Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and self driven pharmacy technician to join our small pharmacy team. This is a role that continues to develop and expand and an opportunity for you to shape the role of the technician.

Job Duties include:

• Medication reconciliation of clinical letters and hospital discharges.
• Supporting the repeat dispensing process
• Patient medication queries
• Medication shortages
• Medication recall processes
• In house audits re CQC/QOF/Medicines Optimisation Schemes
• Supporting shared care
• Medication Safety alerts
• Providing a link for various stakeholders including community pharmacies and secondary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - BTEC / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
• - Registration with the GPC

Desirable

• - Registered on, or completion of the CPPE primary care pathway

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Intelligent Prescribing Solutions Ltd

Address

Coxhoe Medical Practice

1 Landsdowne Road

Coxhoe

Durham

County Durham

DH6 4DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Medical Receptionist will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, the effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner and in accordance with current policies, assisting patients as required and supporting the administration team with patient registration.

The post-holder will act as the central point of contact for patients, be responsible for the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaise with multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

The Receptionist will support staff with the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.

Daily responsibilities:

Dealing with incoming and outgoing triage requests

Filing

Booking appointments

Answering telephones

Patient Registrations

Receiving people at reception desk and dealing with queries

Organising/processing repeat scripts for signature

Checking doctors rooms for filing, scripts etc.

Taking home visits/late calls

Data input

Take payment for medicals etc. and log correctly

Changing name plates on doors

Dealing with correspondence to/from the Primary Care Trust

Changing telephone messages

Photocopying

Tidy waiting areas

Liaise with hospitals and other outside organisation

Report sickness following practice guidelines

Summarisation of medical records

Follow procedures for complaints and incidents

Dealing with electronic path link

Completely requests from task screen

Dealing with prescription requests and the pharmacy collection service, both paper and electronic requests

Scanning and read coding mail and correspondence

Putting correspondence in medical records into chronological order

Have a general awareness of surroundings

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of administrative duties

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C (Level 4) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care Previous NHS, administrative and clerical experience

knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate notes Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• High levels of integrity and loyalty Clear, polite telephone manner Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated Understanding of safeguarding adults and children Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Good organisational skills
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Understanding of medical terminology.

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

Claypath and University Medical Practice

Address

Claypath & University Medical Group

26 Gilesgate

Durham

DH1 1QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Practice team to provide general medical services for the needs of the practice population and to help ensure the Practice provides the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

The post holder will manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.

The post holder is expected to contribute to the operational and strategic management of the practices within Northumbria Primary care and there are opportunities for personal and professional development across a wide range of areas within primary and secondary care.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration.
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent (JCPTGP/nMRCGP)
• Membership of a recognized defence union (MPS/MDU)
• Currently on a performers list and never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason

Desirable

• DRCOG
• DFFP/FFFP
• DCH

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical training and experience as a General Practitioner
• Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
• Experience in a wide variety of clinical settings
• Experience of use of primary care IT systems
• Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate staff from other professions
• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
• Experience of GP clinical IT systems
• Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning

Desirable

• Experience of leadership and management
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Educational Qualification
• Experience of and commitment to Quality
• Research experience

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Felton and Widdrington

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 5LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact;

David Morris

[email protected], Interim Regional Lead GP

Jenny Hayes , Deputy Head of Healthcare HMP Northumberland

[email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree recognised by the General Medical Council
• Full GMC Registration
• MRCGP CCT
• Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training or equivalent JCTGP
• On a National Medical Performers List
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areas

Desirable

• Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience
• Current accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist area
• RCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance Misuse

Knowledge

Essential

• Primary care and mental health
• Basic drug and alcohol awareness
• Womens Health
• Understanding of current health and social policy particularly offender health
• Understanding of clinical risk management and governance
• Principles of substance misuse treatment and pharmacotherapy
• Understanding of the issues associated with and arising from the prescribing of Dependence Forming Medications

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Northumberland

Wansbeck Road

Northumberland

NE659XG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our nurses ensure the safe admission, recovery and discharge of patients, as well as assisting our Consultants and Nurse Endoscopists within the procedure room. Patients attend the endoscopy department for a multitude of reasons Our nurses ensure the safe admission, recovery and discharge of patients, as well as assisting our Consultants and Nurse Endoscopists within the procedure room. Patients attend the endoscopy department for various endoscopic procedures; colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy as well as some therapeutic procedures. Patients are referred into the endoscopy service via different routes; GP referrals, surveillance programmes, or referred via the multi-disciplinary team. We are proud to provide a comprehensive in house training programme which ensures nurses feel supported and competent in their abilities. We also participate in a out of hours on call rota which is conducted within theatres

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC registration to part 1 of the NMC register.
• Valid NMC PIN or awaiting PIN

Desirable

• Endoscopy trained nurse/practitioner

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
• Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional help and advice
• Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
• Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care.

Desirable

• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision
• IV cannulation
• Venepuncture

Experience

Essential

• We welcome both experienced and newly qualified nurses.
• Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Will support, supervise and assess students in the delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting.
• Will promote health and healthy lifestyle choices and provide information in accessible ways to help people understand and make decisions about their health, life choices, illness and care.

Desirable

• Endoscopy experience aware of jag

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Durham

North Road

Durham

County Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact;

David Morris

[email protected], Interim Regional Lead GP

Jenny Hayes , Deputy Head of Healthcare HMP Northumberland

[email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree recognised by the General Medical Council
• Full GMC Registration
• MRCGP CCT
• Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training or equivalent JCTGP
• On a National Medical Performers List
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areas

Desirable

• Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience
• Current accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist area
• RCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance Misuse

Knowledge

Essential

• Primary care and mental health
• Basic drug and alcohol awareness
• Womens Health
• Understanding of current health and social policy particularly offender health
• Understanding of clinical risk management and governance
• Principles of substance misuse treatment and pharmacotherapy
• Understanding of the issues associated with and arising from the prescribing of Dependence Forming Medications

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Northumberland

Wansbeck Road

Northumberland

NE659XG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)