Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the working arrangements, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake clinical sessions.

They will be expected to:

Provide surgery consultations, telephone consultations and home visits

Check and sign repeat prescriptions

Deal with queries, both over the telephone and in person

Handle paperwork and correspondence within the practice guidelines

Make professional and autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether these are self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Assess the health care needs of patients who have undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems

Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Consult with patients in line with current practice disease management protocols to develop care plans for health

Provide counselling and health education

Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload and refer them to other care providers as appropriate

Record consultation notes clearly and contemporaneously within agreed standards

Collect data for audit purposes

Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible

Prescribe 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.

Management and Administration:

The post-holder will be expected to:

Work as part of the team to ensure Quality and Outcome Framework (QoF) and other local targets are met

Ensure all clinical information obtained from patients and other health and social care providers is fully coded utilising systems and processes in place at any given time

Take fair share of non-patient facing work including results, letters for example

Remain on site throughout duration of session

Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings

Participate in the evaluation and audit of clinical and patient services

Participate in further development in services provided

Engage in fostering relationships with other local practices and NHS trusts

Be aware of and comply with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety

Support and guide where appropriate the management and administration teams in delivering a high quality service to patients

Training and Education:

The post-holder will be expected to:

Comply with the GP appraisal scheme

Uphold a commitment to life-long learning and audits to ensure evidence-based best practice

Attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies where appropriate

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject of change as deemed necessary.

OTHER CONDITIONS

Annual Leave:

The post-holder will be entitled to WTE 6 weeks and the relevant number of bank holidays for the current calendar year, which will be pro-rata based on number of sessions worked

Communication:

The post-holder will recognise the importance of effective communication and will strive to;

Communicate effectively with colleagues

Communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members of the general public. They will be polite and courteous at all times and communicate relevant information where appropriate

Recognise 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

Be able to discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect their own work

Participate in audits where appropriate

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment patients entrust the practice with, or allow the practice 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. Under the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR guidelines 2018, the post-holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, careers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice. This work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to the post-holders dismissal.

Equal Opportunities:

It is the aim of the practice to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less than favourable treatment on rounds of sex, marital status, race, colour, creed, religion, physical disability, mental health, learning difficulty, age or sexual orientation and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end the practice has an equal opportunities policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.

Equality and Diversity:

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

Acting in a way that recognises 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 the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

Health and Safety:

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The post-holder will assist in the promotion and maintenance of their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practices Health and Safety Policy, which will include;

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update skills and knowledge

Using appropriate infection-control procedures; maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and ensure that they are free from hazards

Personal and Professional:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice which will include;

Participation in an annual individual performance review. They will take responsibility for maintaining a record of their own personal and professional development

Taking responsibility for their own development, learning and performance, 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

Security:

It is the responsibility of all employees to work within the security policies and procedures within the practice to protect the patients, staff and visitors. This duty applies to the specific work area of the individual. All staff are required to wear official identification badges.

Flexibility:

The practice is currently working in a climate of great change within the NHS. It is therefore expected that all staff will develop flexible working practices to be able to meet the challenges and opportunities of working within the NHS.

Safeguarding:

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure all patients and staff are safe. If any member of staff has any safeguarding concerns, these must be reported to the organisation safeguarding lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid GMC registration

Desirable

• Minor Surgery or willing to train

Experience

Essential

• Experienced or newly qualified will both be considered

Desirable

• Minor surgery / Joint injections would be desirable, but not essential.

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

The Surgery, Stuart Road

Address

Stuart Road

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

WEAVERS MEDICAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

PARAMEDIC IN PRIMARY CARE

TitleParamedic in Primary Care

BandBand 6

Responsible toThe Partners

LocationWeavers Medical, Prospect House, Kettering

Hours per day7.5 hours per day (Full time) 37.5 hours per week

10.00am 6.00pm Monday - Friday

Contract TypePermanent

Main Purpose

To provide home visits for patients of Weavers Medical, for same days conditions and/or review/exacerbations of existing conditions.

To undertake all data recording ensuring all patient contacts are recorded in line with current protocols and guidance.

To work as part of an MDT to deliver care to patients.

To work under the clinical supervision of a GP at all times.

Key Tasks

Same Day Home Visits

a) To undertake on the day home visits patients home or care home as triaged and directed by the on call GP.

b- To work autonomously within the community utilising enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills to deliver patient interventions for acute medical conditions.

c- To undertake baseline observations for all patients visited.

d- To evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate treatment and/or referral.

e- To liaise with the on call GP and request advice and support as required.

f- To signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway.

g- To treat, as appropriate and within the scope of practice.

h- To arrange admission to hospital in line with current protocols and advice from the on call GP.

i- To advise and support patients on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention.

j- To ensure all patient contacts are added to the patient record on the same day the visit is undertaken, providing a full and accurate record of decision making and using ARDEN templates for recording the data.

Review/Exacerbations of existing conditions

a- To undertake planned review visits for patients with existing conditions or exacerbation of current illness.

b- To assess and treat patients as advised by the on call GP and according to QOF and/or NICE guidelines.

c- To ensure all patient contacts are added to the patient record on the same day the visit is undertaken, providing a full and accurate record of decision making and using ARDEN templates for recording the data.

Support of Regular Vaccination Programmes

a- To assist the clinical team with regular, planned vaccination programmes for housebound patients. Vaccinations may include: flu, COVID vaccination boosters, Shingles and pneumococcal.

Other Tasks

a) Any other duties as considered relevant to the post.

Professional development/special requirements of the post

Must hold a relevant degree or diploma in Paramedicine or equivalent experience.

Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC.

Must have completed 2 year Consolidation of Learning period.

Must have a further 3 years post registration work experience at band 6 or higher.

Must have demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.

To have a full driving license.

To have access to a vehicle to be used for home visits.

Administration and Liaison

To ensure all communication media are checked during every duty period to facilitate good timely awareness and communication throughout the practice.

To report and write up any significant events or complaints and discuss with the practice manager and/or GP partner on duty.

To participate in clinical team meetings.

To participate Primary Health Care Team Meetings.

To maintain effective liaison with all other disciplines in the practice with relevant regard to confidentiality.

Health & safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and keeping them free from hazards.
• Actively reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised.
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role.
• Undertaking periodic infection control training minimum annually.
• Reporting potential risks identified.

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 recognises 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 that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development

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.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others.

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.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will:

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

Most instruction and communication of activity will be via the practice manager.

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 their own work.
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Confidentiality

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have acceptable GCSEs or higher including Grade C or above
• (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• (HCPC).
• Must hold a relevant degree or diploma in Paramedicine or
• equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Must have completed 2 year Consolidation of Learning period.
• Must have a further 3 years post registration work experience at
• band 6 or higher.
• Must have demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills.

Driving - Transport

Essential

• Must have a full driving license.
• Must have access to a vehicle to be used for home visits.

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

Weavers Medical

Address

Prospect House

121 Lower Street

Kettering

Northants

NN16 8DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Patrick Haugh Rd

Bicester

Oxfordshire

OX25 1PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy services to outpatients within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service and develop a good working partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high quality SACT service is provided to patients.. To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to haematology patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions in accordance with all departmental, Trust national and international standards, procedures and policies. To be responsible for the delivery and development of an out-patient clinical practice,

Provides expert professional advice to patients/clients, carers, and staff, working in partnerships with patients, families, and other professionals to formulate robust care pathways that are ethically sound and in the interest of the patients.

To be an independent prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with the relevant consultants.

Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of clinical haematology to enable collaboration with other practitioners and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.

To consent patients for treatment and procedures as per hospital policy if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information to patients and carers. This may include results of scans; management options and discusses details of prognosis including palliative care if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Educate patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion and illness prevention. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.

To work closely with and provide pharmaceutical advice to medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and patients.

To contribute to the development, of and maintenance of the peripheral site pharmacy provision on the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service unit in conjunction with The Mid Cheshire NHS trust pharmacy services and the Christie Trust NHS and third-party providers responsible for supplying supportive care medication and SACT including clinical trial medications, where appropriate.

To work with the peripheral site clinical trials pharmacist, where appropriate on development of site initiation on existing trials and other trial related activities, as required To provide a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service. Ensure patient centered care and that the use of medicines is optimised. This will include:

Taking drug histories on admission/ completion of medicines reconciliation Review of medication to ensure its safe and effective use Review of medication in line with interpretation of appropriate results of investigations Therapeutic drug monitoring as appropriate Patient education about their medicines Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetings Development of evidence-based treatment protocols for use within individual departments or Trust wide Facilitate the implementation of local and national guidelines Influencing prescribers, encourage formulary compliance where appropriate. Demonstrating professional accountability to patients

To conduct appropriate drug use reviews within oncology as determined by the Medicines Management Group or individual departments.

To assist consultants within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service in the preparation of new drug requests/ unlicensed drug applications for submission to the drug and therapeutics committee

To monitor the Christie Haeamtology @ Leighton drug expenditure regarding haematology services assessing any financial pressures. Identify changes in prescribing practice that may impact on the setting of the drugs budget, including new prescribing practice (horizon scanning) and report to Director of pharmacy, Lead Haematology pharmacists and Clinical Haematology Service Manager

To attend relevant MDT meetings, relevant specialist pharmacy groups and contribute to meetings relevant to the designated disease group as appropriate.

To communicate with general practitioners and community pharmacists regarding the supply of unusual or non-standard medicines.

To participate in service evaluation and future initiatives, audit, record clinical interventions and activity data.

Contributes to the education program to all health care professionals in informal and formal settings relating to haematology practice. This will be training and education locally, nationally, and internationally (e.g., presenting at meetings, study days, conferences).

Acts as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others To undertake clinical audit and practice research as part of the multi-disciplinary audit process within the designated disease group and clinical pharmacy service.

To support, develop and maintain drug protocols, treatment guidelines and standard operating procedures both within the clinical pharmacy service and the haematology unit. Reviewing evidence-based guidelines and protocols in conjunction with fellow healthcare professionals, in order to advance the safe, clinical effective and cost-efficient use of medicines for patients.

To be aware of the processes surrounding the maintenance of local and national databases surrounding medication use related to the haematology service including immunoglobulins.

To ensure compliance with the Trust patient safety schemes.

To ensure appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungal agents and contribute to relevant audits as required.. Represent the haematology service at appropriate clinical unit and divisional meetings including peripheral site MDT group meetings on request.

To monitor and interpret published evidence and computer reports of drug usage, to use this data to report to the lead clinicians and Director of Pharmacy, implementing agreed policies aimed at improving patient outcomes and containing drug expenditure.

To support the Electronic Prescribing process across the Trust.

To support the designated cancer disease group through the development and implementation of electronic prescribing for outpatients.

To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.

Facilitate effective communication about relevant pharmacy issues to clinicians and senior managers and the identification of opportunities for development of pharmacy services to match identified services and care needs.

To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical Governance Plan.

In conjunction with the Lead Haematology Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacist in Clinical Services, to establish processes for the setting of standards of care, identifying the risks involved and implement changes that need to occur to achieve these.

To identify and report any systemic or preventable errors associated with medicines within the Cancer Centre Services Division and facilitate learning.

General Duties

To assist and participate in the development, implementation and management of training initiatives and competency frameworks

Together with colleagues to be involved in the maintenance of cost-effective and efficient pharmacy services and to participate in their regular review and development.

To represent pharmacy and act as a link person at relevant meetings and conferences.

To provide education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff. To participate in the clinical training of pharmacists and foundation year trainee pharmacists if required.

To be responsible for the clinical screening/review of SACT prescriptions for designated patient groups, including clinical trial prescriptions and to clinically screen/ review in-patient and outpatient prescriptions.

To give advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of drugs to patients, medical / nursing staff and other colleagues. To provide written information as necessary.

To follow local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.

To identify own training needs and maintain a CPD portfolio. To undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as requested by the Pharmacy Managers and the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration hospital pharmacy experience within oncology and/or haemato-oncology
• Financial awareness and drug budgets
• Providing medicines information and advice
• Screening/ reviewing prescriptions including oral chemotherapy.
• Training or teaching pharmacy/nursing/medical staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Audit or research work.

Skills

Essential

• Teaching and presentation skills and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to coach, motivate and inspire
• Networking amongst internal and external professional/organisation
• Able to work efficiently and use own initiative and have good time management
• Work within and always promote the Trusts values and behaviours

Desirable

• Project implementation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of a sound clinical knowledge base in clinical hematology and haemato oncology.
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Quality clinical governance and risk assessment abilities
• Patient and customer focus
• Continuous Improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates clinical governance

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

301 Doddington Road

Wellingborough

Northamptonshire

NN8 2NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will practice independently as a core member of the Rapid Investigation Service Team; you will have responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient group under guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode

You will work clinically to triage referrals and re-direct if a more suitable pathway is indicated. Clerk patients virtually, taking a full systems history and request a CT scan where appropriate.

Discuss with the MDT in cases of uncertainty. Present patients at a virtual MDT and contact them with the outcome, making onward referrals as required.

You will demonstrate a high level of competence in health assessment and clinical decision-making.

You will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.

You will practice clinically within agreed care protocols extended scope of practice for requesting radiology imaging

You will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required, to develop and support patient-centred seamless care as part of delivery of this regional service.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe are looking for someone who is experienced working as a band 6, and is capable of working in a fast-paced environment, with good clinical skills, outstanding communication skills, and excellent IT skills.

You must be proficient at typing, and be able to type and talk to take down a full medical history.

We are seeking someone who is caring, motivated and enthusiastic, with demonstrable skills in MDT working.

You will need to be comfortable / confident in discussing cancer with patients in a virtual setting

We are a forward thinking service made up of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, GPs, hospital consultants and administrative staff.

We encourage the development of our staff, and expect them to keep up to date with current practices, making every contact count.

An informal discussion / visit is expected from those wishing to apply, and we look forward to receiving your application.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
• Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service

Desirable

• Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Counselling qualification
• Palliative care course
• IT training
• Change Management, clinical practice development

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CAN Rapid Investigation Service

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC 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

Market Cross Surgery

Address

Market Cross Surgery

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Referrals

Process referrals generated by GPs and other clinicians accurately and promptly.

Use the NHS e-Referral Service e-RS and other appropriate referral systems.

Process and manage Advice & Guidance requests.

Ensure referrals are directed to the appropriate service and pathway.

Check referral documentation for completeness and identify missing information.

Liaise with clinicians where clarification or additional clinical information is required.

Monitor and action rejected, returned or incomplete referrals.

Follow up referrals where necessary to support continuity of patient care.

Maintain accurate records of referrals and actions taken within the patient's clinical record.

Liaise with hospitals, community services and other healthcare providers regarding referrals.

Respond appropriately to patient enquiries relating to the progress or administration of their referral.

Recognise urgent referrals and ensure these are processed in accordance with practice procedures and appropriate timescales.

Medical Secretarial Duties

Provide an efficient secretarial service to GPs and other members of the clinical team.

Prepare, type and process clinical correspondence, referral letters and other documentation.

Process incoming and outgoing clinical correspondence appropriately.

Ensure documentation is attached, filed and recorded accurately within the clinical system.

Deal with telephone calls and correspondence from hospitals and other healthcare organisations.

Support clinicians with administrative queries relating to secondary care and community services.

Maintain effective electronic filing and administrative systems.

Patient Communication

Communicate with patients professionally, sensitively and courteously.

Assist patients with appropriate administrative enquiries regarding their referrals.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Escalate clinical concerns or queries to an appropriate clinician rather than providing clinical advice.

General Practice Administration

Work collaboratively with the wider administrative, reception and clinical teams.

Provide appropriate administrative support during periods of absence or increased workload.

Attend relevant practice meetings and training as required.

Follow practice policies, protocols and standard operating procedures.

Contribute to the development and improvement of administrative and referral processes.

Identify referral or administrative issues that may present a risk to patient safety and escalate these appropriately.

Confidentiality and Information Governance

The postholder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare organisations. All information must be treated confidentially and handled in accordance with practice policies, UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and NHS information governance requirements.

Safeguarding

The postholder must recognise their responsibility to safeguard children and adults at risk and comply with the practice's safeguarding policies and training requirements.

Health and Safety

The postholder must comply with the practice's Health and Safety policies and procedures and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, patients and visitors.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The postholder will support the practice's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect.

Training and Development

Complete all mandatory training required by the practice.

Maintain knowledge relevant to the role, including changes to NHS referral systems and pathways.

Participate in appraisal and performance review.

Undertake additional training where required.

Flexibility

This job description provides an outline of the main responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post following discussion with the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English.
• Good level of IT literacy.
• Medical Secretary certificates

Desirable

• Medical terminology qualification or relevant medical secretarial qualification.
• Relevant administrative or business qualification.
• Training in confidentiality, information governance and data protection.

Employer details

Employer name

Little London Surgery

Address

Little London Surgery

Walsall

West Midlands

WS1 3EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC 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

Lockwood Surgery

Address

Lockwood Surgery

3 Meltham Road

Lockwood

Huddersfield

HD1 3XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long term conditions requiring medicines optimisation.
• Deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with national and local guidance.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within practices, participating in clinical meetings where appropriate.
• Manage and review repeat prescription requests, resolving medication queries within scope of practice and ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place.
• Implement prescribing changes in response to MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, shortages, and local/national guidance.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records using appropriate clinical systems and coding.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations where appropriate.
• Provide patients with independent information and advice regarding medicines and support adherence in line with NICE guidance.
• Monitor prescribing data and support practices to improve prescribing quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Contribute to the safe management of medicines following transfer of care from secondary care and care home settings.
• Collaborate with the practice teams and PCN to support medicine optimisation goals and training of colleagues.
• Support compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for safe and effective care.
• Support the practice in achieving the Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and Network DES IIF targets

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, evidenced within a professional portfolio
• Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and codes of conduct
• Experience of involving patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence in line with NICE guidance
• Independent Prescriber qualification or currently working towards

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a GP practice
• Completion of PCPEP course or in progress

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 Vernon Medical Centre

Address

13 Vernon Street

Derby

Derbyshire

DE1 1FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.vernonstreetandthelanes.co.uk/practice-information/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Compassionately care for palliative & end of life care patients and those important to them.
• Compassionately care for palliative & end of life care patients and those important to them.
• Undertake holistic assessments and dynamic environmental risk assessments.
• Assess physical, psychological, emotional and social needs, recognising changes in patient condition and responding appropriately.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Report back to the HIYH RN Lead on all clinical matters and provide timely & accurate handovers to the HIYH Administrators as required.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care within own scope of practice.
• Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Monitor symptom control and communicate changes promptly to the wider clinical team.
• Support patients to remain in their preferred place of care whenever clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records.
• Have the ability to challenge decisions made by others if they are against policy or not in the best interest of the patient.
• Engage in sensitive and complex communication with patients, relatives and carers.
• Provide support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care.
• Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the organisation and wider healthcare system, in a mature, professional, kind and reasoned manner.
• Communicate with and care for distressed, anxious and worried patients/relatives.
• Take responsibility to ensure adherence to Hospice policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate good team working skills and commitment to working effectively within the HIYH Service.

Responsive Community Care & Planning

• Respond promptly to referrals and urgent requests for assessment across the Hospice in Your Home service.
• Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions within professional competence while seeking senior advice where appropriate.
• Work flexibly across a seven-day service including day, evening and night shifts.
• Develop person-centred care plans that reflect patients' wishes, preferences and goals.
• Review care plans regularly and adapt interventions according to changing needs.
• Ensure care planning supports dignity, comfort and quality of life.

Management and Team Working

• Ensure that manual handling guidelines are adhered to rigorously.
• Supervise a small team of Palliative Care Assistants/Health Care Assistants.
• Delegate work appropriately, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care.
• Provide guidance, support and informal teaching to Palliative Care Assistants/Health Care Assistants.
• Promote effective communication within the clinical team.
• Contribute positively to the development of the new Paramedic role within the Hospice.

Communication:

• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and those important to them.
• Communicate sensitively during difficult and emotional situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and handovers.
• Provide clear, accurate verbal and written communication with colleagues and external agencies.

Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Practice in accordance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development.
• Participate in clinical supervision/reflective practice, PAC and mandatory training.
• Work within Nottinghamshire Hospice policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

Quality, Governance & Administration

• Participate in audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.

Promote a culture of continuous learning and compassionate care.

Work collaboratively with GPs, community nursing teams, specialist palliative care professionals and other healthcare providers.

Maintain accurate record keeping using SystmOne and paper documentation where appropriate.

Complete all appropriate forms/documentation within the given time span and submit to the Hospice as required.

Provide an accurate handover to the HIYH Administrators as required ensuring any concerns are escalated in a timely manner.

Health & Safety/Risk

• Take reasonable precautions to ensure that the patient and the patients property is safeguarded and to report if deemed necessary.
• Undertake dynamic Risk Assessments as required.
• Work within all Hospice Health & Safety policies.
• Report incidents, risks and safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational policy.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Assess patients and environmental risks and follow all Hospice policies and procedures.

Safe use of a range of equipment including

• Hoists
• Slide sheets
• Wheelchairs
• Electric or patients own bed
• Oxygen concentrators

Feed pumps (within scope of competence)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (HONS) in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate how you meet the Hospice values of Compassion, Trust and Ambition.
• BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.
• Post registration experience of working in the acute or community setting.
• Current HCPC registration as a Paramedic.
• Ability to autonomously assess patients and experience of developing and implementing care plans.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to line manage others.
• Understanding of palliative and end of life care principles.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment and decision making.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to remain calm in complex and rapidly changing situations.
• Competent using a laptop and Microsoft digital systems, with the ability to learn and use SystmOne and other role-specific software following training.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Professional and accountable.
• Committed to teamwork.
• Motivated to develop a new role within the organisation.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence and ability to drive Hospice vehicles in addition to own vehicle. Access to a car for work, including Business Use car insurance at your own expense.
• Understanding of Data protection and confidentiality.
• Ability to deal with distressing situations and emotive circumstances.

Desirable

• Community experience would be an advantage.
• Use of SystmOne.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in palliative care.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience of worming in the acute or community setting.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience of worming in the acute or community 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.

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

Nottinghamshire Hospice Limited

Address

Nottinghamshire Hospice

384 Woodborough Road

Nottingham

NG3 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottshospice.org/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC 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

Thornton Lodge Surgery

Address

60 Thornton Lodge Rd

Thornton Lodge

Huddersfield

HD1 3SB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Belgrave Medical Centre

Location: Central London

Salary: £12,000 - £12,500 per session

Sessions: 6 per week

Reports to: Practice Manager and GP Partners

Responsible for: Delivery of high-quality clinical care to registered patients

Job Summary

Belgrave Medical Centre is a forward-thinking, patient-focused GP practice based in the heart of London.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Salaried GP to join our multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality primary care services, contributing to the ongoing development and success of the practice.

Key Relationships

• GP Partners and Salaried GPs
• Practice Manager and Administrative Team
• Practice Nurses, HCAs, and Pharmacists
• PCN Clinical Directors and MDT colleagues
• Community and Secondary Care Services
• Patients and their carers

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide general medical services to the practices registered and temporary patients.
• Undertake a variety of consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and online) for diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medicines in accordance with clinical guidelines and prescribing protocols.
• Review and act upon laboratory and radiology results, referrals, and hospital correspondence in a timely manner.
• Provide appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Promote health education, prevention, and self-management of long-term conditions.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using SystmOne.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and take responsibility for identifying and managing risks to vulnerable adults and children.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists, HCAs, and administrative staff.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions, and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) reviews.
• Support colleagues during absence and contribute to a positive, supportive team culture.

Quality and Governance

• Contribute to achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services targets.
• Participate in clinical audits, significant event analyses, and complaints reviews.
• Promote evidence-based practice and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all practice and NHS policies including confidentiality, infection control, and information governance.

Professional Development

• Maintain professional registration and engage fully in GMC revalidation and annual appraisal.
• Keep up to date with current clinical and policy developments through CPD.
• Attend mandatory and practice-based training sessions.
• Support teaching and mentoring of medical students, trainee GPs, or other staff where appropriate.

Leadership and Service Development

• Contribute to the development of new services and innovations in primary care delivery.
• Engage with the local Primary Care Network (PCN) to support integrated care models.
• Provide leadership for specific clinical areas or lead roles as agreed with the Practice Manager and Partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC approved medical degree

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

Belgrave Medical Centre

Address

13 Pimlico Road

London

SW1W 8NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Social Prescribing and Personalised Support

• Provide onetoone support, giving people time to tell their story and identify what matters to me.
• Coproduce simple personalised wellbeing plans based on strengths, priorities and goals.
• Help individuals address wider determinants of health such as housing, finances, social isolation, caring responsibilities and access to services.
• Support people to register with GP practices and navigate primary and community care.
• Make supported introductions to community groups, statutory services and VCSE partners.
• Maintain a small caseload, prioritising according to need and urgency.

Smoking Cessation Support

• Deliver one to one and group-based smoking cessation interventions on GRT sites.
• Offer behavioural counselling, motivational support and relapse prevention strategies.
• Educate individuals on risks of smoking, available treatments and coping strategies.
• Support access to nicotine replacement therapy or other cessation options under clinical guidance.
• Apply MECC principles during all interactions.

Outreach & Community Engagement

• Build strong, trusting relationships with GRT communities through regular site visits.
• Work collaboratively with local VCSE organisations, Traveller Education Services, community groups and statutory partners.
• Promote health awareness including vaccinations, screening, mental wellbeing and selfcare.
• Identify unmet needs and escalate gaps in provision to the Equity Manager & Clinical Lead.

Equity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

• Deliver care that is culturally sensitive, trauma informed and person centred.
• Work with interpreters, support workers and advocates where needed.

• Escalate safeguarding concerns in line with ABC and statutory procedures.

• Promote equality of access and proactively reach individuals who may be disengaged from services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with vulnerable or inclusion health groups
• Experience in community, outreach or primary care settings
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children

Desirable

• Experience delivering smoking cessation or MECC interventions
• Experience working with GRT communities
• Experience in social prescribing, community development or health improvement

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualifications or working towards

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience

Administration and Governance

Essential

• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records (manual and electronic).
• Contribute to data collection and reporting for service monitoring and evaluation.
• Follow ABCs policies on infection control, confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding.
• Attend supervision, mandatory training, and team meetings to maintain competence and reflective practice.
• Coordinate and plan GRT outreach clinics and manage time effectively.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Competent with digital systems and documentation
• Ability to identify and manage risk appropriately

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Understanding of health inequalities affecting GRT communities
• Compassionate, flexible and trauma informed approach
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Address

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Management

- Create opportunities to address patients care needs in the most expedient way, taking into account that continuity of care and access to services are often in direct conflict.

- Encourage patients to be aware of the service pressures within primary care and to manage their expectations of what we can realistically deliver in a manner that is fair and proportionate for all care priorities.

- Make improved use of the telephone and other technologies. Encourage patients to rely on face-to-face consultation only where there is a clinical need to do so.

- Communicate and reassure patients of the need to offer alternative care options where appropriate and safe to do so.

- To immediately highlight any concerns, you may have in respect of safety or quality of patient care to the Clinical Director and Practice Partners.

- Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

Confidentiality

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

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

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

- The post-holder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

- The post-holder will comply with all relevant information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Access to Health Records Act 1990 where applicable, and any subsequent or amending legislation, together with relevant NHS information governance policies and standards.

Data Protection and Employee Information As your employer, the Practices/PCN will need to collect, use and retain personal information about you for purposes connected with your employment. This may include information required for payroll and pension purposes, contact and emergency contact details, references, qualifications, training records and records relating to your employment and career with the PCN.

Your personal information will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable data protection legislation. Information will only be collected, used, retained and shared where there is an appropriate lawful basis for doing so and in accordance with the Practices'/PCN's relevant data protection and privacy policies.

Managing information

-Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation, and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information.

- Review and process data using accurate coding to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

- Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and PCN regarding the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

- Makes accurate record keeping in EMIS and makes effective use of the clinical system by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering of data and use of SNOMED Codes.

- Facilitates the use of up-to-date information technology to collate accurate and timely information as and when required by the practice.

- Works within the Caldicott and Data Protection principles.

- Assist in the development of practice protocols for the practice and clinical protocols for the clinical team.

- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Information Security

All staff are responsible for ensuring that personal and confidential information relating to patients, staff and other individuals, whether held electronically or in paper form, is handled securely and confidentially at all times. Staff must comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, other applicable data protection legislation and the Practices'/PCN's information governance, confidentiality and information security policies and procedures. Computer passwords must not be shared either between systems or users. The Practices/PCN may undertake appropriate monitoring of organisational systems, networks, devices and communications for legitimate purposes, including information security, system management and compliance with organisational policies. Any monitoring will be undertaken lawfully, transparently, necessarily and proportionately, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the Practices/PCNs relevant policies and privacy information.

Access and usage of practices/PCNs computers must be in accordance with the Practices/PCNs Policies. Approved secure methods /procedures are to be used for all electronic transfer of personal data. This is in order to protect the practices, patients and staff, and its reputation and to ensure that it complies with the laws and other guidelines.

Records Management

As an employee you are legally responsible for all records that you gather, create, or use as part of your work within the Practices/PCN, and they remain the property of the Practices/PCN. This includes patients, financial. personal and administrative records, whether paper based or on computer. you have a legal duty of confidence to all service users and you should consult and ask for guidance from your manager if you have doubt about the correct management of records with which you work. All staff have a responsibility to ensure information quality standards are achieved.

Training/Meetings

- Attending training and events organised by the Practices/PCN or other agencies, where appropriate.

- Participate positively and actively in clinical and Practice/PCN meetings.

- The PCN and Practices have a strong ethos around training and development of others, therefore the successful candidate will be willing and able to support medical students, and other training roles.

Personal/Professional development:

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

- Develops and maintains up to date personal development plan and professional portfolio for purposes of annual individual performance review, appraisal, and revalidation.

- Is able to develop own knowledge and clinical practice to meet objectives and changes in service.

- Manage own time, workload, and resources effectively.

- To provide education and training to other staff and Registrars as appropriate.

- Operate a high standard of probity.

- A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health, and safety.

- Maintain continued education by attendance at course and study days.

- Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance.

Research and Development

- Is able to identify, critically appraise and present significant events related to own performance and discuss within the clinical team.

- Actively contributes to Practice/Service/Team audit/Research activity as required.

- Instigates audit activity as required e.g., new services.

- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

- Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature.

- Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice.

- Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentations at practice and local level.

- Demonstrates ability to apply research evidence base into working place.

- Demonstrates understanding of principles of research governance

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Qualified GP
• - MRCGP
• - Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• - General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• - Full GMC registration
• - National Performers List registration (England), noting that
• confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
• - Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• - Evidence of current validation
• - Evidence of last appraisal
• - Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• - Experience of working in a primary care environment
• - Experience of continued professional development
• - Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• - Not previously been substantively employed at a Core member practice in last 12 months
• - General understanding of the primary care contract
• - Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• - Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• - Strong IT skills
• - Clear, polite telephone manner
• - Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• - EMIS user skills
• - Effective time management (planning and organising)
• - Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• - Excellent interpersonal skills
• - Problem solving and analytical skills
• - Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• - Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• - Experience with clinical risk management
• - Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated.
• - Flexibility
• - Full UK driving license and use of own car to do home visits.

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

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 Ryan Medical Centre

Address

The Ryan Medical Centre

St. Marys Road

Bamber Bridge

Preston

PR5 6JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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