Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield IRC by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive

Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients

Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment. The role involves delivering high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population

As a GP in a prison setting, you will play a vital role in improving health outcomes for individuals who may have complex health and social care needs. Your work will help reduce health inequalities and ensure continuity of care in a challenging but rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
• Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
• Contribute to the management of substance misuse and support detox pathways.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and external healthcare providers.
• Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prisons electronic health record system.
• Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement

Requirements:

Essential:

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Performers list registration
• Experience in primary care, with sound clinical decision-making and patient management skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and healthcare delivery in secure environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working in prison healthcare, secure units, or with vulnerable populations.
• Additional qualifications in substance misuse, mental health, or sexual health.
• Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance

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.

This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

EMAIL CV TO: [email protected]

Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in primary care, with sound clinical decision-making and patient management skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and healthcare delivery in secure environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in prison healthcare, secure units, or with vulnerable populations.
• Additional qualifications in substance misuse, mental health, or sexual health.
• Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Performers list registration

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

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

HMP Aylesbury

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP20 1EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Care Navigator is the first point of contact for patients accessing the practice. The post holder will provide a professional, efficient and compassionate reception and administrative service while ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician or service.

The Care Navigator will contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the practice by managing telephone calls, welcoming patients, processing administrative requests, responding to emails and carrying out tasks allocated by GPs and the wider clinical team.

The post holder will always maintain patient confidentiality and deliver an excellent standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Services

• Welcome patients and visitors in a professional, friendly and courteous manner.
• Provide a high standard of customer service at all times.
• Register new patients in accordance with practice procedures.
• Book, amend and cancel appointments using the clinical system.
• Assist patients with online services where appropriate.
• Ensure patient queries are dealt with promptly or directed to the appropriate member of staff.

Telephone Duties

• Answer incoming telephone calls efficiently and professionally.
• Navigate patients to the most appropriate clinician or healthcare service based on practice protocols.
• Deal with patient enquiries sensitively and accurately.
• Take clear and accurate messages where required.

Administrative Duties

• Process incoming emails and correspondence.
• Complete administrative tasks assigned by GPs, nurses and other clinicians.
• Process repeat prescription requests in line with practice procedures.
• Scan and accurately code clinical documents.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post.
• File and retrieve patient records when required.
• Maintain accurate patient information on the clinical system.

Care Navigation

• Support patients to access the right healthcare professional or external service.
• Signpost patients to community, pharmacy, self-care or NHS services where appropriate.
• Follow practice protocols when directing urgent or emergency cases.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with GDPR, NHS guidance and practice policies.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the practice team.
• Assist with the training and support of new staff where appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings and mandatory training.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming reception environment.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Health and Safety

The post holder must:

• Follow all Health and Safety legislation and practice policies.
• Report accidents, incidents and hazards promptly.
• Participate in fire safety and emergency procedures.

Confidentiality

The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and staff and must maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with GDPR, the Data Protection Act, NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice and practice policies.

Equality and Diversity

The post holder will treat all patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.

Safeguarding

The post holder is responsible for recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults in accordance with practice procedures.

Person Specification

Care Navigation

Essential

• -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• -Friendly, approachable and professional manner
• -Excellent customer service skills
• -Ability to remain calm under pressure
• -Good organisational and time management skills
• -Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
• -Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
• -Ability to prioritise workload
• -Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• -Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• -GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Desirable

• -Experience working in a GP practice or NHS setting
• -Knowledge of EMIS Web
• -Knowledge of Care Navigation principles
• -Knowledge of NHS services and referral pathways

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

Priory Medical Centre

Address

The Priory Medical Centre

Belmont Grove

Liverpool

L6 4EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA)

Various locations across Devon, Cornwall and surrounding areas (travel required)

As an Ambulance Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality, compassionate, non-emergency patient transport services to patients of all ages and abilities. Working as part of a two-person crew, you will safely transport patients between hospitals, healthcare facilities, care homes and their own homes whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care, dignity and professionalism.

This rewarding role requires excellent communication skills, empathy, resilience and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. You will often be supporting vulnerable patients who may have mobility issues, disabilities, learning difficulties or mental health conditions, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable and reassured throughout their journey.

No two days are the same, making this an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy helping others and working in a varied environment.

• Deliver compassionate, safe and person-centred care to all patients.
• Ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect and compassion at all times.
• Assist patients with boarding and leaving vehicles safely.
• Support patients with mobility needs using appropriate equipment.
• Monitor patients during transportation and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
• Provide reassurance to anxious or vulnerable patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children in accordance with safeguarding policies.
• Recognise deterioration in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Safely transport patients to and from hospitals, clinics, treatment centres, care homes and residential addresses.
• Ensure journeys are completed safely and efficiently.
• Assist with hospital admissions, discharges and inter-facility transfers.
• Secure wheelchairs, stretchers and other equipment correctly.
• Ensure vehicles remain clean, safe and roadworthy.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections.
• Report vehicle defects promptly.
• Maintain accurate journey records and documentation.

Subject to training and competency:

• Record basic patient observations.
• Use moving and handling equipment safely.
• Apply infection prevention and control procedures.
• Assist patients requiring oxygen during transport (where trained).
• Maintain clinical equipment in a clean and operational condition.
• Report clinical incidents through the appropriate reporting systems.

• Build positive relationships with patients, relatives and carers.
• Communicate effectively with hospitals, GP surgeries and healthcare professionals.
• Liaise with ambulance control regarding journey updates.
• Maintain professional communication with colleagues.
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding during difficult situations.

• Complete daily vehicle checks.
• Ensure vehicles are stocked with required equipment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Refuel vehicles as required.
• Report defects immediately.
• Ensure safe use of emergency and non-emergency equipment.

• Work in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Follow manual handling guidance.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Report accidents and near misses.
• Maintain safe working practices.
• Follow infection prevention procedures.
• Complete mandatory health and safety training.

• Complete electronic or paper patient records accurately.
• Maintain journey documentation.
• Record incidents and accidents promptly.
• Complete vehicle check documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.

• Maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Participate in annual appraisals.
• Maintain competence through continuous professional development.
• Work flexibly to meet service demands.
• Support new staff where appropriate.

You will work closely with:

• Ambulance Care Assistants
• Emergency Care Assistants
• Ambulance Technicians
• Paramedics
• Operations Managers
• NHS Trust staff
• Hospital discharge teams
• Ward staff
• Care homes
• GP surgeries
• Community healthcare teams
• Patients and their families

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Background in healthcare,
• Full UK driving license,
• Able to lift,
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.

Desirable

• First aid at work,
• First response in emergency care (Level 3 / 4)

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

Alliance Pioneer Group

Address

Hawthorne House

25 Darklake View

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 7TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://alliance-pioneer.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Gwanwyn Ward C5 West Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Medication Initiation

The post holder will:

• Undertake medication initiation consultations with patients following an ADHD diagnosis.
• Review the patient's diagnostic assessment, clinical history and agreed treatment recommendations before initiating medication.
• Confirm that appropriate baseline physical health observations and other required pre-treatment checks have been completed.
• Provide patients with clear information regarding medication use, monitoring requirements and when to seek clinical advice.
• Discuss available medication options with patients, including expected benefits, potential side effects, risks and alternatives.
• Support shared decision-making and ensure patients are appropriately involved in decisions regarding their treatment.
• Initiate ADHD medication within their professional competence and prescribing authority and in accordance with the service prescribing protocol.
• Clearly document prescribing decisions and treatment plans within the patient's clinical record.

Medication Titration and Review

The post holder will:

• Undertake scheduled medication titration appointments.
• Review treatment effectiveness and changes in ADHD symptoms.
• Assess and document medication side effects and tolerability.
• Review blood pressure, pulse, weight and other relevant physical health monitoring.
• Adjust medication doses where clinically appropriate and within the agreed prescribing protocol.
• Consider alternative medication options where treatment is ineffective or poorly tolerated, escalating where appropriate.
• Ensure patients understand their medication and ongoing monitoring requirements.
• Identify when a patient requires additional clinical review or escalation.
• Work towards achieving an effective and well-tolerated treatment regimen for each patient.
• Maintain clear clinical records of all medication reviews and prescribing decisions.

Prescribing and Medicines Management

The post holder will:

• Prescribe safely and within their professional scope of practice.
• Work in accordance with relevant ADHD prescribing guidance, service protocols and controlled drug requirements.
• Review medication interactions, contraindications, allergies and relevant clinical history before prescribing.
• Maintain appropriate standards for controlled drug prescribing and documentation.
• Identify and manage medication-related risks.
• Report and escalate medication incidents, adverse effects and other patient safety concerns in accordance with service procedures.
• Maintain awareness of relevant national and local prescribing guidance.
• Support safe transfer of prescribing arrangements back to local Practices when patients reach an appropriate stage of treatment.

Patient Care and Communication

The post holder will:

• Deliver person-centred consultations that recognise the communication needs of people with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions.
• Adapt communication approaches to maximise patient understanding and engagement.
• Provide clear explanations regarding medication, titration and monitoring.
• Encourage shared decision-making throughout treatment.
• Recognise barriers that may affect a patient's ability to engage with medication monitoring or treatment.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ensure reasonable adjustments are considered where required.

Clinical Risk and Safeguarding

The post holder will:

• Identify and respond appropriately to clinical risk arising during consultations.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow IFH safeguarding and escalation procedures.
• Assess relevant mental and physical health risks associated with ADHD medication.
• Recognise presentations that fall outside their competence or the scope of the service and escalate appropriately.
• Seek advice from the Clinical Lead where required.

Clinical Governance

The post holder will:

• Work within IFH clinical governance arrangements, policies, pathways and SOPs.
• Work in accordance with applicable Focus Sussex and SPFT clinical pathways and prescribing protocols.
• Participate in clinical supervision and multidisciplinary case discussion as required.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality assurance and service evaluation.
• Contribute to incident reviews and learning where appropriate.
• Maintain all professional registration, competencies and mandatory training required for the role.

Multidisciplinary Working

The Clinical Pharmacist will work collaboratively with:

• The ADHD Clinical Lead.
• GPs with an Extended Role in ADHD.
• Other ADHD prescribing clinicians.
• Service Delivery Manager
• Mental health and other healthcare professionals within the pathway.
• ADHD Service Navigators.
• GP practices.
• SPFT and other partner organisations where appropriate.

The post holder will contribute to multidisciplinary discussion and escalation of patients whose clinical needs require additional review.

Service Development

As the Focus Sussex ADHD Service is a developing service, the post holder will be expected to contribute positively to its ongoing development.

This may include:

• Providing feedback on medication pathways and clinical processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve patient safety and experience.
• Supporting development and review of prescribing processes.
• Contributing to audit and quality improvement.
• Supporting consistent clinical practice across the service.
• Participating in service meetings and pathway development where appropriate.

The scope of the service may evolve during the pilot, and reasonable changes to responsibilities may therefore be required following discussion with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post holder must:
• Be a qualified pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Be a qualified Independent Prescriber.
• Maintain appropriate professional registration throughout their engagement with the service.
• Have appropriate professional indemnity arrangements.
• Experience of prescribing and managing medicines within a clinical environment.
• Experience undertaking patient-facing medication reviews.
• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and safe prescribing.
• Understanding of physical health monitoring associated with medication.
• Ability to assess medication effectiveness, side effects, interactions and contraindications.
• Experience working autonomously within professional scope while recognising when escalation is required.
• Experience maintaining high-quality clinical records.
• Confidence using electronic clinical systems including SystmOne & EMIS.
• Effective multidisciplinary working.
• An understanding of different communication needs and the ability to adapt communication approaches to maximise patient engagement.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with patients with ADHD or other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Experience prescribing or reviewing ADHD medication.
• Knowledge of stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications.
• Experience of controlled drug prescribing.
• Experience working within primary care.
• Experience working within an ADHD, mental health or neurodevelopmental service.
• Experience of clinical audit or quality improvement.
• Experience contributing to development of new clinical services or pathways.
• Previous experience undertaking ADHD diagnostic assessments would be welcomed but is not an essential requirement for the core medication-focused role.

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

Integrated Family Healthcare

Address

Marlborough House

19-21 Warrior Square

St. Leonards on Sea

East Sussex

TN37 6BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the practice, supporting the delivery of primary care services, chronic disease management, health promotion, and treatment room services.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and efficient care for the practice population.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within the practice setting
• Lead and contribute to chronic disease management clinics (e.g. diabetes, COPD, asthma), in line with local and national guidelines
• Undertake cervical cytology (smear tests) in accordance with national screening programmes
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations in line with current protocols and Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
• Provide wound care, dressings, and a full range of treatment room services
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care

• Promote health and wellbeing through patient education and lifestyle advice
• Support national and local health promotion initiatives
• Encourage patients to engage in self-care and preventative health programmes

• Act in accordance with infection prevention and control policies
• Maintain a safe clinical environment for patients and staff
• Participate in audits and compliance activities where required

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant clinical records
• Use clinical systems (e.g. EMIS) effectively to support patient care
• Contribute to data collection and quality improvement initiatives (e.g. QOF)

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
• Participate in practice meetings and contribute to service development

• Maintain active NMC registration and adhere to the NMC Code
• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD)
• Participate in appraisal and revalidation processes
• Work within own scope of competence and seek support when required

• Participate in a structured induction programme
• Engage in ongoing training including chronic disease management, cytology, and immunisations (if required)
• Access mentorship and clinical supervision
• Take part in internal and external CPD opportunities

• Comply with practice policies and procedures
• Adhere to confidentiality, data protection, and information governance requirements
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion within the practice
• Contribute to a positive and supportive working environment

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient-centred approach
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in primary care or community nursing
• Chronic disease management experience
• Cytology and immunisation qualifications
• Familiarity with EMIS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Mountview Practice

Address

Fleetwood Health & Wellbeing Centre

Dock Street

Fleetwood

FY7 6HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Provide safe and appropriate Occupational Healthcare services to members of the Reserve Forces and other entitled personnel in accordance with DPHC policies, professional standards and statutory requirements including recruit, physical assessments and other examinations deemed appropriate to enable personnel to pursue their career. There may be additional medical requirements that arise from the specialist role of the Units and for which occupational and Health & Safety at Work Act legislation may apply.
• Provide medical care that is compatible with GMC policy, including specifically Duties of a Doctor.
• Ensure that all Medical Administrative Instructions, medical policy letters and other military instructions issued from time to time by the MOD and other higher military formations, and which relate to the care of patients, are complied with and maintained in the Medical Centre.
• Provide military medical advice to the Chain of Command in a timely manner (after receiving appropriate training). The MOD GP is to have direct access to Commanding Officers on matters relating to personnel under their Command and is to have nominated officers to whom they may refer routine administrative and disciplinary matters relating to staff and patients.
• May be required to provide safe and appropriate Primary, Preventative and Remedial Healthcare in addition to their primary role of providing Occupational Healthcare, in order to support operational requirements and maintain Defence Healthcare outputs.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of duties.

Selection Process

At application stage you will be assessed against the following:

CV:

• Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
• Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see the supporting information link for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

At interview you will be assessed against the following:

Behaviours:

• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions

The interview may consist of a mix of direct questions and clinical situation-based scenarios.

Please see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.

There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions.

Person Specification

Provide a CV

Essential

• Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question; you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
• Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
• Please use double spacing where possible.

Registrations and Memberships

Essential

• Registration with the United Kingdom (UK) General Medical Council (GMC), and on the General Practice (GP) Register.
• Holding a current licence to practice.
• Please provide your membership registration number.
• Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number.

Behaviour Statement

Essential

• Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment?
• Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.

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

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Baden Powell House, Peronne Lines

Catterick Garrison

Catterick

DL9 3JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Make a real difference in mental health and neurorehabilitation

Helping others improve and turn their lives around is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

At Cygnet, this is what we do every day for thousands of people across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK.

We are looking for an outstanding, compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care to join our team at Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes.

You'll be working 42 hours per week, across days, nights and alternate weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

This is a rewarding opportunity for candidates looking for Mental Health Support Worker jobs in Widnes, Support Worker jobs near Liverpool, or a specialist role supporting men with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, complex mental health needs and behaviours that challenge.

About Cygnet Paddocks

Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men, located in Widnes in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge may be the main barrier to recovery and rehabilitation.

The service supports the Level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the North West, with a focus on adult males. Cygnet Paddocks has individually designed wards to support a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for people affected by acquired brain injury.

The in-house interdisciplinary team includes neuropsychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, nurses and support workers, all working together to keep the individual at the heart of their care and discharge planning.

Cygnet Paddocks is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the Caring domain rated Outstanding.

A role for people with mental health experience

This role is ideal for someone who already has experience in a mental health, healthcare, care, rehabilitation or support setting.

You may have worked as a:

• Senior Support Worker

• Team Leader

• Mental Health Support Worker

• Support Worker

• Healthcare Assistant

• Rehabilitation Assistant

• Brain Injury Support Worker

• Complex Needs Support Worker

• Care Assistant

• Residential Support Worker

• Recovery Worker

• Hospital Support Worker

Experience supporting people with mental health needs, acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, challenging behaviours, physical health needs, safeguarding, personal care or emotional wellbeing would be highly valuable.

If you are calm under pressure, resilient, compassionate and confident working in a specialist care environment, this could be the next step in your career.

Shift Pattern

You'll work a structured rota across days, nights and alternate weekends.

Your rota will include:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

• Day shifts: 8:00am to 8:30pm

• Night shifts: 8:00pm to 8:30am

This pattern gives you consistency, regular days off and the opportunity to build strong working relationships with colleagues and service users.

Your Day-to-Day

As a Senior Support Worker at Cygnet Paddocks, you'll play a key role in supporting men through their recovery and rehabilitation journey and supporting management in the day-to-day running of the service.

Your responsibilities will include:

As a Senior Support Worker, you will:

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible and person-centred approach to all individuals in our care

• Support individuals to complete personal care activities while promoting dignity, choice and independence

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support

• Learn about individuals specific needs and provide support in the most appropriate way

• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report concerns as required

• Support individuals to manage their behaviour and work towards agreed goals

• Support management in the day-to-day running of the service

• Undertake supervisory and administrative responsibilities, including supporting and supervising support workers

• Safeguard individuals and maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment for all

You are

We are looking for people who are genuinely driven to make a difference.

• An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge

• Experienced in a similar mental health, care, health care or support setting, ideally with at least 2 years experience

• Genuinely driven to make a difference in peoples lives

• Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation

• An excellent communicator & good team player

• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

• Calm, resilient and able to respond positively in challenging situations

• Able to empower & support service user independence

• Energetic and motivated to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment

• Passionate about empowering people and supporting independence

• Committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care

• Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and professional development. We want you to feel supported both in and out of work.

• £14.23 per hour, increasing to £14.48 per hour after18 months

• 42 hours per week

• A rewarding role with the opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching and appraisal

• Expert supervision and peer support

• Paid breaks

• Employee discount savings

• 24-hour free GP helpline

• Discounted gym membership

• Blue Light Card discount

• Free eye tests

• On-site benefits, including free meals

• Shopping, travel and leisure discounts

• A range of healthcare and financial benefits

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• The chance to build a meaningful career in specialist mental health and neurorehabilitation care

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you care about making a difference, we want to talk to you.

Join Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes as a Support Worker and help men with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions and complex mental health needs progress through recovery and rehabilitation.

Apply now to start making a difference with Cygnet.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where is Cygnet Paddocks located?

Cygnet Paddocks is located on Wilmere Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5UY, in the North West.

Is this role suitable for candidates from Liverpool?

Yes. This role is suitable for candidates looking for Support Worker jobs near Liverpool, mental health jobs in Widnes, or specialist care roles across the wider Liverpool City Region, Halton, Runcorn, St Helens and Cheshire.

What type of service is Cygnet Paddocks?

Cygnet Paddocks is a specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions.

Do I need mental health experience?

Yes, we are ideally looking for candidates with experience in a similar setting, particularly mental health, ABI, neurorehabilitation, complex needs, health care or support work.

What hours will I work?

You'll work 42 hours per week across days, nights and alternate weekends, with 12-hour shifts from 8:00am to 8:30pm and 8:00pm to 8:30am.

What is the hourly rate?

The role pays £14.23 per hour, increasing to £14.48 per hour after18 months.

Is Cygnet Paddocks rated by the CQC?

Yes. Cygnet Paddocks is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Caring rated Outstanding.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Widnes

WA8 5UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development at appropriate level in the Trainer, etc.)

Desirable

• Working towards higher professional qualification such as Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrates clinical and educational leadership skills

Desirable

• Has strategic planning skills
• Has expertise in change management

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Has a thorough understanding of the work of the general practitioners and other health care practitioners and their challenges
• Knowledge of adult education, theory and delivery in service
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to personal CPD as a clinician in their professional role

Desirable

• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Expertise in the support of doctors in difficulty

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

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

CamLife

Fulbourn

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors to the practice.

• Answering incoming telephone calls, ensuring calls are documented (where required) and redirected accordingly.
• Book, amend and cancel patient appointment in line with practice appointments procedures ensuing optimum efficiency of the appointment system.
• Deal with patient queries which may include calling hospital for copy of letters, lab reports or related.
• Ensure all tasks sent by GPs and admin staff are dealt on timely basis
• Ensure clinical rooms, reception and waiting areas are kept neat and tidy and also equipped with hand towels.
• Keep up to date with mandatory trainings.
• Re-stocking of information leaflets or any other relevant information as appropriate
• Check emails on a daily basis. Also regularly check practice general emails.
• Work safely at all times in accordance with GDPR Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within same role, preferable in Health Care services
• Experience of customer service

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

North Trafford Group Practice

Address

North Trafford Group Practice

Chester Road

Stretford

Manchester

M32 0PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, you will make yourself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and if appropriate email consultations, visiting patients at home and in nursing homes, 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.
• Participating in health promotion activity and some specialist services such as obesity, addictions and sexual health clinics (for which appropriate training will be given as required).
• Pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living, encourage uptake of services and optimise health-seeking behaviour. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary.
• Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate.
• In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence, developing care and treatment plans.
• Providing counselling and health education.
• Ensuring appropriate follow up of (both registered and temporary) patients.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous computerised 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 generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance).
• Working with and support other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary care.
• Promoting the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council, Department of Health, and local NHS trust.
• Play a leading role in the practice achieving agreed QOF and other key performance indicator targets.
• Take lead responsibility for targets and services allocated, such as a QOF area of Enhanced Service.
• 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:

• Involvement and contribution to the mentoring, supervision and training of the broad multi-professional clinical team.
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
• Commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets.
• 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.
• Attendance at regular in-house governance and educational meetings and training as well as events at other agencies as appropriate.
• Assistance with the training of other staff members.
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Flexibility of working hours/ able
• to work at the desired times
• Good sickness record

Knowledge/Quals/Skills

Essential

• Post CCT Qualified GP
• GMC full registration
• Vocational Training Certificate or
• equivalent (JCPTGP)
• Membership of recognised
• defence union (MPS/MDU)
• GMC certificate of good conduct
• letter (can be acquired
• after interview but before starting
• work)
• Currently on a performers list
• Never been removed from a
• performers list for a
• detrimental reason
• A demonstrable commitment to
• professional development
• Understands the importance of
• evidence-based practice and
• clinical effectiveness
• Evidence of recent self-directed
• learning or development
• MRCGP
• Excellent communication (oral
• and written) and inter personal
• skills
• Excellent keyboard and computer
• skills
• Problem solving and a 'solutions
• focused' approach

Desirable

• DRCOG
• DFP
• DCH
• Recognised qualifications for GP
• registrar trainin

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Microsoft Office
• applications
• Experience of GP Clinical IT systems

Desirable

• System One experience
• Previous drug misuse, sexual
• health or obesity management
• experience
• Minor surgery experience

Competencies/Qualities

Essential

• Ability to listen and empathise
• Good time management
• Understanding of Clinical
• Governance and quality issues
• as well as health and social
• policy
• Interest in research
• Ability to relate to the interviewing
• team
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative and drive
• Pleasant and articulate
• Able to work under pressure
• Self-motivated and positive
• Empathetic, honest, caring
• Adaptable and forward looking
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Diplomatic and considered
• Hard working, willing and flexible
• Observance of strict
• confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement,
• resourcefulness and common
• sense

Desirable

• Interest in education and 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.

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

Haxby Group (Scarborough)

Address

Lawrence House Medical Centre

1 Belgrave Crescent

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO11 1UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Salaried GP

Reporting to Nominated Partner/PCN lead

Accountable to PCN Clinical Director

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The post-holder will manage a clinical caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Responsibilities will reflect requirements of the NHS GP Contracts, and as such may be subject to change as services adapt.

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 to face, telephone and online 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

Clinical Responsibilities

Collecting data for audit purpose

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.

Completion of medical reports (including NHS and private services as required)

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.

Confidentiality

While 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 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) Health & Safety Cont:

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 away 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

Health & Safety Cont

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries in a UK General Practice
• Understanding of NHS systems
• Understanding of challenges and context within primary care Evidence of excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal Pro-active approach to change management
• Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS Ability to make clinical decisions based on latest evidence and local/national policies and guidelines
• Able to professionally and appropriately challenge differing opinions as a patient advocate.
• Able to give appropriate telephone advice Basic IT skills in word processing, excel and e-mail.
• Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems.
• Able to maintain accurate records Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection Act
• Understanding of clinical governance and its significance and impact upon practice.
• Ability to participate in audit and standard setting
• Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
• Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio.
• Able to work on own initiative, but knows limitations of own competencies

Circumstances

Essential

• Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle
• Able to participate in on-call advice and support service
• Ability to autonomously in the primary care setting

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered, not subject to suspension;
• Qualified General Practitioner
• Currently on a CCG performers list Clear enhanced DBS check Evidence of CPD

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

PartnersHealth

Address

Radcliffe on Trent Health Centre

Main Road

Radcliffe on Trent

Nottingham

NG12 2GD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered General Practice Nurse (GPN) to join our friendly and supportive clinical team.

This is a varied general practice nursing role within a busy and progressive practice. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong experience in long-term condition management, alongside the broader skills required to work effectively as a General Practice Nurse.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within their professional scope of practice while working closely with our GPs, nursing team, HCAs, pharmacists, care coordinators and wider PCN multidisciplinary team.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the practice's wider work around long-term condition management, infection prevention and control, clinical governance, quality improvement, QOF and service development. You will not be expected to lead these areas but will be an important part of the team contributing to their continued development.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in providing excellent patient care, is clinically confident, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and is keen to contribute to a modern and evolving primary care service.

About Knoll Medical Practice

Knoll Medical Practice is a progressive, forward-thinking GP practice serving approximately 14,600 patients in Orpington, Kent.

We are a team of just over 40 staff, working collaboratively across our clinical, administrative and wider multidisciplinary teams, and are part of Orpington Primary Care Network (PCN).

We are proud of our recent March 2026 CQC assessment, where we achieved an overall rating of Good, with a number of individual areas and markers recognised as Outstanding.

We are a digitally forward practice and continually look at new ways of working to improve patient care, staff experience and the efficiency of our services. We embrace technology, innovation and service improvement and are keen to recruit people who share that approach.

Knoll Medical Practices vision is to be recognised as a caring and responsive medical practice.

Our mission is to work as a supportive and inclusive team, delivering efficient and high-quality care, guided by our KMP principles: Kind, Mindful, Proactive.

Our principles are:

• Kind: Treating every individual with dignity and empathy.
• Mindful: Being present and attentive to everyones needs, patients and colleagues alike.
• Proactive: Looking ahead to manage health journeys and our internal workflows effectively.

Key responsibilities

Clinical care

• Providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population.
• Independently assessing, treating and reviewing patients within your professional competence and scope of practice.
• Undertaking long-term condition reviews and supporting proactive management of patients with chronic disease.
• Managing patients with conditions including diabetes, COPD, asthma, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
• Supporting prevention, health promotion and lifestyle interventions.
• Providing treatment room services including wound care, dressings and ECGs.
• Delivering adult and childhood immunisations and vaccinations.
• Undertaking cervical screening where appropriately trained and accredited.
• Providing appropriate assessment and management of acute presentations within competence.
• Recognising deteriorating or seriously unwell patients and escalating appropriately.
• Working within relevant PGDs, protocols, clinical guidelines and agreed pathways.

Long-term condition management

• Delivering high-quality annual reviews and ongoing management of patients with long-term conditions.
• Supporting the practice in achieving appropriate clinical outcomes and QOF requirements.
• Identifying patients requiring additional monitoring, intervention or onward referral.
• Supporting patients to understand and manage their conditions effectively.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, PCN colleagues and secondary care services.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of long-term condition pathways within the practice.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Supporting the practice's infection prevention and control arrangements.
• Following and promoting appropriate IPC procedures and standards within clinical areas.
• Participating in IPC audits and associated action plans.
• Ensuring appropriate cleaning, decontamination and safe use of clinical equipment.
• Maintaining appropriate standards around clinical waste and sharps management.
• Keeping up to date with relevant IPC guidance.
• Supporting the practice's IPC lead and wider team with the implementation and maintenance of infection-control standards.

Clinical governance and quality improvement

• Participating in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Contributing to significant event reviews and shared learning where appropriate.
• Supporting the practice to maintain high standards of clinical governance.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate clinical records and coding.
• Contributing to QOF, enhanced services and other relevant contractual requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve patient care, clinical outcomes and patient experience.
• Supporting the practice with CQC requirements and evidence where appropriate.
• Participating in nursing and wider clinical team meetings.

Teamwork and professional development

• Working collaboratively with the wider practice and PCN multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the induction and development of colleagues where appropriate.
• Supporting students and trainee healthcare professionals where suitably qualified and experienced.
• Maintaining your own professional development and clinical competencies.
• Sharing knowledge and good practice with colleagues.
• Contributing to a positive, supportive and respectful team environment.

Digital and service improvement

• Making effective use of EMIS Web and other digital systems.
• Using clinical recalls, population health information and practice data to support proactive patient care.
• Embracing digital technology and new ways of working.
• Contributing ideas to improve clinical services, patient experience and staff workflow.
• Being open to change and willing to adapt as primary care continues to evolve.

This list is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the level and responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Adult Nurse (RN Adult/RGN).
• A recognised and completed General Practice Nursing (GPN) qualification or equivalent recognised qualification demonstrating full preparation for practice nursing.
• Significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Substantial experience working within general practice/primary care.
• Demonstrable experience of long-term condition management.
• Competence across a broad range of general practice nursing skills.
• Good knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control.
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and professional accountability.
• Ability to work autonomously within professional scope of practice.
• Ability to recognise and appropriately escalate deteriorating or seriously unwell patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic clinical records.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development.
• Commitment to working in accordance with the NMC Code and relevant professional standards.

Desirable

• Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300) qualification.
• Experience of prescribing within primary care.
• Formal Infection Prevention and Control training.
• Experience contributing to IPC audits or supporting an IPC lead.
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services and primary care contractual requirements.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary PCN environment.
• Cervical cytology qualification and current competency.
• Adult and childhood immunisation and vaccination competency.
• Strong diabetes management experience, including insulin management where appropriate.
• Asthma and COPD management experience.
• Spirometry competency.
• Doppler and compression therapy experience.
• Wound care and leg ulcer management experience.
• Travel health/vaccination experience.
• Family planning/contraception experience.
• Experience supporting frailty and housebound patients.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience using clinical data, recalls and population health approaches to improve patient outcomes.
• Experience supporting students, trainees or junior clinical colleagues.

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of competency-based training in a relevant health or social care area PLUS theoretical and practical knowledge to diploma level equivalent, obtained through formal competency training, short courses and experience OR successful completion of approved associate practitioner training or relevant foundation degree or commitment to obtain within 2 years.
• IT Skills

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Child Protection, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Experience in mental health or social care services at Bands 2, 3 or 4, ideally in a community setting.
• Knowledge of the CPA process
• Knowledge and understanding of care planning and risk assessment (completed an Approved course in relation to Risk Assessment).
• Knowledge and understanding of using a Recovery based approach to care.
• Knowledge and understanding of social inclusion approach
• Clinical skills training (awareness of physical health and wellbeing).
• Awareness of issues of diversity

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Voluntary Care Sector and partnership working

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cirencester Memorial Centre

Sheep Street

Cirencester

GL7 1RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)