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Current NMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience in managing QOF or specialized care, such as Diabetes or long-term condition management, is desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

Desirable

• Proven experience as a Practice Nurse within primary 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Omnes Healthcare Limited

Address

Porters Avenue Health Centre

234 Porters Ave, Dagenham

RM8 2EQ

All UK

RM8 2EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Open and prepare reception for surgeries

Arrange clinical appointments for patients

Process patient requests for medical support, admin or general care appointments via Systm Connect (online form), phone or reception front desk.

Receive and direct patients arriving for appointments

Filing and pulling medical records

Operate surgery computer and telephone system

Process patient registrations

Action patient referrals

Liaise with hospital departments and other care providers regarding patients

Document coding

Actioning practice emails

Safeguarding adminstration

Medical reports and private letter request processing

Attend Patient Services Team meetings as appropriate and assist with the development and improvement of reception and administrative processes

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care or a GP practice
• System One Experience

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• - Friendly nature with excellent people skills
• - Ability to work as part of a team
• - Positive outlook and a calm demeanor when things get busy
• - Quick learner who can follow instruction and is comfortable with using computer systems (training will be provided)

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

Ridgeway View Family Practice

Address

Wroughton Health Centre

Barrett Way

Wroughton

Wiltshire

SN4 9LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

RECEPTION

• Receiving patients, consulting with members of practice team
• Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address.
• Be able to cover all reception position as necessary
• Taking messages and passing on information
• Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers
• Ensure that system is operational at the beginning of each day and switched over to night service and that the answer phone operational at the end of each day.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs at grade C or equivalent (or 4-9), including English and Maths
• Training in administration/clerical duties at NVQ level or above
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Customer Services or Health Care or related discipline

Desirable

• GCSEs at grade C or equivalent (or 4-9), including English and Maths
• Training in administration/clerical duties at NVQ level or above
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Customer Services or Health Care or related discipline

Experience

Essential

• General office skills, photocopier, scanning, shredding
• Awareness of Data Protection Act and need for confidentiality of Information
• Attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
• Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals, with the ability to adjust communication style
• Committed to own continuing personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

• Experience of working in a medical or primary care setting
• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems
• Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines

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

Reedyford Health Care

Address

Carr Road

Nelson

Lancashire

BB9 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.reedyfordgp.com/nhs-general-practice-nelson-barrowford/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Work as part of a small team developing and rolling out the Lung Cancer Screening Programme to eligible patients across County Durham.

Work autonomously in the absence of the Team Lead and program Manager.

Use own initiative to plan time effectively and prioritize all incoming work on a daily basis, including responding quickly, appropriately and communicating clearly in relation to urgent / important and unpredictable issues ensuring a high quality administrative service.

Contact patients and ask a specific predefined set of questions - documenting answers and outcomes accurately and fully.

Answer patient queries regarding the screening service - this includes handling incoming calls and triaging accordingly.

Offer brief smoking session advice and refer on as appropriate.

Provide a seamless interface for patients, through effective liaison with other Senior Managers, Clinicians & GP practices.

Escalate any concerns raised by patients in line with service specification.

Support the band 6 specialist nurses where required.

Support the management, booking and completion of patient appointments, including telephone Lung Health Checks.

Support the team with collection and collation of data to support and evaluate the service.

Promoting the service within the community and engaging with the general public and answering any queries they may have about the screening service.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Organisational and multitasking skills.
• Good computer and keyboard skills. IT skills in excel and word.
• Have attention to detail, ownership and pride in own work.
• Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with people both internal and external to the Trust.
• Good time keeping and ability to work under pressure.
• Good written communication skills.
• Flexible approach to duties.
• Team player.

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development.
• Experience of using databases and spreadsheets.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
• Recognised qualifications in literacy and numeracy (minimum GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent)

Desirable

• Respiratory/medicine/oncology knowledge, experience and understanding.
• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of handling confidential patient information.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience in a patient facing role in health and social care.

Desirable

• Awareness of national and local policies for lung cancer screening guidelines.
• Understanding of IRMER regulations.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable workload.

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chester Le Street Community Hospital

Front Street

CHESTER LE STREET

County Durham

DH3 3AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties Appointments, visits, dealing with queries from patients or other health care professionals.

Home Visits,if appropriate and agreed: These are shared amongst the GP team or the Specialist Practitioner present on the day, if patient appropriate.

Administration/Paperwork Arising both directly from own and Practice caseload, referrals, investigations, results. The Salaried GP is responsible for their own patient associated referrals, correspondence, administration and paperwork. They will be expected to take a share of practice general incoming clinical correspondence, scanned documents, repeat prescriptions, results and patient associated tasks for their registered list.

Clinical Read coding and medication reviews Opportunistic and Ad-Hoc accurate clinical read coding, using templates where available, to assist with Practice contractual compliance and monitoring. The Salaried GP is responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with the protocols and procedures surrounding the collection of data for Enhanced Services to ensure that the Practice is reimbursed accordingly. Opportunistic medication reviews and issue updates should be adjusted where possible or appropriate.

PET Meetings The Salaried GP will be expected to attend relevant Practice meetings when they occur within rostered hours, PET sessions rotate days where possible to accommodate attendance.

Audits All staff are expected to instigate and partake in the audit process including initiating and running cyclical audits to assist in providing quality of care for patients.

Personal CPD The Salaried GP is expected to keep up to date with all Practice Protocols and Policies associated with their job role. Professional CPD is expected to be maintained by the Salaried GP including safeguarding as part of the revalidation process. The Practice will support personal CPD through the Practice PET sessions, CPD allocation and study leave allowance.

Clinical Supervision & Colleague Education As a Senior Clinician, you will be expected to provide clinical supervision to non-GP HCP colleagues where appropriate. This may be in the case of individual clinical learning opportunities or in the supervision and guidance deemed appropriate while supporting patient care. As a Teaching Practice the Partnership will expect you to help supervise our F1, F2, Doctors where appropriate and to take part in mentoring Student Placements where you have been allocated to do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration.
• Certificate of Completion of Training CCT in General Practice
• Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration CEGPR, or equivalent Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible for inclusion
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Experience

Desirable

• Working within Primary Care 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Hope Health Centre

Hawarden Road

Wrexham

Flintshire

Clwyd

LL12 9NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Role: Practice Nurse
• Location: Camberwell
• Full-time or part-time roles available
• Competitive salary/package, dependent on experience

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our established team and make a real difference in patient care.

As a GP Practice Nurse, you will work within a GP practice delivering assessment, screening, and treatment services. You will provide advice to patients on general health and minor ailments, referring to GPs when necessary.

You will also support pathology processes, including the collection, storage, and dispatch of specimens, and assist with administrative and professional duties, ensuring smooth practice operations.

You will be part of a diverse, multi-skilled team of clinical and non-clinical colleagues, delivering high-quality, person-centred, and holistic care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, screening, and treatment services to patients
• Advise patients on general healthcare and minor ailments, referring to GPs when appropriate
• Collect, store, and dispatch pathological specimens in line with practice protocols
• Support administrative and professional responsibilities, including QOF management and clinical audits
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and effective patient care

Role Requirements

• Current NMC registration
• Proven experience as a Practice Nurse within primary care
• Experience in managing QOF or specialized care, such as Diabetes or long-term condition management, is desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

Who we are

Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives.

As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health.

Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact.

We live by four core values:

• Caring – Respect and compassion in everything we do
• Inclusive – Empowering diverse voices and teamwork
• Evolving – Driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ambitious – Striving for high standards and real impact

Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

Omnes Healthcare are an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent work-life balance
• Clinical progression and training cost support
• Full indemnity cover for all work undertaken
• NHS Discount & Support Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car, cycle to work)
• Life insurance (3x salary), healthcare cash plan, charitable giving scheme

Apply today to join a patient-focused, innovative team and make a real difference in health care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Current NMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience in managing QOF or specialized care, such as Diabetes or long-term condition management, is desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

Desirable

• Proven experience as a Practice Nurse within primary 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Omnes Healthcare Limited

Address

Parkside Medical Centre

52 Camberwell Green, London

Camberwell

All UK

SE5 7AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Role: General Practitioner
• Location: East Dulwich
• Full-time or part-time roles available
• Competitive salary/package, dependent on experience

We are seeking motivated and patient-focused General Practitioners to join our established primary care teams and play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients across all age groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general medical services to registered patients
• Manage acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based practice
• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and digital consultations
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with clinical guidelines
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary primary care team

Role Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT in General Practice (or equivalent / within 6 months of completion)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Who we are

Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives.

As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health.

Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact.

We live by four core values:

• Caring – Respect and compassion in everything we do
• Inclusive – Empowering diverse voices and teamwork
• Evolving – Driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ambitious – Striving for high standards and real impact

Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

Omnes Healthcare are an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help.

Benefits

• 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent work-life balance
• Clinical progression and training cost support
• Full indemnity cover for all work undertaken
• NHS Discount & Support Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car, cycle to work)
• Life insurance (3x salary), healthcare cash plan, charitable giving scheme

Apply today to join a patient-focused, innovative team and make a real difference in health care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT in General Practice (or equivalent / within 6 months of completion)

Desirable

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT in General Practice (or equivalent / within 6 months of completion)

Experience

Essential

• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Desirable

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Omnes Healthcare Limited

Address

Tessa Jowell Health Centre

72H East Dulwich Grove London

East Dulwich

All UK

SE22 8EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Receptionist Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Greets patients in the facilities and over the phone.
• Assists doctors, nurses, and patients.
• Schedules doctors and nurse appointments for patients.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks.
• Coding of clinical letters.
• Issues repeat prescriptions
• Maintains and keeps patient information confidential at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of using Systmone
• Experience of using Microsoft office
• The above experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided to the successful candidate

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

Royston Group Practice

Address

Midland Road

Royston

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 4QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Role: Practice Nurse
• Location: East Dulwich
• Full-time or part-time roles available
• Competitive salary/package, dependent on experience

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our established team and make a real difference in patient care.

As a GP Practice Nurse, you will work within a GP practice delivering assessment, screening, and treatment services. You will provide advice to patients on general health and minor ailments, referring to GPs when necessary.

You will also support pathology processes, including the collection, storage, and dispatch of specimens, and assist with administrative and professional duties, ensuring smooth practice operations.

You will be part of a diverse, multi-skilled team of clinical and non-clinical colleagues, delivering high-quality, person-centred, and holistic care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, screening, and treatment services to patients
• Advise patients on general healthcare and minor ailments, referring to GPs when appropriate
• Collect, store, and dispatch pathological specimens in line with practice protocols
• Support administrative and professional responsibilities, including QOF management and clinical audits
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and effective patient care

Role Requirements

• Current NMC registration
• Proven experience as a Practice Nurse within primary care
• Experience in managing QOF or specialized care, such as Diabetes or long-term condition management, is desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

Who we are

Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives.

As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health.

Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact.

We live by four core values:

• Caring – Respect and compassion in everything we do
• Inclusive – Empowering diverse voices and teamwork
• Evolving – Driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ambitious – Striving for high standards and real impact

Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

Omnes Healthcare are an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent work-life balance
• Clinical progression and training cost support
• Full indemnity cover for all work undertaken
• NHS Discount & Support Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car, cycle to work)
• Life insurance (3x salary), healthcare cash plan, charitable giving scheme

Apply today to join a patient-focused, innovative team and make a real difference in health care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Current NMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience in managing QOF or specialized care, such as Diabetes or long-term condition management, is desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

Desirable

• Proven experience as a Practice Nurse within primary 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Omnes Healthcare Limited

Address

Tessa Jowell Health Centre 72H E Dulwich Grove

London

East Dulwich

All UK

SE22 8EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

To deliver a high standard of Occupational Therapy intervention and maintain service delivery by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisation based on clinical and professional judgement.

To have knowledge of an apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act in order to gain consent for intervention for those patients who have capacity or best interest decision for those who lack capacity to consent.

To negotiate with client / carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete designated outcome measures.

To select and apply standardised and non-standardised Occupational Therapy and other professional assessment tools.

To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on knowledge of best practice, clinical reasoning and knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice.

To interpret and analyse clinical, social and environmental factors to recommend the best course of intervention and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.

To have a working knowledge of relevant external agencies eligibility criteria and Trust policies and procedures to be able to effectively refer the client to these services

To have a good knowledge and be safe and competent in the use of equipment for daily living, evidenced in the individual Medical Devices Log and to be responsible for ensuring support staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.

To have knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics, Conduct and Standards for Occupational Therapy and ensure that support staff are aware of these.

Measurable Result Areas

To comply with Health and Safety guidelines, Medical Devices Policy and maintain safe environment, equipment and working practices. To carry out the risk assessments and implement the outcomes in designated therapy areas

To ensure verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data including those of support staff are maintained, contemporaneous and reported back in appropriate forums, in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.

To contribute to the Key Performance Indicator targets and ensure that they are recorded for the designated speciality area in line with the Trust policies and service protocols.

To prescribe and order equipment for daily living in line with the policies and procedures of the Integrated Community Equipment Service within the authorised budgetary limit.

To identify stock and non-stock to maintain departmental resources and assist in the annual stock take in line with OT service procedures and Trust financial instructions.

To participate in research opportunities, demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply to practice disseminating findings at a local level. To assist in the implementation of Occupational Therapy objectives in line with Divisional and Trust objectives.

To participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff.

Communications and Working Relationships

To develop an effective therapeutic relationship through the use of a good range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

To be an accredited Occupational Therapy fieldwork educator and to provide and support Occupational Therapy fieldwork placements.

To provide and support opportunities for teaching and training of staff, other students for example medical, nursing, work experience and other professionals.

To assist in the induction of all new Occupational Therapy staff and students.

To facilitate the identification of training needs of the Occupational Therapy support staff through supervision and appraisal and contribute to the development, formation and delivery of the Occupational Therapy training plan.

To notify the Principal Occupational Therapist of staff absences when senior staff are not available.

To respect the equality, dignity and diversity of the individual, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Member of Professional body (COT)

Experience

Essential

• Clinical knowledge/ training through degree course /work experiences to support Band 5 rotation
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous Band 5 experience

Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions
• Comprehensive clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to problem solve and manage an independent caseload of complex cases
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies and procedures, including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities and current professional issues
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Good understanding of the OT role and service needs
• Basic knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Ability to monitor and evaluate own performance and initiate changes to work practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
• Ability to work as a team member
• Understanding of professional conduct
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
• Ability to implement change
• Ability to organise and manage self and others
• Ability to manage difficult and distressing clinical situations

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work in a variety of locations
• Independent means of transport
• Evidence of CPD and commitment to personal development
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SWFT - North Hartshill Health Centre

Hartshill Health Centre, Hartshill

Nuneaton

CV10 0GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will have expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in receiving treatment.

ANPs in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of practice within the four pillars
• Job plan that demonstrates advanced nursing practice and has equity with peers working at this level
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice.
• or
• Post graduate diploma or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
• Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
• Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• 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 as well as ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

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

West Quay Medical Practice

Address

The Health Centre

Victoria Road

Hartlepool

TS26 8DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting the assessment and development of a personal care plan developed jointly with the patient, carers, relatives and GPs based on assessment of care needs.
• Facilitate and support the GPs in case managing patients discharge from hospital by supporting the community team and as appropriate coordinating care and services to be delivered within community to support independence.
• Using an auditing system to monitor the impact of the service quality of care and cost effectiveness.
• To be the primary contact for patients in coordinating their care across primary, secondary and community health care as well as social and mental health care.
• To facilitate the reduction and/or prevention of inappropriate hospital admissions by joint working with all stakeholders.
• To identify and ensure timely onward referral of patients, as necessary to appropriate Health and Social Care Services identified from assessment.
• Coordinate services with hospital, rapid response, OT, Physical therapy, Speech and Language, stroke team, heart failure nurse, COPD, CPN, diabetes and nursing homes
• Monitor daily admissions and discharges particularly those in the target population
• Identification of patients by using Risk Stratification tool and other appropriate data
• Ensure all new patients have care plans within the 21 day target and update and/or amend care plans due to death or relocation
• Organise and coordinate regular meetings at practice level such as the monthly Palliative Care meeting
• Investigate patterns of need, admissions and potential new patients
• To support the wider practice team in delivering services for our Housebound patients such as Vaccinations and Annual Reviews.

Key working relationships:

• Patients and Carers
• GPs and other practitioners with a special interest
• Local General District hospitals and community hospitals
• Community Geriatrician
• Community Matron and District nurses
• Social workers and Social Care
• Voluntary services
• Networking managers and administrators
• Care/residential nursing homes
• Housing services
• Pharmacys

Skills

• High degree of organisation and an effective time management

Effective and professional communication skills

• Patient service experience required in a medical environment
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary teams
• IT competencies including database use, Word and excel, with some project management skills and a knowledge of clinical software packages
• In depth knowledge of medical practices, treatments, procedures and plans.
• Committed to patient care and able to empathise with a wide variety of patients

Special requirements for the post

An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations

• An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Basic keyboard and computer skills
• Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
• Attend and deliver Palliative Care meetings
• Flexibility of working hours
• Excellent communication skills

Physical Skills

To be able to cope with frequent interruptions during work, being able to multi-task. To cope with interruptions form phone calls and queries for impromptu advice, prioritising appropriately

To be able to cope physically and mentally with a daily patient caseload

To comply with practice infection control procedure

To comply with lone working policy

To be able to cope with the emotional stress of supporting patients and at times their distressed relatives

Mental Effort

To work in an environment where there are frequent disruptions to work patterns due to demands from GPs, patients, carers and other staff including responding to phone calls

Emotional Effort

To be involved with difficult discussions with patients and their carers regarding care

To frequently be involved in challenging discussions about patients behaviours and health beliefs that may impact on their own outcomes now or in the future

Working conditions

Based within the Practice but will be required to visit patients in their own homes

Occasional exposure to verbal and/or physical aggression

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• 3 years post registration experience in NHS
• Minimum I.T skills
• Effective and professional communications skills
• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Clinical
• Experience of working in palliative care
• Understanding of GSF in Palliative Care
• Good understanding of EPaCCs
• Knowledge of chronic disease management
• ECGs
• Immunisations & vaccinations
• Venepuncture
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Knowledge of medical practices, treatments procedures and plans

Desirable

• IT skills in clinical programmes

Other

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure & manage conflicting demands
• Appearance smart and tidy
• Courteous and pleasant manner
• Good attendance and time keeping
• Good sense of humour

Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• General
• Good standard of spoken and written English
• Good understanding of Data Protection, Caldicott, Gillick Competency and Fraser guidelines
• Clinical
• Knowledge & awareness of own professional limits

Desirable

• Emis Web clinical software
• Microsoft Teams

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 Crescent Surgery

Address

Cleveleys Health Centre

Kelso Avenue

Thornton-cleveleys

Lancashire

FY5 3LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.crescent-surgery.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Management of chronic disease

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals

Patient health checks

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Obtaining appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach and identifying appropriate health promotion issues
• Working with patients to develop a management plan where health problems or potential health problems are identified

Risk assessment

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domesticviolence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems)

Health screening

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. womens and mens health, sexual health, older people)
• Undertaking monitoring tasks (e.g. smears) and providing advice as appropriate
• Providing in-depth monitoring and advice as appropriate to the level of the post-holders specialty and working with the patient in deciding on management plans.

Travel health

• Administering injections and providing guidance in accordance with guidelines
• Identifying problems
• Provision of specialist and evidence-based support to the team.

Immunisation (adult and child)

• Administering appropriate immunisation autonomously
• Working with patients with more complex immunisation issues.

First contact

• Working independently or alongside the general practitioner and making decisions/ recommendations as appropriate.

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 implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control 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 (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness; regulatory / contractual / professional requirements; and good practice guidelines
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice
• Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile way, safe and free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
• Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• 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:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that NMC professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

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
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within primary care essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Practice Nurse

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

SSP Health

Address

Ince Surgery

Phoenix Way

Lower Ince

Wigan

WN3 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Management of chronic disease

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals

Patient health checks

• Identifying significant abnormalities
• Obtaining appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach and identifying appropriate health promotion issues
• Working with patients to develop a management plan where health problems or potential health problems are identified

Risk assessment

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domesticviolence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems)

Health screening

• Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. womens and mens health, sexual health, older people)
• Undertaking monitoring tasks (e.g. smears) and providing advice as appropriate
• Providing in-depth monitoring and advice as appropriate to the level of the post-holders specialty and working with the patient in deciding on management plans.

Travel health

• Administering injections and providing guidance in accordance with guidelines
• Identifying problems
• Provision of specialist and evidence-based support to the team.

Immunisation (adult and child)

• Administering appropriate immunisation autonomously
• Working with patients with more complex immunisation issues.

First contact

• Working independently or alongside the general practitioner and making decisions/ recommendations as appropriate.

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 implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control 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 (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness; regulatory / contractual / professional requirements; and good practice guidelines
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice
• Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile way, safe and free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
• Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• 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:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that NMC professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

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
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within primary care essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Practice Nurse

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

SSP Health

Address

Ince Surgery

Phoenix Way

Lower Ince

Wigan

WN3 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description.

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 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

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with current General Medical Council (GMC) registration and license to practice
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues and wider healthcare teams

Desirable

• Local Knowledge & Enhanced Skills
• Familiarity with local referral pathways, community services and prescribing formularies
• Experience managing digital workflows efficiently including processing pathology results, clinical correspondence and repeat prescriptions

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 Waterloo Practice

Address

Waterloo Health Centre

Wakefield Road, Waterloo,

Huddersfield

HD5 9XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide general medical services to the practice population in accordance with current best practice and GMC Good Medical Practice guidelines.

Conduct consultations, home visits (when necessary), and telephone/video consultations as required.

Provide appropriate diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and referral in line with clinical policies and NICE guidance.

Manage acute and chronic illnesses, promoting continuity of care and patient-centred decision-making.

Provide clinical advice, support, and mentorship to the wider clinical and administrative team as required.

Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely medical records using System One.

Participate in the management of patients with long-term conditions, including proactive care planning.

Undertake medication reviews, prescribing safely and effectively in line with practice and national protocols.

Support and participate in local and national enhanced services and QOF activities.

Contribute to the management of urgent and on-the-day patient demand through duty doctor or triage sessions.

Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists, ANPs, Paramedic and more.

Attend and contribute to clinical meetings, significant event analyses, and quality improvement initiatives.

Participate in the practices audit, governance, and safeguarding processes.

Support the practice in achieving targets and service improvements in line with PCN and ICB objectives.

Contribute to the education and supervision of trainees, students, or new staff as appropriate.

Participate in practice development initiatives and contribute ideas for service improvement.

Complete clinical correspondence, results, and documentation promptly.

Support repeat prescribing systems and medication safety processes.

Contribute to workflow optimisation and use of technology to improve efficiency.

Maintain registration with the GMC and perform within the scope of the NHS GP Contract.

Engage in annual appraisal and revalidation processes.

Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and mandatory training.

Adhere to the practices policies on confidentiality, data protection, equality, and health and safety.

Actively contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment.

Person Specification