Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and person specification for the role of Pharmacy Technician are attached to this advertisement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy
• Accredited Pharmacy Technician Course
• Professional Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of continued professional development
• CPPE preferable or working towards.

Desirable

• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience of using EMIS Web

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Adaptable
• Sound communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Accurate and methodical
• People focussed

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to influence and persuade
• Awareness of systems to support management of patients
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge
• An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care Prescribing
• Knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy Law

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence based medicine
• An appreciation of NHS agenda and Government targets
• Awareness of General Practice funding streams

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

North Preston Medical Practice

Address

87 Village Green Lane

Preston

PR2 7DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Development

• Be involved in developing primary care services to meet the needs of the practice population.
• Working in close collaboration with the practice team to ensure that access targets are reached.
• Work with the practice team to ensure that immunisation and health inequalities targets as defined within the PMS contract are reached.
• Support health development and ensure health promotion work is undertaken to allow the practice population to make informed choices.
• Ensure the practice is represented at appropriate meetings, e.g. Practice Based Commissioning Groups.

Managerial

• Awareness of, and compliance with, all relevant organisation policies and procedures, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and infection control. Apply these to all aspects of one’s own work.

• Committed to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to evaluated audit and clinical standards setting within the organisation.
• Contribute to the development of computer-based records.
• Contribute to summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data.

Quality

Adhere to GMC Good Medical practice.

Maintain accurate and timely medical records

Adhere to National and local guidelines (e.g. NICE)

Engage with local quality Frameworks – e.g. QoF and QiP

Reflect on personal practice through SEA, NHS appraisal, patient complaints

Confidentiality

• All patients have the right to expect that all practice staff will respect their privacy and act appropriate at all times.
• In the performance of duties, 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 business organisations. 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 be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Communication

• The post-holder must recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members, patients, carers and recognise people’s needs to alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Equality and Diversity

The Salaried General Medical Practitioner will uphold their equality and diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation including the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, the Equality Act 2006 and the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 and:

· Act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognises the importance of people’s rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice.

· Value people as individuals and treating everyone with dignity and respect, consideration and without prejudice, respecting diversity and recognising peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices in working with others and delivering appropriate services.

· Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality under company policy.

· Be consciously aware of own behaviour and encourage the same levels of behaviour in colleagues.

· Acknowledge others’ different perspectives and recognise the diverse needs and experiences of everyone they come into contact with.

· With the support of managers develop an equality and diversity objective through the personal development review process

Health and Safety

The Salaried General Medical Practitioner has a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or to others and to co-operate with the company in meeting its statutory requirements, by:

• Assisting in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the organisations Health & Safety Policy.

• Use of personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaken such activities in a way that manages those risks.

• as far as is reasonably practicable, you minimising the risk of infection to themselves and others and in doing so must:-
• be familiar with and adhere to, the organisations policies and guidance on infection prevention and control
• attend statutory education programmes in infection, prevention and control.
• Include infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal and professional development.
• Take responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of healthcare acquired infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently by themselves and their colleagues.
• Report potential risks identified.

Personal and Professional Development

• Maintain continued education through attendance at courses and/or study days as necessary and as identified within clinical and organisation appraisals (Personal Development Plan).

• Ensure appropriate professional registration and licensing are met through continued professional development.
• Participate in all training programmes implemented by the practice/organisation as part of this employment. This training would include:
• Participation in an annual performance review. Maintaining a log of all personal and/or professional development.
• take responsibilities for own development, learning and performance.
• demonstrate skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
• Active involvement in the Annual NHS Appraisal process
• Active involvement in the GMC Revalidation and Licensing procedures

Person Specification

Attitudes

Essential

• Positive attitude; self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Credibility with clinicians and managers
• Ability to build trust, respect and co-operation quickly
• Professional courage, integrity and diplomacy
• Self awareness
• Commit to empower and develop staff to optimise individual and team potential
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good leadership skills
• Able to work both individually and as part of a team
• Clinical skills required to manage acute presentations and chronic disease within primary care
• Able to analyse complex facts and situations using a high level of sensitivity and judgement to determine and implement an appropriate course of action
• Good communication skills with a high level of fluency in spoken and written English
• Performance management skills
• Effective delegating skills.
• Working knowledge of GP clinical systems.
• Highly motivated.
• Able to demonstrate innovation and flexibility
• Able to persuade and negotiate.
• Participation in scheme of extended opening times.
• Commitment to High Standards.
• Ability to complete days work on time as well as associated administration
• Must be able to work to deadlines and maintain standardsAwareness of Equality and Diversity principles
• Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of area
• Confident computer user including office applications and email
• Demonstrable leadership in specialist area of practice/projectApplication /interview

Desirable

• Awareness of Equality and Diversity principles
• Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
• Confident computer user including office applications and email
• Demonstrable leadership in specialist area of practice/project

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GMC listed on the GMC GP Register with evidence of revalidation
• Accepted Medical Degree
• Evidence of continued personal and professional development
• Appropriate Medical indemnity cover with either MDU/MPS MDDUS
• Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Appropriate safeguarding training
• Registered on the National Medical Performers list

Desirable

• Interest in Diabetes Care
• GP Trainer/willing to train
• Evidence of continuing education

Experience

Essential

• Completed GP Vocational Training Scheme
• One-year experience working as a GP in the UK

Desirable

• Working in UK General Practice Environment.
• Commitment to local area.

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

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

Parkgate Medical Practice

Park Place

Darlington

DL1 5LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide safe, accessible, and high-quality patient-focused care
• ECG recording
• Phlebotomy
• Cannulation
• Use of point of care blood test machines
• Blood Glucose / Ketone Monitoring
• Urinalysis / Pregnancy Testing
• Patient Observations
• Act as chaperone where required
• Maintain appropriate stock levels in the unit
• Monitoring the waiting room
• Providing personal support for patients in the waiting room
• Wound dressings
• Updating the patients medical records where appropriate
• Providing assistance/training to new members of staff to ensure the maintenance of a high-quality service, as and when required
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the Infection, Prevention & Control Policy
• To demonstrate a sound knowledge of the principles of infection control, including monthly hand hygiene audits adhering to the highest standards when performing aseptic technique and complying with Infection, Prevention & Control Policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating.
• Anticipate communication barriers and act to improve communication.
• Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
• Always ensure privacy and dignity for patients.
• Provide effective communication with all staff and external stakeholders to exchange and disseminate information.
• Provide information and advice for patients on discharge ensuring awareness of sources of guidance and support and provide information in an acceptable format for patients recognising any difficulties and refer where appropriate.

Quality

• Prioritise, organise, and manage workload to maintain and promote quality.
• Promote evidence based clinical practice according to current guidelines and maintain an appreciation of current legal and professional issues.
• Support research and audit as a means of evaluating the quality of work delivered by self and the team to improve the experience for patients.
• Improve the quality of health care responding to national and local policies as appropriate.
• Actively promote diversity, including race diversity in the delivery of services.
• Generate and sustain the promotion of privacy and dignity, rights and responsibilities and take action to address any issues.
• Follow consistently high standards of infection control practice in accordance with national and local policy especially with reference to hand hygiene and other procedures relevant to work.

Personal Development

• Identify own professional development needs and participate in regular performance review taking responsibility for own learning and performance.
• Work effectively with others in the service to clearly define values, direction and policies which may impact on care delivery and support others to explore and develop new ways of working.
• Participate in statutory and mandatory training.
• Show awareness of requirements regarding health and safety, risk management and complaints.
• Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of national, local, and service issues.
• Prioritise own workload to ensure effective time management strategies are embedded within the work.
• Work effectively and responsibly within the team to support others and explore new ways of working.
• Delegate clearly and appropriately to ensure the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence are followed.
• Show responsibility by ensuring own practice complies with Data Protection, Confidentiality and Caldicott principles.
• Agree plans and outcomes to measure quality of own work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Care Certificate

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates an enthusiastic and flexible approach
• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to be flexible with working days/hours

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as an HCA in UTC/GP/Hospital/Community setting
• Communicate with a variety of people
• Understanding of basic observations
• ECG & Phlebotomy

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

East Berkshire Primary Care

Address

3 Priors Close

Slough

SL1 2BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities:

  • In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
  • Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
  • Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
  • Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
  • In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
  • Providing counselling and health education
  • Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
  • Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
  • Collecting data for audit purposes
  • Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
  • Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
  • • In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

    Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

    • Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
    • A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
    • Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
    • Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
    • Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data
    • Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

    Health & Safety:

    The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

    • Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
    • Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
    • Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
    • Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
    • Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
    • Hand hygiene standards for self and others
    • Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
    • Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
    • Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
    • Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
    • Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
    • Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc, and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
    • Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
    • Maintenance of own clean working environment
    • Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
    • Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
    • Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
    • Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
    • Correct waste and instrument management including handling, segregation, and container use
    • Maintenance of sterile environments

    Equality and Diversity:

    The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

    • Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
    • Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
    • Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

    Personal/Professional Development:

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

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

    Quality:

    The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

    • Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
    • Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
    • Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
    • Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
    • Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

    Communication:

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

    • Communicate effectively with other team members
    • Communicate effectively with patients and carers
    • Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

    Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

    The post-holder will:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice and entry on the GP Register
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) or equivalent
• Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Appropriate defense indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Holder of MRCGP
• Evidence of other specialist interest /development / training
• GP Registrar trainer
• Experience of using electronic clinical patient records (preferably SystmOne)
• Interest in womens medicine, including, coil insertions
• Experience of undertaking audit in general practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding and delivering of the GMS contracts
• Experience of working with QOF
• Experience of leading quality improvement projects

Desirable

• Genuine commitment to improve quality in primary care
• Working with PCNs or GPA or similar organisations
• Have a good knowledge of current PCN contracts and its impact on primary care services

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

Abington Park Surgery

Address

Abington Park Surgery

Ardington Road

Northampton

NN1 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Reports to: Senior Practice Nurse

Responsible to: Practice Manager

Works closely with: Practice Nurses, Doctors, Acute Care Team, Receptionists,

Administration Staff

Job Outline

• To provide support to the practice nursing team
• To prepare own consulting room for effective consultation
• To provide care to patients according to and by following practice approved protocols
• To adhere to health and safety and infection control requirements

Main Duties (according to training provided)

• To work alongside clinicians in the provision of patient care
• Undertake and record the following tasks:

Measurement of height, weight and bmi

24 hour blood pressure & 24 hour ECG application

Capillary blood testing

Urinalysis

Measurement of blood pressure

ECG recording

Venepuncture

Diabetic screening

Diabetic foot check

Assist in Dressing Clinics

Health Checks

Health promotion advice as appropriate

Restock consulting room

Further skills with experience

• Recognise changes in patients recordings and report appropriately
• Enable patients to access the appropriate professionals in the practice team
• Appreciate the principles of healthy living and provide dietary advice
• Provide relevant health promotion literature
• Follow infection control standards
• Instruct patients in appropriate techniques/tasks after appropriate training.
• To perform other clinical tasks as trained and agreed to meet the needs of the practice
• To engage in audit, and invite patients for necessary investigations/checks.
• Invite patients for screening/other follow up appointments
• Other tasks the Senior Practice Nurse requests with appropriate training/instruction

Responsibility

The job holder must work as part of a team, have the ability to organise and prioritize own workload on a day to day basis and observe strict rules about patient confidentiality at all times. The job holder must know when to seek direction from the Practice Nurse, Doctor, or Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths,
• Qualification in Health and Social Care or a KaSPAC or STEPS certificate

Desirable

• Experience in Ophthalmology,
• Previous experience in Primary Care,
• A Care Certificate

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

Bethesda Medical Centre

Address

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Meet and greet patients and other visitors to the surgery
• Make appointments, using triage methods to ascertain patients' needs.
• Take general enquiries and telephone messages and ensure they are actioned or passed to the appropriate recipient.
• Undertake a variety of clerical duties, as required.
• Maintain good communications with team members and outside agencies.
• Undertake mandatory training in line with the requirememts of the role and practice.
• Have a flexible approach to cover other members of staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Clear legible writing.
• Computer literacy - however, full training will be provided.
• Confident telephone manner.
• Understanding of confidentiality issues.
• Flexible attitude to availability.
• Working with others as part of a team.
• Calm disposition in times of crisis.

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne.
• NHS background.

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

Severnbank Surgery

Address

Severnbank Surgery

Tutnalls Street

Lydney

Gloucestershire

GL15 5PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications/Education

Essential

• Basic Numeracy

Desirable

• NVQ in cleaning or equivalent
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous Cleaning experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of a hospital setting
• Experience of using cleaning chemicals

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Ability to transport self between DCHS sites

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Ilkeston Community Hospital

Heanor Rd

Ilkeston

DE7 8LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Salaried GP will provide highquality, patientcentred primary care within a GP Practice. Working closely with the Lead GP and small multidisciplinary team, the postholder will deliver clinical care, undertake clinical administration, contribute to quality improvement, and support the safe and effective running of the practice.

Given the nature of the practice, the role requires flexibility, autonomy and a willingness to support a broad range of practice functions, including home visits, clinical workflow tasks, long-term condition management, and involvement in local primary care networks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. GMC registered medical practitioner
• 2. Inclusion on the NHS performers list
• 3. MRCGP or equivalent
• 4. Evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential

• 1. Experience in UK general practice
• 2. Experience working independently and managing complex caseloads

Desirable

• Familiarity with the demands of small practice or similar environments

Skills

Essential

• 1. Excellent clinical decision making
• 2. Strong communication and patient engagement skills
• 3. Ability to manage risk safely in a primary care setting
• 4. Competent with clinical IT systems (EMIS or willingness to learn)

Attributes

Essential

• 1. Approachable, compassionate and patient centred
• 2. Flexible and adaptable
• 3. Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• 4. Commitment to quality improvement and high clinical standards

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

Hilltop Medical Practice

Address

Hillside Primary Care Centre

London

NW10 8RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Salaried GP will provide highquality, patientcentred primary care within a GP Practice. Working closely with the Lead GP and small multidisciplinary team, the postholder will deliver clinical care, undertake clinical administration, contribute to quality improvement, and support the safe and effective running of the practice.

Given the nature of the practice, the role requires flexibility, autonomy and a willingness to support a broad range of practice functions, including home visits, clinical workflow tasks, long-term condition management, and involvement in local primary care networks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. GMC registered medical practitioner
• 2. Inclusion on the NHS performers list
• 3. MRCGP or equivalent
• 4. Evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential

• 1. Experience in UK general practice
• 2. Experience working independently and managing complex caseloads

Desirable

• Familiarity with the demands of small practice or similar environments

Skills

Essential

• 1. Excellent clinical decision making
• 2. Strong communication and patient engagement skills
• 3. Ability to manage risk safely in a primary care setting
• 4. Competent with clinical IT systems (EMIS or willingness to learn)

Attributes

Essential

• 1. Approachable, compassionate and patient centred
• 2. Flexible and adaptable
• 3. Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• 4. Commitment to quality improvement and high clinical standards

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

Hilltop Medical Practice

Address

Hillside Primary Care Centre

London

NW10 8RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide a professional, welcoming and efficient front of house reception and administrative service at Hilltop Medical Practice. As the first point of contact for patients, the post holder will play a key role in managing patient enquiries, coordinating access to appointments, and ensuring the smooth day to day operation of the practice.

The role requires the ability to work calmly in a busy environment, communicate effectively with a wide range of patients, handle complaints and difficult situations appropriately, and maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and courteous under pressure.
• Computer literate, with the ability to use email, appointment systems and basic data entry accurately.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast paced environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a busy environment (not necessarily healthcare).
• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, reception, call centre or another customer facing role.
• Experience dealing with complaints, difficult customers or challenging situations.
• Experience handling face to face and telephone enquiries.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a GP surgery or healthcare environment.
• Experience using clinical or administrative systems (e.g. EMIS, Docman).
• Experience in a high volume telephone role.

Attributes

Essential

• Mature, calm and professional approach.
• Reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Friendly, approachable and patient focused.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and service needs.

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

Hilltop Medical Practice

Address

Hillside Primary Care Centre

London

NW10 8RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide a professional, welcoming and efficient front of house reception and administrative service at Hilltop Medical Practice. As the first point of contact for patients, the post holder will play a key role in managing patient enquiries, coordinating access to appointments, and ensuring the smooth day to day operation of the practice.

The role requires the ability to work calmly in a busy environment, communicate effectively with a wide range of patients, handle complaints and difficult situations appropriately, and maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and courteous under pressure.
• Computer literate, with the ability to use email, appointment systems and basic data entry accurately.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast paced environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a busy environment (not necessarily healthcare).
• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, reception, call centre or another customer facing role.
• Experience dealing with complaints, difficult customers or challenging situations.
• Experience handling face to face and telephone enquiries.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a GP surgery or healthcare environment.
• Experience using clinical or administrative systems (e.g. EMIS, Docman).
• Experience in a high volume telephone role.

Attributes

Essential

• Mature, calm and professional approach.
• Reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Friendly, approachable and patient focused.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and service needs.

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

Hilltop Medical Practice

Address

Hillside Primary Care Centre

London

NW10 8RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

• The appointee will contribute to all aspects of the general haematology and haemo-oncology work including participation in departmental meetings and on-call rota.
• Clinics in other hospital sites may be required (virtual clinics are an option).
• The appointee must be someone who can help develop our rural service to ensure excellent patient care.

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

• Hywel Dda 3 Counties -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
• Lifestyle in Wales -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ
• Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

• Virtual Tour -https://youtu.be/mVLrJAcfM_c

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Completion of relevant Royal College Examinations (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• Active participation in research.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradoc Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Part time Admin clerk/Receptionist

• Book appointments for patients with Doctor and Nurse and other members of the health care team as requested.
• Monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms.
• Register immediately necessary patients, temporary residents and patients from abroad who need to be seen same day onto surgery database. Ensure sufficient information is recorded and patients receive a practice leaflet detailing our services.
• Import registration request documents into the docman system from Email, for the workflow clerk to complete.
• Advise patients of the practices policies and procedures as requested with particular regard to emergency prescriptions and urgent appointments.
• Advise patients of relevant charges for private services, accept payment and record details.
• Action prescriptions requests and amend any alteration to medication necessary as advised by Doctor.
• Enter requests for home visits on screen, including relevant information.
• Advise patients of contact numbers when requesting ambulance transportation.
• Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors to the practice, answering telephone and taking messages as appropriate.
• Retrieve and refile records as required.
• Follow practice procedures for start and end of day opening and closing, including securing the premises correctly.
• Provide cover for Saturday mornings/late evening surgery on a rota at least 1 weekend annually is expected.
• Provide cover, for absence during holidays and sickness, occasionally at short notice.
• Attend meetings/ update huddles as required.
• Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the position and any other procedures developed when in post.
• Adhere to data protection principles and the practices confidentiality policy at all times. Also, to be aware of the policies regarding smart cards and data security.
• Adhere to Health and Safety at work Act.
• Complete all mandatory training within the specified timeframe

Administration

To adhere to the practice repeat prescribing policy for all prescription requests.

Provide clerical/admin support to the practice nurse and other practice team members as required.

Advise GPs/nurses and patients as to referral pathways as appropriate.

Support any locums with logging on to EMIS and other practice systems, how to use the intercom and provision of the locum handbook.

Ensure we have adequate supplies of letterheads practice leaflets, appointment cards paper and envelopes as appropriate.

Assist the team with meeting practice targets. Patient alerts must be acted upon when booking appointments with the nurse.

Ensure all EMIS tasks Docman tasks and Accurix messages are actioned and completed daily as appropriate.

To check EMIS Mail inbox daily for any organisational changes issues.

Ensure all communications received to the practice by whichever means are responded to same day and completed if appropriate, sending any clinical correspondence or patient information to the workflow team.

Ensure your own nhs.net email account is checked daily and to action any requests.

To access e-LFH to complete mandatory training and to request protected time if unable to do so. To ensure you keep up to date with all new IT skills as required.

To attend all F2F mandatory training when required; BLS, Oliver McGowan and others as instructed by the training supervisor.

Respond to all requests for Access to Medical Records and reports, ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to. Ensure patients have paid up front for any forms or TWIMC letters.

To assist with filing all NEW patient medical records received weekly, and to locate the records for deceased and deducted patients to send to PCSE.

To contact GMSS IT department with any issues without delay, and as requested by any team member.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Computer/Keyboard skills
• Good communication skills
• Good organisation skills
• Confident and efficient handling of general public

Desirable

• Medical terminology
• Experience of practice systems, EMIS, DOCMAN, ACCURIX.
• Proficient with MS applications

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• GCSE English.
• IT professional certifications

Motivation and Attitude

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Reliable and dependable
• Professional at all times
• Flexible to accommodate surgery hours

Desirable

• Residing locally, within 5 miles of surgery.
• Aware of GDPR and Data protection

Employer details

Employer name

High Lane Medical Centre

Address

The Village Green, Buxton Road

High Lane

Stockport

Cheshire

SK6 8DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

• Insulin Optimisation: Review and adjust insulin regimens (including basal, bolus, and mixed insulins) for patients with Type 2 diabetes, based on blood glucose monitoring, HbA1c trends, and lifestyle factors.
• Treatment Escalation: Conduct comprehensive reviews where insulin initiation or complex regimen changes are required. Make appropriate recommendations to GPs and senior clinicians for insulin adjustments and adjunctive therapies.
• Medication Reviews: Undertake holistic clinical medication reviews with patients, focusing on the safety and efficacy of insulin and other glucose-lowering therapies, and produce actionable recommendations.
• Patient Follow-up: Provide structured follow-up for patients post-insulin change to monitor for hypoglycemia and overall therapeutic response.
• Clinical Enquiries: Answer any medicine-related enquiries from the patients specifically regarding insulin therapies change.
• Multidisciplinary Working: Ensure patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional (e.g., Specialist Nurses, Dietitians, Endocrinologists) where insulin adjustments require multidisciplinary input.

• GPhC registered with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, with at least 1 year dedicated specifically to diabetes management.
• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm/BPharm).
• Clinical Systems Trained: Proficient in SystemOne (S1) and EMIS.
• Insulin Competency: Proven, demonstrable experience in initiating, titrating, and prescribing insulin therapies (including analogue insulins and mixed regimens) in a primary care setting.
• Diabetes Expertise: Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and best practice for Type 2 diabetes management.
• Prescribing: Experienced in conducting diabetes treatment escalation and making clinically sound changes to insulin doses.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively counsel patients on complex insulin regimens and liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, with at least 1 year dedicated specifically to diabetes management.
• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm/BPharm).
• Clinical Systems Trained: Proficient in SystemOne (S1) and EMIS.
• Insulin Competency: Proven, demonstrable experience in initiating, titrating, and prescribing insulin therapies (including analogue insulins and mixed regimens) in a primary care setting.
• Diabetes Expertise: Up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and best practice for Type 2 diabetes management.
• Prescribing: Experienced in conducting diabetes treatment escalation and making clinically sound changes to insulin doses

Desirable

• CPPE Pathway Completed
• DBS on the update service

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 Pharmacist Network

Address

Albany Court

Albany Court

Newcastle Business Park

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure the provision of a comprehensive operational People service, including providing advice and support to managers, staff, staff side representatives on the full range of employee and employment relation matters, including;Advising and supporting managers in organisational change, ensuring an employee centric supportive approach to change is adopted and that Trust objectives are achieved within the agreed timescales.Advise on terms and conditions of employment, national legislation and policies and proceduresProvide support and advice to managers on complex cases such as, grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence and associated issues ensuring an employee centric approach is maintained whilst adhering to policies and principlesTo develop the People capabilities of managers and supervisory staff through the provision of appropriate guidance and training both in the effective implementation of Trust employment policies and ensuring every management intervention is employee focused.To liaise with trade unions to ensure that effective employee relations are maintained throughout the Trust.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• CIPD (post-graduate diploma in HR Management) or considerable senior HR experience
• Knowledge of HR procedures (including Recruitment and Selection, Grievance and Discipline, absence, TUPE)
• Excellent, demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation, case law, good HR practice

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuous learning & development
• HR experience
• Supervisory experience in an office environment
• Experience of employee relations, employee resourcing, change management, performance management and diversity.
• Experience of supporting effective case management

Desirable

• Experience in a large, multidisciplinary organisation NHS or other public sector experience
• Agenda for Change Conditions of Service
• Experience in partnership working with trade unions

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Lancaster, Kendal or Barrow

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as a Technical Pharmacy Advisor to Practice Clinicians across Sound Primary Care Network (PCN).

To advise Practice Management and other non-clinical staff concerning administrative aspects of medicines management as appropriate

To optimise medicine management, resolve queries where possible and produce prescriptions for clinical review and signature

To work within own competencies as a Pharmacy Technician and ensure that registration and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is kept up to date.

To address the following areas without the need to consult a GP/Clinical Pharmacist in each case (although clinical support and advice will always be available if required):

1.Update regime review dates when conducting level 1 and 2 medication reviews

2.Medicine reconciliation of discharge summaries and other clinical documents.

3.Optimisation of repeat medication, cost effective switching, commencing repeat dispensing and synchronisation of medication

4.Ordering of required monitoring i.e., blood tests, blood pressure, height, weight etc. for medicine/condition monitoring.

5.Addition/removal of medication for Nursing Home patients under GP/Pharmacist Prescriber guidance

6.Co-ordinate District Nurse Medication and Dressing requests for the practice population

7.Co-ordinate medical device prescription requests, including requests for catheters, nutritional supplements/feeds, and stoma care products.

8.Work alongside colleagues or independently to deliver project work relating to medicine optimisation, an example of this may be deprescribing Gabapentanoids or Bisphosphonate reviews

9.When requested by a clinician to be able to have appropriate conversations with patients and initiate medications such as statins, Vitamin D, Folic Acid, iron supplements etc as per PCN protocols.

To work in conjunction with the nominated Clinicians who support Nursing Homes in the area

Provide independent information to patients regarding medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate

Analyse Practice prescription data to produce reports as requested

Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing

Implement initiatives to reduce waste of prescribed medicines

Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF, DMOS (Devon Medicines Optimisation Scheme) and other locally commissioned enhanced services

Support and influence the Practice Clinical, Management and Administrative Teams to implement procedural and service changes relating to prescribing to ensure best practice is adopted in accordance with local guidelines, legislation, directives, and safety updates e.g., NICE, MRHA etc.

Any successful candidate will be required to enrol and complete a 15-month pathway with the CPPE (Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education) which will require learning and development in their own time in addition to some protected study time during working hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)

Clinical System

Desirable

• Experience using SYSTEM ONE clinical system.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working for a primary care network or working in a primary care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sound PCN

Address

C/O Oakside Surgery

Plymouth

Devon

PL5 3PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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