Job description

Job responsibilities

Communicates clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients, family members and other professionals

Takes a proactive, problem-solving approach in helping support people to connect and access services

Demonstrates a positive, solution-focused approach to promote independence and well-being

Conduct calls in a polite, warm and professional manner

Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery

Identify people at risk and potentially vulnerable, using appropriate methods (as determined by local arrangements)

Understand local referral arrangements/pathways for holistic support from a wide range of sectors

Effective signposting to local services

Provide timely feedback to colleagues around issues relating to access to services

Apply skills and techniques (verbal and non-verbal) to resolve conflict, reduce distress and anger

Other Tasks:

Share relevant information, decisions and discussions made by health and social care teams, with the patient (and carer if appropriate)

Show initiative to re-refer a person if known to services when appropriate contact has not occurred with agreement and supervision of multidisciplinary team lead clinician

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Warm and empathetic communicator
• Good telephone manner and keyboard skills
• The ability to listen and follow instruction
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Medical Terminology
• Ability to be flexible, use your own initiative and manage your own time effectively to ensure that all tasks are completed within the required timescales
• Used to working under pressure and to tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders
• Confident, organised and able to make decisions quickly

Experience

Essential

• Practical experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of General Practice
• Experience using the ANIMA platform
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of IT within a medical environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of how to collate and analyse data

Employer details

Employer name

Homewell Practice

Address

Havant Health Centre

Havant Health Centre

Civic Centre Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information regarding main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB/MBBS or equivalent MRCP
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Diabetes &Endocrinology/General Internal Medicine: CCT (or equivalent or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview)

Desirable

• Higher qualification (e.g. MD, PhD)

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Extensive training and experience in Diabetes & Endocrinology & General Medicine

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to pursue independent research.

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates honesty, commitment and integrity

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with other members/ grades of staff, patients, families, and General Practitioners
• Commitment to multidisciplinary work
• Evidence of involvement in service developments/ planning
• Knowledge of corporate structure of NHS Trusts, the NHS plan and clinical governance

Desirable

• Specific training in communications skills, teaching etc
• Evidence of successful implementation of new working patterns/methods
• Evidence of specific training in management (e.g. courses, practical experience)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintains departmental appointment system/diary, sends out appointment letters, records referrals, prepares forms, etc, to ensure smooth running of Consultant Occupational Physician and Occupational Health Nurse Advisor clinics:

Undertakes general office administration ie photocopying, sorting of post (incoming and outgoing),

Organises/prioritises own workload.

Ensures medical reports and clearances are returned to managers in line with specified tum round times.

Monitors/follows-up requests for medical reports from General Practitioners/ Specialists to ensure Occupational Physicians have information required for clinics.

Relieves and assists other clerical staff during periods of absence or additional workload to ensure continuity of administrative support.

Assists with departmental projects dictated by Department of Health guidance.

Create/send out memoranda to managers listing non-attendees for pre-employment health assessments, management referrals.

To be responsible for the quality and accuracy of all data input of both written and electronic information that they are recording.

Expedite General Practitioner/Specialist reports.

Enter new starter health records onto Occupational Health database (Currently COHORT system) and produce 'fit slips' for recruiting managers.

Produce vaccination history reports from the Occupational Health database when requested.

Remove and destroy leaver files at the appropriate time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grades A- C English Language and Mathematics or equivalent qualification
• Computer literate and conversant with IT systems and packages

Desirable

• Medical Terminology
• RSA II or equivalent word processing/typing qualifications
• ECDL or equivalent standard achieved through experience

Experience

Essential

• Audio typing experience
• Extensive experience in medical secretarial role
• Diary Management using computer database
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Recent work experience within an NHS setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy pressurised customer focused environment
• Experience of Microsoft Office Suite and other database programmes, preferably electronic appointment systems

Skills

Essential

• Team player- but also able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Good organisations skills
• To be able to work with frequent interruptions in a busy environment
• Adaptable and flexible to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience of working on reception
• Microsoft Office packages
• Awareness of 'Data Protection Act'
• Understanding of the Confidentiality Code and Conduct.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of general office systems and protocols in a patient or customer focused environment
• Knowledge of general office systems and protocols in a customer related environment
• Knowledge pf NHS culture and environment

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of an acute trust

Additional

Essential

• Reliable and Organised
• To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work flexibly and where appropriate to cover annual leave or sickness

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Occupational Health Wigan Investment Centre, Waterside Drive, Wigan, WN3 5BA

Waterside Drive

Wigan

WN3 5BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Patient Administrator is primarily responsible for clearing the admin task list in SystmOne Workflow and booking patients in for their reviews and/or tests in an organised and efficient manner. This post involves a lot of patient contact and so the postholder will be friendly, polite, caring and professional.

Primary responsibilities:

Clearing the admin teams task list in SystmOne workflow.

Contacting patients to organise healthcare reviews and tests, in a kind and courteous manner.

Putting patients at ease and providing clear, concise information.

Making clear and concise notes of patient interactions and ensuring these are documented accurately in the SystmOne clinical software tool.

Dealing appropriately with instructions and queries from clinicians and outside agencies.

Maintaining strict confidentiality in relation to all issues concerned within requirements of the Data Protection Act 1984, Information Governance and Caldicott Principles.

Remaining up to date with all statutory and mandatory training.

Additional (as appropriate)

Dealing with patient requests received via the online consult system.

Responding to email requests received, as appropriate.

Supporting the pharmacy team with patient prescription requests.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/'O' level English and Maths are essential, as well as IT literacy.

Experience

Essential

• No previous experience of working in a GP surgery is required, however, the successful candidate will demonstrate they have:
• 1. a friendly, caring attitude and a desire to work in a healthcare setting.
• 2. an efficient and methodical approach to work.

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

Hillfoot Surgery

Address

126 Owlcotes Road

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 7QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• ln-depth knowledge in their specialist clinical field of Mental Ill health conditions & diagnoses
• Appropriate evidence-based treatments & interventions for the clinical care setting / conditions/ service users you work with.

Desirable

• Breadth of knowledge of Physical Health Assessment & Management

Experience

Essential

• Working independently &/or effectively as part of a multi-professional team.
• Confidence to discuss patient management / express difference of clinical opinion with other members of the Multi-professional team
• Being a strong clinical role model & leader, inspiring others to deliver safe, effective and personal care every time
• Effectively managing a patient caseload in a community team setting or in-patient area
• Willingness to sensitively challenge & effectively address ineffective/weak/poor practice/systems where it/they occur.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a physical health care setting.
• Experience of working with individuals with a breadth of physical & mental health conditions.
• Experience of working in a broad / diverse range of care settings / services / organisations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Appropriate demonstrable post registration clinical practice as a Registered Healthcare Professional.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Post registration qualification plus equivalent experience to postgraduate level

Desirable

• A recognised qualification in Clinical Supervision.
• Psycho-Social Interventions (PSI) Qualification
• Experience of working with all age mental health

Skills

Essential

• oUndertaking assessment / use of appropriate assessment tools oFormulation & diagnoses oCollaborative care planning oProviding treatments & interventions oCan monitor, review & evaluate patient care / needs.
• Ability to accurately assess & manage patient presentations to a high professional standard.

Desirable

• Skills acquired in a breadth / diverse range of care settings / services organisations.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Field Road Surgery

Field Road

Stainforth, Doncaster

DN7 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
• Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process
• Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty
• Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of your own clinical practice
• Utilise your clinical mentor and other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out.
• Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate, utilising Practice and local guidelines and in a timely manner
• Pro-actively identify, diagnose, monitor and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, and national and practice protocols, and within own scope of practice.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy living and to apply principles of self-care
• Recognise, assess and refer patients with mental health needs as appropriate
• Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news

Other responsibilities:

• Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians) as appropriate
• Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer review
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T. as appropriate and in accordance with Practice protocol
• Use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Deliver care according to evidence based practice, following agreed protocols, local and national guidelines
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
• Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
• Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets
• Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
• Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in training as appropriate
• Pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary
• Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as a Primary Care Practitioner and senior member of the team

Leadership responsibilities:

• Act as a positive role model
• Provide professional leadership as required
• Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and external good practice
• Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
• Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
• Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
• Ensure the principles of infection control and local/national policies and guidelines are applied throughout the practice, monitoring and implementing changes as required

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.

Other

Essential

• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Physician Associate.
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to form good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable evidence and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as team player.
• 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

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC).
• Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Minor illness qualification at degree level assessed by OSCEs
• Minor injuries qualification.
• Current registration.
• Independent non-medical prescriber or working towards it or proven ability to use Patient Group Directions.
• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Practitioner.
• Good communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills.
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Keyboard skills.

Desirable

• At least two years experience post MSc qualification.
• Mentor/teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Practitioner-led management of minor illness and injuries.
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
• First contact care.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Ability to listen and empathise

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
• Proven competency as an Independent non-medical prescriber.

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

Haxby Group

Address

Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre

2 The Village

York

YO32 2LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.haxbygroup.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.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 01.10.2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatric Medicine and registration with the HCPC.
• Local anaesthesia certificate.
• Master's Degree or equivalent level of specialist experience in area of clinical expertise.
• Evidence of postgraduate study appropriate for delivering advanced practice such as independent prescribing, injection therapy, diagnostic ultrasound.
• Radiology competency

Desirable

• Certificate Health Education or Promotion MSc modules in podiatric medicine in a specialist area.
• Member of the College of Podiatrists.
• Evidence of leadership courses/ qualifications
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of advanced clinical practice in area of speciality
• Evidence of MDT working.
• Experience in consultant led clinics
• Significant experience working as an autonomous practitioner.
• Experience managing a complex caseload using an advanced clinical reasoning process.
• Experience in assisting in leading service developments
• Experience of referring for and analysing the results of tests
• Experience in delivering audit
• Experience in delivering training to staff on complex matters

Desirable

• Evidence of team management
• Experience of service development across professional boundaries
• Experience in undertaking risk assessments
• Experience of health promotion and preventative developments within service
• Teaching and educational assessment experience

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Rhodfa’r Felin

Cardigan

SA43 1JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE:ARRS General Practitioner

EMPLOYER:Wandsworth Primary Care Network Services Ltd

SESSIONS:Four sessions per week

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Clinical Directors - Dr Abid Shoaib & Dr Soleman Begg,

PCN Operations Manager - Mr Tim Hodgson

Naomi Lee - Service Manager, The Junction Health Centre

Dr Kulsum Ansari - GP Partner, Clapham Junction Medical Practice

PLACE OF WORK:The Junction Health Centre & Clapham Junction Medical Practice

CONTRACT:Fixed Term until 31 March 2027 with a view to change subject to national DES contracting.

The opportunity:

Wandsworth PCN is a forward-thinking Primary Care Network delivering care to a patient population of circa 54,000 across 6 practices:

• Chatfield Health Care
• Falcon Road Medical Centre
• The Begg Practice @ St John's Hill Surgery
• The Junction Health Centre
• Bolingbroke Medical Centre
• Clapham Junction Medical Practice

Our aim is to provide exemplary patient care, finding innovative solutions in general practice to deliver the best care we can to our patients.

Our PCN and practice teams have a positive and supportive working relationship, and this role is an opportunity to enhance our PCN services further. Due to the changes in the ARRS Scheme to introduce more experienced General Practitioners we are looking to expand our team by seeking to employ an experienced General Practitioner to work alongside our practice and PCN staff.

Our PCN ARRS staff currently includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribers, a Physician Associate, a First Contact Physiotherapist and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a GP to support our health care service to continue to meet the demands over the winter period. The successful applicant will be based at 2 of our practices, between The Junction Health Centre (2 sessions) and Clapham Junction Medical Practice (2 sessions). There will be further scope to develop areas of personal interest with an aim to offer services that would have a positive impact on the network.

To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues whilst maintaining clinical excellence. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct, ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.

The post holder will need to be capable of independent travel within the local neighbourhood and work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.

This role is a fixed term position with a view to extend for further years subject to National DES contracting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical responsibilities

• In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing counselling and health education.
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes.
• Expectation to complete a mandatory induction.
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.
• The post-holder will undertake a fair percentage of enhanced access sessions as allocated on the network rota.

Generic Responsibilities:

All staff at this organisation have a duty of conform to the following responsibilities:

Quality

• To ensure that work is carried out within the clearly defined protocols, policies, and procedures of both practice and network.
• Recognises scope of job role and does not act beyond this boundary.
• Provide accurate information in a timely manner to patients and their carers/relatives

Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)

• To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but of how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.
• At this organisation, we continually strive to improve work processes that deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.
• All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Collaborative working

• All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
• Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments and the post holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working, while working effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.
• Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a way which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.
• All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experidenced GP of 5+ years ( with full GMC registration and license to practice).

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results; advising patients accordingly
• Assessing and managing acute deterioration/exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practices
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to senior GPs

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local areas
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense.
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• High levels of integrity. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patients.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
• Observance of strict confidentiality.

Other Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes.
• Strong IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Effective time management (Planning, organising and prioritising), with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring.
• Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures with an understanding of the audit process.

Desirable

• Knowledge of General Practice clinical systems, e.g. EMIS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Experience in triage.
• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions.
• Experience of providing home visits.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Evidence of working autonomously.

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena.
• Knowledge of health-promotion strategies.
• Experience of supervising other clinical staff, including medical students

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

Wandsworth Primary Care Network Services Ltd

Address

The Junction Health Centre

Grant Road

London

SW11 2NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Operate the repeat prescription system according to guidelines.
• Dispense medicines from prescriptions with regard to the correct patient, drug type, amount and strength.
• Issue prescribed medications to patients.
• Assist with the daily ordering of drugs in accordance with usage and turnover.
• When necessary, make deliveries of medication to patients at home.
• Note, and act upon, any drug alert notifications or other notifications relating to the purchase, storage or dispensing of any drug.
• Assist in keeping the dispensary and its stores, clean and in good order.
• Assist in keeping all dispensing records according to statutory requirements and Practice protocols.
• At branch surgeries, book appointments for patients and check in their arrival for appointments.
• Ensure that action needed, or messages to be passed on to any patient are notified promptly to the appropriate clinical or administrative staff according to the patient note protocol.
• Give any necessary assistance to the practice doctors and nurses and dispensary manager.
• According to shift, open and close the surgery at the beginning and end of each session, adhering to appropriate security procedures.
• Limited reception duties at branch sites.
• Any other tasks as details to dispensary staff by the dispensary manager, doctors or business manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Dispensary Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Penistone Group Practice

Address

19 High Street

Penistone

Sheffield

S36 6BR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.penistonegrouppractice.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

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Good Standard of Education - NVQ Level 3 - Business Admin
• Computer Literate
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Customer Service experience
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Welsh Patient Administration System (WPAS)
• Knowledge of Clinical Work Station (CWS)
• Knowledge of Welsh Government (WG) Guidelines

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent Telephone Manner
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Empathy, tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult situations
• Remain professional at all times
• It is necessary to learn Welsh Language Skills when appointed to the post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Experience

Essential

• Customer Service experience
• Experience of dealing with the Public
• Previous clerical experiences and administration processes
• Ability to work and problem solve under pressure whilst achieving targets

Other

Essential

• Knowledge of how to plan and prioritise
• Ability to work effectively with Clinicians and Directorate Managers
• Ability to manage difficult situations
• Ability to develop good and effective employee relations
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions from both staff and users of the service

Desirable

• Understanding of Health Board policies and procedures including HR

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

St Woolos Hospital

131 Stow Hill, Ruperra Ward

Newport

NP20 4SZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

At Dinas Lane Medical Centre, we are looking for a Salaried GP who is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate and patient-centred care while working collaboratively as part of our friendly multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective services to our patients and contributing to the continued development of the practice.

Clinical Responsibilities

As a Salaried GP, you will be expected to:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care to our registered patient population.
• Provide services in line with the General Medical Services (GMS) contract and current NHS guidance.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, considering both physical and psychological health, and formulate appropriate management plans.
• Refer patients to secondary care, community services or other agencies promptly and appropriately, following local pathways and clinical guidance.
• Prescribe safely and cost-effectively in accordance with local formularies, NICE guidance and national prescribing standards.
• Assess and manage acute, urgent and emergency presentations, initiating appropriate treatment and emergency care where required.
• Deliver proactive and effective management of patients with long-term conditions.
• Contribute to the On Call Rota if called upon on an ad hoc basis.
• Promote health and wellbeing by supporting patients to make informed lifestyle choices and encouraging self-management where appropriate.
• Complete all clinical administration, including referrals, medical reports, repeat prescriptions and correspondence, accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Undertake structured medication reviews in line with national guidance, local policies and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with GMC standards and practice policies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contributing fairly to the overall clinical workload and supporting service resilience.
• Practice in accordance with current clinical guidelines, quality standards and audit recommendations.
• Support the development and delivery of personalised and anticipatory care plans for patients with complex needs.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and service development projects that enhance patient care.
• Take responsibility for an agreed clinical lead area, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) domain, LQIS, or other area of practice development, where appropriate.
• Attend and actively contribute to practice meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings and educational events.
• Support the practice's commitment to clinical governance, patient safety and continuous service improvement.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and fulfil responsibilities relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
• Participate fully in the annual appraisal and GMC revalidation process.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning.
• Adhere to all practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
• Foster positive working relationships across the multidisciplinary team, promoting a culture of openness, respect, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute to the wider work of the Primary Care Network (PCN) and collaborate effectively with community and secondary care colleagues to deliver integrated patient care.

The duties outlined above are not exhaustive. The post-holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the role, depending on the evolving needs of the practice, service demands and staffing requirements.

Wider Responsibilities

As a valued member of our clinical team, you will also:

• Participate in clinical governance activities, including significant event reviews, audits, quality improvement initiatives and risk management processes.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision and mentoring within our accredited training practice, supporting GP Registrars, medical students and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to members of the multidisciplinary team, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the South and Central Primary Care Network to develop innovative services and improve patient outcomes.
• Support the implementation of local and national healthcare priorities, ensuring the practice continues to provide high-quality, accessible and responsive services.
• Contribute to service planning and the ongoing development of the practice by identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency and improved patient care.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment where teamwork, wellbeing and professional development are encouraged.

At Dinas Lane Medical Centre, we value clinicians who are approachable, adaptable and passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. We are committed to supporting our GPs with opportunities for professional development, clinical leadership and innovation, enabling them to thrive within a modern, forward-thinking general practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications and Registration
• Essential
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and inclusion on the GP Register.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List, or eligibility to join prior to commencement.
• Evidence of the legal right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory occupational health clearance, including evidence of immunisation status in line with national guidance (including Hepatitis B where appropriate).
• Up-to-date appraisal with a commitment to maintaining GMC revalidation requirements.
• Recent experience working within UK General Practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care to individuals with a wide range of clinical and social needs.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary team working and collaborative practice.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, where required for the role.
• Desirable
• Experience of contributing to service development and quality improvement within primary care.
• Understanding of the changing landscape of General Practice, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs).
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) Fundamental Standards and their application within General Practice.
• Awareness of contractual frameworks, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), LQIS, enhanced services and performance monitoring.
• Experience of clinical audit, governance and service evaluation.
• Previous involvement in teaching, supervision or mentoring within a training practice.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975). The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.

Desirable

• Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th September.

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

Dinas Lane Medical Centre

Address

149 Dinas Lane

Huyton

Liverpool

Merseyside

L36 2NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1) Strategic Planning

Working with the PCN board to design and iterate a digital strategic vision and identify supporting objectives

To clarify objectives and priorities for network delivery in line with operational capacity, financial parameters and contract requirements

Promote the engagement of all PCN practices and act as an ambassador for the network

To proactively build relationships with system leaders to help influence proactive and new models of care

To use business intelligence tools to aid data-driven decisions

2) Operations & People Management

To provide oversight and accountability to the delivery of PCN contracts and specifications

Coordinate training and development of PCN staff

People & performance management including 1 to 1's and appraisals, leading organisational change and supporting a positive organisational culture

Identify and record risks and issues and develop contingency plans with Network Leads

Ensure all relevant national strategies, policies, targets, and frameworks are fully implemented

Explore potential new digital and transformative projects and potential project partners

To drive issues through to resolution, acting as a point of expertise

To implement network-based projects

3) Finance and Governance

To support the collation of financial information

To monitor and check the accuracy of the submissions for the DES and contractual requirements

Ensure the management of data and implementation of all projects and initiatives within the PCN are compliant with General Data Protection Regulation

Compiling and presenting financial reports

To ensure that the PCN's physical and financial resources are managed and maintained for maximum effectiveness

4) Digital Infrastructure

To ensure the PCN maximises its business intelligence tools

Develops a continuous improvement approach to digital accessibility for our patients and workforce

Creates data packs to support decision-making that includes but is not limited to demand, capacity, utilisation data, staff and patient experience

5) Relationship Management

To foster a culture of collaboration and promote learning to drive continuous improvement

To work as a flexible member of the PCN, providing support to other team members when necessary

Ensure effective communication among all PCN stakeholders

To take an active role in the development and embedding of the PCN's culture, values and reputation

Liaise with community healthcare providers on specific programmes and projects

First point of contact for Practice Managers regarding delivery of digital projects

Network and build effective relationships with other local PCN Managers, engaging in peer support meetings and projects

6) Workforce Planning

To facilitate progression for the PCN staff to promote retention

To support recruitment, inductions and training

This list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary after consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
• - Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• - GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above.
• - Knowledge of the NHS, Primary Care Networks and the Network Contract DES

Desirable

• - Experience in Healthcare & People Management, Business Management, Leadership, Public Health or a related subject.
• - Leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, CMI or equivalent).
• - CIPD level 3 or above.
• - Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent).
• Qualification or training in Quality Improvement, Change Management or Service Improvement.

Experience

Essential

• - Managing operational services within a healthcare or NHS setting
• - People management - Managing teams, including recruitment, performance management, absence management and employee relations.
• - Leading and delivering projects or service improvement initiatives.
• - Managing multiple priorities and meeting competing deadlines.
• - Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and a range of stakeholders.
• - Financial management, budget monitoring or resource management.
• - Interpreting and implementing policies, procedures or contractual requirements.
• - Preparing reports, analysing data and presenting information to support decision-making. Use of digital technologies in healthcare
• - Managing change and supporting service development.
• Organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Desirable

• - Experience of working within Primary Care, a Primary Care Network (PCN) or General Practice.
• - Experience of working with NHS contracts, including the Network Contract DES.
• - Experience of workforce planning, recruitment or ARRS workforce management.
• - Experience of working with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), neighbourhood teams or other system partners.
• - Experience of governance, quality improvement or performance management.
• - Experience of managing NHS digital systems and data reporting.

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

Arun Integrated Care, Primary Care Network

Address

The Park Surgery

St. Floras Road

Littlehampton

West Sussex

BN17 6BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.innovationsinprimarycare.com/arun-integrated-care-pcn (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and deliver structured annual and interim asthma reviews for adults and children, in line with current national guidance (NICE, BTS SIGN and GINA), including assessment of symptom control, adherence and trigger management.

Assess and optimise inhaler technique, agree personalised asthma action plans with patients, and provide self-management education and support.

Assess asthma control using validated tools (e.g. the Asthma Control Test or RCP three questions), risk-stratify patients, and adjust treatment up or down in accordance with current guidance and within own scope of competence.

• Plan, perform and interpret quality-assured diagnostic and monitoring spirometry (including bronchodilator reversibility testing where indicated) to support the diagnosis and ongoing monitoring of COPD, to ARTP / national spirometry quality-assurance standards.

Interpret spirometry results in the clinical context, distinguishing obstructive from restrictive patterns, and formulate and agree appropriate management plans; recognise abnormal or borderline results requiring onward referral or GP review.

Deliver structured COPD reviews, including symptom and exacerbation-risk assessment (e.g. MRC dyspnoea scale / CAT score), optimisation of inhaled and other therapies, and rescue-pack and self-management planning.

Undertake FeNO testing to support asthma diagnosis and monitoring, where available and within competence.

Provide brief smoking cessation advice and onward referral, and promote referral to pulmonary rehabilitation where clinically indicated.

Recognise and manage acute respiratory presentations and exacerbations, initiating appropriate treatment and escalation as required.

Maintain accurate respiratory disease registers and support call and recall, ensuring timely and complete SNOMED CT coding of reviews, spirometry, diagnoses and QOF / IIF-relevant data on EMIS Web.

• Contribute to the practices performance against the QOF respiratory domains and to related audit and quality-improvement activity.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition.

Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.

Assess and care for patients presenting with leg ulceration and general wound care.

Support and advise women requesting information relating to contraception and sexual health issues.

Support and manage the health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations.

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions.

Undertake minor ailment clinics or triage.

Assist in the supervision and support of health checks.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, including medication regimens, side effects and interactions.

• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage them to live healthily, and apply the principles of self-care.
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines.

Reporting of significant events.

Contributing to evaluation, audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records on EMIS Web.

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and SNOMED CT coding of patient data.

Participating in regular staff training sessions to ensure development of skills and knowledge; assessing own learning needs and undertaking learning as appropriate.

Participating in clinical, multidisciplinary and whole-team meetings.

Observing and complying with all appropriate statutory requirements in relation to child and adult safeguarding, and being familiar with the reporting process should this be required.

Contributing to policy development and the implementation of procedures and guidelines in relation to their own area of work.

Attending any protected learning time sessions provided for the practice or by the practice itself.

Attending training where appropriate.

• Strive to maintain quality within the organisation.

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.

• Be an ambassador for FRMG, displaying commitment and loyalty to the Group at all times and treating internal practice discussions as confidential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Registered Nurse & Registered with NMC, with 2 years in Nursing.
• Recognised, accredited asthma qualification (e.g., a diploma-level asthma module or equivalent experience).
• Recognised, accredited COPD qualification (e.g. a diploma-level COPD module).
• Certificate of competence in performing and interpreting spirometry (ARTP or equivalent), with current registration on the national spirometry register.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Desirable

• Non-medical (independent) prescribing qualification (V300) is desirable.
• Competence or qualification in paediatric asthma care is desirable.
• Competence in FeNO testing is desirable.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary with a minimum of one year.
• Demonstrable experience of independently running asthma and COPD clinics.
• Demonstrable experience of performing and interpreting spirometry to a quality-assured standard.
• Sound knowledge of relevant national guidance (NICE, BTS/SIGN, GINA and GOLD).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team and performed effectively under pressure, with excellent consultation skills.
• Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions.
• Be highly motivated with excellent clinical timekeeping.
• Ability to interpret clinical data and make sound, autonomous clinical decisions within scope of competence.
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy and clinical governance awareness.
• Expertise in urgent primary care presentations, with strong triage and risk management skills.
• IT literacy (EMIS / SNOMED CT, Anima, MS Office).

Desirable

• Experience of QOF and IIF respiratory domains is desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Farnham Road Practice

Address

301 Farnham Road

Slough

SL2 1HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://farnhamroadpractice.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse

Desirable

• immunisation and vaccination training
• Evidence of training in health promotion or wellbeing interventions

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of delivering care in line with policies, procedures, and protocols

Desirable

• Previous experience within Occupational Health
• Experience of immunisations and vaccinations
• Experience supporting health and wellbeing initiatives

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to carry out Immunisations and Vaccinations
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to assess health needs and provide appropriate advice and support
• Compliant in BLS and anaphylaxis training

Desirable

• Knowledge of Occupational Health principles and practice
• Awareness of SEQOHS standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• Adult nurse level 1
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills
• Demonstrates empathy and skills in management
• Demonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery

Desirable

• Degree level study or willingness to work towards this
• Basic IT and computer skills
• Experience in budgetary management and control or willingness to acquire this

Education

Essential

• Degree level adult nurse

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the RCOT, UK
• Post graduate raining or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent

Desirable

• Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management
• Practice placement educator accreditation
• Member of the BAOT

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
• Post registration experience within acute inpatient and rehabilitation clinical areas.
• Experience with patient flow and discharge pathways

Desirable

• Experience of research or audit
• Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist OT practitioner level.
• Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills
• Ability to develop effective working relationships / team working.
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required
• Effective personal organisational skills to manage own workload and to determine priorities to support delivery of the site OT service
• Evidence of specialist moving and handling skills
• Evidence of skills in being able to assess and manage risk

Desirable

• Training and facilitation skills
• Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of clinical areas in an acute hospital setting and community

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post
• Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling
• Ability to travel to provide assessment and treatment to patients in the community and to attend meetings
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet unexpected and unusual circumstances related to providing direct patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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