Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

Helston

Cornwall

TR12 7RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The Salaried GP will play an integral role in ensuring and integrated and focused healthcare provision relevant to the differing needs of the patient population.
• The Salaried GP will be part a multi-disciplinary team providing a full range of general medical services to patient groups

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical Responsibilities

• In accordance with Practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties F2F, telephone consults and queries along with paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Offer and carry out consultations and where appropriate, physical examinations for the purposes of identifying and reducing the risk of illness, disease or injury.
• To arrange referrals of patients, as appropriate for the provision of any other services as appropriate.
• To deliver any enhanced services that the practice has contracted to deliver.
• To deliver a service to patients within our triage system, using our E-Consult platform.
• Speciality of women's health is desirable.

Other Duties

• Attend Clinical Huddles and meetings within the practice setting where appropriate.
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice Policies, eg, Prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and Safety etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Performer List Registration.
• Safeguarding Level 3
• Professional Qualifications
• Speciality in Women's Health
• EMIS Web
• Docman

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

Green Valleys Health

Address

St Luke’s Close

Emersons Green

Bristol

BS16 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities and tasks

1. To support the Neighborhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) pilot work across the PCN

2. To support the work of the PCN multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to enable them to provide high quality patient care.

3. To support the PCN Patient Care Projects and Services

4. To support the PCN to develop and maintain links with our patient community :

5 To support the PCN Prescribing Hub

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and is subject to change based on business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• See Attachment

Desirable

• See Attachment

Experience

Essential

• See Attachment

Desirable

• See Attachment

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

Connexus PCN

Address

Wick Road

Bristol

BS4 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job description and a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent postgraduate qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology (or within 6 months of expected CCT at interview date

Desirable

• Higher degrees (MD, PhD, MSc)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad clinical experience in gastroenterology and general internal medicine
• Competence in diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy (JAG accreditation often required)

Subspeciality interests

Desirable

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Hepatology
• Nutrition
• Capsule endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, or other advanced endoscopic techniques

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact between pharmacy and the clinical specialty or directorate.

Responsibilities include:

- To monitor drug expenditure in your area of responsibility and prepare reports as required by the Clinical Pharmacy lead on drug usage and expenditure within a clinical area

- Collect relevant data to monitor and develop the clinical pharmacy service including:-

clinical intervention monitoring

clinical pharmacy performance indicators/quality issues (e.g. missed doses and cost savings)

multidisciplinary audit

- Monitor prescribing in order to make suggestions to clinicians for ensuring rational and cost-effective prescribing within the clinical area

- Develop, implement, monitor and revise policies and procedures relating to drug use within Paediatric and Neonatal services

- Represent the service, and occasionally the department, as part of multi-professional teams, and at meetings within the designated area of responsibility whilst acting as deputy for the Clinical Pharmacy Lead

- Participate in Paediatric and Neonatal Risk and Governance forums

- Represent the Trust at regional and national meetings as required

General Duties

- Maintain safe systems of work at all times, being responsible for the quality and accuracy of all work undertaken.

- Be one of the escalation points for dispensary queries.

- Maintain sensitivity to the needs of patients, staff and other users of the service.

- Contribute to the ongoing operational provision of the pharmacy service, as per department rotas, to meet the needs of the service.

- Contribute to the provision of 7 day working.

- Based on the needs of the service and at the discretion of the Associate Pharmacy Director(s), the post-holder may be required to work at either the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital or Cheltenham General Hospital sites.

Other duties within Pharmacy Department

The post-holder will work in the dispensary, as the sole Pharmacist on some occasions per week. Duties include:

- Clinical Validation of in-patient prescription charts, out-patient and discharge prescriptions for legality, safety and suitability of medication. Resolving issues with the prescriber as necessary

- Maintaining the workflow of the department and problem-solving when required

- Checking the dispensing performed by other pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants

- Participate in the departments development programme for pharmacy staff through the provision of teaching sessions.

- Support clinical placements for undergraduate pharmacy students and participate in the programme through support during their dispensary experience.

Participation in the Emergency Duty Service and 7-day working

The post-holder will provide emergency out-of-hours cover for the pharmacy department (On Call). The provision of on call could be on either the Gloucestershire Royal or Cheltenham General site based on the needs of the service and as decided by the Associate Pharmacy Directors. The on-call service entails:

Prescribing

If post holder holds a Certificate in Professional Studies/Postgraduate Certificate in Non-Medical Prescribing they must practice within the boundaries of local strategy, professional guidance and the law.

Professional Development, Education and Training

Participate in the departmental clinical pharmacy induction and development programme through;

- Involvement in the devising of training and development programmes.

- Teaching sessions and tutorials to Foundation pharmacy graduates and band 6 pharmacists within the department.

- Clinical supervisor for junior pharmacists rotating through area of clinical responsibility, including carrying out monthly assessed accompanied ward visits.

- Act as a clinical diploma tutor for junior pharmacists.

Participate in the departments development programme for pharmacy staff through the provision of teaching sessions.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Active registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
• United Kingdom recognised Degree in Pharmacy
• Completed and passed 1st year of Post Graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
• Self-motivated, able to use initiative & prioritise workload as well as work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills in written application
• Be proficient in IT and applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Sunrise EPR and EMIS
• Supervise, educate, mentor, support and assess others (MOTs, junior pharmacists, foundation pharmacists, medical students
• Identify and implement measures to improve cost-effective prescribing
• Able to undertake audit of drug use and expenditure and/or quality improvement for clinical pharmacy service development
• Previous experience providing a clinical pharmacy service in a hospital setting or significant clinical pharmacy experience as a qualified pharmacist
• Previous experience providing a clinical pharmacy service in a paediatric and neonatal setting
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in Consultant Ward Rounds
• Adaptable to the changing needs of the service including flexible working patterns (e.g. weekend working and working at both sites)
• Reliable, polite and approachable
• Awareness of professional and personal limitations, and willing to seek advice and support where necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to challenge inappropriate prescribing and influence prescribing decisions of all healthcare professionals including senior medical colleagues
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk & promote safety

Desirable

• Completed or willingness to complete Post Graduate certificate in Non-Medical Prescribing
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in Consultant Ward Rounds

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Look and assess, in accordance with strict procedures and guidelines, whether anymedication brought into hospital by the patient are fit for use and removing (with thepatients consent) any unwanted or unsuitable medicines and relabelling medicineswhere appropriate Regularly check that any changes to prescribed medication are reflected in thesupply to the patients medicine locker. Remove unwanted/discontinued items andissue newly prescribed drugs in accordance with Trust procedure. Ensure thatsufficient quantities of patients own drugs are maintained, ordering items wherenecessary before supplies run out. Relabel containers when there is a dose change Clarify changes in medication or doses by checking patients notes and liaising withthe ward pharmacist and/or prescriber Supporting the clinical pharmacists in the management of medicines andminimising risks of medicines to individual patients by providing a clinical pharmacytechnician service Be responsible for the maintenance and updating of ward stock lists for thedesignated clinical areas in conjunction with the clinical pharmacist and ward staff Aid discharge planning in conjunction with the clinical pharmacist, ward staff, mainpharmacy dispensary and discharge liaison team Discharge patients, after TTA has been clinically checked as per Trust policy, withsupplies from drug lockers, TTA cupboards or by ordering from pharmacy

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Professional registration
• MOPT and ACT accreditation

Desirable

• Hospital experience

Desirable

Essential

• Hospital experience

Desirable

• Hospital experience

desirable

Essential

• pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Hospital 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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Pharmacy Department

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Job Details

Job Title: Salaried General Practitioner (GP) Contract Type: Permanent Sessions: 4-8 sessions per week (full-time or part-time)

Salary: £11,866 -£12,537 per session dependent on experience

Working Days: We aim to be flexible regarding session allocation and working patterns. We are particularly interested in candidates able to work on Mondays and/or Wednesdays. Participation in our extended access service would be welcomed but is not essential.

2. Job Summary

The post-holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services to the registered population of Aspen Medical Practice in line with the GMS contract, national guidance, and evidence-based practice. Aspen Medical Practice welcomes applications from both UK-based and international candidates. As a UK visa sponsoring practice, we are able to consider applications from eligible doctors requiring sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver comprehensive general medical services to Aspen patients.
• Manage a varied clinical caseload within a primary care setting.
• Participate in the duty doctor rota within a supportive multidisciplinary team structure, with clear processes in place to ensure safe and manageable workload distribution.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, teaching, and practice development activities.
• Receive protected learning time (PLT) in line with the Practice PLT schedule.

3. Person specification

Essential Criteria.

Applicants must:

• Hold a recognised medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent).
• Hold MRCGP qualification.
• Be fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practise in the UK.
• Have the right to work in the UK or be eligible to obtain permission to work in the UK through employer sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary primary care team.

Desirable Criteria

Preference may be given to applicants who:

• Are able to offer either evening or Saturday extended access sessions as part of the role.
• Are proficient in the use of SystmOne.
• Have additional clinical skills or specialist areas of interest that would enhance practice services.
• Have qualified as a GP Trainer.

4. Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

The post-holder will:

• Provide routine and urgent GP consultations, including telephone consultations and home visits where required.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Develop and implement patient-centred management plans in line with current clinical guidelines.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local prescribing guidance.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with GMC Good Medical Practice.
• Process prescriptions, clinical correspondence, test results, and associated paperwork in a timely manner in line with Practice administration guidelines.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Support preventative healthcare, health promotion, and chronic disease management.
• Participate in care home and nursing home support where required.
• Provide support, advice and supervision where appropriate to members of the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, pharmacists and non-clinical colleagues.
• Participate in on-call duties in accordance with the Salaried GP Job Plan.

Governance and Practice Responsibilities

The post-holder will:

• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and continuing professional development activities.
• Remain up to date with mandatory training requirements.
• Attend practice meetings and protected learning sessions.
• Comply with all practice policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, prescribing, and health and safety.
• Contribute positively to team working and wider practice development.
• Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation requirements.

5. Confidentiality

The post-holder will maintain strict confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and practice business in accordance with practice policies, GDPR, and professional guidance.

6. Health & Safety

The post-holder will:

• Comply with practice health and safety and infection prevention policies.
• Identify and appropriately manage risks within the workplace in line with Practice policies.

7. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The post-holder will:

• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
• Treat patients, carers, and colleagues with dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times.

8. General

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role and may be amended following discussion with the post-holder to meet the needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Other Experience and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills.
• Be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary primary care team.

Desirable

• Able to offer either evening or Saturday extended access sessions as part of the role.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with TPP SystmOne.
• Additional clinical skills or specialist areas of interest that would enhance practice services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC and licensed to practice in the UK.
• Hold a recognised medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent).
• Hold MRCGP or equivalent.
• Have the right to work in the UK or be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route.

Desirable

• Qualified GP trainer, educational or clinical supervisor.

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

Aspen Medical Practice

Address

Aspen Centre

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder

- is responsible for actively contributing to the delivery of an efficient and effective service, taking a lead in a clinical or supportive role in the ultrasound department.

- provides clinical reports for own patient workload.

- provides clinical training and appraisal for trainees and supervision for newly-qualified sonographers.

DIMENSIONS

Impact upon pay and non- pay budgets:

The post holder will

- use specialist ultrasound equipment and be responsible for the safe and efficient use of expensive and complex equipment (to the value of up to £100k ).

- involvement in QA and equipment maintenance scheduling.

- make best use of resources by careful and efficient management of time and out of hours service demands.

Staff numbers and grades who report through post-holder:

The post holder will

- provide continuous clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary team.

- provide day-to-day supervision of radiographic care assistants/clerical support workers and trainee and newly qualified sonographers.

- participate in the training of specialist registrars in radiology and obstetrics/gynaecology.

Workload commitment

- The post holder will be able to work at a pace comparable with that of peer group, undertaking similar numbers of examinations per hour as a specialist consultant undertaking the same examination type mix in the same working conditions.

- The post holder will work shift patterns and out of hours as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Professional registration.

- Minimum of postgraduate diploma at Masters level in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited training course) plus recent post-qualification experience

- Excellent multidisciplinary team working and leadership skills

- Ability to work under own initiative to a high level with responsibility and commitment

- Consistently excellent communication skills

- Presentation and report writing skills (clinical/non clinical)

- Detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio)

- A broad understanding of the role of different imaging modalities in relationship to effective and efficient delivery of patient clinical management

- Ability and enthusiasm to contribute to the departmental education programme and deliver presentations to multidisciplinary groups

- Mature judgement and decision making skills - highly reflective in thinking and outlook

- Basic IT skills as appropriate to post

- Evidence of awareness of application of research/audit techniques

- Attendance at appropriate communication/counselling training schemes (desirable)

- Annual attendance at the directorates mandatory training programme

- Physical skills - Highly developed hand-eye co-ordination and a high degree of dexterity and sensory skills are required for Ultrasound scanning. Specialised keyboard skills are used for manipulation of images.

Contact Details

Lavinia Morgan-Tovey (Ultrasound Modality Lead)

[email protected]

0300 422 6781

Hours available

Monday/Tuesday Friday 8.30-4.30 Wednesday 9-12.45

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Independently perform and report on ultrasound examinations in a manner that meets professional, technical, medical and legal requirements
• Presentation and report writing skills (both clinical/ non clinical)
• Demonstrate excellent communication abilities
• Possess mature judgement and decision-making skills and be highly reflective in thinking and outlook.
• Excellent multidisciplinary team working and leadership skills, able to work under own initiative to a high level with responsibility and commitment and demonstrate
• Ability and enthusiasm to contribute to the departmental education programme and deliver presentations to multidisciplinary groups.
• Awareness of application of research and audit techniques
• Basic Knowledge of IT skills
• Nuchal Translucency - trained & accredited
• Candidates must hold a recognised UK qualification such as PG (cert), PG (Dip) or DMU or equivalent and be state registered

Desirable

• Experience of using PACS

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide advanced, person-centred clinical care for registered patients, with a planned mix of minor illness and acute assessment alongside long-term-condition management.

Work as an autonomous nurse prescriber within a documented scope of practice, using the wider clinical team for discussion, referral and escalation. The exact caseload, age range, home visiting contribution and diabetes responsibilities will be agreed according to competence and service need.

Clinical assessment and minor illness

Assess patients presenting with minor illness and appropriate undifferentiated symptoms through face-to-face or telephone consultations as agreed. Take histories, examine, form differential diagnoses and identify red flags, deterioration and emergencies.

Request and interpret appropriate tests, agree evidence based treatment and safety netting, arrange follow-up, and refer or escalate to GPs, urgent care, community services or secondary care as needed.

Prescribe independently within competence, current legislation and practice policy. Review treatment effectiveness, adverse effects and medicine safety.

Take responsibility for results, prescriptions, correspondence, referrals and other clinical administration generated by own consultations, ensuring clear handover when absent.

Long-term conditions and diabetes

Deliver structured reviews and care planning for long term conditions within agreed competencies.

Contribute to diabetes reviews and follow-up where competent. Assess cardiovascular and other risks, interpret monitoring results, review treatment and identify complications or need for specialist input.Experience with type 2 diabetes is especially valuable.

Work with the nursing, GP and pharmacy teams to coordinate recalls, follow-up and continuity, and support relevant QOF and local service requirements without treating targets as a substitute for individual clinical need.

Teamwork and quality

Work constructively with GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacy staff, care coordinators and community colleagues.

Contribute to clinical meetings, case discussion, supervision or teaching appropriate to experience, and development of evidence based pathways.

Participate in audit, incident learning and quality improvement, including review of prescribing and long term condition care.

Professional and organisational responsibilities

Maintain NMC registration, prescribing annotation, revalidation, mandatory training and continuing professional development. Participate in appraisal and clinical supervision.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and coding in EMIS. Use practice systems safely and protect confidential information.

Apply safeguarding, consent, capacity, infection prevention and control, information governance, equality and health and safety requirements.

Recognise the limits of personal competence, maintain an agreed scope of practice and escalate concerns promptly.

This description will be reviewed with the postholder as the role and service develop. Changes to clinical scope will require suitable competence, support and agreement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Completed advanced clinical practice qualification at masters level or equivalent experience.
• Completed independent prescribing qualification with NMC prescribing annotation and demonstrable safe, recent independent prescribing practice.
• Substantial recent experience independently assessing and managing minor illness and acute, undifferentiated presentations in general practice or a comparable primary care setting.
• Experience of long term condition management, including structured review, treatment planning and follow up.
• Advanced history taking, examination, clinical reasoning and diagnostic decision making; ability to identify red flags and work safely with uncertainty.
• Knowledge of evidence-based guidance, prescribing safety, safeguarding and clinical governance.
• Ability to communicate sensitively, maintain clear records, manage workload and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience and relevant training in diabetes care, particularly type 2 diabetes reviews, treatment adjustment and complication prevention in primary care.
• Experience using EMIS, and knowledge of QOF and local primary care pathways.
• Experience of teaching, clinical supervision, audit or service improvement.
• Experience managing other long term conditions, such as cardiovascular or respiratory disease, within evidenced competence.

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 Fishponds Family Practice

Address

Beechwood Road

Bristol

BS16 3TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description

The post holder will provide additional capacity within the Dermatology Surgical Service, undertaking assessment and treatment of patients requiring dermatological surgery, including management of suspected skin cancer lesions and contribution to associated skin cancer pathways. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary dermatology team alongside consultant dermatologists and specialist nurses.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oGood clinical judgement
• oUnderstand Audit/governance processes
• oExperience of minor surgery and/or skin surgery
• oExperience of management of suspected skin cancer lesions.

Desirable

• oPrevious GPwER/GPwSI experience
• oPrevious experience undertaking dermatological surgery in a secondary care setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload
• oGood communication skills
• oHonesty and reliability
• oAbility to work effectively within an MDT environment
• oFlexibility
• oCritical approach to work
• oDemonstrates initiative
• oAbility to gain confidence of both staff and patients
• oWilling to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oRegistered with GMC (UK)
• oEvidence of additional dermatology training commensurate with a GPwSI/GPwER role.

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

• oIT skills on all Microsoft packages
• oFluent English speaker

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Rota Management and Coordination

• Lead in the management of the Severnside operational rota, including proactive planning (including for bank holidays) and responding to short notice absence/changes

• Manage the day-to-day upkeep of RotaMaster, ensuring accurate session data, shift information, and reporting.

• Support the timely and accurate recording of sessional cover, shift status, special rates, and sickness episodes.

• Take responsibility for short-notice cover arrangements, applying agreed escalation processes and communicating with relevant staff and managers.

• Allocate and process New Starter and CHOC forms in accordance with agreed timescales

• Build and maintain strong working relationships and great communication with the Service Delivery Team

• Build and maintain strong working relationships and great communication with the Clinical Admin Team

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Provide day-to-day coaching and support to Rota Administrators, ensuring they are trained, competent, and have clarity on their responsibilities.

• Deputise for the Rota Team Manager when required, including during periods of absence.

• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture, by developing a close working relationship with the rota team manager and offering guidance and supervision to the wider rota team to help maintain high standards of rota service delivery.

• Support the implementation and review of standard operating procedures and best practice within the team.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key contact for clinicians and non-clinical staff regarding rota-related queries and processes.

• Assist with onboarding communications to new clinicians and staff, ensuring a smooth transition into the rota system.

• Support effective working relationships with internal departments, including Service Leads, IT, and Clinical Governance, to enable accurate data capture and reporting.

System and Data Quality

• Maintain high standards of data accuracy within RotaMaster and other rota-related systems.

• Assist in regular data reviews and audits to ensure the quality and timeliness of information, including CHOC forms and Care Plan entries.

Other Duties

• Provide administrative support for clinical recruitment and rota-related engagement events.

• Oversee elements of the Registrar process, including system set-up and coordination with relevant departments.

• Monitor and maintain accurate records for clinical audit support and practice liaison calls.

• Participate in regular team meetings, 1:1s, and performance development reviews.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BrisDoc policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all duties.

• About You

  Essential Criteria

  • Experience working in a rota or workforce planning environment.

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills.

  • Ability to supervise and support staff effectively.

  • Confident communicator across a range of mediums (e.g. telephone, email, SMS).

  • Comfortable using rota management or scheduling software (e.g. RotaMaster).

  • High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

  • Ability to work flexibly and respond to service needs at short notice.

  Desirable Criteria

  • Previous experience working in a healthcare or NHS environment.

  • Experience supporting recruitment or clinician onboarding.

  • Familiarity with Clinical Guardian, Adastra, or EMIS systems.

  Our Values

  BrisDoc is a proudly employee-owned Social Enterprise. We are committed to:

  • Our Patients Delivering compassionate, timely, and equitable care.

  • Our People Fostering a culture of support, development, and well-being.

  • Our Services Delivering high-quality, efficient, and sustainable healthcare.

  • Our Resources Using our tools and systems effectively.

  • Our Social Impact Promoting environmental responsibility and community inclusion.

  General Requirements

  • Ability to work additional hours to cover staff absence or service pressures.

  • Regular attendance at mandatory training sessions and staff development activities.

  • Adherence to BrisDoc's policies, procedures, and NHS code of conduct.

  Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed periodically in line with service needs and organisational priorities.

Person Specification

About You

Essential

• Experience working in a rota or workforce planning environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to supervise and support staff effectively.
• Confident communicator across a range of mediums (e.g. telephone, email, SMS).
• Comfortable using rota management or scheduling software (e.g. RotaMaster).
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to service needs at short notice.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a healthcare or NHS environment.
• Experience supporting recruitment or clinician onboarding.
• Familiarity with Clinical Guardian, Adastra, or EMIS systems.

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

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Unit 21 Osprey Court

BrisDoc, Unit 21, Osprey Court

Bristol

BS140BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full job description is attached which lists all the main duties of the role and working environment. You can also find the person specification within the Job Description

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Qualifications in JD

Desirable

• Years of Experience

Skills

Essential

• Advanced specialist Skills

Desirable

• Effective communication

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital, Brunel Building

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To undertake the role of recovery coordinator for an allocated caseload of service users, organising and participating in the ongoing assessment, planning, delivery and review of care to meet identified physical, mental health, social care and well being needs. This may include:Explaining the role of care coordinator;Developing and reviewing Personal Wellbeing Plans and organising reviews where appropriate.Organising and participating in defined assessment methods/activities;Identifying other resources and signposting/referring service users to support from other 3rd sector/voluntary and community organisations.Completing relevant paper and electronic documentation in line with the care coordinator role, such as completing Rio progress notes, Safety Assessments and sending letters to the service user and GP when there is a change in care pathway e.g. MOAT ending, or a piece of defined work starting. 2. Planning and undertaking defined interventions and treatments to enable the individual to meet and develop their wellbeing needs in line with the PWP. This might include;Preparing for and facilitating wellbeing groups such as an art group, Coping with Hope group, Nature Connections group or sleep sessions.Therapeutic activities to improve coping skills e.g. anger, anxiety, stress management, grounding or relaxation.Therapeutic activities to improve physical health such as exercise programmes, diet or nutrition planning.3. Planning and undertaking activities to enable the individual to meet and develop their daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed PWPs. This might include helping individuals to:Access appropriate and safe housing or make a request to remain living in the BNSSG area.Complete forms or letters e.g. around housing benefits, employment or education, particularly after LTR confirmed. Understand how to access health care.The role will include providing:Emotional support, focusing on motivation and encouragement;Information and advice around maintaining good physical health and diet;Information on rights under the Mental Health Act;Signing-posting to support around Immigration.4. Effectively build hope by developing relationships that acknowledge the personal journey of each person. Helping to focus on a persons strengths and aspirations to allow the creation of meaningful PWPs.5. To communicate effectively with a wide range of people in order to build and sustain effective and positive relationships with individuals, and carers, team members and other agencies. This will include working with translation and interpreting services.6. To work collaboratively with service users and their carers to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their PWP. Discussions should include planning for a periodswhen a persons mental health may be deteriorating - this may involve working with Safeguarding.7. Where indicated to undertake specific activities and interventions in the support of carers including engagement and involvement, assessment and provision of support or services.8. Organise and participate in the development of risk assessments and crisis management plans.Making sure that when trigger points are reached these are reported appropriately to a registered practitioner within the service, and that immediate or direct action is taken in line with Safety plans.9. Respond to the needs of individuals with sensitivity with regards to their age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class or disability, modifying behaviour to optimise the helping relationship.10. Promote the rights of individuals by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action.11. To be responsible for maintaining own caseload on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that time is prioritised effectively and using supervision to manage caseload and help to prioritise workload. 12. Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures, by recognising and reporting any signs that may indicate an individual is at risk of neglect or harm to themselves, or at risk from others, and by participating inprocesses with other agencies to keep the individual safe.13. Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of others, making use of available feedback, supervision and appraisal to identify appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities.14. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, taking appropriate action where required.15. Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity by noting these in RIO progress notes. Communicate effectively with colleagues in other services around any changes in care e.g. joining and leaving a MOAT group, starting a specific intervention or being discharged.16. Report and record activity as agreed and within agreed timeframes.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 completed in a mental health setting or City & Guilds Certificate in Community Mental Health, or able to demonstrate an equivalent and relevant level of knowledge and experience of working in any health, social care, or any related voluntary organisation setting.
• Able to demonstrate some awareness of theories underpinning health and social care.
• Able to articulate a clear knowledge of policy and legislative frameworks within which mental health services are delivered including a person's rights under the MHA, CPA Mental Capacity Act.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of recovery principles and the role of secondary mental health services in the delivery of care
• Should have the ability to form and sustain a working relationship with service users and carers, demonstrating an understanding of when a more assertive approach might be needed.
• Demonstrate well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills, such as being able to engage appropriately with service users, carers, colleagues, statutory and voluntary agencies, both face to face and by telephone.

Desirable

• Experience of mental health services, as a user, carer, volunteer or worker.
• Experience of the asylum 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital

Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide an outpatient occupationally focused community mental health service within their area of responsibility (AOR) of the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH)/liaison role. This will include helping to organise and deliver therapeutic interventions, educational training and mental health promotion initiatives in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary mental health team.
• To carry out initial mental health assessments and subsequent reviews for all personnel referred to the DCMH.
• To be responsible for an identified case load by reviewing client needs with ongoing development and evaluation of individual treatment plans.
• To maintain accurate contemporaneous electronic records and clinical notes of all client contact.
• To provide reports to and maintain effective liaison with referring Medical Officers (MOs), General Practitioners and other relevant professional agencies following initial assessment, on discharge or whenever appropriate.
• To participate in and provide clinical supervision.
• To participate in departmental clinical and business meetings and take the lead in initiatives as directed by the Clinical Lead or Department Manager.
• To recognise limits of competence and seek clinical supervision and/or advice as appropriate.
• To be involved in Health Governance (HG) and take the lead on initiatives (e.g. audits) as directed by the HG lead.
• Deliver up to date, evidence-based interventions for mental health problems based on guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Treatment Agency (NTA).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and be able to provide certification.
• Must have 2 years experience in a Mental Health role.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance
• To maintain patient safety, support, develop and promote healthcare governance activity and in conjunction with the Medical Facility leadership team focus and drive quality improvement.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training

Qualifications

Essential

• Must either:
• 1.Essential: Experience working within adult mental health services; Experience of working in a Community Mental Health setting; Demonstrable experience of using NICE recommended Psychological interventions for common mental disorders.
• or
• 2.United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered psychotherapist with post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

Bulford

Wiltshire

SP4 9AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide nursing care to patients in participation with GPs or independently, working to agreed protocols. Required skills (or a willingness to be trained) may include the following (but this list is not exhaustive):

• Vaccinations (with additional paediatric vaccination certification an advantage)
• Wound care management (including compression bandaging, in line with current evidence-based guidelines)
• Ear irrigation
• Routine immunisations and vaccinations given under a Patient Group Direction
• Cervical Screening
• Management of Long-Term Conditions such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes
• Contraceptive pill checks / sexual health

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide emergency care to patients as necessary and attend annual Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis training
• Chaperoning and assisting, where appropriate, patients who are being examined.
• Undertake the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment used, as per policy
• Assisting in the implementation and management of appropriate health and safety and infection control policies, as defined in local and national polices
• Contributes to management of stock and ordering stock where required
• Contributes to management of medicines and vaccines as per policy
• To recognise and appreciate that people, both colleagues and service users are different and to act in ways that are consistent with their needs and preferences
• To ensure that all mandatory training is completed as appropriate and does not become outstanding

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams within a clinical setting
• Willing to undertake training relevant to the position
• Accountable to own professional development and performance and act as a role model to others

Desirable

• Experience within a Primary health care setting
• Experience in resource/medicine management
• Experience of using Microsoft office eg. Word, Excel
• Use of clinical systems software e.g. EMIS
• Experience working with Patient Group Directions
• Experience in mentoring student nurses

Personal Attrivutes

Essential

• Good time management with the ability to organise daily tasks and prioritise time sensitive tasks
• Able to deal with change in a rapidly changing environment
• Personable and approachable
• Hard working, reliable and resourceful
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Accountability of own role within a nurse-led service
• Able to build effective working relationships at all levels

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Qualifications and experience in the management of Long-Term
• Conditions such as asthma, COPD and diabetes

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn new clinical skills where currently not trained

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical governance issues in Primary Care
• Knowledge of the local and national health policy and the wider health economy

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

Bridge View Medical

Address

67 Coronation Road

Bristol

BS3 1AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing high-quality nursing care to the practice population.
• Undertaking Practice Nurse clinics.
• Long-term condition reviews and management within competence.
• Wound care, including removal of sutures/staples.
• Venepuncture.
• ECGs.
• Immunisations and vaccinations.
• Cervical screening, if qualified.
• Health promotion and preventative care.
• Requesting and interpreting investigations within scope of practice.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Recognising when patients require GP or other clinical input.
• Working within the NMC Code and own scope of practice.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Clinical audit.
• Quality improvement.
• Significant events and learning.
• Supporting practice initiatives.
• Training and development.
• Supporting infection prevention and control.
• Safeguarding.
• Other duties appropriate to the role.

Generic Responsibilities:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• Confidentiality
• Health & Safety
• Infection Control
• Information Governance
• Safeguarding
• Professional development
• Clinical governance
• Practice policies and procedures

Person Specification

Clinical Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Experience of Practice Nurse skills including wound care, ECG, venepuncture, immunisations, new patient medicals and womans health (cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
• Request pathology tests and process the results, advising patients accordingly
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
• Good clinical system IT knowledge and an ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people by telephone, email and face to face
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and enhanced service
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena and knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Knowledge of national standards that inform general practice (NSF NICE guidelines)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional policies/local policies/procedures and codes of conduct
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• 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 identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet

Other requirements/wider responsibilities

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for professional revalidation
• Evidence of CPD commensurate with the role
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours

Desirable

• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality

Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice or Community Nurse
• Experience with chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients

Desirable

• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Family Planning qualification

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

Hartwood Healthcare

Address

Hartcliffe Health Centre

Hareclive Road

Bristol

BS13 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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