Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs including:

  • High Risk Diabetes

  • Neuropathy

  • Chronic disease e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Vascular conditions

  • Wound management/tissue viability

  Care will be provided in a range of settings including:

  • Hospital Clinics

  • Ward Rounds

  • Health Centre Community Clinics

  • GP Practice Clinics

  • Residential Homes for the Elderly

  • Patients Homes

  • Care Centres for the Disabled

  • To be responsible for the assessment and diagnosis of patients with subsequent production of individual treatment plan and be able to manage the day to day running of a busy clinic.
  • To complete all relevant internal competency development, including and not limited to; Nail Surgery, MSK, High Risk.
  • To participate in the departmental rota for nail surgery as appropriate.
  • Assessment and identification of risk factors, categorising patients into appropriate risk banding as defined by the service assessment matrix.
  • To be responsible for the day-to-day planning of personal workloads for the completion of home visits and visits to residential homes for the elderly and care centres.
  • To be actively involved in the provision of foot health education advice to patients, relatives and carers, to participate in foot health training where appropriate for Primary Care and Social Care staff.
  • To be actively involved in the development of departmental policies, guidelines and protocols.
  • To be responsible for the maintenance and security of stock and equipment as appropriate.
  • To follow departmental policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines using discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.
  • To be able to treat patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound as appropriate.
  • To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence in other local areas and to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time.
  • To ensure all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within local areas.
  • To maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
  • To carry out all duties with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.

  *DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered podiatrist
• Podiatry diploma / degree
• Local anaesthetics certificate
• Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant areas.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence based approach to wound management.

Desirable

• Broad based experience working in isolation and as a team member including the treatment and management of high risk patients on a regular basis.
• Experience working in an NHS Podiatry setting.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills utilising evidence based practice.
• An understanding of clinical governance and clinical supervision.
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Able to participate in standard setting and audit.
• Skills in reflective practice

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS systems and appropriate frameworks.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
• Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
• Understands the principle of confidentiality.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

PE29 7HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Patient Support Receptionist duties are listed below. It is the responsibility of the duty holder to ensure that they know and understand the specific tasks related to the duties and seeking support as necessary.

Weekend Tasks

Morning Patient Support Receptionists Tasks

- open up reception area

- log on reception computers located on front desk

- unlock scripts box

- unlock patient access entrance

- empty letter box

Evening Patient Support Receptionists Tasks

- close down the reception area

- log off all computers that have been used in reception, ensuring that all users are logged out of clinical system

- lock scripts box

- ensure patient access entrance is locked and automatic mechanism is disabled

- undertake security checks of consulting rooms

In addition to the above, you will be required to undertake the following additional responsibilities on completion of relevant training.

Script queries. Dealing and resolving script issues raised during the weekends.

Fridge temperature Checking and recording fridge temperature. This is required to ensure the fridges within the centre are at the correct temperature, any problems to be reported to WIC Supervisor or Practice Manager.

Contacting and making appointments for patients on QoF and/or Seasonal Flu lists and ad hoc.

Checking rooms on Sunday.

Ad hoc duties.

Administration

- To have thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures

- To work in accordance with written protocols

Other Tasks

- Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm

- Any other tasks allocated by supervisor.

Personal / Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such as training to include:

- 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, learning and performance and demonstrating skills activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills, understanding of Microsoft Office applications such as - word, excel etc.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict patient confidentiality.
• Good time management
• Able to demonstrate compassion, empathy and understanding.

Desirable

• NVQ in Customer Service or Administration
• NHS experience, ideally as a Medical Receptionist in General Practice
• Familiar with SystmOne clinical system or experience of working with other electronic patient records.

Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a multi-skilled team
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to work in a constantly changing environment
• Able to work on own initiative and without direct supervision
• Polite, friendly and articulate manner

Desirable

• Ability to undertake training outside of normal working hours if necessary
• Interested in developing knowledge and skills and taking on additional learning

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

Putnoe Medical Centre

Address

93 Queens Drive

Bedford

MK41 9JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Nurse (RMN, RNLD) wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Asher House and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified Nurse (RMN, RNLD), you will ensure adults with a learning disability or those with autism receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working

Location: Asher House, Third Avenue, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8JU

Asher House is part of our learning disability and autism division and is a registered care service with nursing, which embraces and balances the management of risk with comfort, homeliness, dignity, respect, and choice. The service is for individuals with a learning disability, people who have autism or those with sensory and communication impairments.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £34,358
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Essex

CO14 8JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an HCPCregistered Biomedical Scientist, contributing to the effective delivery of departmental services.

They will support Laboratory Management in implementing and maintaining a cohesive service, working in partnership with the departments clinical lead.

They will be responsible for applying the departments quality policy, including delivery of agreed quality objectives.

They will contribute to the implementation and maintenance of UKAS standards by using the established Pathology Quality Management System, supporting the quality cycle and audit processes required for ISO 15189 compliance.

They will assist in developing action plans to address nonconformities identified through internal or external audits or complaints, ensuring that corrective and preventative actions are completed and embedded.

They will follow and update departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using the QPulse Document Management Module.

Where delegated, they will take responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and implementing SOPs within the QPulse system.

They will manage the daytoday quality operations within the department, supporting senior staff with documentation, and training staff of all grades in standardised quality processes and effective use of the Quality Management System.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• Masters degree or related professional health care qualification or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Audit and evaluation, clinical & information governance
• Significant specialist knowledge of Microbiology acquired over a significant period

Desirable

• Managing staff Implementation of new technologies e.g. laboratory equipment and Pathology information management systems

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels
• Good listening skills
• Manage highly complex information
• Excellent Inter-personal skills
• Ability to utilise evaluation tools
• Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements
• Standard keyboard skills
• Personal integrity - leading by example
• Drive and determination
• Flexibility Tactful and diplomatic
• Flexible in approach and in working relationships

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Able to communicate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout Health Economy
• Negotiation skills
• Proven project management skills
• Team Leader and decision maker
• Commitment to service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly specialised and extensive knowledge of Microbiology

Desirable

• Lean working
• National and local issues facing Pathology

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you have administration experience and are looking to step into a new role? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital as a Medical Secretary and enjoy a career where you are valued and supported to be the best you can be.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to medical team at Rhodes Wood Hospital. From managing their diaries, planning meetings to updating records, you will be able to turn your hand to any admin related task.

As the Medical Secretary, you will work alongside the Registered Clinicians assisting with confidential paperwork, service users records and GP letters. You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and GP letters.

You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and will take to lead in recording their blood test results.

There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Medical Secretary you will be:

• Supporting the Registered Clinician with letters and general documentation
• Supporting all meetings as minute taker as requested chaired by the Medical Director, SMT or ad hoc.
• Receiving and record typing, checking, and amending for spelling and grammatical errors, completing within given deadlines.
• Participating in the administration, development and evaluation of regulatory matters.
• Co-ordinating the hospital diary and the whereabouts of the clinicians
• Booking in meetings
• Arranging Conference Calls

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Experience of audio typing
• Communication and organisational skills
• A minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent
• Knowledge of mental health and medications

Where you will be working:

Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN

Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital providing care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.

There is also an on-site Ofsted Registered school to support young people continue with their education while in hospital. Rhodes Wood Hospital is located on the outskirts of Hatfield, which is easily reachable by car.

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £26,500
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• IT skills including Microsoft Office, experience of audio typing, communication and organisational skills, a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent, knowledge of mental health and medications

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

AL9 6NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The patient service role will provide a professional, efficient, and patient-focused service. Responsibilities include welcoming and assisting patients and visitors, managing appointments, responding to Accurx enquiries, processing repeat prescriptions, and providing general administrative support to the practice. The role will involve working closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider healthcare team, while maintaining confidentiality and complying with GDPR and practice procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Strong IT skills
• Good organisational and multitasking abilities
• Good communication skills and professional etiquette

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS or a GP practice
• Experience of working with dealing with vulnerable people

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

Lensfield Medical Practice

Address

48 Lensfield Road

Cambridge

CB2 1EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this vacancy and should be reviewed for full details of the role, duties and responsibilities.

• To work as a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS), contributing to the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the departments diagnostic services.

• To support the Specialist Biomedical Scientists and Senior Biomedical Scientists in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive, high-quality service, working in conjunction with the Clinical Lead for the department.

• To support the implementation of the departments Quality Policy and agreed quality objectives, ensuring that appropriate quality standards are maintained.

• To contribute to the implementation and maintenance of UKAS standards and ISO 15189 compliance, utilising the established Pathology Quality Management System and participating in relevant quality activities and audits.

• To assist with the implementation of action plans required to address non-conformities identified through internal and external audits, complaints or other quality processes, and to support the completion of identified corrective and preventive actions.

• To work in accordance with the departments Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), accessing and following current controlled documents through the Q-Pulse Document Management System.

• Where appropriately assigned, to assist with the delivery of staff training and competency assessment in conjunction with the departmental Senior Biomedical Scientist and Training Officer. This will include providing one-to-one training, supporting competency assessments in accordance with ISO 15189, completing relevant training and competency documentation, and assisting with the collection and maintenance of appropriate evidence.

• To comply with all Trust, Pathology and departmental policies, procedures and protocols relevant to the role, ensuring that professional, quality, health and safety and regulatory requirements are consistently maintained.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of Microbiology (Bacteriology and Virology)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Serological and Molecular methods
• Specialised knowledge of Microbiology
• Knowledge of quality systems and processes such as audit

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in Pathology Laboratory Environment
• Experience of working in Microbiology (Bacteriology/Serology/Molecular)

Desirable

• Experience working at a specialist level within Microbiology
• Experience using LIMS (Winpath)
• Experience in use of quality systems and processes

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• HCPC State registration

Desirable

• Specialist portfolio in Medical Microbiology
• Specialist portfolio in Virology

Skills

Essential

• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Ability to utilise evaluation tools
• Standard keyboard skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels

Desirable

• Flexible in approach and working relationships

Other

Essential

• Ability to tolerate frequent exposure to highly unpleasant substances and infectious substances

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS), contributing to the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the departments diagnostic services.

• To support the Laboratory Management Team in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive and high-quality service, working in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the department.

• To support the implementation of the departments Quality Policy and agreed quality objectives, ensuring that quality standards are maintained and continuously improved.

• To contribute to the implementation and maintenance of UKAS standards and ISO 15189 compliance, using the established Pathology Quality Management System. This will include participation in quality activities, quality improvement initiatives and audits required to demonstrate compliance.

• To assist with the development and implementation of action plans to address non-conformities identified through internal or external audits, incidents or complaints, and to monitor the completion and effectiveness of identified corrective and preventive actions.

• To follow, review and update the departments Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using the Document Management Module within the Q-Pulse Quality Management System, ensuring that documentation remains accurate, current and compliant with relevant standards.

• Where delegated, to take responsibility for the development, review and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the department, utilising the Q-Pulse Document Management Module and ensuring appropriate consultation and approval processes are followed.

• To support the day-to-day management of quality processes within the department and across the relevant teams. This will include supporting senior staff with quality documentation, monitoring compliance and providing training to staff at all grades in the application of standardised quality processes and effective use of the Quality Management System.

• To promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, supporting staff in understanding and maintaining the standards required for safe, effective and patient-focused laboratory services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• Masters degree or related professional health care qualification or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent

Desirable

• IBMS certificate in Expert Practice in Quality Management

Experience

Essential

• Audit and evaluation, clinical and information governance, use of Quality Management systems
• Significant specialist knowledge of Microbiology acquired over a significant period

Desirable

• Experience training staff
• Experience in the implementation of new processes

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels
• Manage and analyse highly complex information and data
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Document writing

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Time management skills

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Understanding of quality management systems
• QC trending and QC monitoring
• SOP writing, ability to complete non conformity records

Desirable

• Specialised knowledge of Microbiology
• Lean 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.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Post

The successful applicant will provide medical leadership to the CAMH-Crisis team and contribute to the medical leadership of The Darwin Centre for Young People. They will work closely and collaboratively with their consultant and MDT colleagues.

Work collaboratively with team, ward and service managers to ensure robust clinical governance activities are maintained including appropriate CPD slots to support team practice and development, supervision, audit, and service-evaluation work.

Develop and strengthen relationships across the directorate and with partner organizations to improve crisis care, develop crisis and admission avoidance pathways, promote alternatives to admission, and facilitate timely discharges.

Training of Core, Specialty and GP trainees including as their Consultant Supervisor. The Darwin Centre is a placement for CPFTs Core Training scheme and Specialty Trainees in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry who are on the East of England Higher Training Scheme.

Work alongside Community Consultant colleagues and ensure Consultant cover is available as needed for the duty CAMHS practitioners and Paediatric wards for urgent assessments and advice.

Participate in the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist out of hours on-call rota (currently 1 in 8) paid at Band A, 5% supplement. Providing Consultant Child Psychiatry, non-residential, on call advice/supervision to doctors in training grades and duty CAMH practitioners. This is a Trust-wide Rota covering all of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, the three Tier 4 units and the three acute hospitals. Advice may need to be provided to the 24/7 nurse led all age telephone crisis service and 9-9pm CAMHS crisis service. There is an expectation that phone calls will be responded to promptly and that on occasion consultants may be required to attend a hospital site to assess patients. There is current review of remuneration for on-call through a diary exercise.

Contribute to the teaching and training of STs, CTs, medical students and MDT members. CTs and STs work within the department as part of their psychiatric rotations. There will be an opportunity to undertake the role of Clinical and Educational Supervisor for these doctors in training.

Access to admin support is proportionately through the Crisis team and Darwin Centre Admin Hubs.

Provide consultation to multi-agency colleagues working with children and young people and attend to any safeguarding needs that arise in accordance with local and national best practice standards.

Maintain high quality clinical records and otherwise participate in the administrative duties associated with patient care and the running of the services.

Collaborate with medical colleagues to maintain the service in the absence of departmental colleagues due to annual leave, study leave and short-term sickness.

• There will be an expectation to work collaboratively to provide flexible cross-cover across Tier 4 services as required. This could include providing Consultant input to the Home Treatment Team.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration and licence to practice
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification/certification
• Section 12 Approved Psychiatrist or willingness to obtain training
• Approved Clinician Status or willingness to obtain training

Entry criteria for the grade

Essential

• Specialist Registration in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or CESR or within 6 months of attainment of CCT /CESR at time of interview.
• Shall have equivalent experience and competencies as recognised by GMC

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of good working relationships
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of training doctors in training.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub- specialist experiences relevant to this post

Skills/Ability/ Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Decision-making and problem solving skills including children and young people
• Management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take a clinical lead.
• Able and willing to represent department at Trust wide meetings.
• Able to work and build relationships with others.

Desirable

• Training/skills in a relevant therapeutic modality e.g. CBT, Family Therapy, parenting programmes
• Experience in clinical management of Learning Disability presentations.

Academic skills, lifelong learning abilities

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

Desirable

• Published on a relevant subject in a peer reviewed journal
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Participated in quality/service improvement initiative
• Led a clinical audit leading to significant change

Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

• Able to demonstrate reflective practice.
• Approachable and flexible.
• Reliable.
• Ability to demonstrate/develop an understanding of service within the wider context of the changing NHS and Mental Health Services.
• Able to tolerate clinical complexity, uncertainty and change

Desirable

• Experience of developing services in a constantly changing environment within tight budgetary restraints

Equality

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth House

Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is to provide high quality nursing services, which includes health promotion, to the practice population in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Team, meeting the needs of the patients and supporting the delivery of the practice policies and procedures. The post holder will work within their professional competence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.

1. Professional Responsibilities

To work within NMC Guidelines and to agreed practice protocols

To maintain high standards of clinical practice by ensuring the application of available evidence based research and agreed protocols

To work in collaboration with the Primary Health Care team to address identified individual and population needs

To identify and address own learning needs by participation in the processes of personal professional and practice development planning

To access clinical supervision

To maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records and registers in accordance with practice policy

To maintain confidentiality in accordance with NMC and agreed Practice and Information Governance policy.

2. Clinical Responsibilities to include;

To manage treatment room consultations such as minor injuries, wound dressings and treatment of leg ulcers, suture removal, ear examination and syringing.

Administer routine injections in accordance with the practice policy i.e.

• Childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with national guidelines.
• Flu vaccinations, travel vaccines and completion of patient vaccination records.
• Anti-psychotic injections, Vitamin B12 injections and contraceptive injections.

To undertake nurse chronic disease consultations such as diabetes and asthma reviews.

Provide women's health services including cervical cytology and advice on contraception and the menopause according to practice policy.

To undertake investigative procedures including venepuncture and ECG

To prepare and assist with minor surgical procedures

To prepare and assist with the fitting of IUCDs

To prepare and assist with the removal of Implants

To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Lead Practice Nurse, GPs and Practice Business Manager.

To be responsible for the assessment of health needs of patients and the provision of care/treatment in conjunction with the GP, other members of the PHCT or independently, undertaken ongoing evaluation of the care/treatment outcomes, modifying practice as necessary and documenting progress.

3. Additional responsibilities

To liaise and refer to other health care professionals, attend and participate in practice meetings on a regular basis, report any areas of concern

To support and participate in the development of practice policies and protocols and the implementation of.

To attend and participate in practice meetings on a regular basis

To develop effective communication pathways with all members of the practice team.

To provide a friendly, happy and positive working environment for both staff and patients

To work with other members of the team towards the achievement of targets defined in raising standards in primary care.

To ensure your treatment room is fully stocked and clean at all times.

To ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.

To assist in and perform routine admin tasks related to patient care as directed by Lead Practice Nurse, GPs and Practice Business Manager.

The list of duties as outlined is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven clinical practice (revalidation)
• Experience of utilising reflective practice.
• Experience of medical and surgical nursing care.
• At least 2 years post-registration.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• An understanding of the current nursing agenda.
• Awareness of broader issues within Primary Care and the NHS.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Quality issues and Clinical Governance awareness.
• Awareness of need to demonstrate a professional appearance and
• behaviour.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Computer literate.
• Able to manage own workload.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops.
• Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, dressings, ECG, venepuncture.
• Able to assist GPs with sterile procedures.
• Understanding of chronic disease management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne.
• Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or DipHE in Nursing Studies.
• Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the register as a
• trained nurse.
• Current revalidation.
• At least 2 years post registration experience in an acute or community setting.

Desirable

• Practice Nurse qualification/experience.
• Chronic condition management qualification, such as Warwick course, for diabetes, asthma, COPD.

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

Red House Surgery

Address

96 Chesterton Road

Cambridge

CB4 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full job description and full person specification, along with more details about our organisation and rota information please see attached documentation,

111 Call Handlers may be providing healthcare while working under the direction or supervision of regulated healthcare professionals. In order to do this, the call handler must receive direct instructions from the regulated healthcare professional about how to treat the patient whilst the healthcare is being provided. If this is in place, the call handler will be in regulated activity with children and adults and so an Enhanced DBS check in the child and adult workforce with both Barred Lists checks can be requested.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of their employment without requiring employer sponsorship, including after the expiry of any time-limited visa (such as a Graduate visa).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

Please do not apply through any third party websites, please only apply through TRAC.

Person Specification

Address

Essential

• Lives within 60 minute commute
• Has Customer Service Experience
• Has the right to work in the UK
• Can commit to 6 weeks full time training (9am-5pm Monday- Friday)

Desirable

• Previous Call Handling Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

Technology House, 239 Ampthill Road, Bedford

239 Ampthill Road

Bedford

MK42 9AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Asher House as a Housekeeper.

You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for people with Mental Health conditions. where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area.

Working closely with the maintenance team you’ll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Housekeeper you will be:

• Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
• An active member of the team with a range of responsibility over the day-to-day operation.
• Maintaining excellent telephone etiquette and ability to meet and greeting visitors in a professional manner.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all staff, visitors and service users.
• Helping create a positive culture.
• Undertaking any other tasks requested that are appropriate for the post.
• Attending mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment
• Enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done
• Prioritise duties and responsibilities effectively
• Be a good communicator
• Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Where you will be working:

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,564.50
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar cleaning environment. Must enjoy cleaning and have high standards. Good communication skills and ability to prioritize duties effectively are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Essex

CO14 8JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary:

To support the practice clinical team by signposting patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team.

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of administrative duties and the provision of general support to the surgery team. Duties can include but are not limited to, greeting patients and signposting, booking appointments, processing of information and assisting patients as required. This will include a mix of patient facing and clerical duties.

To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the surgery team, liaising with outside organisations such as secondary care and community providers.

Main Duties and General Administrative Responsibilities:

• To function as the Patient Administrator for Cherry Hinton Medical Practice, liaising with clinical staff & patients as required, working with the GP Clinical System - SystmOne
• Monitoring the practice appointment system
• Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
• Providing a front of house first point of contact for patients within the reception area
• Processing repeat prescription requests
• Processing Accurx Online Triage bookings
• Enter and read/SNOMED CT code data taken from clinical letters
• Patient data entry allocation & collation; processing and recording information in accordance with CGPN procedures
• Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required
• Offer general clerical assistance to Cherry Hinton Medical Practice in all aspects of practice delivery and project a positive and friendly image to patients and colleagues, either in person or via the telephone
• Supporting Secretarial cover as required
• Support other members of staff, providing cover during staff absences
• Scan patient-related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records
• Action incoming emails when necessary
• Always observe patient confidentiality
• Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidance policies
• Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the surgery
• Undergo mandatory training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities
• Act in accordance with the CGPN rules and code of conduct

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, CGPN staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to CGPN 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 CGPN may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with CGPN 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 CGPN Health & Safety Policy, to include:Using personal security systems within the workplace according to CGPN 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
• 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 CGPN 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 rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by CGPN as part of this employment, such training to include:

• 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, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within CGPN, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

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

This role description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive and may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE Level or Equivalent

Desirable

• GCSE Maths & English
• Customer Service Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a busy environment, and dealing with members of the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working in General Practice.
• Experience in /Reception / Administration
• Experience of customer service delivery

Skills, Abilities and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Able to build relationships and work well with a diverse range of professionals and with the public
• A proven ability to deal effectively with difficult and contentious situations whilst maintaining positive working relationships
• Able to problem solve and respond to sudden demands
• Excellent organisational skills
• Pro-active and a forward thinker
• Confident in the use of Microsoft Office
• Strong IT skills

Desirable

• Able to work autonomously
• Self-motivated and able to organise own workload with minimal supervision

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS/System One or other GP IT systems
• Knowledge of General Practice

Other

Essential

• Team player and flexible

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

Cambridgeshire GP Network Ltd

Address

Cherry Hinton Medical Centre

34 Fishers Lane

Cambridge

CB1 9HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Ward Clerk provides essential administrative and communication support within the ward, acting as a key point of contact for Trust staff, patients and relatives. The post holder will help facilitate effective communication and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring a professional and responsive service at all times.

The role is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all patient admissions and discharges, including Hospital Numbers, follow-up appointments, movement of notes and other patient information. The post holder will also update and maintain patient information on Trust IT systems, ensuring all admission, discharge and patient records are accurate and up to date.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• To update IT systems, including:

  • Admissions
  • Discharges
  • Updating patient details, including correct address, GP details, and next of kin information.

• To ensure that patients are admitted under the correct Consultant.

• To file admission packs for new patients in accordance with admission pack filing procedures.

• To ensure ward trolleys are prepared and ready for Ward Rounds, including ensuring continuation sheets and labels are available for all inpatients.

• To make follow-up appointments for discharged patients.

• To file discharge episodes in accordance with discharge filing procedures.

• In the case of deceased patients, to ensure the correct paperwork is printed for the Bereavement Office and that the GP is contacted.

• To continually monitor IT systems throughout the working day for any changes in patient status.

• To support Ward staff in dealing with telephone enquiries.

• To sort and distribute mail, including re-addressing mail for discharged patients.

• To report any faults, required repairs, or faulty equipment to the Facilities Help Desk and Clinical Engineering Department.

• To order non-stock equipment and stationery from Lyreco/ADB, maintaining minimal stock levels in line with next-day delivery availability.

• To induct and train new members of staff.

• To carry out any reasonable requests made by the Discharge Officer and Ward staff.

The post holder will be expected to undertake all duties in a professional manner, contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the ward and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Working within agreed guidelines to set timescales
• Experience using IT packages
• Carry out data quality checks
• Working in a customer facing/reception role
• Ability to follow processes and procedures

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Understanding of good customer service

Desirable

• Hospital IT systems such as IPM, Nerve Centre, Mediviewer or equivalent

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good communications skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail

Other

Essential

• Trustworthy, reliable and flexible
• Enthusiastic and self-aware

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:General Practitioner/Clinical lead

Location:Northumberland Avenue

Salary:Up to £112,500 FTE depending on experience

Hours:7 sessions per week (6 GP sessions and 1 Clinical Lead session)

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
• You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
• To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
• To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
• Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

How well support you:

• Annual salary of up to £112,500 depending on experience and £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs.
• Full indemnity cover.
• Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata.
• Support for SPIN fellowship applications.
• Support with a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List.
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list, engagement in regular clinical work, experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience, sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs, and use of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

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

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Essex

SS1 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

Greet patients and visitors in an efficient and courteous manner.

Provide a caring and compassionate service to patients.

Provide an effective and polite telephone enquiry service.

Proactively communicate information between relevant patients, doctors and professionals.

Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team.

To ensure the accurate and timely recording of patient data onto the SystmOne database.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet patients and visitors to the practice.
• Book in patients and visitors in line with practice appointments and visitors procedures.
• Respond to and/or redirect all patient and visitor requests accordingly.
• Ensure computerised appointment system is kept up-to-date.
• Book, amend and cancel patient appointments.
• Take requests for home visits, emergency visits and hospital transport.
• Liaise with prescription department.
• Set-up of new patients onto the computer system.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, ensuring calls are documented and redirected accordingly.
• Ensure up-to-date maintenance of both computerised and manual filing systems.
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
• Provide clerical assistance to practice as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning.
• Assist in the completion of medical/insurance reports.
• Summarising medical records and entering data onto the practice database.
• Tidying of patients previous manual medical records.
• Ensure confidential paper waste is shredded.
• Ensure correct postage is put on envelopes and taken to the postbox daily.
• Light housekeeping duties to include cleaning computer equipment, disinfecting toys and work surfaces.
• Ensure that the waiting areas are tidy and free from obstacles.
• Secure the building at the end of the working day.
• Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.
• This Job Description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation.
• You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.