Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Daily GP Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the GMS contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare professionals within the organisation.
• Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education.

• Maximise the effective use of current clinical computer systems. Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to an agreed standard.
• Compile and issue computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible).
• To take part in areas including clinical auditing and data collection.
• Contribute to QOF and Northwest London Standard requirements and recording & code data appropriately
• Attend team meetings and other clinical meetings as necessary.
• In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working with primary care, as set by Royal College of General Practitioners, General Medical Council, all other Royal Colleges and Councils applicable to the staff within the Practice, Department of Health, ICB, CQC, and all other regulatory and standard setting organisations.

• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team to support management and target delivery in patient with long term conditions.
• work flexibly between sites, to provide the best continuity of care for patients.

Work in partnership with patients to provide high quality patient centred care

Quality & Compliance

• Be responsible for maintaining professional development. Attendance at clinical meetings, staff meetings and multidisciplinary meetings contribute towards CPD. Protected CPD time will be agreed upon appointment.
• Work within current ICB policy for prescribing.
• To take part and contribute to clinical auditing and data collection
• Attend and present at monthly LCW Quality Assurance Group

Stakeholder Engagement & Service Development

• Key member in the PCN network, supporting the delivery of co-ordinated, high quality care across all network practices
• Respond to stakeholder enquiries and ensure satisfactory resolution.
• Support service improvement initiatives and change management projects.
• Assist in investigating complaints, feedback, and patient safety incidents (PSIRF), ensuring timely action and shared learning.
• Support LCW in its work to understand and continually improve patient experience through gaining feedback and taking actions to address.

Risk & Resilience

• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring they are logged in LCWs quality management system.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours
• Experience of audit and improving care for patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care in an area with significant health problems
• Development of areas of clinical expertise

Knowledge and Understansing

Desirable

• Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda
• Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area
• Understanding current NHS policies

Personal Skills and Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Good organisational skills
• Time management skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Working on own initiative
• IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant to General Practice
• Committedtoqualityandpatient satisfaction
• Committed to equal opportunities
• Team worker

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full registration with GMC
• Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB)
• Inclusion on Performers List
• Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development

Desirable

• MRCGP

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

LCW UCC

Address

Hammersmith and Fulham Centres for Health

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Partnering Health Limited has a brand new, exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join the newly mobilised service based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. You will join us on a full time or part time, permanent basis and you will receive a highly competitive salary.

Contracts available : Part-time or Full-time (40 hrs p/w)

Positions available : 3+

Hours to be covered : 10am 10:30pm Mon to Sun

About the General Practitioner role:

As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, the post holder will provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management. They will also provide a highly specialist resource to other healthcare staff, patients and carers and have active involvement in Clinical Governance Effectiveness activities.

General Practitioner Skills & Experience:

Provide appropriate medical leadership

Provide appropriate care and services to patients in all age ranges and level of health care needs

Maintain clinical records either written or computer based in line with professional code and requirements utilising appropriate READ coding and other coding systems

Liaise with all relevant agencies and services to promote knowledge and awareness of the Service

Provide appropriate health education and advice to patients and carers to enable self-management and choice

Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead and the entire team to ensure that effective clinical governance is incorporated in the day-to-day practice in the Medical Service

Develop and maintain high levels of communication with patients and carers ensuring effective care delivery

General Practitioner (GP) Skills & Experience:

• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation
• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list (with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice)
• Experience if working in urgent care environment such as A&E, Walk in centres
• Record of on-going CPD and learning
• MRCGP examination or equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance

Evidence of ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care

Evidence of ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Sound knowledge of clinical governance
• Evidence of ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care
• Evidence of ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively
• Experience of working in urgent care environment such as A&E, Walk in centres

Qualifications

Essential

• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation
• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list (with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice)
• Record of on-going CPD and learning
• MRCGP examination or equivalent 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.

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

Partnering Health Ltd

Address

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital - Birmingham

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2GW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services. To lead on matters pertaining to medicines management, to advise on medicines use (risk management, clinical governance, research and development, formulary, expenditure) and to develop/audit relevant protocols and guidelines. To ensure that there is compliance with medicines legislation.

To assist in the provision of advice on pharmaceutical matters and that pertaining to medicines management (particularly within own area of responsibility). Medicines management encompasses the selection, purchasing, delivery, prescribing, administration and review of medicine to optimise the contribution they make to produce informed and desired outcomes of patient care.

To provide excellent patient care, in acute care settings, through direct patient facing activities.

To undertake teaching and to supervise less experienced pharmacists, technical staff, students etc.

Day to day management of trainee pharmacists and band 6 foundation pharmacists

To contribute to the day to day operational running of the pharmacy department e.g. by assuming statutory professional responsibility whilst working in the dispensary.

To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Previous pre-registration training
• Relevant post-registration hospital experience
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• IT skills to at least ECDL standard or equivalent experience
• Independent Prescriber, or commitment to achieving this on appointment

Desirable

• Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society or organizations to assist personal and professional development
• Achieved or working towards a postgraduate clinical qualification

Other

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of the operation of NHS Organisations
• Experience of supervising staff
• Must have highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Scope of Advanced Practice Four Pillars 1. Clinical Practice

The ANP will demonstrate expert clinical judgement, autonomous decision-making and advanced clinical skills.

• Undertake comprehensive history taking, clinical assessment, examination and diagnosis.
• Assess and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, minor illness and complex conditions.
• Independently formulate treatment plans and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Prescribe safely and effectively within scope of practice and prescribing qualification.
• Request, interpret and act on diagnostic investigations and test results.
• Identify deterioration and manage clinical risk appropriately.
• Refer patients to secondary care, community services and allied professionals where required.
• Deliver same-day urgent care and telephone triage services.

• Deliver basic and advanced nursing interventions.
• Perform wound care and management.
• Undertake venepuncture and ECG recording.
• Fit and monitor 24-hour ECG and blood pressure monitoring equipment.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with national guidance.
• Undertake cervical cytology where trained.
• Deliver family planning and sexual health services where competent.
• Support chronic disease management including asthma, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and respiratory conditions.
• Undertake INR monitoring and spirometry where appropriately trained.
• Deliver travel health services where required.
• Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) objectives.

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of clinical data within practice clinical systems.
• Maintain familiarity with GMS/PMS contractual requirements.
• Maintain emergency equipment and clinical stock.
• Ensure safe storage and management of medicines.
• Adhere to treatment room protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Act as a chaperone in accordance with Practice policy.
• Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality and person-centred care.

Service requirements may evolve to meet operational demands including seasonal vaccination programmes and service redesign.

The ANP will contribute to effective leadership and delivery of high-quality services.

• Act as a clinical role model and advocate for advanced nursing practice.
• Support development and implementation of practice objectives.
• Participate in service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
• Contribute to audit and quality improvement programmes.
• Support operational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborative working.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Support implementation of local and national healthcare priorities.

The ANP will support learning, professional development and knowledge sharing.

• Support and supervise student nurses and junior colleagues.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and clinical supervision where appropriate.
• Facilitate development of nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver patient education and self-management support.
• Participate in teaching and educational activities.
• Maintain personal Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Participate in appraisal and professional revalidation processes.
• Maintain competence and develop specialist clinical skills.

The ANP will contribute to evidence-based practice and service improvement.

• Apply current evidence and clinical guidance to practice.
• Participate in clinical audit and service evaluation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Contribute to practice data collection and reporting.
• Support implementation of research findings into practice.
• Maintain awareness of developments in advanced clinical practice.

• Practise in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code and maintain current registration.
• Work within professional competence and scope of practice.
• Remain accountable for all clinical decisions and actions.
• Seek support and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Comply with Information Governance, Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control and Practice policies.
• Maintain professional standards and contribute positively to team culture.

Whitstable Medical Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

All staff are expected to:

• Understand and fulfil safeguarding responsibilities.
• Maintain safeguarding training requirements.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with Practice policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurses with NMC registration.
• Master's level qualification in Advance Clinical Practice/Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Advanced consultation and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound clinical judgement and decision-making ability.
• Strong organisational and leadership capability.
• Competence using clinical systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to manage complexity and uncertainty.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Desirable

• Understanding of population health and preventative care.
• Experience supervising staff and students.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience working within Primary Care or General Practice.
• Experience of autonomous clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Experience managing acute and long-term conditions.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS.
• Experience leading service improvement or audit.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience working within Primary Care or General Practice.
• Experience of autonomous clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Experience managing acute and long-term conditions.
• Experience in: lNR Monitoring, I.E COPD/Respiratory care, Spirometry and chronic disease management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS.
• Experience leading service improvement or audit.
• Spirometry

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

Whitstable Medical Practice

Address

Estuary View Medical Centre

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or 1st Level degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
• Additional leadership qualification
• Leg ulcer management qualification
• District Nurse qualification
• Clinical educators course within the first year

Experience

Essential

• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting

Desirable

• Evidence of previous community experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to work at relevant level
• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• In-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
• Able to provide high standards of clinical intervention
• Able to review and reflect on own practice and performance and develop a PDP
• Able to support workplace learning for staff and students, and specifically act as a field work educator, and preceptor
• Able to analyse complex professional and ethical issues

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate the ability to work within a community health team
• Able to demonstrate the management of complex casework

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Waterloo Centre

Lesiton

IP16 4HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Job Title: Practice Nurse Band 5/6

Hours of Work: 16-24 hours over 2-3 days negotiable

Organisational Requirements

Accountable to: Senior GP

Responsible to: Practice Manager

Job Purpose

Summary of role:

The post holder will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and also setting standards of nursing care within the practice.

Formal Qualification(s) required to fulfil the duties of this post:

1st level Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience at Band 5 or above, within Community/Practice Nursing or can show adequate knowledge of Primary Care. Experience required in chronic disease management, diabetes and cervical screening.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility:

• Take a role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients within the practice population.
• Ensure high standards of care are provided to all patients who have contact with the nursing team and take appropriate action when agreed standards are not met.
• In conjunction with other members of the Primary Care Team, assists in the development of guidelines and protocols for managing practice population.
• Participates in research and assists with audits/clinical trials within the practice.
• Liaise with all members of the primary health care team and other agencies (such as local authority social services) in order to assure appropriate care is provided for the practice population.

Post holder will be expected to adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and has responsibility to familiarise themselves with the Health and Safety at Work Act, ensuring the welfare and safety of staff and patients within the practice environment.

• The Practice reserves the right after appropriate consultation with you, to vary your duties and responsibilities within the parameters of your grade and occupational competence in order to respond to changes in the needs of the Practice.
• Support the development of a unified assessment

Competence

You are responsible for limiting your actions to those that you feel competent to undertake. If you have any doubts about your competence during the course of your duties you should immediately speak to your Lead GP.

Registered Health Professional

All employees of the practice who are required to register with a professional body, to enable them to practice with their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all practice staff that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.

Records Management

As an employee of the practice, you are legally responsible for all records that you gather, create or use as part of your work within the practice (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative), whether paper or computer based. All such records are considered public records, and you have a legal duty of confidence to service users (even after the employee has left the practice employment). You should consult the Lead GP or PM as to the correct management of records with which you work.

Health & Safety Requirements

All employees of the practice have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the practice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.

Flexibility Statement

The content of the Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

Confidentiality

All employees of the practice are required to maintain the confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordance with practice policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience at Band 5 or above, within Community/Practice Nursing or can show adequate knowledge of Primary Care. Experience required in chronic disease management, diabetes and cervical screening.

Desirable

• up to date with immunisations training including childhood, travel, influenza and Covid

Experience

Essential

• GP practice experience an advantage

Desirable

• Chronic disease management

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

Leeswood Surgery

Address

Queen Street

Leeswood

Mold

Flintshire

CH7 4RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Facilitate effective communication when receiving, assisting and directing patients, ensuring the patient accesses the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education

Desirable

• Customer Service qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy & multi-functional team
• Call centre experience or equivalent

Desirable

• Using Systm One (Clinical database)
• Experience of working within a GP Surgery
• A minimum of three years experience in a customer facing environment
• Experience of handling confidential information and data.

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

Lakeside Healthcare Group

Address

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 2UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An outline of the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document on the right/below.

The post is part-time (22.5 hours per week) and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre, although you will need to be able to travel to our other sites if needed.

Salary will be in the range £26,300 to £27,581 depending on experience (pro rata to full time of 37.5 hours per week). We offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday (depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). [The post is not subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.]

Recruitment process

Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise.

Whether or not you choose to use AI tools to support the development of your application, you must ensure that your responses are concise, personalised, written in your own voice, and accurately reflect your skills, experience, and how you meet the role criteria. Applications that appear generic, excessively wordy or not representative of the applicant will not be scored.

The closing date for applications is 07/09/26 This date may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.

Short-listed candidates will be informed via email / phone and be invited to attend a face to face interview.

Formal interviews will be held on 14/09/26 & 15/09/26

Better Health MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living Wage employer.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The ability to produce accurate and thorough work, including alphabetical filing.
• Experience of using computers, with good keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with the general public.
• Administrative or clerical experience.

Personal Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A friendly and approachable manner, with good people skills, showing understanding, care and assertiveness when appropriate.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both verbal and written) with a wide range of individuals.
• The ability to be well-organised and prioritise work.
• A conscientious approach and commitment to working in an adaptable and flexible manner.
• The ability to work calmly and effectively and deal with multiple demands even when busy.
• The ability to cope with occasional exposure to challenging behaviour, distressing circumstances or emotional events.
• The ability to deal with personal information sensitively and respect people's right to confidentiality.
• The ability to work positively as a member of a busy team.
• The ability to give good and regular attendance.

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of grammar and spelling in the English language.
• General education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, and there is a significant training period. Therefore you must meet one of the following requirements: British or Irish citizen, or, indefinite leave to remain in the UK, or, a Student Visa that allows you to work the required hours and which expires no less than 18 months after the application closing date. If you are a British or Irish citizen, state that, and otherwise state your visa status.

Desirable

• Training or qualifications in customer service, IT or other related areas.

Other

Essential

• A commitment to our organisational values to provide the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
• An excellent attendance record in previous roles.

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

Better Health MCR

Address

Rusholme Health Centre

Walmer Street

Manchester

M14 5NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRACTICE NURSE

As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will be expected to prioritise their own workload, anticipating and resolving problems. As part of a multidisciplinary clinical team of doctors, nurses and associated health professionals, the post holder will work as an independent practitioner providing nursing services to meet the needs of the practice population, including treatment room work, chronic disease management, child health, sexual health and general health promotion services. The post holder will also be responsible for raising awareness of health and social wellbeing influencing the broader context, enabling people to improve their own health and work collaboratively to tackle health inequalities. This post has no supervisory, managerial responsibility.

General Nursing Duties

a. Clinically assess and manage patients presenting with various conditions including Chronic Disease Management, Family Planning and Cervical Cytology and Travel Health. Initiating and perform diagnostic testing as provided by the practice, and be able to act on results.

b. Provide a triage service for patients and manage minor illness and injury as appropriate to personal competence and practice guidelines.

c.Actively promote healthy lifestyle, utilising current national and local health promotional strategies including opportunistic screening and intervention.

d.Undertake when appropriate any treatment room duties - venepuncture, dressings, complex wound management and aural care. Assist with minor surgical procedures, adhering to infection control guidelines.

e. Document and accurately record nursing intervention in patient's medical notes and/or database, in accordance with all NMC documentation and working regulations.

f. Provide a Family Planning and Sexual Health service to patients, including emergency contraception as determined by the practice. Supply or administer medication or vaccination using Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or using registered qualification of Extended/Supplementary Prescribing.

g. Provide clinical support to other nurses, being proactive in nurse educational requirements and involvement with this.

h. Responsible for professional supervision, risk management and monitoring of standards of clinical practice, ensuring provision of evidence-based best practice through clinical audit as recommended in the GMS contract whilst working collaboratively as a member of the local integrated primary healthcare team.

i. To provide nursing services to patients, including treatment, screening, advice and minor therapeutic procedures.

j. Responsible for the ordering of supplies including safe storage and handling of medicines including dressings and other practice equipment. Implement Health and Safety policies as laid down by the practice, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

k. To undertake diagnostic tests including blood glucose monitoring, PEFR and urine analysis.

l. To advise on and supervise patients use of devices including PEFR meters, urinary diagnostic stix, blood glucose monitoring and nebulisers.

m. Preparation of patient and equipment for Minor Operations and IUCD insertions, assisting the Doctor and chaperoning the Doctor as requested.

n. To provide family planning advice, child immunisations and cervical cytology.

o. To take and despatch safely laboratory specimens including blood, urine, swabs and smears.

p. To apply dressings to wounds.

q. To remove sutures as necessary.

r. To provide ear syringing, treatment for cuts and bruises, dressings of wounds and leg ulcers and removal of sutures.

s. To provide immunisations for all ages and diseases and to know the contra-indications and side effects of vaccinations.

Health Promotion

a. To give lifestyle advice to patients including advice on smoking, alcohol consumption, diet and exercise.

b. To provide new registration health checks for new patients registering with the practice.

c. To provide well-person advice such as breast and cervical screening and HRT.

d. To provide health advice to patients concerning risks of heart disease and cancer, including those with a personal and/or family history.

e. To participate in and administer seasonal Flu vaccination to appropriate health groups to enable the practice to meet the national standards.

Chronic Disease Management

Chronic Disease Management will require a practice nurse to determine risk factors for the patient and professional judgement will be required for individual patients, regarding future planning and prevention or deterioration of disease.

Chronic Disease Management will require a practice nurse to determine risk factors for the patient and professional judgement will be required for individual patients, regarding future planning and prevention or deterioration of disease.

a. To provide Minor Injuries care in conjunction with the Doctors rota and to ensure that the nursing team are aware of all current guidelines, medication, care plans. Accepting referrals from colleagues where patients require specialist input.

b. To assist the Nurse Manager in running chronic disease management clinics and to contribute to the implementation of appropriate and specific national service frameworks guidelines and protocols.

Treatment Room Supplies and Equipment

a. Maintenance of treatment room equipment.

b. Daily checks of refrigeration.

c. Maintenance of treatment room stock, hygiene and tidiness.

d. Maintenance of drug and vaccine supplies and re-ordering.

Electronic Patient Records

a. Input Read Codes to maintain accurate computerised healthcare records of all patient consultations in line with information governance.

b. Use of templates, where available, for all consultations to ensure data completeness, continuity and accuracy.

c. Support the practice strategy on data collection and entry and performance against the new General Medical Services (GMS) Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) and all Enhanced Services the practice have signed up to deliver.

Clinical system Path Links Results

a. Check and match on a daily basis the validity of the Path Links results that have been sent electronically from local Hospitals.

Flexibility

The job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and work very closely with the Nurse Manager and Practice Manager.

Equality and Diversity

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

a. Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

b. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

c. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Confidentiality

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. 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.

Quality

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

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

b. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

c. 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.

d. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

e. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Health and Safety

a. Responsible for the safe use of all diagnostic and treatment equipment ranging from basic, e.g. syringes, sphygmomanometers, to complex equipment requiring additional training for use i.e. spirometry, defibrillator, and other emergency equipment.

b. Computers and related hardware on a daily basis.

c. Decontamination systems and all equipment associated in this process. The post holder 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.

Smoking

The practice actively discourages smoking.

Other Information

The post holder will be based at either Charles Hicks Centre or Roman Gate. The job description will change by mutual agreement, in such instances the post holder will be issued with an amendment or given a new job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

• An understanding of how General Practice fits into the NHS structure
• Some knowledge of the practice clinical system (systmOne)

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of General education
• Registered Nurse
• Membership of Nursing and Midwifery Council

Desirable

• Family Planning qualification
• Asthma Diploma
• Diabetes Diploma

Experience

Essential

• Experience of procedures listed in the job description
• Experience of using own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working in a General Practice
• Practical experience of computerised Recording system (systmOne)
• Experience of Chronic Disease Management

Behaviours

Essential

• Planning & Organising
• Performing under Pressure
• Adaptability
• Team Working
• Self motivated

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills (written & Oral)
• Time Management
• Conflict management
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Basic IT Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hicks Group practice

Address

Charles Hicks Centre

75 Ermine Street

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire

PE29 3EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition the postholder will:

Support the Infection Sciences laboratory services alongside the other site microbiologists and virologists. Laboratory duties will include result authorisation, contribution to the day-to-day running of the diagnostic service, troubleshooting of unexpected results, and active participation in laboratory management and development. Alongside existing consultant colleagues, they will support the work at the new large, multi-hospital offsite laboratory hub at Blackfriars. This includes transfer of microbiology workload from GP practices in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham in late 2026.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the induction and training of the StRs rotating to Microbiology/Infectious Diseases/Virology and to take an active part in postgraduate teaching and training and participate in KCL Medical school undergraduate teaching in years 2 and 3.

Work closely with clinical teams, pharmacists and the IPC nursing team to develop local clinical guidelines, manage outbreaks in relevant clinical areas e.g. PICU, and deliver key performance objectives (e.g. C. difficile, blood stream infections etc.) and staff education/training. This will include contributing to good antimicrobial stewardship (bacterial and fungal).

The post-holder will participate in the non-resident on-call rota which will be shared equally with the other consultants in the Microbiology section. Weekend authorisation is performed by the on-call Infection consultant, this can be done remotely and no weekend on-site presence is generally required. At present there is a separate on-call rota covering Guys & St. Thomas Hospitals and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, however this is under review and the post holder may be required to contribute to either rota.

Trainees

There are currently twelve StRs training in Infectious Diseases combined with either Microbiology/Virology or General Medicine, plus F1 and F3 junior doctors. The development of 2 senior infection fellow posts rotating between RBH and HH is in progress, which will offer unique specialist training opportunities under the supervision of the RBH Infection consultants.

DoI has hosted a thriving Integrated Academic Training (IAT) programme with the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences. A

DoI education meetings centre around the DoIs own purpose-built facility, equipped with state-of-the-art AV technology to ensure high-quality remote participation and access to learning. In particular, the presentation of difficult cases or those highlighting important learning are encouraged at the weekly Thurs Case Discussion and external speakers with specific areas of expertise are invited to the Tues Academic Seminar. The DoI weekly education programme is currently as follows:

Academic Seminar (GSTT) Tuesday 09.00 - 10.00

Microbiology Tutorial (GSTT) Wednesday 09.30 10.15

Virology Tutorial (GSTT) Wednesday 10.15 - 11.00

Hospital Grand Round (GSTT) Wednesday 13.00 - 14.00

Clinical Case Discussion (GSTT) Thursday 13.00 - 14.00

In addition to the above, the KCL Academic Dept. of Infectious Diseases offers a regular programme of invited speakers with national and international reputations for their scientific research. Furthermore, the Trusts Dept. of Postgraduate Education runs an active and diverse education and training programme for all clinical staff.

A major redesign of laboratory services has occurred as part of the joint venture between Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust, Kings College Hospital and SYNLAB UK & Ireland. Working with Synnovis, the JV Has opened a Pathology Hub near Blackfriars, located about 10 minutes-walk from both St Thomas and Guys sites. This will provide a 24/7 diagnostic service for our patients with technological and operational benefits such as faster translation of rapid pathogen genome sequencing and real-time data analysis. The service offers a wide range of specialist bacteriology, virology and fungal diagnostics including cystic fibrosis and transplant bacteriology, mycobacterial identification and susceptibility testing, molecular PCR assays, serology assays and testing for the heart valve bank.

Pathology specialties have been relocated to the hub. An Essential Services Laboratory (ESL) has been retained at each site which will process urgent samples. A category 3 laboratory is also retained at St. Thomas in order to service our HCID-a centre. Further information about Synnovis and the South East London Pathology Hub can be found here: https://sel.synlab.co.uk/

Main place of employment:

The post-holder will be based at the St Thomas site and the Evelina. It is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

There will be a personalised induction programme both for the Microbiology and clinical Infectious Diseases service. The programme will be tailored to the needs of the successful candidate.

The Consultant Doctor will haveaccess to a computer and desk space and the support of departmental administration and clerical staff. The Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' Medical School library is on the St. Thomas' and Guy's sites. Electronic access to the KCL e-journals will be available. There are libraries/learning zones at the Brompton and Harefield sites.

The post holder will be expected to participate in CPD. Consultants can apply for professional and study leave over a three-year period up to 30 days (on average 10 days per year). Statutory and Mandatory training must be taken within the leave allocation. Consultants have access through the Post-graduate Centre to apply for funds to support CPD activities. All medical staff are required to undertake annual appraisal and revalidation. Appraisal documentation for GMC Specialist Revalidation will be submitted through the SARD system.

Mentoring:

There is an active mentoring and coaching scheme available to all consultants. New consultants are encouraged to participate in the New Consultants Forum with organised seminars supporting professional development.

The post holders job plan is anticipated to contain 8 Programmed Activities (PA) per week, to be carried out primarily at the St Thomas / Evelina sites.

Below is anexample outline programme based on 7 PAs but the exact job plan will vary dependant on site of working and discussed with the Clinical Director and Service Leads prior to any start date, particularly in order to reflect specific responsibilities that are agreed). The job plan will also be negotiated between the Consultant and their Clinical Lead at least annually.

When the Childrens PTC has transferred (estimated Autumn 2026) there is an opportunity to increase PAs to 10, or alternatively (subject to the job-planning process) substitute activities to incorporate childrens cancer liaison work into the current job plan.

DCC

SPA

Job Planning, appraisal, CPD, clinical governance, audit, mandatory training

1

Teaching/StR supervision, being an appraiser, etc, defined in job planning according to service needs

0.5

Total

8

The exact amount of Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) allocation can be increased during the job planning process, depending on post-holders interests.

An example of the proposed timetable for the postholder:

Description of work

Start-Finish

Frequency

Cat.

Mon

Handover meeting

Ward Rounds/Consults

Diagnostic work

0900-1000

1000-1300

1300-1700

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

DCC

DCC

DCC

Tues

Academic Seminar

Diagnostic work

MDTs/Clinical work / PICU ward round

0900-1000

1000-1300

1300-1600

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

SPA

DCC

DCC

Wed

Ward Rounds/Consults

CPD

0900-1300

1300-1600

1x1w

1x1w

DCC

SPA

Thur

MDT/clinic

Clinical Cases meeting

Laboratory authorisation

0900-1300

1300-1400

1400-1700

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

DCC

DCC

SPA

Fri

Other agreed SPA activity

Ward Rounds/Consults

Ward Rounds/Consults

0900-1000

1000-1300

1400-1600

1x1w

1x1w

1x1w

SPA

DCC

DCC

On Call Rota:

The appointee will be required to participate in a 1 in 5 to 1 in 6 Microbiology on-call rota dependant on site of work GSTT or RBHH (Category A) in order to authorise and communicate significant laboratory results, and provide specialist clinical advice.

Currently, separate rotas run according to site (a combined Guys and St Thomas Hospitals rota and a combined Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals rota), although it is possible that these rotas merge at some point in the future. Both rotas are supported by a Consultant Virologist on call.

Category A:this applies where the consultant may be able respond by giving telephone advice and/or by returning to work later but the complexity of work or urgency of work is such that they could on rare occasions be required to return to site.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Full and Specialist GMC Registration and current licence to practise.
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• On GMC Specialist Register for Microbiology OR Microbiology and Infectious Diseases OR Virology

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• MD or PhD
• Infection Prevention and Control qualification (e.g. DipHIC or MSc)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience across the range of adult infectious diseases.
• Experience in writing clinical infection and/or laboratory guidelines.
• Working knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control in the acute care setting e.g. management of outbreaks and antimicrobial stewardship.

Desirable

• Expert knowledge and experience in management of infection in the non-HIV immunocompromised host eg. Transplant and/or cancer patients.
• Diagnosis and management of infections in chronic lung disease involving non-tuberculous mycobacteria, tuberculosis, fungi, resistance to multiple antibiotics.
• Leading or managing a diagnostic laboratory.
• Introduction of new laboratory tests into the diagnostic repertoire.
• Managing change in order to deliver clinical infection or infection control targets.
• Post-graduate IPC qualification.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Operating an Infectious Diseases clinical consult service and contributing to multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
• If applicable, running an Infectious Diseases out-patient clinic or OPAT service.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Clinical assessment and management of Critical Care patients and/or paediatric patients

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• A track record demonstrating clinical governance, audit, service development and management and IT skills
• Evidence of leading service development and participation in quality improvement projects for clinical and/or laboratory services

Research. Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• A track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
• Teaching qualification
• Experience of independently attracting research funding
• Holder of GCP certification and involvement in clinical trials

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

• Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Ability to lead staff, balance competing demands on the diagnostic service, striving to develop an efficient and high-quality laboratory service. Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

• Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of business case and service development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas'

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP

• To oversee scoping, initiation, delivery, implementation, administration and evaluation of transformation projects on behalf of PCN as required
• Identify solutions to continue enhancing patient care within the evolving Neighbourhood. Advise the Network on effective digital solutions to aid transformation of services and workflow etc.
• Develop suitable digital solutions to identify and monitor population health needs.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor progress of project.
• Demonstrate value for money/efficiencies across the PCN related to the project
• Identify risks or issues and problem solve to find alternative solutions
• Implement and communicate changes across the PCN
• Chairing meetings such as Board or MDT.
• Review effectiveness and impact of projects
• Line Manager for the PCN employees
• Ensure proactive stakeholder management occurs including frontline staff, team, service, organisation, senior leaders, external bodies, attending meetings as a representative of the PCN.
• Provide and build upon key performance management data, as appropriate

ORGANISATIONAL

• Support the PCN Clinical Director to ensure the smooth running of the Network
• Submit and oversee mandatory returns
• Ensure the PCN has required policies and procedures and keep them functional and up to date.
• Work with the PCN Clinical Director for strategic and operational planning processes to deliver the PCNs contractual objectives
• Support the PCN Clinical Director with the writing of business and development plans as required
• Attend Thursday business meetings, highlighting current successes and challenges within the PCN.
• Present PCN digital and financial progress at monthly board meetings.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

• To be responsible for the oversight of the Networks financial systems/payments/forecasting and keep the PCN within its budgets
• To oversee financial transactions between the PCN and member practices.
• Oversee and check the accuracy and timeliness of any submissions for invoicing, Enhanced Services, payroll, or contractual requirements.
• Oversee accurate payroll, achieved on time, by third party provider.

HR/WORKFORCE

• To monitor workforce requirements for the PCN, looking for transformative solutions; regularly review budget and expenditure
• Support recruitment, induction and training of new PCN staff where required
• Embed and support PCN additional roles, supporting their role in transformation of patient care.
• Conduct staff touchpoint meetings, 1 to 1s, appraisals and team catch ups

QUALITY AND GOVERNANCE

• Ensure the PCNs compliance with GDPR and FOI along with other relevant legislation and professional information management standards such as GMC, BMA and LMC guidance
• To use digital solutions to monitor and report performance and quality within the Network
• Be the Information Governance Lead for the PCN
• Ensure that the PCN board and Clinical Director adhere to the corporate governance structure and requirements as set out in the Network Agreement and by Companies House.
• Alert PCN members to issues of quality and risk

POLICY DEVELOPMENT

• Facilitate development of neighbourhood agenda and services in preparation for expected Neighbourhood implementation.
• Review existing policies to identify similarities and differences between the Practices creating effective processes and policies across the network.
• Ensure all policies conform to relevant legislation and/or statutory requirements
• Support practices in engaging all relevant staff to embed the policies into practice

N.B. This job description is a reflection of the current position and the post holder should expect that it may be subject to variation from time to time.

Person Specification

Attributes

Essential

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Well motivated, self-directed focus and able to initiate required work.
• Flexibility This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties undertaken and location of work where required by the Practice.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of PCNs and their role in General Practice
• Knowledge of regulatory and contractual frameworks for primary care contracts eg. DES, LES, QOF.
• Understand Information Governance and GDPR and how to manage information appropriately
• Understanding of the NHS commissioning processes. An awareness of the developing Neighbourhood agenda An awareness of population health

Desirable

• SystmOne use
• Xero Use
• PCSE/NHS systems use

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate a range of digital skills and ability to adapt to new software.
• Ability to create effective change and implement necessary training.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communicator both verbally and written.
• An effective leader of people

Desirable

• Be a good team player
• Able to write concise report

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of Digital solutions within the NHS and NHS compliance.
• Previous experience of managing projects.
• Experience of changing and developing services.
• Understanding of the roles of NHS organisations and the primary care sector.
• Experience of managing a budget

Desirable

• Experience of managing contracts.
• Experience of working in general practice.
• Experience of developing working relationships with local and national stakeholders.

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

Asplands Medical Centre

Address

Asplands Close

Woburn Sands

Milton Keynes

MK17 8QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or you can drop us an email to request should you be having difficulty accessing or opening the document.

Person Specification

Communcation

Essential

• Must have excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Be an excellent problem solver and de-escalate complaints.
• Be a team player and also be able to work using own initiative.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Minimum 1 years experience of working in a GP Practice

Desirable

• Minute taking experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent [Mathematics & English]

Previous Experience / Training

Essential

• Experience of working with the public in a fast paced environment.
• Microsoft Word and Excel literate.
• Experience in handling a high volume of calls and dealing with a variety of enquiries.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Emis and Docman;
• Previous history of working in a healthcare setting.

Inter-Personal Skills

Essential

• Must be able to work as part of a team and contribution to Practice meetings.
• The successful candidate will be required to present on occasions and take minutes / prepare agendas.

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

BARDOC

Address

Rock Healthcare

Moorgate Primary Care Centre [1st Floor]

22 Derby Way

Bury, Manchester

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bordesley East PCN is a dynamic and innovative Primary Care Network located in East Birmingham, serving a population of over 30,000 patients through a network of committed GP practices.

We are passionate about delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare and have embraced modern ways of working to support both patients and staff. Our practices utilise advanced clinical systems and digital technologies, including online services, electronic prescribing and remote consultation platforms.

Our multidisciplinary team approach ensures patients receive the right care from the right professional at the right time, improving both patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.

We are committed to fostering a positive working culture, supporting professional development and creating opportunities for clinicians to develop specialist interests and leadership skills within primary care.

The successful candidate will be expected to work across both practices within the PCN:

• Garratts Green Lane Surgery: 2 sessions per week
• Downsfield Medical Practice: 1 session per week

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• GMC registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise.
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of Completion of Training CCT or working towards CCT.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Primary Care Network.
• Additional clinical qualifications or specialist interests relevant to primary care.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Skills and Attributes
• Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate clinical record keeping.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable

• Skills and Attributes
• Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate clinical record keeping.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of General Practice services and NHS primary care.
• Ability to manage a varied clinical workload safely and effectively.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system.
• Experience of Systm One clinical system.
• Knowledge of the role and function of Primary Care Networks.
• Understanding of local population health needs and health inequalities.
• Experience of service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Knowledge of current NHS policies and primary care developments.

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

Garretts Green Lane Surgery

Address

Garretts Green Lane Surgery

172 Garretts Green Lane

Birmingham

B26 2SB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.garrettsgreen.nhs.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.

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.

Interview will be held on 09/09/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge/ experience in a Cancer Service or Cancer setting.
• Knowledge of site-specific cancer, including medical terminology and an understanding of cancer pathways.
• Knowledge of IT systems / data entry / word processing and spreadsheets

Desirable

• IT related qualification eg ECDL
• RSA/OCR 3 or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Administration and office experience
• Experience of IT systems / data entry / word processing and spreadsheets with the ability to touch type at speed

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to needs of service
• Able to travel to various sites within and outside the Health Board to attend meetings or training venues

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To work as an autonomous practitioner within a specialist team using clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist Occupational therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload which will incorporate routine and complex presentation of conditions.

• To begin to develop specialist skills to take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the service and offering specialist advice to planning and service development teams in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements.

• To consolidate post-graduate skills and continue professional development, including participation in Occupational Therapy in-service training programmes and external postgraduate training.
• To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
• To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
• To sustain agreed standards of care in to order to maintain integrity and dignity of all patients in an environment which is conducive to delivering care in their usual place of residence or temporary place of residence including bed based rehabilitation.
• Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective and evidence based.
• To develop his /her scope of professional practice in order to support the team to meet service requirements in accordance with professional guidelines.
• To ensure the provision of expert knowledge to all users of the service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience relevant to this role.
• Experience of working with people with acute or chronic Long Term Condition
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior staff and students.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Evidence of managing change and implementing best practice.
• Evidence of leadership qualities.
• Ability to understand and critically evaluate outcome measures.
• Evidence of presentation and training skills.
• Evidence of the ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
• Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex situations and information.
• Evidence of building sound effective working relationships across a range of agencies within the health community.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and current practice within Intermediate Care/ rehabilitation and community services
• Knowledge of current government and local agenda effecting delivery of services
• Effective communication skills
• IT knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its applications

Desirable

• Participated in service developments.
• Experience in participating in clinical audit.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Car Driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the HCPC
• Occupational Therapy Degree
• Willingness to undertake a teaching qualification practice educator

Desirable

• Leadership qualification