Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the requirements mentioned in the overview you may also be required to:

Participate in practice audit

Support administrative staff providing cover during staff absences

Action incoming emails

Scan patient information to the record

Complete opening and closing routines

A full job description is available on request

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 4 and above in English and Maths

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Previous experience of a GP surgery

Employer details

Employer name

Lambourn Surgery

Address

Bockhampton Road

Lambourn

Hungerford

Berkshire

RG17 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of this role include:

• Contributing to the day to day running of reception.
• Booking Appointments for Patients.
• Greeting Patients as they arrive in Reception.
• Monitoring and Directing Patient flow throughout the surgery..
• Scanning of Patients correspondence, Hospital letters, reports etc. ensuring medical records are kept up to date.
• Preparation of repeat prescriptions including digital systems and ensuring these are signed and checked by the Doctor.
• Transferring phones to appropriate people as required.
• Attending courses, practice meetings etc. as required.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Any other duties as may be required by Practice Manager or Doctor.
• Use of email for corresponding with practice teams and other agencies.
• Distribution of mail.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Reception training

Desirable

• A-levels
• Undergraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Working within an administration or reception role
• Experience of patients or customers

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Waterside Medical Centre

Address

Court Street

Leamington Spa

CV31 2BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) Grade C or above. One to include English Language
• RSA II Audio/Copy Typing or equivalent demonstrable skills
• ECDL or equivalent demonstrable skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Practical and working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Practical and working knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills enabling tact and diplomacy when relaying sensitive information to staff, patients and relatives, some of whom may exhibit challenging behaviour
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to work quickly and accurately, using own initiative in relaying complex medical information
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Organisational skills in managing own workload
• Awareness of confidentiality

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham

Rochdale rd.

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details on the main responsibilities of this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level - Minimum Grade C in Maths and English
• Experience of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience

Essential

• Proven administrative experience including initiating and maintaining office systems
• Experience of handling telephone enquiries
• Experience of planning and organising administrative tasks
• Experience of managing own workload

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and telephone communication skills. Capable of constructing and delivering clear information/instruction to a wide range of people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and able to work autonomously, working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to input data accurately

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide- Endoscopy Booking Office

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full Registration with GMC
• MRCS
• ALS

Desirable

• ATLS

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher

Desirable

• Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level

Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
• Ability to present at departmental meetings
• Knowledge of audit process
• An understanding of the principles of clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in a previous audit project
• Previous participation in research projects and/or publications

Knowledge

Essential

• Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln

Sutton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work in a team primarily within MRI, responsible for their own practice within Radiology Directorate protocols and procedures in line with trust and national policies. In addition to that, expected to train and supervise junior members of staff, students and other trainees visiting the department and will be the authorised person in the MRI department in line with MHRA guidelines.

Post holder required to complete clinical competency and complete inductions and take part in the annual appraisal process with personal development plan. Once competency completed and signed, post holder will work without director supervision or support in out of hours service, required to work on a mobile scanner as and when necessary to support the service.

The post holder required to perform a range of MRI procedures including complex clinical cases as required with in the MRI services, managing patients priority as appropriate. To contribute towards effective and responsive delivery of MRI services to patients and carry out a wide range of complex duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills when judging a variety of complex clinical issues.

To assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes. To promote the highest professional and technical standards in the department using personal example.

Demonstrate partnership in professional development issues maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD. To participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research and Audit activities.

Assisting Senior Radiographic colleagues, superintendent Radiographers, principal Radiographers in the organisation and function of day-to-day management in the radiological sciences.

To be a key member of the MRI team.

To take responsibility of MRI safety screening and ensure all patients are safety checked and suitable for MRI scan.

To supervise and support junior staff and promote maintenance of an efficient, effective and high-quality service for all users.

To manage and report as appropriate any equipment/power failure.

To actively promote and participate in clinical audit.

To undertake all MRI examinations as directed to an acceptable standard and seek guidance as appropriate. Aim to achieve and promote quality in all aspects of the Radiology service incorporating clinical tutorials.

To ensure the safety of self, staff and service users with regard to the use of ionising radiations in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Local Rules of the Radiological Safety Committee. To produce high quality images which are accurately labelled and appropriate for the indicated pathology.

To ensure completion of all mandatory training and competency to use the required equipment. To take part in the appraisal process.

To participate, as required, in Directorate Role Development programmes, e.g. IV training.

To have responsibility for providing and maintaining a high-quality MRI service. To liaise with other staff groups and departments within the Trust as required.

• To attend statuary training days and fulfil CPD commitment. To keep up to date with current imaging, professional and hospital issues.

To undertake all MRI examinations as directed by Consultant Radiologists, Principal MRI Radiographer, Superintendent Radiographers, senior colleagues and work collaborate with other interprofessional colleagues.

To develop expertise and practical competence within MRI, which may involve post graduate study.

To care for patients needs, attend to their welfare and ensure that you encourage and practice 'first time right' Radiography. Strive to achieve and promote 'quality' in all aspects of the Radiography service incorporating clinical tutorials and appropriate meetings.

To be able to communicate information and instructions to patients and their relatives to undertake radiographic examinations effectively. Particularly where there are significant barriers to understanding, such as cognitive impairment or illness, hearing or sight impairment and those who are anxious or in pain.

To ensure safety of self, staff and patients/visitors with regard to the use of MRI scanning equipment and adhering to MHRA and local Operational guidelines.

To use all equipment in a safe and competent manner in accordance with good practice adhering to MHRA and local Operational Guidelines.

To report any operational problems, deal with room breakdowns and accidents, completing all relevant paperwork.

To adhere to and apply all relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidance.

To maintain strictest confidence when dealing with patients, staff and other Health Service business information in accordance with both Trust Policy and the Data ProtectionLegislation

To use and instruct others on the required functions of the computerised Radiology Patient Administration System and Radiology Information System i.e. PACS and RIS.

To actively participate in the education and training of all staff, including the Directorate Preceptor Programme for newly qualified staff.

The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trusts risk management policies and procedures. These describe the Trusts commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all staff have a responsibility to minimise risk.

To train and supervise the clinical work/assessment of student radiographers/assistant practitioners.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
• HCPC Registration
• Trust/National Cannulation and Venepuncture qualifications

Desirable

• Post Graduate level qualification in MRI
• Willingness to undertake post graduate study in MRI or other external courses as appropriate for the post, if not already held

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 months' full-time work experience within MRI
• Supervisory experience in Similar Environment/ NHS/ Multidiscipline organisation

Desirable

• Minimum three years post qualification experience

Skills

Essential

• Experienced and confident in Neuro Imaging
• Experienced and confident in Body Imaging
• Experienced and confident in Vascular Imaging
• Experienced and confident in in Breast Imaging
• Experienced and confident in Paediatric Imaging

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Advanced MRI imaging technology and current advancement
• Up to date knowledge in MRI safety and practice
• Ability to manage IT systems in a complex hospital environment Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Operation of RIS and PACS
• Complex computerised ordering systems

Other

Essential

• Upholds and models the Trust values. Smart and presentable
• Willingness to travel across to other Acute / non-Acute sites of EKHUFT and CDC

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 Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital - Rotational within MRI service across the trust

Ethelbert Rd,

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In accordance with the 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
• 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
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered to practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

West Leeds Family Practice

Address

West Lodge Surgery

New Street

Farsley

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 5DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, treatment, care planning and health advice.
• Undertake wound assessment, dressing and management, including complex and chronic wounds.
• Perform venepuncture/phlebotomy.
• Undertake cervical screening in accordance with national guidance.
• Carry out 68 week baby checks and provide appropriate health and parenting advice.
• Conduct NHS Health Checks and other health screening.
• Support the management and annual review of long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and coronary heart disease.
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations, including seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, in accordance with current guidance.
• Undertake travel health assessments and provide travel vaccinations within scope of competence.
• Provide appropriate contraceptive and sexual health advice.
• Undertake ear irrigation/ear wax removal where appropriately trained.
• Record and monitor clinical observations and recognise changes in a patient's condition.
• Identify and appropriately escalate patients who are acutely unwell or deteriorating.
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with prescriptions and practice protocols.
• Provide patients with clear information regarding their condition, treatment and self-management.
• Promote preventative healthcare, including healthy lifestyle advice, smoking cessation and weight management.
• Provide chaperoning and clinical support to GPs and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Adhere to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, information governance and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, practice meetings and continuing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice and multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current professional registration.
• Minimum of 3 years' proven experience working as a General Practice Nurse within a GP/primary care setting.
• Experience working independently within a busy primary care environment.
• Demonstrable experience in cervical cytology, new baby checks and NHS Health Checks.
• Experience in long-term condition management
• Experience in wound care, including complex and chronic wounds.
• Competence in phlebotomy/venepuncture.
• Experience administering adult and childhood immunisations.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognise and appropriately escalate deteriorating patients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, infection control and clinical governance.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Experience in travel health and travel vaccinations.
• Experience providing contraceptive and sexual health services.
• Competence in ear irrigation/ear wax removal.
• Experience contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Additional relevant primary care or nursing qualifications.

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

Queen Mary Practice

Address

South Woodford Health Centre

114 High Road

South Woodford

LONDON

E18 2QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and

well-being.

• Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients’ personal and social needs are

met and be able to care for a patient’s nursing needs.

• To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient’s nursing needs to

include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording,

measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs,

continence care, bladder and bowel care, pressure area care, wound care, nutrition,

hydration, foot care, skin integrity, mood identification (as outlined in the NMC Nursing

Associate Skills Annex). Identify and report changes in a patient’s condition to a

registered nurse or other professional.

• Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be

delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.

• Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient’s medical condition.

• Work with registered nurses and other professionals and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with [PCN/practice] policy and the NMC Code.

• Provide effective evidence based care for service users under the supervision of

registered nurses and other professionals in order to perform non-complex activities, in line with clinical governance and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NursingAssociate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or
• equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of amulti-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing andreceiving complex, sensitiveinformation

Desirable

• Experience working in a primary care setting

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation,
• and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise andprioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload andindividual patient contact
• Ability to communicateeffectively (written, verbaland non verbal
• communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of themulti-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effectiveand appropriate relationships with people,
• their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a rolemodel to nursing associatestudents, other learners andhealth care support workers
• as required within theclinical setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community based primary care issues
• Knowledge of primary care networks and collaborative ways of working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Durham Dales Health Federation

Address

Unit 51 Innovation Hse, Longfield Rd

South Church Enterprise Park

Bishop Auckland

Durham

DL14 6XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the post holder There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy

b. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

c. Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives

d. Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation

e. Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice

f. Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access

g. As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

h. Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

i. Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition

j. Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally

k. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

l. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

n. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

o. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

p. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

q. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

r. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

s. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

t. Lead on public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

u. Provide travel advice services

v. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients

w. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

x. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance

y. Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system

z. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Deputy Lead Practice Nurse may be requested to:

a. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning in order to improve patient care

d. Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs

e. Support with the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients

f. Support in the coordination of the nursing team rota

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a practice nurse
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously

Desirable

• Experience leading or managing a team
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e. Benchmarking

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Wound Care/removal or sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New Patient Medicals
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Understanding the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Understanding the importance of evidence based practice
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Chaperone procedure
• Women's health
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management
• Team Working
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Ability to Follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Travel Medicine
• Spirometry
• Board Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Experience of Audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Post Graduate Diploma or Degree (Chronic Disease Management)

Desirable

• Mentor or Teaching Qualification
• Family Planning Qualification
• Nurse Prescriber

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were seeking an ACP with a special interest in the management of the typical conditions seen within a UTC, to provide day-to-day clinical leadership support to the teams.

To provide leadership support for the clinicians already working in the service, to advance the care of the presenting patients (in line with our 4 pillars approach).

Were looking for ACPs with a proven track record of working at this level in an urgent care environment and who can support Service Leads and Unit managers in safe care delivery.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with NMC, HCPC, GPhC
• Evidence of previous study at level 6 or 7
• MSc in advanced clinical practice
• Level 7 V300 non-medical prescriber
• Minimum Level 7 module in physical examination and clinical reasoning
• Training and experience at advanced level in paediatric clinical assessment

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
• Experienced mentor, appraiser or clinical supervisor
• Experience of providing leadership

Desirable

• Practical understanding of primary care and community services
• Experience in working in an acute/urgent care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Ripley Hospital

Sandham Lane

Ripley

DE5 3HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The successful candidate will be expected to work across both Torrington and Holsworthy Community Hospitals and may be required to support other community hospital sites across Northern Devon and occasionally work alongside colleagues at our East Devon sites in Tiverton and Sidmouth.

A full driving licence and access to transport are essential due to the travel requirements of the role.

If you are looking for a rewarding nursing role that combines specialist clinical practice, professional development and the opportunity to deliver truly patient-focused care within the community, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurse-led service that brings hospital-based treatments closer to patients' homes, improving their experience while reducing the need for long-distance travel. You will become part of a highly skilled and supportive team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care within a community setting.

More About the Role

Our ACDC service delivers a wide range of specialist treatments and procedures, including:

• Blood transfusions
• Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy
• Iron infusions
• Intravenous antibiotics
• Venesections
• IV magnesium and zoledronic acid treatments
• PICC, Hickman and Portacath care
• Short Synacthen tests
• Prolactin and routine blood testing

We work closely with a variety of specialist services, including the Seamoor Unit, Acute Hospital at Home (AHAH), Haematology, Rheumatology and Gastroenterology teams, as well as local GP surgeries and the Eden Unit at Derriford. Together, we ensure patients can access specialist treatments closer to home whilst receiving exceptional, individualised care.

As a Staff Nurse within ACDC, you will:

• Deliver specialist day treatments safely and effectively in line with service protocols.
• Assess, support and provide holistic nursing care to patients and their families.
• Develop expertise in a wide range of infusion therapies and specialist procedures.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the service, supporting patient pathways and treatment plans.

Why Join Us?

This is a particularly exciting time to join our service as we continue to develop and expand community-based specialist care.

Our team prides itself on being supportive, welcoming and dedicated to providing excellent patient experiences. No two days are the same, and the role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across a range of specialities whilst developing advanced clinical and leadership skills.

We offer opportunities to:

• Develop specialist knowledge in ambulatory and infusion therapies.
• Gain experience across multiple clinical specialties.
• Expand clinical skills
• Build leadership experience through deputising and supporting service development.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues.
• Make a meaningful difference to patients by helping them receive treatment closer to home.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be expected to work across both Torrington and Holsworthy Community Hospitals and may be required to support other community hospital sites across Northern Devon and occasionally work alongside colleagues at our East Devon sites in Tiverton and Sidmouth.

A full driving licence and access to transport are essential due to the travel requirements of the role.

If you are looking for a rewarding nursing role that combines specialist clinical practice, professional development and the opportunity to deliver truly patient-focused care within the community, we would love to hear from you.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 08:30 -16:30

Interview Date: 03.09.2026

For further information please contact: Helen Faulkner, Clinical Lead - Ambulatory Care Day Case (ACDC) Northern Serviceson 07912 783 780 or [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Torrington

Devon

EX38 7BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job Summary

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work as an autonomous clinician within Ash Grove Medical Centre and Eggborough Surgery, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across the practice population.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with a wide range of acute, minor illness, chronic and complex conditions. The role will include face-to-face consultations in the practice, home visits and care home visits where required, clinical assessment and management, requesting and interpreting investigations, including pathology, and appropriate onward referral.

The ACP will work with both adult and paediatric patients, where appropriately qualified and experienced, and will work within their professional scope of practice and level of competence.

The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, sound clinical decision-making, effective risk management and the ability to work independently while recognising when GP or wider multidisciplinary input is required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct autonomous face-to-face clinical consultations with patients presenting with acute, minor illness, chronic and complex conditions.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical histories and physical examinations and formulate appropriate differential diagnoses.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients safely and effectively within the ACP's scope of practice.
• See adult patients and children where appropriately qualified and competent, recognising and responding appropriately to the different clinical needs of paediatric patients.
• Undertake home visits and care home visits as required, including assessment and management of patients who are unable to attend the practice.
• Assess acutely unwell and deteriorating patients and initiate appropriate management and escalation.
• Request appropriate investigations, including pathology and other diagnostic investigations, and independently review, interpret and act upon results within scope of practice.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up and safety-netting of investigations and abnormal results.
• Initiate, prescribe and review medication safely and appropriately within prescribing authority, scope of practice and current national and local guidelines.
• Provide appropriate education and advice regarding medication, adherence, side effects, interactions and lifestyle modification.
• Develop, implement and review individualised treatment and management plans.
• Manage patients with acute presentations, long-term conditions, complex needs and urgent health concerns, including appropriate mental health presentations.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate safeguarding procedures and referral pathways for children and adults.
• Make appropriate referrals to GPs, secondary care, community services and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Initiate and coordinate emergency care where clinically indicated.
• Provide appropriate health promotion, preventative healthcare, screening and self-management advice.
• Provide evidence-based advice regarding immunisations, contraception and disease prevention where appropriate to the role and scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records using the practice's clinical systems.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, practice staff, community services, secondary care and other healthcare professionals.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Recognise personal limitations and seek advice or escalate appropriately where a presentation falls outside the post holder's competence or scope of practice.
• Contribute to clinical supervision, mentoring and support of other staff, students and colleagues where appropriate.
• Attend and actively contribute to clinical, multidisciplinary team and governance meetings.
• Participate in clinical audit, significant event reviews, quality improvement and service development.
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols, pathways and practice procedures.
• Support the practice in achieving appropriate QOF and other contractual or quality targets.
• Contribute to the practice's clinical governance, patient safety and CQC requirements.
• Maintain professional registration, undertake required CPD and participate in annual appraisal and clinical supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current evidence, NICE guidance, national standards and local policies.
• Comply with infection prevention and control, health and safety, confidentiality, information governance and safeguarding requirements.
• Carry out other reasonable clinical duties requested by the GP Partners or Practice Manager, consistent with the responsibilities and level of the role.

Clinical Investigations and Pathology

A key element of the role will be the appropriate use and management of clinical investigations.

The ACP will:

• Request appropriate pathology and other investigations based on clinical assessment.
• Review and interpret pathology results within the post holder's competence.
• Identify abnormal or clinically significant results requiring action.
• Initiate appropriate management, follow-up or referral.
• Ensure patients are appropriately informed of significant results and that appropriate safety-netting is provided.
• Maintain responsibility for ensuring investigations requested are appropriately followed up in accordance with practice procedures.

Home Visits

The ACP will undertake home visits and care home visits as required by the practice.

This will include:

• Assessing patients in their home or care home environment.
• Undertaking appropriate clinical examination and assessment.
• Diagnosing and managing patients within scope of practice.
• Reviewing medication and treatment plans where appropriate.
• Requesting investigations and arranging appropriate follow-up.
• Recognising deterioration and arranging urgent or emergency escalation where required.
• Liaising with GPs, community teams, district nurses, palliative care services and other relevant professionals.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records following each visit.

Paediatric Care

Where the post holder is appropriately qualified and experienced to assess children, they may be required to undertake paediatric consultations.

This will include:

• Assessing children presenting with acute and minor illness.
• Recognising red flags and signs of serious illness.
• Applying appropriate safeguarding procedures.
• Working within the individual's paediatric competence and escalating to a GP or appropriate service when required.
• Providing appropriate advice and safety-netting to parents and carers.

The post holder will not be expected to undertake paediatric consultations outside their qualification, competence or agreed scope of practice.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in rota arrangements and provide appropriate cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave or sickness, where required.
• Provide clinical support to the wider practice team, including responding to appropriate clinical queries.
• Support prescription-related queries within clinical competence and scope of practice.
• Maintain a professional and appropriate standard of appearance and behaviour.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure all patient-identifiable information is handled securely.
• Comply with practice policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Participate in mandatory training and maintain all required professional competencies.
• Contribute to clinical audits, research and service improvement initiatives.
• Act as a clinical lead or develop a specialist area of interest where appropriate and agreed with the practice.
• Support the practice in maintaining high standards of patient safety, clinical governance and regulatory compliance.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Skills and Knowledge
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage clinical uncertainty and risk safely.
• Ability to work independently while recognising professional limitations.
• Good understanding of evidence-based practice and clinical governance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• IT literate and confident using electronic clinical systems.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within general practice or primary care.
• Experience managing same-day/urgent presentations in primary care.
• Experience with chronic disease management.
• Experience undertaking clinical audit or quality improvement projects.
• Experience supporting or mentoring other clinicians.
• Knowledge and experience of local community and secondary care referral pathways.
• Experience using SystmOne or other primary care clinical systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications and Registration
• Registered healthcare professional with an appropriate professional registration.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent advanced practice qualification, or working towards completion where appropriate.
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills.
• Appropriate independent prescribing qualification where required for the role.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Experience
• Significant post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience working autonomously as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or equivalent advanced clinical role.
• Experience assessing and managing patients with undifferentiated and acute presentations.
• Demonstrable experience of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management planning.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience recognising clinical deterioration and appropriately escalating care.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and appropriate referral pathways.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Ash Grove Medical Centre

Address

England Lane

Knottingley

West Yorkshire

WF11 0JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Role Overview & Framework

• Line Management & Accountability: Reports directly to and is accountable to Kelly Carney.
• Working Hours: 20 hours per week.
• Core Mission: Driven by the surgery's core philosophy: "Putting you at the heart of what we do".
• Main Objective: Acting as the primary, central hub of communication for patients, the wider multidisciplinary team, and external health agencies (such as community services and secondary care).

2. Primary Key Responsibilities

The post holder manages everyday operations, digital workflows, and frontline patient interactions. Key daily tasks include:

• Appointment System Management: Processing online, telephone, and face-to-face booking requests; scheduling, altering, or cancelling clinics via EMIS
• Care Navigation: Welcoming, screening, and actively signposting patients to the correct internal or external medical services.
• Telephony & Communications: Managing incoming switchboard calls, routing queries correctly, and resolving digital tasks or internal emails.
• Medical Data Entry: Formally registering new or temporary patients, entering key information into electronic health records, and applying clinical coding using EMIS and accurate SNOMED codes.
• Prescription Processing: Administering and reviewing repeat prescription requests with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Clinic & Administrative Support: Printing specialised urine forms for the nursing team, sorting documentation requests (such as insurance, DVLA, or SAR files), photocopying, and executing data system searches.
• Environment & Compliance: Maintaining clean, professional notice boards and workspaces, alongside executing monthly governance checks (e.g., testing fire alarms and performing infection control audits).

3. Secondary Responsibilities

When workload or staff shortages require flexibility, the receptionist is expected to support adjacent administrative functions:

• Document Management: Digitally scanning and attaching physical correspondence or patient documents to healthcare profiles.
• Facility Logistics: Executing building opening and closing checklists in full compliance with the practice's duty rotas.
• Team Operations: Cooperatively organising lunchtime or out-of-hours coverage rotas, checking stationery stock levels, and assisting with audits directed by the practice's audit lead.

4. Generic Responsibilities & Compliance Standards

All personnel must adhere strictly to organisational values, local protocols, and UK statutory laws:

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I): Promoting an environment free from discrimination across all legally protected characteristics. Patients must be routinely included in treatment decisions, and all colleagues must be treated with dignity and fairness.
• Safety, Health, Environment, and Fire (SHEF): Continually evaluating risks to keep the workplace hazard-free. Compliance is mandatory under legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and Fire Precautions Regulations 1999.
• Confidentiality & Data Protection: Safeguarding highly sensitive patient health data to protect privacy and preserve legal and institutional trust.
• Continuous Improvement (CI): Participating in multidisciplinary case reviews, analyzing serious incidents, and offering proactive suggestions to refine practice workflows and clinical safety.
• Professional Development: Completing the custom practice induction program, undergoing mandatory training assigned by Sophia Raja, and mentoring other team members to share best practices.
• Security Protocols: Strictly guarding physical and digital access codes or passwords. Door lock codes must never be shared, and suspicious activity must be instantly flagged to Kelly Carney.
• Professional Conduct & Leave: Maintaining an appropriate dress code for the public-facing role. Annual leave is fully supported, with bank holidays calculated on a pro-rata baseline reflective of the 20-hour contract.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• GCSE (or equivalent) English at Grade C/4 or above.
• GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above.

Desirable

• Recognised medical administration/reception qualification (e.g., AMSPAR or BSMSA certificates).

Experience

Essential

• Public & Customer Facing Service
• Clear history of answering incoming phone calls, managing heavy call volumes, and efficiently transferring or resolving caller requests.
• Background in standard office operations, including handling tasks, managing internal emails, photocopying, and organising files.
• Data Processing & Computer Literacy: Experience utilizing digital software platforms for accurate data entry, managing digital information, and system navigation - Including EMIS
• Collaborative Teamwork: Prior experience working effectively within a fast-paced team environment while successfully prioritizing a personal workload.
• At least 2 years experience working in General Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Yardley Wood Health Centre

Address

Yardley Wood Health Centre

401 Highfield Road

Yardley Wood

Birmingham

B14 4DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will work closely with the Practice Manager and Deputy Practice Manager to support the delivery of key practice objectives.

Data Lead Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Local Quality Contracts and other enhanced services.
• Run searches and produce reports using EMIS Web to identify patients requiring review, recall or follow-up.
• Support population health management initiatives and proactive patient care programmes.
• Monitor and improve data quality within the clinical system.
• Assist with contract monitoring, performance reporting and service improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to maximise practice income through accurate coding, recalls and achievement of contractual targets.
• Support audits, quality improvement initiatives and practice development projects.
• Liaise with clinical and administrative staff to ensure data is recorded accurately and consistently.
• Assist with managing access demand and patient recall systems.

Reception and Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide professional and courteous support to patients, clinicians and colleagues.
• Answer incoming telephone calls efficiently and appropriately.
• Receive and assist patients attending the surgery.
• Process and action clinical and administrative tasks within EMIS Web.
• Manage patient registrations, records and correspondence.
• Support prescription and document processing in line with practice procedures.
• Signpost patients to appropriate services both within and outside the practice.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Provide cover for reception and administrative functions as required.
• Build positive working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• GCSE Grade C Level 4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant administrative training or experience.

Desirable

• Further qualifications in administration, business or healthcare management.
• Care Navigation training.
• EMIS Web training certificates.

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

Westway Medical Centre

Address

Westway

Maghull

Liverpool

L31 0DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Your Day-to-Day

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• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching & appraisal

• Expert supervision & peer support

• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

• DBS paid

• NHS and blue discount

• 24 hours free GP helpline

• On site benefits including free meals

• Plus much more

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bishop Auckland

DL14 7QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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