Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further information on this post.

The job description has yet to be approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

• Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in the Specialty or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the specialty

Desirable

• Any other experience that may be applicable

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Worsley Court

Doncaster Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

• Emis user skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines 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

Winscombe and Banwell Family Practice

Address

Hillyfields

Winscombe

North Somerset

BS25 1AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

1. Work as a member of the Health Visiting service within a designated locality supporting the Health Visiting Team to deliver on public health priorities in Somerset to children and families in line current national Public Health Agendas, working to National and Local objectives as defined by Service Specifications under the supervision and guidance of a Health Visitor.

2. Work with vulnerable children and families in line with national and local policies relating to safeguarding children and to provide specialist support and advice to children, families and schools regarding the health and wellbeing needs of children. Reporting to Health Visitor.

3.Work in partnership with other agencies, particularly the Local Authority, including children social care and early years settings. Support the delivery of programmes of intervention for individual children and families.

4. Deliver national and local programmes on an individual, group and community level. Supervise and guide the Health Visitor team assistant practitioners and administrator.

Key Responsibilities under supervision and guidance of the Health Visitors

5. Participate in the delivery of the National Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years, including developmental checks as allocated, attendance at baby clinics.

6.Identify need through Family Health Needs Assessment and provide personalised advice, support and interventions to parents and carers regarding health and social issues. Complete contemporaneous electronic record keeping including report writing and client records in line with the organisations policies and NMC code of Practice.

7. Participate in the promotion and delivery of young people's clinics in partnership with the educational and community establishments to promote general health and wellbeing of children and young people.

8. Work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with other agencies to maximise the Health Visiting service contribution to health improvements in the local community.

9. Facilitate and deliver targeted groups in a variety of settings.

10. Contribute to the delivery of health and social learning programmes for young people with identified needs.

11.Contribute to the delivery of care programmes for vulnerable children in conjunction with the Health Visiting team, families, school and other professionals.

12. Liaise with Health Visiting teams regarding children who may have additional needs relating to transition between pre-school and school and support the transition.

13. Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the councils equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The postholder will complete a period of induction to achieve the competences required to undertake the role.

Contacts & Relationships

School Nurse/Health Visiting teams across Somerset.

Children, young people and families.

Early Years Education Providers, Head Teachers and Schools.

Community Services, Fire and Police.

Public Health Directorate, Somerset CCG.

Heads of Service, Children and Young People Provider Services and Locality Leads.

Primary Care GP practices.

Midwifery Services, Paediatric Services, Integrated Therapy Services.

Voluntary Sector.

External relationships with other agencies and Acute NHS Trusts.

Allied partnerships, e.g., Drug & Alcohol Action Team, perinatal mental health.

Communicate in person, face to face, in writing and, where appropriate, electronically with all the above contacts.

Further information specific to this job

Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position.

This job requiresa criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in the use of IT applications, specifically experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email.
• Community experience and/or experience in working with children/families.
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting.
• Experience of delivering programmes in a community setting and providing a range of diverse services.
• Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and families with additional special needs.
• Experience and knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Experience of working with and or knowledge of child and maternal health issues e.g., parental emotional health and wellbeing, smoking cessation, substance misuse, parenting issues.

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records.

Desirable

• Understanding of quality standards and audit.
• Knowledge of key national and local public health priorities.
• Understanding of child and pre/post-maternal health issues.
• Working knowledge of using the RIO records system.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of NMC register.
• Registered Midwife.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Ability to undertake PMVA training to required level for role.
• Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills influencing, negotiating and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Aptitude and confidence for working with a rapidly changing environment.
• Supportive and able to foster an open and learning culture.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Compassionate exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
• Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
• Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and service users.
• High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.

Desirable

• Able to work as part of a multi professional team.

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

Somerset County Council

Address

Sydenham Childrens Centre

Fairfax Road

Bridgwater

TA6 4LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will work as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver high-quality, safe and effective patient care under the direction of the Practice Nurses and GPs.

The post holder will undertake a range of clinical duties within their scope of competence and training, supporting the delivery of both planned and reactive care to the practice population.

Key responsibilities include:

• Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Recording physiological measurements including blood pressure, height, weight, BMI and pulse rate.
• Undertaking NHS Health Checks in line with practice protocols.
• Performing ECGs and other clinical procedures as appropriate.
• Supporting vaccination and immunisation programmes where trained and authorised to do so.
• Assisting with wound care and simple dressings as delegated by a registered clinician.
• Carrying out new patient health checks and lifestyle assessments.
• Providing health promotion advice and signposting patients to appropriate services.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensuring equipment is cleaned, maintained and ready for use.
• Supporting infection prevention and control procedures and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
• Managing stock levels and reporting shortages of clinical supplies.
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to support service delivery and patient care.

The post holder will be expected to work within practice policies, procedures and protocols at all times, maintaining patient confidentiality, promoting equality and diversity, and demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.

The duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the practice. The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Qualifications
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within agreed timescales.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent relevant qualification).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Competency in clinical skills relevant to the role, including phlebotomy.

Desirable

• Desirable Qualifications
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Training in NHS Health Checks.
• Training in ECG recording.
• Immunisation and vaccination training

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of direct patient care.
• Experience undertaking clinical observations such as blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
• Experience maintaining accurate patient records.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks.
• Experience of phlebotomy.
• Experience using NHS clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web).
• Experience supporting chronic disease management clinics.
• Experience participating in quality improvement or audit activities.

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

Darwen Healthcare

Address

Darwen Health Centre

James Street West

Darwen

Lancashire

BB3 1PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will play a key role in supporting patients to improve their health, wellbeing and independence through a personalised, person-centred approach.

Working closely with GP practices, community services, voluntary organisations and the wider integrated Neighbourhood Team. The role will support patients to identify goals, develop self-management skills access community resources and address the wider determinants of health.

The role will focus on supporting frail, vulnerable and at risk patients through both proactive and reactive interventions, helping to reduce health inequalities, prevent crisis situations and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

The post holder will work within agreed protocols and their scope of practice, escalating concerns to registered clinicians where appropriate.

This is a non-clinical role that acts as a bridge between primary care services and the realities patients face in their daily lives, ensuring support is based on what matters most in individuals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Level 2 or Level 3 Health Coaching qualification
• Social Prescribing, Personalised Care or Coaching qualification
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Issa Medical Centre

Address

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification attached to this job advert.

Informal visits are welcomed to the practice. Please contact Emma Keating (Practice Manager) to arrange this should you wish.

Person Specification

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Broad range of IT skills
• Able to use own initiative and work without supervision
• Able to effectively co-lead a team and the service
• Able to cope with and effectively organise the workload
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally daily
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire self and others
• Accurate written and verbal communication of information
• Ability to show empathy and understand the difficulties faced by people affected by adverse life events
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to ask sensitively about information needs
• Ability to retrieve and consolidate information from a wide range of sources and in different formats
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
• Familiarity with issues of service organisation, transformation and development
• Adhere to policies around confidentiality, health & safety, equality & diversity
• Calm and objective
• Confident, yet approachable
• Recognition of own limitations
• Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Non-judgemental, respectful of others privacy, needs & beliefs
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to address and work to overcome any equality, diversity and rights of service users
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to health, safety and policy

Experience

Essential

• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, including audit and service improvement activities
• Eligibility for Medical Indemnity Membership

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• GMC registration

Desirable

• MRCGP
• Evidence of continued role development
• Teaching qualification

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance

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

Strayside Health

Address

Mowbray Square Medical Centre

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 5AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contact, assess, monitor and support patients/clients and their families ensuring holistic health needs assessment as well as medication compliance, treatment and follow up.

Liaise with Endocrinologists, GP's and community staff as required.

Organise/attend/participate in diabetes team meetings as required.

To advise on treatment plans for the patient.

To develop individual care plans in partnership with clients based on a shared assessment of need.

To formulate and review/update diabetes policies.

Attend in service training courses and study sessions as appropriate to maintain own competencies.

Plan, implement and evaluate diabetes training to students and other members of ECCH staff.

To act as a source of expert advice regarding diabetes information to patients and other health care professionals.

Maintain contemporaneous and accurate written and electronic records in partnership with clients and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Take responsibility for management of team members as required.

To lead on tasks as delegated by line manager.

Write reports and participate in audit on service delivery, as required for manager and ECCH Board.

Devise local protocols for specialist working and ensure implementation as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN currently registered with the NMC
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of advanced study within the specialty or willingness to work towards
• Independent Nurse prescriber / non-medical prescriber or willingness to work towards

Desirable

• Educated to Masters level
• ENB 998 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience
• Has worked within specialty / aligned occupation with demonstrable experience
• Has worked in an autonomous role
• Working knowledge of national NHS policy
• Good computer skills
• Effective caseload management

Desirable

• Clinical supervision
• Supervisory skills
• Evidence of audit/research
• Has demonstrated service development/ improvement within specialty
• Has experience of working in a specialist nursing

Additional Criteria

Essential

• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• Demonstrable knowledge of theoretical frameworks, underpinning clinical nurse specialist practice.
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of national and local policies relating to clinical quality, long term conditions and specialist area of practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Experience in patient teaching
• Clinical currency of evidence based research and application to practice
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a healthcare team
• Ability to adapt to change / be flexible to changing service needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites
• The ability to travel across the community
• Good report writing skills
• Evidence of strong analytical and interpretation
• Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
• (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required

Desirable

• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• Health coaching qualification
• Good Clinical practice in Research qualification
• Experience of implementing change 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.

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

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Hamilton House

Battery Green Road

Lowestoft

Suffolk

NR32 1DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• The ability to work on own initiative
• Project management skills

Desirable

• Ability to supervise staff.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree, or HNC/D, or BTEC
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Email Platforms
• Microsoft Windows Server O/S current version
• Networking
• Virtualisation
• Cloud Technologies
• SQL Databases

Desirable

• Linux
• RDMS (any)
• O365 Tenant Administration
• Knowledge of at least one clinical system
• VCP

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years previous technical experience within IT 3 at a senior technical level.

Contractual

Essential

• Must have own car and clean driving licence
• Take part in oncall rota
• Able to work flexibly outside of normal working hours

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ilkeston Community Hospital

Heanor Road

Ilkeston

DE7 8LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Work using FEAT and champion evidence-base interventions

Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments using appropriate tools

Monitor medication use and adjust treatment plans as required, autonomously working within scope of practice and in line with prescribing competencies.

Exercise advanced clinical reasoning to diagnose, treat, and manage patients without direct input from a medical practitioner, recognising own professional boundaries and seeking senior clinical support when required.

Provide expert management of frailty syndromes, dementia, delirium, polypharmacy, falls risk and end of life needs.

Escalate concerns appropriately and initiate urgent or emergency interventions when required.

Identify when clinical presentations fall outside of scope of practice and escalate appropriately to GP or senior clinicians.

Work closely with GPs, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Care Co-ordinators, Social Prescribers and Community Nursing Team

Attend the MDT meetings and case reviews

Support patients and families in understanding and managing frailty

Promote lifestyle and self management strategies to optimise health and independence

Functions at a high level to carry out clinical decision making such as diagnosing and managing patients without input from a medical practitioner remaining within scope of a professional practice.

Functions at a high level in relation to communication skills through patient consultation and nursing assessment of physical, psychological and social needs.

Completing proactive, individualised clinical management plans for care home residents improving their health experience and reducing unnecessary and potentially harmful hospital admissions

Conduct regular care plan reviews

Identify patients in need of palliative support and facilitate advanced care planning discussions with patients and families

Communicating with distressed/anxious/worried patients and relatives

Caring for patients and relatives following receipt of bad news and supporting them in identifying realistic expectations in relation to clinical conditions

Communicating and caring for patients who have reduced understanding and insight due to cognitive impairments

Participate/lead weekly enhanced care home reviews

Undertake daily acute care home visits requested through our clinical triage system identifying clinical emergencies, deteriorating patients or patients at risk of deterioration ensuring appropriate action

Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and case-based discussions to maintain safe, effective and autonomous practice.

Confidentiality:

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

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

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

Health & Safety:

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

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and right.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post holder will participate in all training programmes implemented by the Practice, including annual performance reviews and competency assessments, and will take responsibility for their own ongoing development, learning and performance.

They will maintain a comprehensive professional portfolio demonstrating autonomous clinical practice, clinical supervision, CPD and reflective learning, ensuring that clinical competencies required for safe autonomous practice in frailty care are continually met.

The post holder will contribute to clinical governance activities such as audits, incident reviews and quality improvement initiatives, while engaging in regular clinical supervision and reflective discussions to support safe, accountable practice. They will also support the development of colleagues by sharing specialist frailty knowledge, offering mentorship and demonstrating skills and activities to others undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice and will assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members, communicate effectively with patients and carers and recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Essential: Advanced clinical masters degree. Practice Registered Nurse on the NMC register. Non-medical prescriber. Demonstrate high level of competence/advanced skills in clinical examination and diagnosis Interpret pathology/radiology results/reports and action where appropriate. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, providing enhanced discussions with patients and families regarding end of life wishes/planning Familiar with the complex geriatric assessment, 4AT, GPCOG Knowledge in EMIS clinical system Knowledge of the Accurx system Effective time management skills Advanced communication skills Ability to work as an autonomous Practitioner Able to work on own initiative Must be personable, polite and approachable Must be a team player Must be adaptable to change Commitment to ongoing training and education to develop clinical skills Have the ability to prioritise workload Able to work under pressure and remain calm Full clean driving licence

Desirable

• Desirable: Specialist knowledge within frailty Experience of working in a primary care setting would be beneficial Experience of working with frail/elderly patients at an advanced level

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

Lowther Medical Centre

Address

1 Castle Meadows

Whitehaven

Cumbria

CA28 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** Interviews likely taking place Friday 11th of September **

PRACTICE NURSE

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse

SALARY: Dependent on experience

HOURS OFEMPLOYMENT: Part time/Full time

APPOINTMENT: Permanent Contract

REPORTS TO: Partners and Lead Nurse (Clinically), Lead Nurse and Practice Manager (Administratively)

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. They will provide and maintain a high standard of quality evidence based nursing care to meet the needs of patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN within a primary care setting and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training. The post holder will use their own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense and show flexibility with regard to rotas and working patterns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Skills:

Undertake assessment and management of patients with chronic diseases according to areas of knowledge and responsibility.

Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions.

Running well person clinics and health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.

Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness.

Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests.

Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines. Suture removal, Wound care / ulcer care

Requesting pathology tests for example urine culture, swabs

Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including; vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection.

Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines, at all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records.

Obtain and document informed consent, (either verbal or written).

Awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral.

Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.

Able to recognise, manage anaphylaxis in accordance to the current UK guidelines.

Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, in accordance to current UK guidelines.

Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.

Monitor and manage maintenance of stock (including vaccinations) and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment.

Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to Senior Nurses or GPs as appropriate

Contribute to the assessment of service needs. Assist patients to identify their health needs. Contribute a nursing perspective to the Practice development plan. Manage and organise individual patient consultations. Aware of identification and reporting procedures related to professional standards.

Other tasks will include:

The nursing team are responsible for maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs

The nursing team are responsible maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Participate in any Practice meetings when required.

On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme offered by the Practice as part of this employment.

The post holder will be required to undertake all mandatory training required for the role.

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, identifying training needs and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills.

Participate in clinical supervision.

Support others with their training and development needs i.e. student nurses, peers

Attending staff meetings and practice team meetings.

Confidentiality:

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

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policies.

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting of incidents as per practice policy

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include, acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

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

Behave in a non-judgmental respectful manner.

Quality and service improvement:

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

They will apply to Practice policies, standards and guidance

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

Participate in audit where appropriate

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Ensure effective relationships and communications both internally and with the CCG, PCN and other agencies.

Safeguarding

Be committed to and responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults-at-risk, children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Data Protection

All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018 and any breaches of the Act or of the confidential nature of the work of this post could lead to dismissal.

Travel

The nature of your employment requires you to travel within a 10 mile radius of this address, to meet the needs of the business. Where you are required to use your own vehicle to carry out your duties, you must ensure that your vehicle is insured accordingly for business use.

The role of the Practice Nurse is an evolving one and it is anticipated that the post holder will be responsible and reasonably flexible in the interpretation of the above job description. This job description covers the main duties which the post holder will be expected to undertake. These duties may be revised from time to time following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience in Chronic disease management
• Experienced in practice nurse treatment room duties

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified nurse - UK professional registration

Desirable

• V300 Nurse Prescriber

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Emis clinical system
• Good leadership 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

Rope Green Medical Centre

Address

Rope Lane

Shavington

Crewe

CW2 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Administrative:

• To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures
• To work in accordance with written protocols
• Pulling/filing of notes as necessary
• Filing post in medical records
• Fax and photocopy as requested

Reception

• Open and close the practice according to Practice procedures
• Book, cancel or amend appointments for patients
• Handle prescription requests in accordance with Practice protocol
• Deal with patient enquiries
• Take messages and enter information onto appropriate systems
• Deal with test results
• Maintain stationary stocks in reception and GP consultation rooms
• Ensure reception area is clean and tidy

Information Technology

• Registration of new patients – computer data entry and medical records
• Process change of address
• Registration of patients for online services

Telephone

• have a working knowledge of the telephone system
• Receive incoming telephone calls, record messages accurately and make contact with other members of the healthcare team

Other Tasks

• general clerical or administrative duties as required

The job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. Receptionists are required to be adaptable and willing to undertake a wide range of duties within the practice. The job description will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis to ensure the business needs of the Practice are met.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good communicator (verbal & written), ability to work autonomously when required, ability to relate to the interviewing team and personality to match the culture of practice, pleasant and professional manner.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent

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

Beeches Green Surgery

Address

Beeches Green

Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL5 4BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties of the post holder are to provide a full range of general medical services as contained within the National Health Services (Primary Care) Act 1997 and which will include: Face to Face appointments, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, video consultations, prescribing (including checking and authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries), patient test results, QOF reviews, patient medical reports on behalf of the Practice as well as referral letters and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.

As a Salaried GP for Beacon, you would be expected to support the partners of Beacon Medical Group in providing all Primary Medical Services in line with contractual and regulatory frameworks. There is also an expectation that you will support the Board and Beacon Medical Groups vision encompassing the NHS Strategy for Primary Care and diversification of services outside the core business.

As a Group we want to build our reputation. As an integral part of us, it is expected that you will help support and input into the aims of the Group in areas of clinical governance, good practice, quality outcomes framework, enhanced services, practice audit, referral review and any other improvement plans as determined by the Board.

As a member of our clinical team, it is expected that you maintain and keep good standards of clinical records on SystmOne and abide by Group policy, clinical templates, and protocols at all times. We can provide full training if you feel that you would like more support and will ensure that you are fully up to speed on our processes for record keeping.

You will also be expected to utilise and develop any skills for the improvement of services to patients, such as minor operations, child health surveillance, family planning training etc and the group encourages active engagement in developing and delivering new services. This will be subject to presentation of the appropriatecertificates and update of relevant courses, which the Group will fully support if appropriate and in line with the groups aims.

Clinical Duties

The practice operates a total triage system for all Routine and Urgent GP appointments. GP appointment requests are made by phone and online consultation. GPs are supported by a team of allied health professions to provide same day urgent care and some routine care such as care provided by MSK First Contact Physiotherapists. A Duty GP undertakes the role of lead clinician each day and you will be expected to undertake a pro rate share of duty clinics, covering the role of duty GP during practice contracted operating hours.

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including; remote consultations, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, video consultations, face to face appointments, prescribing (including checking and authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries), patient test results, patient medical reports on behalf of the Practice as well as referral letters and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.

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

Clinical duties will include consulting people with acute conditions, on-going chronic conditions which will also include reviews based on the QOF and you will be expected to add the relevant coding to any patient file and report any errors. The Group will provide any QOF training on request.

Your clinical duties may also include delivery of enhanced services such as minor ops, implant fitting or clinical research. These clinics will be arranged with the Operational Managers and agreed in advance. Such clinics are available to the full practice population and are not limited to one GPs registered patients.

Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards using IT systems. Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions including EPS.

Prescribe in accordance with locally agreed or nationally agreed prescribing formulary. Work in accordance with all relevant clinical guidelines, pathways, and protocols, including agreed standard data entry processes.

You will undertake home visits to support housebound patients and those who it is determine need a home visit; home visits are allocated on a fair share basis and where possible you will be allocated patients on your registered list, however allocation is not limited to one GPs registered patients.

You will be providing telephone and face to face consultations in the morning and in the afternoon, plus you will take your share of extra consultations where demand is excessive in line with practice operational procedures.

You are expected to follow up results, x-rays, correspondence related to your allocated clinical list of patients and also those that you have generated yourself (investigations and queries related to your consultations), in line with good practice as recommended by GMC.

The post holder may have tasks or responsibilities delegated to them, appropriate to their level of competence. They may also be expected to delegate tasks or responsibilities to other staff, as appropriate.

Undertake a rotation of duty cover, online consultation sifting cover, and extended access cover.

QOF clinics are allocated periodically throughout the year and are booked face to face clinics. Amendments to normal programmed activities are made based on the number of QOF appointments required.

Student supervising. Amendments are made to normal activities where supervision of students is required.

Patient List Allocation

The Group operates an own patient list as we strongly believe this enhances patient care. Your patient list will be allocated to you. As a guide the current list size is based on 220 per session.

The Group may seek to increase or reduce that number according to current patient numbers, however we will always use the principles of equality of list sizes and pro rata list size according to that of a current full-time practitioner.

Administration/paperwork

The Board and Partners believe that the job plan allows sufficient time in the job plan to complete all administrative duties related to your clinical work, recognising the fact that all practitioners work at different rates.

Referrals should be completed on a daily basis in line with Group policy.

Investigations and referrals should be completed and associated documentation delay within appropriate timescales or communicated to a colleague if you are prevented from keeping within the appropriate timescales.

Results are normally communicated either electronically or by letter, you will be expected to action these for your allocation of patients. Remote working GPs who do not have their own patient list will be allocated a share of admin workload for GPs not working that day.

You will be expected to complete examinations and reports for any external agency in line with agreed policy and those expected under the PMS contract on patients known to you. Additionally, you may be expected to complete reported requested by other parties such as insurance companies, OFSTED, and employers.

You will be expected to use appropriate processes for computerised record keeping including computerised clinical templates and protocols as well as ensuring that significant information as determined by the practice is recorded accurately e.g. all QOF domains. You will take part in reconciling information input periodically.

Group and Continual Professional Development

We value your continual professional development and professionalism and to that end we will allocate time for mentoring, buddying and peer support. We encourage open dialogue and conversation that will assist you with your personal development and growth.

The Group is committed to the highest standards of evidence-based medicine and supporting colleagues in achieving this. You will be encouraged to participate in discussions on clinical practice standards, developing practice protocols, mutual professional support for individual practitioners and colleagues, audit, significant event reporting and analysis, meetings with external colleagues in the locality, ICBs, when these occur, it is accepted that adjustments to clinical workload will be required. We really value opportunities for you to share knowledge through effective team working which will enhance your development.

The Group has access to an online training platform, and you will be given log in access to the site and expected to undertake all Group mandatory training. This is in addition to your own contractually obliged professional training. It is expected that you attend Group training sessions delivered on site when you are able. (In date relevant training certificates will be considered in place of completion of online training modules)

Study leave is detailed in your contract and will be added to your annual leave allocation. It is expected that study leave is used for mandatory and personal development training.

Individually agreed areas of particular interest or responsibility

In order to support your development and learning we will encourage you to become responsible for particular areas of practice development.

We want you to feel that you can utilise your skills, particular expertise, and interest. You may have the opportunity to develop and provide an additional clinical service which enhances the Group, and we will support you with formalised contractual arrangements once mutual agreement is reached.

Your timetable is negotiable and will be agreed upon your appointment. Any changes will be fully agreed with you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be a qualified GP with full registration with the GMC and included on the NHS Performers List.

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

Beacon Medical Group

Address

Mudge Way

Plymouth

PL7 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operations, Premises and Facilities

• Maintain oversight of the condition, safety, security and functionality of all three practice premises.
• Coordinate and monitor practice maintenance, ensuring issues are identified, prioritised and resolved appropriately.
• Arrange and oversee appropriate servicing, inspection and maintenance contracts, using competent and appropriately qualified contractors where required.
• Liaise with tradespeople, contractors, suppliers and external organisations and ensure work is completed to an appropriate standard and within agreed timescales.
• Oversee cleaning arrangements, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, waste management, shredding and other premises-related contracts.
• Manage and monitor issues relating to drainage, plumbing, boilers, lifts, car parks and other building infrastructure.
• Maintain appropriate records of servicing, inspections, certificates, contracts and remedial works.

Health Safety and Compliance

• Support the practice in meeting its obligations under relevant health and safety legislation, CQC requirements, NHS England guidance and other statutory or contractual requirements.
• Coordinate annual health and safety, security, access/egress and clinical waste audits, ensuring that recommendations and actions are appropriately addressed.
• Maintain and review relevant risk assessments, including COSHH and premises-related risks.
• Oversee fire safety arrangements, including servicing of fire equipment and completion of required checks.
• Coordinate Legionella monitoring and testing and ensure appropriate remedial action is taken where required.
• Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for PAT testing, medical device calibration, centrifuge servicing and other equipment checks.
• Maintain oversight of infection prevention and control requirements relating to the practice environment and premises.
• Ensure appropriate records and evidence are maintained to demonstrate compliance during internal and external audits or inspections.
• Escalate significant risks, compliance concerns or overdue actions promptly to the Practice Manager.

Regulatory & Statutory Requirements

• Maintain an up-to-date compliance schedule covering statutory inspections, servicing, testing, audits, certificates and contractual requirements.
• Monitor requirements arising from CQC, NHS England, the GMS contract, local commissioning arrangements, legislation, statutory guidance and national primary care requirements.
• Coordinate the review and updating of relevant practice policies and procedures.
• Monitor and action relevant alerts, including NHS, cyber security, safety and operational alerts.
• Ensure that appropriate evidence is retained to demonstrate that required actions have been completed.
• Coordinate relevant premises documentation including EPC/DEC requirements, EIHR and six-facet survey inspections.
• Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for music licensing, waste transfer documentation and other statutory or contractual obligations.

Premises Security & Business Continuity

• Maintain oversight of premises security across all three sites.
• Manage keyholder arrangements and ensure appropriate access controls are maintained.
• Oversee alarms and other security systems, including servicing and maintenance.
• Coordinate security audits and ensure identified actions are addressed.
• Identify premises-related risks that could affect service continuity and escalate these appropriately.
• Work with the Practice Manager and wider Leadership Team to support business continuity and resilience arrangements.

Equipment, Assets & Infrastructure

• Maintain an accurate practice asset register and ensure appropriate servicing, maintenance and replacement arrangements are identified.
• Coordinate calibration and servicing of relevant clinical and non-clinical equipment.
• Ensure equipment requiring specialist inspection or maintenance is referred to appropriately qualified providers.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment such as wheelchairs, couches and centrifuges.
• Monitor the condition of practice infrastructure and identify potential future maintenance or replacement requirements.

Contracts, Suppliers & Contractors

• Maintain a central record of premises, facilities, compliance and maintenance contracts.
• Undertake regular supplier and contractor reviews to ensure services remain appropriate, effective and value for money.
• Obtain quotations and arrange contractors where specialist work is required, in accordance with practice procedures.
• Ensure contractors provide appropriate certification, documentation and evidence of completed work.
• Monitor contractor performance and escalate concerns where standards or timescales are not met.
• Coordinate annual rent reviews and liaise with relevant landlords or property representatives as required.

Environmental & Sustainability Responsibilities

• Support implementation and ongoing development of the practice Green Plan.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, waste management and resource use across the practice.
• Monitor relevant premises and environmental requirements and support the practice in meeting applicable NHS and local expectations.

Information, Risk & Assurance

• Maintain effective compliance and risk registers, ensuring actions have clear ownership and deadlines.
• Provide regular updates to the Practice Manager and Leadership Team on outstanding compliance actions, risks and areas requiring investment.
• Prepare appropriate documentation and evidence for CQC inspections, audits, reviews and internal governance processes.
• Ensure that compliance information is accurate, accessible and kept up to date.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and operational leads where compliance responsibilities overlap.
• Support the practice in developing a culture where health, safety, compliance and risk management are everyone's responsibility.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role and level of responsibility, as required by the GP Partners or Managing Partner.

General Leadership Responsibilities

• Act as an active member of the Mortimer Medical Practice Leadership Team.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager and other managers and clinical leads.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to colleagues on premises, operational and compliance matters.
• Take ownership of issues within the scope of the role and follow them through to resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and the working environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with practice policies and procedures.
• Attend all relevant leadership and wider practice meetings as required.

Place of Work:

The usual place of work for this role will be Leintwardine Surgery, which will serve as the postholder's primary base. However, given the nature of the role, regular travel between Kingsland, Orleton and Leintwardine will be required to oversee premises, compliance, health and safety and operational requirements consistently across all three sites.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. This is a role which requires flexibility and adaptability, and it is expected that you will participate in a wide range of activities which are appropriate to your position, level of expertise and employment grade.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain effective compliance schedules, records and action plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and external organisations.
• Ability to coordinate and manage contractors and suppliers effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to identify potential risks and take appropriate action or escalate where necessary.
• Good general IT skills and confidence using digital systems to maintain records and monitor compliance.
• Ability to interpret policies, guidance and regulatory requirements and translate these into practical actions.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks across three sites.

Desirable

• Knowledge of CQC requirements and the regulatory environment within general practice.
• Knowledge of NHS England and primary care contractual requirements.
• Experience using compliance management systems or digital audit platforms.
• Experience of developing risk registers, compliance trackers or audit programmes.

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Highly organised, methodical and conscientious.
• Proactive, reliable and willing to take ownership of issues from identification through to resolution.
• Practical and resourceful, with the confidence to find solutions rather than simply identify problems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and evidence.
• Approachable and able to build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Confident and professional when dealing with contractors, suppliers and external organisations.
• Able to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance or escalate concerns.
• Calm and resilient, with the ability to manage competing demands in a busy environment.
• Committed to high standards of safety, compliance and patient care.
• Flexible and willing to travel between all three practice sites as required.
• Comfortable being a visible and active member of the Leadership Team.

Desirable

• A genuine interest in improving the working environment and operational efficiency of the practice.
• An interest in sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of healthcare services.
• Experience of working in a rural or community-focused organisation.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an operational, facilities, compliance or administrative management role.
• Experience of coordinating contractors, suppliers and external organisations.
• Experience of maintaining records, schedules, certificates and compliance documentation.
• Experience of identifying issues, assessing risks and ensuring appropriate actions are completed.
• Experience of managing competing priorities and working to deadlines.
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across an organisation.

Desirable

• Experience within primary care, healthcare or another regulated environment.
• Experience of working with CQC requirements or other healthcare regulatory frameworks.
• Experience of premises management across multiple sites.
• Experience of coordinating health & safety, fire safety, Legionella, COSHH or infection prevention and control requirements.
• Experience of working with NHS England, ICBs or other healthcare commissioning organisations.

Qualifications

Essential

• This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. This is a role which requires flexibility and adaptability, and it is expected that you will participate in a wide range of activities which are appropriate to your position, level of expertise and employment grade.
• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.

Desirable

• Health & Safety qualification or training.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent qualification.
• Qualification or training relating to facilities, compliance, risk management or infection prevention and control.

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

Mortimer Medical Practice

Address

Kingsland

Leominster

Herefordshire

HR6 9QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached job description **

Person Specification

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Resilient and confident when managing conflict, challenge and emotionally sensitive situations.
• Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, promoting a respectful and inclusive culture.
• Leads by example, demonstrating professionalism and accountability.

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Up-to-date specialist knowledge of UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance and HR best practice.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and their application within people services.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment practices and their application within recruitment processes.
• Understanding of workforce planning, organisational development, employee engagement and culture improvement approaches.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or working towards.
• Experience of working within a healthcare or charity organisation.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage sensitive situations confidently and professionally.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policy and best practice, applying sound professional judgement to support decision-making in complex situations.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging training and guidance that builds manager capability and supports the consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results independently in a changing environment
• Ability to analyse workforce information and present findings and recommendations clearly to managers and senior leaders.

Experience

Essential

• Significant generalist HR experience, including the management of complex employee relations cases and the provision of professional advice to managers and senior leaders.
• Experience of leading, managing and developing a team or service area.
• Experience of developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies, procedures and service improvements in line with legislation and best practice.
• Experience of supporting payroll processes and working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Experience of developing or supporting initiatives that improve employee wellbeing, engagement or organisational culture.
• Experience of leading or contributing to workforce, change or service improvement projects.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting or managing volunteer services, including recruitment, safeguarding and engagement.

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

Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Address

Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Kildare Street

Hindley

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN2 3HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take clinical responsibility for registered patients and maintain appropriate records of treatment given and NHS services provided.

Offer and carry out consultations and where appropriate, physical examinations for the purposes of identifying and reducing the risk of illness, disease or injury, including immediately necessary and temporary patients.

• In accordance with Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

• Give advice to patients on general health matters and in particular about the significance of risk activities i.e. use of tobacco, consumption of alcohol and the misuse of drugs or solvents.

• Offer and provide, as appropriate, to individual patient needs, all immunisations which are currently available as part of GMS.

• Arrange for the referral of patients, as appropriate, for the provision of any other services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• Qualified GP

Desirable

• Can be discussed at interview

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy practice alongside a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Can be discussed at interview

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Bellevue Surgery

Belle Vue Terrace

NEWPORT

Gwent

NP20 2WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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