Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for patients presenting with acute and urgent medical problems within a general practice setting.

The postholder will work closely with the GP team and wider multidisciplinary team, providing safe and effective care to patients both within the practice and in their own homes. The role requires an experienced clinician who is able to work autonomously within their scope of practice, while recognising when further clinical support, escalation or referral is required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute, urgent and undifferentiated medical conditions.
• Undertake face-to-face consultations and remote consultations where clinically appropriate.
• Conduct daily home visits for housebound and less mobile patients.
• Provide appropriate treatment, clinical advice, safety-netting and follow-up arrangements.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients who are acutely unwell or whose condition is deteriorating.
• Identify red flags and arrange appropriate escalation, referral or admission when required.
• Request, review and interpret relevant investigations within the scope of professional competence and agreed practice protocols.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately within the scope of practice and relevant prescribing authority, where applicable.
• Assess and manage common acute presentations, minor illnesses, minor injuries and acute exacerbations of long-term conditions.
• Provide appropriate clinical review and follow-up for patients requiring ongoing assessment.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, PCN staff and other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Clinical Governance and Patient Safety

• Practise in accordance with professional standards, relevant legislation, local policies and practice protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Participate in clinical audit, significant event reviews, quality improvement and other clinical governance activities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, referral and follow-up of clinical care.
• Maintain professional registration, indemnity arrangements and continuing professional development.
• Work within professional competence and seek advice or support where necessary.
• Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the practices acute care service.

Teamwork and Service Development

• Contribute positively to the development and improvement of acute care services within the practice.
• Work as part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team.
• Participate in practice meetings, clinical discussions, training and service development activities as appropriate.
• Support the effective use of digital systems and new ways of working.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues where appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of clinical services.
• Promote the practices values of being Kind, Mindful and Proactive.

Communication and Working Relationships

The postholder will work closely with:

• GP Partners and salaried GPs
• Practice nurses and healthcare assistants
• Practice management and administrative teams
• Reception and care navigation staff
• PCN staff and wider multidisciplinary services
• Community and secondary care providers
• Patients, relatives and carers

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a registered Paramedic or Registered Nurse in an urgent care, emergency care, primary care or comparable clinical setting.
• Demonstrable experience assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with acute and undifferentiated medical conditions.
• Experience undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments and developing appropriate management plans.
• Experience recognising the signs of clinical deterioration and escalating care appropriately.
• Experience managing clinical risk and working within professional scope of practice.
• Experience communicating effectively with patients, relatives, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Experience maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Experience working autonomously while seeking advice or support when required.
• Experience prioritising and managing a varied clinical workload.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience undertaking or willingness to undertake patient home visits.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a general practice or primary care setting.
• Experience managing same-day or urgent care presentations within general practice.
• Experience undertaking home visits and assessing housebound patients.
• Experience managing acute exacerbations of long-term conditions, such as asthma, COPD, diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
• Experience assessing and managing minor illness and minor injuries.
• Experience requesting, interpreting and acting upon clinical investigations, including blood tests and ECGs.
• Experience prescribing or working within a prescribing-led clinical service.
• Experience using EMIS Web or another primary care clinical system.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, community services and secondary care providers.
• Experience contributing to clinical audit, significant event reviews, service development or quality improvement.
• Experience supporting or mentoring students, trainees or other members of the clinical team.
• Experience implementing new clinical pathways, digital systems or service improvements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Paramedic; or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant clinical experience in urgent care, emergency care, primary care or a comparable clinical environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to acute and urgent clinical assessment.
• Appropriate professional indemnity arrangements.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent advanced clinical training.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Relevant minor illness, minor injury or acute assessment qualifications.
• Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support certification.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary, urgent or emergency care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Knoll Medical Practice

Address

Orpington Health & Wellbeing Centre

19 Homefield Rise

Orpington

Kent

BR6 0FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for accessing, retrieving and processing referrals (including electronic, paper and internal referrals) and attachments from the national ERS system on a daily basis. Creating referrals where required and creating waiting lists entries on System One ensuring that all patients are booked into the correct clinic in line with ERS and Trust booking guidelines.

• Scanning ERS referrals onto SystemOne,ensuring the referral has been read to identify the correct speciality and consultant required, for this Medical Understanding is needed the accurate input of data in relation to referral and personal details both on SystmOne, PPM (patient pathway manager) and ERS, ensuring referrals and all relevant attachments are correctly attached from the GP practice, the referral is criteria checked and any relevant information is highlighted and sent to the correct service. Sending the referrals directly to consultants for triaging. Processing of rejected and redirected referrals on the scanning system, SystemOne, PPM and ERS this includes liaising with several departments to ensure the correct re allocation of the referral and also communicating this includes providing any complex medical information provided by the consultant to the Patient and GP. Accepting of referrals including updating the scanning record, PPM, ERS and SystemOne and sending confirmation of the appointment to the patient. Investigating referrals that havent been triaged in a timely manner and providing this information directly to consultants and management.

• Responsible forreceiving complex information and inputting accurate and case specific data onto the appointments system following standard operational procedures to ensure that all new and review clinic appointments are input correctly. Managing outpatient waiting lists on a daily basis. Ensuring all data is correct and completed. Keeping waiting lists up to date by ensuring all appointments due are booked up to and including 6 weeks in front.

• Responsible for ensuring that all new and follow up clinic appointments are appointed inline with national waiting time targets. Management of patients due date and breach dates for due appointments by manually reviewing daily to ensure appointments are allocated prior to scheduled due date and breach date. Highlighting any potential breaches or capacity issues in a timely manner to the consultants, management and PSM directly.

• To liaise and communicate complex information with clinicians, colleagues, GPs and managers to identify any potential inappropriate referrals booked into clinics bringing them to the attention of the relevant clinician and/or manager for remedial action to be taken or redirected as required on the ERS system via tasking or telephone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education including English and Maths grade A-C or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 Business Administration or equivalent

Desirable

• ECDL
• NVQ 3 or equivalent in business admin
• OCR Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of administration/ clerical work within the customer service area.
• Experience of handling calls from the public

Desirable

• Previous hospital/GP surgery experience.
• Knowledge and experience of using the national ERS system and System One
• Experience of complex and difficult calls
• Dealing with complaints

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of national waiting list targets/timelines and Trust policies on the management of waiting lists
• NHS Organisations and working practices

Desirable

• Knowledge of data protection
• Understanding of equality and diversity
• Knowledge of Caldicott guidelines

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will proactively manage a caseload of patients requiring complex assessment including home oxygen (long term and ambulatory) therapy and case management in order to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and improve patient health outcomes.

Working autonomously, the post holder will have continuing responsibility for proactively monitoring and managing, patients on the caseload. The post holder will be expected to possess skills in advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and if applicable non-medical prescribing, using these skills will assist in the recognition of early symptoms of disease exacerbation.

The post holder will be expected to be a competent leader and case manager and critical thinker navigating the patient through the appropriate care pathway which spans across the primary, secondary care interface. Pivotal to the care pathway is the prevention of unnecessary admissions and facilitation of early supported discharge to reduce lengths of stay.To work closely with the rest of the team to reduce patients waiting times throughout their journey by reducing unnecessary consultant outpatient attendances.

The service provides assessment to patients diagnosed with chronic lung disease registered with a Bexley GP across various community settings and in their own homes.

Key Task and Responsibilities

The Respiratory Specialist Clinician will be expected to achieve the competencies set nationally by Skills for Health 2005 (www.skillsforhealth.org.uk). These can be summarised as follows;

Utilisation of advanced clinical skills and expert knowledge to plan, implement, monitor and review individualised patient-directed programmes of care to patients with chronic lung disease, home oxygen therapy management and health promotion interventions. To undertake goal centred interventions that are evidence-based, evaluating the effectiveness of these at regular intervals with a view to improving care continuously. Develop risk management plans that will enable individuals to remain safely within their homes Use expert knowledge and skills as a nonmedical prescriber to manage patient medication within own areas of competency, developing clinical management plans in partnership with GP colleagues where necessary. Anticipate individual care needs and develop appropriate care plans, involving carers and relatives To provide individuals and their carers with the necessary education that will enable them to plan for unavoidable disease progression and self manage as far as possible. To work collaboratively with members of the multi professional team to ensure that the patients needs are met, making appropriate referrals are made where necessary. Develop practices which promote patient choice and well-being Ensure that the needs of individuals who are vulnerable are highlighted and addressed in a timely manner To be a competent clinical leader demonstrating a willingness to work as an integral part of a multi professional team Be a highly skilled communicator, written and verbal, with a capability for communicating within a variety of professional groups, challenging attitudes where necessary To manage a caseload of patients with chronic lung disease To practice at an advanced level demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the management of chronic lung disease that is evidence-based To undertake advanced physical and social assessments and examinations, and initiate appropriate diagnostic activity and treatment To work with other health care professionals to ensure a consistency of approach to patient care and to support clinical supervision arrangements within the Trust To work collaboratively with other specialist and multidisciplinary teams, such as GPs, District Nurses, Consultants To support the and Expert Patient Programme and other self-management programmes To contribute towards reducing frequent admissions and bed days of patients with chronic lung disease To help improve the diagnostic rate of chronic lung disease in primary care with the delivery of an ARTP accredited quality assured spirometry clinic. To work alongside the clinical lead in the new/confirmed diagnosis of chronic lung disease in producing treatment plans including self-management and education at consultant lead MDT sessions. To be confident in the delivery of educational topics including pathophysiology of chronic lung disease, chronic lung disease medications, managing exacerbations, breathlessness, productive cough, anxiety and low mood and the importance of exercise and a balanced diet To participate in disease specific audit and data collection To act in accordance with the clinical governance framework within the Trust To share knowledge and skills with patients and families as a key therapeutic intervention and to enable self care and autonomy To identify the educational requirements of primary and social care colleagues in relation to the management of chronic lung disease and lead on meeting these needs To participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and personal development programme Ensure own professional development and clinical skills through attending courses, workshops and conferences and applying the knowledge gained in clinical practice To interface with primary and secondary care teams to enable the implementation of managed care pathways in line with local and national guidance To advise on and develop new initiatives and ways of working informed by local and national policy To be involved in the development of guidelines, policies and protocols within the Trust To promote effective collaborative working relationships with health and social care colleagues and those within support networks and the voluntary sector To act as a change agent and innovator, planning, instigating and evaluating changes To proactively demonstrate the positive impact of case management on the reduction of avoidable admissions and lengths of hospital stay Contribute to the service development within the Trust in line with national strategies for chronic lung disease To maintain accurate and legible and timely records To act as leader, mentor and preceptor to staff within the Trust.

PROFESSIONAL

The post holder will maintain registration with the NMC/HPC and apply the NMC or relevant professional clinical Code of Professional Practice at all times The post holder will keep knowledge and practice updated by study and attendance at appropriate conferences The post holder will work within their competencies at all times

GENERAL

All duties must be carried out in accordance with Bexley ACS policies and procedures The post holder will observe confidentiality of records and health information at all times and be aware of the practice and principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. Failure to comply with this may result in dismissal The post holder must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the health and Safety Act 1974 to ensure that agreed procedures are carried out in a safe working environment is maintained for patients, visitors and employees. See the Trusts Policy Statements The post holder must adhere to the policys and procedures set out by Oxleas Foundation Trust

EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Moderate physical effort is necessary for this post including regular periods of driving, frequent treatment and personal care and occasional movement of patients. The Mental effort required for this post includes in depth mental awareness to carry out interpretation of clinical assessment and decision making of complex clinical interventions. The emotional effort for this post involves frequent exposure to emotional circumstances, in particular care of patients and their carers at the end of life. Working conditions for this post include working in the patients own home with frequent exposure to body fluids and some exposure to containable hazards, eg need for personal alarms The mental effort required to interpret and react accordingly to patients who are acutely unwell.

On Call/Unsocial HoursThis post may required weekend working.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree level education
• Registered Nurse/AHP

Desirable

• NMP
• ARTP qualification
• Advanced clinical skills course or equvailant

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post registration experience, 2 years at band 6
• Community Experience in respiratory
• Experience with the management of home oxygen therapy and review.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of treating patients with chronic lung disease
• Experience of delivering self management support in a group setting

Skills

Essential

• Advanced Physical Assessment Skills
• Experience of the management of people with long term conditions

Other

Essential

• Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

151 Lodge Hill, Goldie Leigh

Abbey Wood

SE2 0AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you.

Join Victoria Gardens as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of men and women receiving rehabilitation support.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be:

• Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
• Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
• Maintaining adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2.
• Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
• Verbal and written communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Victoria Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5SA

Our will be working at Victoria Gardens, a specialist locked rehabilitation for people with complex mental health needs and behaviours that challenge, as well as a ward for older females. You will support the service to equip service users with the skills required for community living and increased independence.

The service is a recovery-based service and incorporates elements of the Good Lives Model, supported by individualised interventions. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team which includes Nursing, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker support.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,936
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health. Verbal and written communication skills.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Huyton

L36 5SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist looking for an opportunity to shape the future of specialist neurorehabilitation services while making a lasting difference to the lives of people with complex neurological conditions? Join our multidisciplinary team as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care while providing professional leadership across two specialist neurological services: The Dean Neurological Centre and Stanley House.

This unique split-site role offers the opportunity to influence and develop psychological services across both locations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals with complex neurological and neurobehavioural needs. You will act as the Lead Psychologist, providing specialist clinical psychology and neuropsychology expertise while maintaining oversight of the psychological components of the neurorehabilitation pathway.

Working with a high degree of clinical autonomy, you will lead on psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, ensuring that psychological services remain evidence-based, outcome-focused and aligned with professional standards and organisational objectives. You will work closely with the Care Centre Director and Clinical Director to support service development, monitor clinical outcomes and demonstrate the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes through meaningful outcome measures and quality improvement initiatives.

As a senior clinical leader, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the neurobehavioural care pathway and support the strategic growth of neurological services. You will play an active role within the Senior Management Team and Clinical Governance processes, helping to shape innovative services and ensuring that rehabilitation programmes continue to evolve in response to service user needs and emerging best practice.

You will provide expert consultation, guidance and support to multidisciplinary colleagues, contributing to complex formulations, treatment planning and risk management. Through your leadership, you will help ensure that therapeutic interventions across the service are underpinned by robust clinical models, neuropsychological principles and evidence-based practice.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to research, audit and service evaluation activities, helping to strengthen the evidence base for rehabilitation and drive continuous improvement. You will build strong relationships with commissioners, referrers and external stakeholders, supporting referral assessments and promoting the service within wider neurological and rehabilitation networks.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A BPS accredited and HCPC approved doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society.
• Enrolled on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists or demonstrable evidence of engagement in achieving this.
• Extensive experience working as a consultant with people with acquired and progressive neurological conditions, able to demonstrate proficiency in key aspects of clinical neuropsychological practice.
• Advanced skills required to assess, formulate, intervene and evaluate complex cases, working in conjunction with service users and the clinical team and drawing from a range of applicable therapeutic, evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Evidence of track record in providing consultation to clinicians, carers, families and other relevant stakeholders.
• Track record of routine engagement in evidence-based clinical practice, including single case experimental design methodology, observational recording measures, outcome measures and other objective means of articulating progress.
• Demonstrable evidence of providing effective clinical leadership and the ability to work as a member of a team.
• A track record of engagement in applied clinical research.
• Evidence of successful development of new clinical services that meet the needs of people with acquired brain injury and/or progressive neurological conditions.
• Evidence of engagement in appropriate networks.
• High-level communication skills (written and verbal).
• Track record of providing effective training/ teaching to others.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Competitive annual salary
• 25 days annual leave (Pro rata) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Subsidised meals and onsite free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A BPS accredited and HCPC approved doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society. Enrolled on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists or demonstrable evidence of engagement in achieving this. Extensive experience working as a consultant with people with acquired and progressive neurological conditions.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Gloucester

GL2 9EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, including risk assessments and formulation. Making diagnostic decisions based on consultation, history, presentation & pathology.

Diagnose and manage a range of common mental health conditions, including Depression, Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), Panic disorder, Phobias, Obsessive compulsive disorder.

Develop and implement evidence-based care plans in partnership with patients, families, and carers.

Initiate, prescribe and monitoring the impact and outcome of treatments and medication including efficacy, side effects, contraindications, and risk in line with local formulary and NICE Guidance.

Screen patients for early signs of disease and risk factors and relapse indicators.

Identifying and signposting concerns with physical illness.

Draw on a diverse range of knowledge in their decision-making to determine evidence based therapeutic interventions, which will include prescribing medication where legally allowed and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

Carry out where appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with due regard to mental capacity and advance decisions.

Plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others, delegating and referring as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and resource use, and provide direct support to patients and clients.

Refer to and liaise with secondary care services, substance misuse services, and voluntary sector services as appropriate.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests & investigations.

Manage and proactively identify patients at risk of relapse or deterioration, supporting their ongoing wellbeing and preventing crisis where possible.

Review patient annually on the SMI register to ensure they receive appropriate care and treatment.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and complete patient records consistent with legal and professional guidelines.

Ensure dignity, privacy and cultural and religious beliefs are always respected.

Adheres to professional code of conduct, works within the boundaries of their scope of practice and always manage associated clinical risk effectively.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (Mental Health) or equivalent.
• Extensive post-registration experience in mental health, ideally in both primary and secondary care.
• Independent Prescriber qualification (V300).
• Demonstrated competence across all four pillars of advanced practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Experience in assessing and managing clinical risk according to local policies.

Desirable

• Experience in service development or transformation.
• Knowledge of local mental health pathways and resources.
• Experience in teaching, supervision, or research.
• Formal training in specific psychological therapies ( e.g. CBT)
• Evidence of audit 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.

Employer details

Employer name

James Street Group Practice

Address

James Street

Workington

Cumbria

CA14 2DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jamesstreet-workington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good numeracy and literacy skills as demonstrated by a minimum GCSE grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent in at least one science subject

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure to a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and to work to or exceed minimum performance standards
• Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels, including with patients, relatives and fellow healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Good general computer literacy. Ability to input and extract information from I.T systems.

Experience

Essential

• Previous use of IT systems

Desirable

• Previous administrative or customer service 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Blood Sciences Department

WVT Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:General Practitioner

Location:Torquay, Chelston Hall Sugery and Southover Surgery

Salary:Up to £12,000 per session depending on experience

Hours: 4 to 9 sessions per week

Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's apply

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
• You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
• To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
• To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
• Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

How well support you:

• Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's apply
• Annual salary of up to £12,000 per session .
• Full indemnity cover.
• Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata.
• Support for SPIN fellowship applications.
• Support with a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List.
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Candidates must have current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and be listed on the NHS performers list. Experience in general practice and GP accreditation either through passing the MRCGP examination or equivalent experience is required. Familiarity with clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb is desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ2 6HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC and a Licence to practice

Desirable

• MRCP
• ALS

Experience

Essential

• At least four years of post-graduate experience, including 2 years' experience in Elderly Care, this may include other experience in Elderly Care with other specialties for example General Practice
• Recent experience at CT1 level or above
• Experience of Geriatric Medicine at F2 level (or equivalent) or above

Desirable

• Experience of Acute General Medicine
• Experience of Movement Disorders
• Experience of audit / previous publications
• Experience of working in the NHS

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written as evidenced by CV / job application and communication skills at interview. Able to conduct effective communication with patients, clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organise work load efficiently.
• No probity issues identified.
• Professional integrity and respect for others. Ability to take responsibility for own action and exhibit a non-judgemental approach.
• Able to display empathy and sensitivity.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good clinical knowledge as evidenced by satisfactory performance in clinical scenario at interview

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit process & clinical governance.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Evidence of good clinical skills as evidenced by references / portfolio

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to commit to the requirements of the post.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing personal learning and professional 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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CIC

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

THE DOVE RIVER PRACTICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRACTICE RECEPTIONIST - 29 hours per week.

You will be working for Drs Gilchrist and Fulford at the Dove River Practice, Tutbury Health Centre, Monk Street, Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9NA & Gibb lane, Sudbury, DE6 5HY.

Salary: Dove River Practice pay rate Grade 2

Hours: 29 hours per week. Holiday and sickness cover, which will raise the hours you normally do.

Responsible to: The Operations Manager

Duties:

• To provide a professional and welcoming reception service for all patients and visitors to the Practice.
• To provide information to callers and visitors, or refer on to other sources as appropriate
• Dealing with patient queries via phone or face to face.
• Booking & amending appointments.
• Check NHS Net and Outlook emails daily and action as required.

• Dealing with patient enquiries and if necessary to pass them to most appropriate clinician/team.
• Handling prescriptions and prescription enquiries.

• Liaise with other healthcare professionals via email or telephone.
• Electronic filing of patient reports, results and documents.
• Opening post, sorting letters.
• Support all clinical staff/management with general tasks as requested.
• To carry out any other reception duties reasonably required by the Doctors.

We have a Dress Code Policy that will require you to wear a blouse which is provided by the Practice. Sensible footwear is also a requirement

Confidentiality:

All patient information that you come into contact with must be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. Any breach in confidence can lead to instant dismissal:-

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

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

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

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skill

Safeguarding

All employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with and adherence to Safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training. For further information regarding these policies please look at the G Drive folder under Safeguarding or the Staffordshire Safeguarding Childrens Boards website.

We operate a No Smoking policy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a customer service setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dove River Practice

Address

Dove River Practice

Monk Street

Tutbury

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Entry onto the GMC specialist register (or anticipated date within 6 months)

Desirable

• MRCP
• ALS
• Educational Qualification

Experience

Essential

• At least 12 years of post-graduate experience, including 6 years' experience in Elderly Care, this may include experience in Elderly Care within other specialties for example General Practice.
• Clinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Geriatric Medicine
• Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
• Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework

Desirable

• Experience of Acute General Medicine.
• Experience of Movement Disorders.
• Experience of audit / previous publications
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Examples of involvement in collaborative leadership work

Communication Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written as evidenced by CV / job application and communication skills at interview.
• Able to conduct effective communication with patients, clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to commit to the requirements of the post.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing personal learning and professional development.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Geriatrics evidenced by references / portfolio

Knowledge

Essential

• Good clinical knowledge as evidenced by satisfactory performance in clinical scenario at interview
• Knowledge of audit process & clinical governance.
• Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour

Personality and Disposition

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organise workload efficiently.
• No probity issues identified.
• Able to display empathy and sensitivity. Professional integrity and respect for others.
• Ability to take responsibility for own action and exhibit a non-judgemental approach.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Position Overview

• Job Title: Salaried General Practitioner (GP)
• Position Type: Fixed-Term Contract - October 2026 - end of March 2027 (with scope to extend)
• Location: Yardley Wood Health Centre, B14
• Reporting To: Partners
• Accountable To: Partners
• Patient List Size: 11,000
• Primary Network: MOBY Primary Care Network (PCN)

2. Job Purpose

The postholder will provide high-quality, evidence-based, and compassionate general medical services to the registered patient population of Yardley Wood Health Centre. Operating as an autonomous clinician within a highly supportive, multidisciplinary team, the Salaried GP will manage a diverse clinical caseload, actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the practices long-standing reputation as a center of educational and clinical excellence.

3. Key Responsibilities & Clinical Duties

Clinical Care Delivery

• Consultations: Conduct autonomous clinical consultations via face-to-face appointments, telephone triages, digital video platforms, and home visits as clinically indicated.
• Diagnosis & Management: Accurately diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with acute illnesses, complex co-morbidities, and long-term chronic conditions.
• Prescribing: Issue safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescriptions in accordance with the local formulary, national guidelines, and practice protocols.
• Referrals: Initiate appropriate, timely, and well-documented referrals to secondary care, community services, and voluntary sector partners.
• Preventative Medicine: Promote health and well-being through proactive screening, lifestyle advice, national immunisation programmes, and routine health checks.
• Emergency Care: Provide initial management and stabilization for patients presenting with acute medical emergencies during surgery hours.

Clinical Administration & Digital Workflow

• Digital Triage: Effectively navigate and manage the practices advanced GP led digital triage and appointment management system to ensure safe, equitable patient access.
• Pathology & Imaging: Review, interpret, and action electronic laboratory results, imaging reports, and diagnostic investigations promptly.
• Clinical Correspondence: Review, code, and action hospital discharge summaries, clinic letters, and community team notifications.
• Medical Records: Maintain highly accurate, contemporaneous, and legally robust electronic medical records using the practices clinical software system.

Teamwork & Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• MDT Participation: Attend and contribute actively to regular clinical, multidisciplinary team (MDT), palliative care, and safeguarding meetings.
• Peer Support: Engage in a collaborative "open-door" culture, providing and receiving peer support on complex casework during clinical sessions.
• Cross-Cover: Cooperate with clinical colleagues to ensure seamless care delivery and operational resilience during planned absences.

4. Quality, Governance, & Professional Development

Clinical Governance & Audit

• Quality Improvement: Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews (SEAs), and root cause analyses to improve patient safety and service delivery.
• Guidelines: Adhere to national guidelines (e.g., NICE, SIGN) and local clinical pathways established by the Integrated Care Board (ICB).
• Safeguarding: Actively identify, report, and manage safeguarding concerns for vulnerable children and adults, strictly adhering to local policies.

Personal & Professional Development

• Appraisal & Revalidation: Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and successfully complete annual NHS appraisals and quinquennial revalidation.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Undertake regular learning activities to maintain clinical competence and expand personal clinical portfolios.
• Teaching & Training: Support the practice's educational ethos by assisting in the mentorship or supervision of medical students from the University of Birmingham or GP Registrars when required.

5. Confidentiality, Safety, & Diversity

• Data Protection: Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times, ensuring absolute compliance with current Data Protection legislation and Caldicott principles.
• Health & Safety: Adhere to practice health, safety, and infection control protocols to protect patients, colleagues, and oneself.
• Equality & Diversity: Treat all patients, families, and staff members with respect, dignity, and equality, actively opposing discrimination in any form.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications & Registrations
• Fully qualified Medical Practitioner.
• Successful completion of an accredited GP Vocational Training Scheme (or equivalent).
• Current inclusion on the GMC Medical Register with a license to practice.
• Inclusion on the England National Performers List.
• Clear, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Clinical Knowledge & Skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines, therapeutics, and primary care frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-system chronic diseases and acute clinical emergencies.
• Excellent minor illness assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong empathetic capabilities with a patient-centered consulting style.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-professional clinical and administrative team.
• Operational Competence
• Competence in using standard primary care clinical software systems (EMIS, Docman, ICE, Accurx ect)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage workload stress.
• High level of clinical autonomy balanced with an understanding of personal limitations.

Desirable

• Experience working within a digital triage or total triage model.
• Active clinical interest or portfolio skill (e.g., minor surgery, joint injections, women's health, or dermatology).
• Prior experience working within a training or teaching practice environment.

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

Yardley Wood Health Centre

Address

Yardley Wood Health Centre

401 Highfield Road

Yardley Wood

Birmingham

B14 4DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

Hook Surgery is looking for an experienced, organised and enthusiastic Medical Secretary to join our friendly and supportive GP practice on a maternity-cover basis.

The successful candidate will provide an efficient medical secretarial and referral service to the GPs and wider clinical team. The role will involve processing referrals, managing clinical correspondence, liaising with hospitals and other healthcare professionals, and supporting clinicians with administrative tasks.

The post holder will need to be confident using EMIS Web and the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) and have excellent attention to detail.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Process routine, urgent and two-week-wait referrals accurately and within required timescales.
• Create, book and monitor referrals using NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).
• Monitor e-RS worklists and follow up outstanding, rejected or incomplete referrals.
• Process incoming hospital letters, discharge summaries and other clinical correspondence through EMIS Web.
• Ensure correspondence requiring clinical action is appropriately directed to the relevant clinician.
• Prepare referral letters and other clinical documentation.
• Liaise with hospitals, consultants, community services and other healthcare providers.
• Deal with patient queries relating to referrals and appointments in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure information is recorded appropriately on EMIS Web.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with GDPR, information governance and practice policies.
• Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency and deadlines.
• Support the wider practice team with general administrative and secretarial duties.
• Participate in practice training, meetings and quality improvement activities as required.

About the Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a medical secretary or healthcare administration role.
• Ideally experienced within a GP practice or NHS setting.
• Confident using EMIS Web and NHS e-RS.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to manage a busy workload and competing priorities.
• A confident and professional communicator.
• Able to work independently whilst also being an effective team member.
• Patient-focused, approachable and compassionate.
• Reliable, flexible and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Committed to confidentiality and high standards of patient care.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Experience in medical secretarial/healthcare administration

Previous GP practice experience

EMIS Web

Experience using EMIS Web

Experience with EMIS workflows/tasks

e-RS

Experience using NHS e-Referral Service

Knowledge of NHS referral pathways

Communication

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience liaising with secondary care

Organisation

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Experience managing high-volume referrals

IT Skills

Good general IT skills and Microsoft Office

Experience with other NHS clinical systems

Accuracy

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience processing clinical correspondence

Teamwork

Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Previous experience working within a GP team

Confidentiality

Understanding of patient confidentiality and GDPR

Knowledge of NHS information governance

Personal qualities

Professional, reliable, flexible, approachable and patient-focused

Commitment to continuous improvement

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant mandatory training, including information governance and safeguarding, and comply with all Hook Surgery policies and procedures.

This post is subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work verification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory and role-specific training.

Desirable

• Medical Secretarial qualification or equivalent experience.
• NHS or GP practice administration 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hook Surgery

Address

The Merritt Medical Centre

Merritt Gardens

CHESSINGTON

Surrey

KT9 2GY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the job description and person specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment site.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or above or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge gained through experience and training
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation/ delivery of care
• Recent experience of working within adult/older peoples rehabilitation setting
• Experience working as a band 3 Health/Social care Assistant / Support Workers
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and escalation processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of strength based assessment

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Working Knowledge of IT systems and software packages
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Ability to travel to any site where DCHS services are provided

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Perth House

Athlone Close

Derbyshire

DE214BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reception

• Receive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate

• Meet, greet and book in patients visiting the practice and to act as a first point of contact

• To facilitate patients accessing the clinical care provided by the practice.

• Manage the flow of patients at reception for appointments, prescriptions or queries

• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, and ensure procedures are completed

• Advise patients of relevant charges for private services, accept payments and issue receipts

• Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors

• Enter requests for home visits into visit book stating time received and including all relevant information and where necessary refer to the duty doctor

• Ensure that requests for prescriptions are forwarded to the prescription clerk or Duty Doctor as appropriate

• Action requests for ambulance transportation and enter details in appropriate forms

• Ensure all calls and appointment bookings are managed appropriately and in line with practice protocols

• Ensure reception, waiting area and own workstation are kept neat and tidy

• Support GPs and the wider clinical team in providing care

• Receiving and handling specimens from patients, ensuring they are processed and recorded appropriately whilst observing H&S regulations

• Processing tasks daily and dealing with urgent tasks as soon as they arrive.

• Accessing practice emails; distributing and actioning them as appropriate

• Processing new patient registrations

Management of appointment system

• Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems in advance for each consulting session

• Making appointments by processing appointment requests for that day, future appointments from patients in person and on the telephone.

Start and end of day procedures

• Open up premises at the start of day, set alarm to day function and make all necessary preparation to receive patients

• Secure premises at end of day, ensure the building is totally secured, internal lights off and alarm is activated

Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all practice policies, procedures and protocols, ensuring we work in accordance with these

• Provide administrative support for clinical staff.

• Scanning/Distribution/Filing of patient/hospital/external agency correspondence as necessary.

• Opening and distribution or practice post

• To send letters to patients as necessary

• Updating patient details i.e. Change of address, telephone numbers etc.

Miscellaneous

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

• An ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests

• Excellent communication skills and courteous manner

• Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Surgery, Stuart Road

Address

Stuart Road

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details regarding this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE including English or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in a customer service or similar customer service qualification

Experience

Essential

• 1 years experience in a customer service/reception environment