Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage face-to-face, telephone, and remote/video patient consultations.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Make safe, independent decisions and create patient care plans.
• Prescribe medications and handle repeat prescription requests.
• Make appropriate clinical referrals to secondary or community care.
• Complete occasional home visits if deemed clinically necessary.

• Process lab results, clinical letters, and workflow tasks promptly.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records using clinical system EMIS Web .
• Engage in clinical governance, audits, and Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) workflows.
• Attend internal practice meetings and multidisciplinary team (MDT) updates.

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the UK GP Register.
• Inclusion on a local NHS Medical Performers List.
• Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and annual appraisals

Person Specification

Personal qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data is required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive abd 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

Experience

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List Registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of quality improvement and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management
• General understanding of the GMS contract
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• String IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Emis & Docman user skills
• Effective time management (planning & organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

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

Gosford Hill Medical Centre

Address

Gosford Hill Medical Centre

167 Oxford Road

Kidlington

Oxfordshire

OX5 2NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care to the patients of Heaton Mersey Medical Practice, working within the NHS framework and adhering to GMC guidelines. As a valued member of the clinical team, you will contribute to ongoing practice development, maintain excellent clinical standards, and work collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of our patient population.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients in line with GMS/PMS contract requirements

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, video and online consultations

• Manage acute, chronic and minor illness presentations

• Carry out home visits when clinically appropriate

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using EMIS Web

• Issue prescriptions and manage medication reviews in line with best practice

• Interpret and act on diagnostic test results appropriately

• Participate in the management of long-term conditions and QOF delivery

• Support the practice with enhanced services and local incentive schemes

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff

• Attend and contribute to regular clinical and team meetings

• Assist in training and supervision of medical students and junior staff (if applicable)

• Participate in audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives

• Engage with the local Primary Care Network (PCN) where relevant

• Complete tasks and referrals in a timely and safe manner

• Provide appropriate documentation for patient reports, insurance, and other third-party requests

• Follow up on communications from secondary care and community services

• Maintain full GMC registration and comply with revalidation requirements

• Participate in annual appraisals and maintain a personal development plan

• Attend appropriate CPD events and in-house training

• Engage in peer review and reflective practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

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

Heaton Mersey Medical Practice

Address

460 Didsbury Road

Heaton Mersey

Stockport

Cheshire

SK4 3BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Administrator

Operating Telecommunications System

Receive and make Practice telephone calls, e.g. dealing with patient queries.

Maintaining telephone directory of necessary telephone contacts.

Receiving and recording messages for Doctors and other members of staff, ensuring that any information about unresolved matters is passed on.

Operation Of Computer Clinic System

Adding and cancelling appointments on computerised system.

Identifying patient details, collate information and pass to navigation team.

Reporting faults with hardware or software relating to Emis medical system to supervisor.

Inputting requests for Home Visits onto the computer.

Using Electronic Mail to send and receive messages, internally and externally.

Receive and Assist Patients

Deal with patient enquires including registering patients, explaining surgery procedures and giving general advice relating to non-clinical issues.

Identify and pass on patient prescription sheets.

Collect and record dispensing/private fees and provide receipts where applicable.

Inform patients of complaints procedures and log any informal complaints.

Order ambulance transport for patient when required.

Navigation

Using our triage system to book appropriate appointments for patients

Cancelling appointments when requested

Working through emails and tasks and signposting patients for best care

Stock Control

Ensuring an adequate supply of stationary, documents, bottles etc.

Maintain Reception Area

Making sure any displays/patient notices are kept tidy and up to date.

Making sure the reception desk is attended at all times.

Security of Premises

Opening and closing premises when necessary.

ANY OTHER DUTIES APPROPRIATE TO THE POST AS DESIGNATED BY THE PARTNERS.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• IT skills
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Negotiation and conflict management
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Typing skills (preferably in a medical environment)

Experience

Essential

• Practical experience of working with others
• Experience of using own initiative
• Experience of customer service

Desirable

• Experience of working within a General Practice Reception environment
• Practical experience of Emis or other medical computerised recording systems

Knowledge

Desirable

• An understanding of a General Practice Reception environment

Behaviours

Essential

• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Team working
• Self motivated
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Standard Grade Mathematics or Equivalent
• Standard Grade English or Equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ in Customer Service or Administration

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

Bradley's Practice

Address

Buckley Medical Centre

Alltami Road

Buckley

Flintshire

CH7 3PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bradleyspractice.wales.nhs.uk/home (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Type letters, reports and associated documentation as required.
• Liaise with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently and in the required format.
• Manage all enquiries in an effective manner
• Manage and action all incoming emails
• Accurately input and update data in the patient's healthcare records as necessary
• Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)
• Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers/patients queries appropriately
• Manage all administrative queries as necessary including Docman and EMIS tasks and rapid access and reports.
• Run system searches including ERS Worklists, and report on outstanding referrals, ensuring patient records and referring GPs are kept up to date.
• Process and transcribe orthopaedic clinic dictations on Lexacom
• Support all clinical staff with general administration tasks as requested.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a GP Practice or healthcare setting
• Experience of working in a busy environment working to tight deadlines
• Experience working in an environment with direct patient contact

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
• Knowledge of the NHS e-Referral Service
• Knowledge of EMIS, Lexacom and Docman
• Knowledge of local hospitals

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• Excellent attention to detail and literacy skills
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Tact, diplomacy and sensitivity
• Flexibility and confidentiality
• Strong IT skills

Desirable

• Minute taking

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum Grade C (4) GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Medical Secretary Course/Diploma
• Medical Terminology Course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Park Surgery

Address

116 Kings Road

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 5RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.parksurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients attending the practice, working in line with professional standards, national and local clinical guidance, practice policies and their own scope of competence.

Key responsibilities will include:

Clinical care

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients across the practice population
• Undertake holistic assessments and provide patient-centred care
• Carry out long-term condition reviews in line with national, local and practice guidance
• Support patients with diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and other nurse-appropriate long-term conditions
• Encourage self-care, lifestyle change and shared decision-making
• Undertake routine nursing procedures, injections, venepuncture, urinalysis and blood pressure monitoring
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations in line with current protocols and patient group directions, where applicable
• Undertake cervical screening
• Provide health promotion, screening and prevention advice

Long-term condition management

• Work towards, or maintain, competence across the general range of practice nurse long-term condition reviews
• Recognise when patients require GP, pharmacist or specialist input and refer appropriately
• Support QOF, recalls, reviews and chronic disease registers
• Use appropriate templates, coding and clinical documentation to support safe care and practice performance

Team working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, physician associate colleagues, administration teams and external services
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues
• Support continuity, safe handover and joined-up care
• Contribute to a positive, respectful and supportive team culture

Governance, safety and quality

• Maintain accurate, clinical records
• Work within NMC professional standards and the post holders own scope of practice
• Follow practice policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, safeguarding, chaperoning and confidentiality
• Participate in audit, learning events, significant event reviews and quality improvement where appropriate
• Complete mandatory training and take part in appraisal and continuing professional development

Flexibility

• Work across Eccleston and Croston (if required)
• Support seasonal campaigns, including flu and any other vaccination programmes
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and level of competence, depending on service need

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification
• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration with a valid PIN
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to general practice nursing
• Immunisation and vaccination training
• Diabetes, asthma, COPD or cardiovascular disease training

Desirable

• Cervical cytology qualification
• Long-term condition management training
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Contraception or womens health training
• Travel health training

Experience

Essential

• Reliable and adaptable
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Able to prioritise workload safely
• Good attention to detail
• Kind, professional and patient focused approach

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience of using Emis

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 Village Surgeries, Croston and Eccleston

Address

Doctors Lane

Eccleston

Leyland

PR7 5RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

We are a busy, 21,000 general practice in beautiful Stratford upon Avon looking for a HCA with a flexible approach, can-do attitude and a strong commitment to the aims and values of primary care to join our friendly, professional team. The practice has a good CQC rating in all areas and prides itself on maintaining high standards of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified HCA Level 3 or above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Trinity Court Surgery

Address

Trinity Court Surgery

Arden Street

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. To provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes

1. To develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me

1. To manage and prioritise your own caseload in accordance with the needs, Teldoc priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload

1. To have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of this SPLW role

1. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role using expert knowledge within the SPLW areas and to promote social prescribing and its role in self-management

1. To work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured

1. To build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing

1. To ensure that social prescribing referral codes are inputted to EMIS system and that the persons use of the NHS can be tracked, adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements with the CCG

1. To liaise with the practices and, where practicable, to standardise the social prescribing process across the PCN

1. To work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care

1. To be proactive in encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach

1. To meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures giving people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me and building trust with the person, providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. The role requires working from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets

1. To be a friendly source of information about wellbeing and prevention approaches

1. To help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and well-being such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities

1. To help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards

1. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

1. To work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan s. Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, to help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate

1. To forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on whats already available

1. To work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities

1. To work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present

1. To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

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 oversee a full range of promotion and management 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 and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• 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.
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of 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
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.

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, 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

Communication:

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

Communicate effectively with own and 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.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Other Duties: This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity in which the post holder will be expected to participate. It may be reviewed and amended according to the changing needs of the Practice. Changes will be undertaken in discussion with the post holder.

Safeguarding:

The Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Infection Control:

As an employee you have a responsibility to abide by all Infection Control Guidelines provided by the Practice.

Probationary Period:

This post is subject to the requirements of a six month probationary period for new staff only.

Smoke Free Policy

There is a smoke free policy in operation in Teldoc. In accordance with this policy smoking is discouraged and is not permitted anywhere within the buildings or within 15 metres of Teldoc main buildings.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• An understanding of the range of support and services available to people in Telford & Wrekin
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in networking with other stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Computer literate and confident working with common applications (e.g. Microsoft Office).

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health & Social Care networks in the community.

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must have a good standard of general education with English and Maths to GCSE level A* to C

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)

Desirable

• Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community group

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

Teldoc

Address

Limes Walk

Oakengates

Telford

Shropshire

TF2 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Current driving licence
• 1st level degree in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical competence/to work autonomously within multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs

Desirable

• Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and prioritise care needs

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Committed to CPD of self and others
• Knowledge of research methodology

Desirable

• Understanding the role of Research and Development

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment
• Medical Degree from a recognised university or recognised equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term. specialty trainee in a relevant specialty
• Equivalent years' experience in relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

Professional Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice
• Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
• Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending of outcomes of treatment.
• Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
• Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, and carers
• Respects patients' dignity ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potential barriers exist.
• Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression

Leadership & Teamworking

Essential

• Awareness of responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate behaviour
• Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams - promotes and participates in both MDT and interprofessional team working.

Education & Training

Essential

• Assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and personal objectives.

Patient Safety & Quality Improvement

Essential

• Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary.
• Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings

Other

Essential

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values.
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic salaried GP, with a view to partnership. This is for 6 sessions per week.

The successful candidate will provide a broad range of general medical services to our registered patient population.

We have 15 minute appointments with a coffee break, mid-morning.

Offering a mix of pre-booked, routine appointments or urgent on the day appointments.

On a rota for triaging urgent appointments.

Telephone follow up appointments (booked by the GPs).

Medication reviews and prescribing.

All associated paperwork including referrals and interpretation of investigations.

Contributing to QOF and other practice quality initiatives.

Safeguarding and appropriate follow-up of patients.

Participation in clinical meetings and practice activities.

Working collaboratively with our wider multidisciplinary team.

We are also happy to discuss areas of special interest and opportunities for professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in UK general practice.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organised, reliable and adaptable.

Qualifications

Essential

• - GMC registered and on the NHS Performance List.

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

Stratton Medical Centre

Address

Stratton Medical Centre

Hospital Road

Stratton

Bude

Cornwall

EX23 9BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Work with GP Surgeries to identify potential referrals to the Tier 2 Frailty Service
• Working with Frailty Team colleagues, use risk stratification tools to identify patients at risk and ensure they receive assessment and care in a timely fashion
• Support the Frailty Team in the delivery of Complex Care, coordinating care delivery between service providers as needed
• Make Social Prescribing referrals, as appropriate
• Contribute to planned team huddles and multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Hold regular welfare calls with the patient / carer
• Maintain excellent working relationships with all those involved in the provision and development of services for those with long-term conditions, sharing regular updates of planned care and any changes when they occur
• Work closely with the Frailty Team and others involved in care delivery to ensure patients have relevant referrals and access in place; attend and liaise with the Frailty Team MDT groups, regularly attending case conferences and providing relevant updates

Communication Skills

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

• Communicate with patients in a welcoming way, which is non-judgmental and respects patients feelings, circumstances, and rights
• Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed of reasons for contact when contacting them for example, on welfare calls
• Communicate highly sensitive patient information and progress effectively with other team members and outside relevant health and social care providers, as appropriate
• Ensure all documented notes are contemporaneous

Supporting Responsibilities

Quality

• 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
• Participate in the management, review, and identification of learning from patient complaints and significant events
• Deliver evidence-based care according to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines

Information Technology

• Possess basic computing and keyboard skills
• Have a good working knowledge of relevant areas of clinical systems and other programmes as appropriate to the role
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the policy on information and clinical governance

Research and Audit

• Contribute to the collection of data for research/audit purposes
• Identify audit topics relevant to the Frailty Team

Professional and Educational Responsibilities

• Ensure all Statutory and Mandatory training is complete
• Avail of all opportunities to develop both clinical knowledge and practical skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English at minimum of GCSE or equivalent
• Up to date Statutory and Mandatory Training / be willing to undertake the training

Desirable

• Social Prescribing qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• IT Literate

Desirable

• Evidence of cross boundary multi agency working

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Positive approach and smartly dressed
• Flexible working to cover colleagues as needed

Desirable

• Car driver

Experience

Essential

• Customer focused service delivery
• Team working
• Ability to deal with situations sensitively and appropriately, remaining polite and calm at all times

Desirable

• Experience in change management
• Evidence of management experience / training

Employer details

Employer name

Harrow Health CIC

Address

Harrow Health CIC- 2nd Floor

7 St John's Road

Harrow

HA1 2EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice -Enhanced Clinical Practitioner ECP

1. Scope of Clinical Practice:

The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of practice as an ECP, delivering advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients across the lifespan in a general practice setting.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Provide specialised clinical assessment, examination, and management of patients presenting with acute and undifferentiated conditions in line with their enhanced training and scope of practice.

Triage and prioritise patients appropriately, delivering same-day and urgent care services.

Independently assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of minor illness presentations.

Support in the management of chronic and complex conditions which fall with their enhance scope of practice and training.

Identify red flags and escalate or refer patients appropriately to secondary or urgent care services.

Request, interpret, and act on diagnostic investigationse.g., bloods, ECGs, imaging where appropriate.

Prescribe safely as an independent prescriber,if qualified, in line with local and national guidelines.

Provide clinical decision-making in complex and uncertain situations, recognising limitations and seeking senior support where needed.

Deliver patient education, safety-netting, and health promotion advice.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant clinical records.

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, supporting patient flow and demand management.

Undertake risk assessment and management, including safeguarding concerns and deteriorating patients.

Act as a clinical role model for other ECPs staff.

Support supervision and development of junior or newly appointed ECPs.

General Responsibilities

Maintain professional registration and work within scope of practice.

Adhere to organisational policies, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

Engage in ongoing CPD and revalidation requirements.

Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.

NOTE: This job description was accurate at the time of its compilation. However, changes are frequent in general practice and post-holders are expected to be flexible and to agree to reasonable changes from time to time once these have been discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current active registration with NMC or HCPC with no restrictions on practice.
• Undertaken PACR/ diagnostic module

Desirable

• independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• 2 yrs post- qualification experience ideally with exposure to Primary care/ Urgent treatment centre / minor injuries unit/ ED or Acute care setting.

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 Avenue Surgery

Address

14 The Avenue

Warminster

Wiltshire

BA12 9AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1) Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice.

2) Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.

3) Word Processing / Excel / IPlato / WCCG / GP Links / Child Health/ Registrations / EMIS

4) Photocopying, Scanning and safe recording onto patients records

5) Using your own judgment and communication skills to ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner. Care Navigation training is provided within first 3 months.

6) Promote Self-Care, use of the Common Ailment Scheme, Digital Tools (e.g. NHS Wales App), Practice Website and local wellbeing services

7) Stationery Ordering for your own Department via management team.

8) Self Help for incidents that arrive for Telephones / Printers / photocopiers etc.

9) Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.

10) Enter requests for home visits into the home visits book, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to Duty Doctor.

11) Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient, in line with Practice protocol with the help of the Prescribing team.

12) Take action on clinicians requests for further information/patient contact information etc. (including computerised Practice notes), ensuring completion of all associated paperwork.

13) Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non-General Medical Services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.

14) Enter patient information on to the computer as required.

15) Ensure visitors to the practice sign in the visitors book and are looked after at all times.

16) Handle appointment bookings and cancellations efficiently

17) Work closely with GPs, Nursing Staff including Link Workers

18) Must have the ability to work as a team member at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English GCSE Lev C or equivalent
• A commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Intermediate Level Microsoft Office

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Essential

• Excellent numeracy skills
• Excellent keyboard and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Driver / owner of car as we work at two different sites in Abersychan and Garndiffaith

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a public reception environment
• Experience of working within Microsoft Office
• Experience of dealing face to face and on the telephones with the general publi

Desirable

• Experience of telephone switchboard operation
• Experience of computerised system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Abersychan Group Practice

Old Road

Abersychan

PONTYPOOL

Gwent

NP4 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cervical screening

Child immunisation

Travel vaccinations

National vaccination programmes (shingles, pneumo, flu etc)

Family planning

ECG's

Ear syringing

NHS Health Checks (which also includes patient counselling and advice)

Phlebotomy

Managing of long term conditions (including Spirometry/FeNo testing)

Wound dressings/clip and suture removal

Assisting GP with minor surgery

Stock management for the clinical department

Maintenance of clinical and surgical equipment

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in primary care
• Proven ability to work as a part of a team
• Able to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Has the ability to organise and prioritise workloads

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered

Desirable

• as listed in job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Grovehill Medical Centre

Address

Kilbride Court

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day administrative duties of HHCIC clinics ( ENT, Gynaecology and Dermatology) .
• Managing patients bookings, triage process and using e-referral service and provide secretarial support.
• Assist in the preparation of consultant led clinics, ensuring efficient administrative support is provided to facilitate the smooth running of clinics by processing referrals received promptly, booking patients into suitable appointments, and ensuring that all record is maintained.
• Work access various location such as the GP Access Centre, Head Office, and Community Clinics.
• Deal with sensitive and difficult calls effectively and escalate issues to the service manager as appropriate.
• Assist in the collection of activity and audit data to support monthly reporting and invoicing.

• Ensure services meet their KPIs
• Attend various locations such as the Walk in centre and Clinics.
• The role will involve call handling and back office support functions
• To undertake other administrative tasks as required for other clinical services which may commence/ be developed.

General office duties, to include answering telephone; taking messages; dealing with post; photocopying; faxing and organising meetings as required

Liaise with patients, clinicians and other service providers such as GP practices, GPwER, consultants and other private organisations working with HHCIC, as required, and providing excellent customer services

Using E-Referral System and EMIS Web

Support and provide feedback to Senior Coordinators/Service Manager

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication Skills both written & verbal
• Polite telephone manner
• Microsoft (Word, Excel) Literate
• Excellent Attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm under pressure

Desirable

• Understanding of information governance and patient confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• - Experience with patients/ experience in customer service

Experience

Essential

• Polite telephone manner
• Excellent Communication Skills both written & verbal

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Systems - EMIS Web, e-Referral System
• Previous experience of a similar role

Employer details

Employer name

Harrow Health CIC

Address

Harrow Health

Three Rivers House

Northway

Rickmansworth

WD3 1RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join Harrow Councils Public Health team as a Public Health Disease Prevention Nurse, playing a key role in improving the health and wellbeing of residents across the borough. Focussed on prevention rather than direct patient care, you will support the development of skills, confidence and capacity within primary care and adult social care teams to deliver effective lifestyle advice and Making Every Contact Count (MECC) interventions. Through this work, you will help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, prevent long-term conditions and encourage healthier lifestyles across Harrows communities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The sucessful candidate will be able to:
• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the NHS Health Checks Programme across Harrow, helping to prevent cardiovascular disease and other long-term conditions.
• Support and develop primary care and adult social care staff to confidently deliver lifestyle advice and Making Every Contact Count (MECC) interventions.
• Act as a specialist public health nurse, providing expert advice and guidance on disease prevention, health improvement and best practice.
• Design, organise and deliver high-quality training, education and coaching sessions for healthcare professionals and partner organisations.
• Work collaboratively with GP surgeries, adult social care teams and community organisations to improve health outcomes for residents.
• Use data, evidence and insight to drive service improvements, measure impact and support informed decision-making.
• Champion preventative healthcare approaches that reduce health inequalities and encourage healthier lifestyles across diverse communities.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, supporting providers to meet national standards and achieve positive public health outcomes.
• Promote culturally competent, compassionate and evidence-based behaviour change approaches that reflect the needs of Harrows diverse population.
• Influence system-wide change by building strong partnerships and strengthening the capacity and capability of the local health and care workforce.

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

London Borough of Harrow

Address

Harrow Council Hub

Forward Drive

Harrow

Middlesex

HA3 8FL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.harrow.gov.uk/careers-home/ (Opens in a new tab)