Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role

We are currently seeking Part Time Drivers to join our dedicated team in Bradford, playing a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, timely and compassionate care.

What the Role Offers

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two shifts are the same. You will work as a key member of the urgent care team, building strong working relationships with clinicians and operational colleagues while contributing directly to high quality patient care in the community.

Pay Rates

Rates vary depending on the time of day worked:

• In Hours: £13.21 per hour Monday to Friday, 08.00-18.00
• Out of Hours: £14.21 per hour Monday to Friday, 18.00-08.00 and all day Saturday and Sunday

Base Location

Local Care Direct Base: Address

Shifts Available

• Sunday Bradford Mobile 2Driver 08:45 -13:59 week 4 Saturday Bradford Mobile 1Driver 18:00 - 22:59 week 3

Please note: our rota operates on a 4week rolling basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:Please see full Job description Why Join Local Care Direct?

You will be part of a supportive and friendly team, working for an organisation that values collaboration, flexibility and the difference you make every shift. This role offers the satisfaction of knowing your work directly helps people receive urgent care.

Please see job description for further information.

[email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
• Extensive experience driving in cities and on motorways, both day and night
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills
• A customerfocused approach and the ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and colleagues.

Desirable

• Please see the full job description

Experience

Essential

• Please see the full job description

Desirable

• Please see the full job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see the full job description

Desirable

• Please see 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

Local Care Direct

Address

Westbourne Green Community Hospital

26 Heaton Road

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD8 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Health Care Assistant / Nurse Associate

• New patient registration checks, including completing any necessary paperwork and making any necessary claims to the Health Authority and referrals within the practice
• BP monitoring

• Urinalysis
• Phlebotomy
• Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice

• Weight monitoring
• Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed
• Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the nurse manager
• Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection
• Restocking/maintenance of equipment
• Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes

Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded

Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy

Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms

To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign

Ordering and display of health promotion materials

3. Management of medical records

• Ensure that records are accurately assembled in advance of each consulting session
• Ensure that records are available in the instances of urgent consultation
• Retrieve and re-file records as requested, ensuring that strict alphabetical order is adhered to
• Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc are filed in correct records
• Ensure records are kept neat and tidy and in good repair with all necessary information recorded correctly on the outer cover

4. Management of appointment system

Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems including regular and incidental variations

• Book appointments and recalls ensuring sufficient information is recorded to enable retrieval of the medical record
• Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the senior receptionist

5. Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations
• An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Basic keyboard and computer skills
• Flexibility of working hours
• Excellent communication skills

Personal/Professional development:

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

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

• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• HCA/NA qualification including Phlebotomy training

Experience

Essential

• Administration and professional responsibilities
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and
• treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with
• accurate details recorded.
• Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately,
• reporting any problems to the practice administrator.
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation
• associated with patient health care and registration with the
• practice.
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information
• required for regular and ad hoc reports.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
• Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy.
• Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting
• rooms.
• To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu
• campaign.
• Ordering and display of health promotion materials

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Good clear communication
• Good organisation

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

Elthorne Park Surgery

Address

106 Elthorne Park Road

Hanwell

London

W7 2JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Health Inequalities Project Lead will work on behalf of One Northern Devon as part of the wider Partnerships team, supporting the delivery of the One Northern Devon reducing health inequalities strategy.

The role will focus on the following:

• Leading on developing project plans and objectives in line with scope and budget to meet the needs of the organisations and programme.
• Employing a variety of project related tools, techniques and best practice methodologies.
• Employing business and data analysis techniques to support project objectives.
• Interpreting data and highlight variation to support open discussion about where variation is and is not warranted.
• Effectively present and communicate data.
• Setting up, coordinate and facilitate meetings, workshops and events.
• Taking minutes, creating action plans and follow up on actions.
• Documenting and tracking the benefits to be realised during and after project implementation, ensuring project delivery is focused on benefits realisation.
• Writing project reports, including updates and outcomes of completed project.
• Completing and managing the application processes for grant funding bids.
• Maximising stakeholder engagement opportunities in the course of project activities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with VCSE.
• Reporting of risks and issues in line with the Partnership risk and issue process.
• Ensuring and promoting use of programme governance structures and processes to support project activity and provide a high level of assurance to the organisations.

• Having a good understanding of the broader drivers that contribute to health inequalities within the North Devon population and use this knowledge, along with the use of data management, to support the improvement of health outcomes.
• Communicating Health Inequalities strategy including Closing the Gap and Core20PLUS5 to stakeholders.
• Having an understanding of wider policy frameworks such as Neighbourhood Health and impacts on health inequalities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of project/change management
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement tools or a willingness to engage in the Quality Improvement training offers available to support the Digital and Transformation Lead role
• Experience of producing agendas and minutes for meetings
• Report writing

Desirable

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of workforce planning
• Writing funding bids
• NHS/Primary Care General Practice experience
• VCSE experience
• High knowledge of Data Protection Regulations/GDPR

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Degree/Leadership and/or Management Qualification or proven leadership experience
• Project management qualification, such as PRINCE or project management equivalent experience

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Maintains confidentiality at all times

Desirable

• Car driver and use of own vehicle

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
• Strong IT skills (generic)
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Proven problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure
• Ability to motivate and train staff

Desirable

• SystmOne use

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Motivated and proactive
• Ability to use initiative and judgement
• Forward thinker with a solutions focused approach
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident, assertive and resilient
• Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
• Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building session

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

Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network

Address

c/o Litchdon Medical Centre

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 1 cleaning or equivalent experience.
• Care/hospitality supervision and cleaning, equivalent experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene.
• Working towards/a requirement/willingness to achieve relevant NVQ's up to level 3 through training and ward induction.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in cleaning.
• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• Food Hygiene Certificate.

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Good basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety. Including infection control.
• Customer service, internal and external.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families and carers.
• Work effectively in teams, appreciating the roles of other staff and agencies involved in the care of patients.
• Fully understand and respect the respective rights and feelings of patients and their families, seeking out and addressing their needs.
• Responsibility for some financial handling.
• Organisation skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge/experience of cooking for a number of people.

Experience

Essential

• In a similar environment or equivalent.
• To be able to train others in Housekeeping duties.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Springview Hospital

Clatterbridge Hospital Site

Bebington

CH63 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical Responsibilities:

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

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

Providing counselling and health education

Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data QOF data and other data required by the practice

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Participating in Significant Event Analysis

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

Participate in training plans of medical students as required

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within general practice

Other Practice Responsibilities:

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice/CQC policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

Undertaking Duty Doctor responsibilities on a rotational basis

Contributing towards extended hours provision on a weekly basis

Supporting colleagues with the smooth running of the surgery by providing cover and assistance, in particular during periods of illness, annual leave or absence for other reasons

Personal/Professional Development:

Attend courses and study days to ensure continuing professional development, taking responsibility for own development

Participate in individual performance review including annual appraisals and internal peer review

Health and Safety

Comply with all Health and Safety and infection control requirements

Take responsibility for own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by your own acts or omissions

Equality and Diversity

Comply with the practice Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure

Behave in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgemental and respectful to the differing needs, beliefs, circumstances and perspectives of patients, carers and colleagues

Quality, Risk Management and Clinical Governance

Work within the clinical governance processes of the practice

Identify, manage and share issues relating to quality and risk in line with practice policies and procedures

Participate in practice quality improvement initiatives

Confidentiality

To maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff and other users of the services in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, General Data Protection Regulation and Caldicott Principles.

This job description outlines the key duties and responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list. It may be amended and developed as required to reflect changing circumstances, development of the role or the needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration, on Medical Performers List or GPST3 due to complete training
• Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork Time management being able to prioritise work
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to primary prevention and health improvement Commitment to addressing health inequalities
• Ability to act in a way that empowers patients and advocates for them where needed.

Desirable

• HYMS/GP Trainer
• SystmOne experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Holderness Health

Address

Church View Surgery

5 Market Hill House

Hedon

HU12 8JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will apply advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making. Will act as an autonomous practitioner working independently and will exercise expert clinical practice in assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and development of medical treatment plans for patients with neurological needs, complex presentations and multi pathologies.

The role will provide an expert resource, providing a visible clinical profile, having both advisory and clinical input into patient care. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.

Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team including medical, nursing and allied health staff to manage medical conditions and to plan and implement treatment for illnesses.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, this role will provide education to other staff and students within the clinical area.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Currently registered practitioner with relevant Professional Governing Body
• First Degree or equivalent experience
• Master's Degree in Advanced Practice or equivalent experience
• Post-Graduate - Extended Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing.

Desirable

• Appropriate Post-Registration specialist education / qualifications or equivalent, examples could include (not exclusive) in elderly care, long term conditions, neurological care, rehabilitation, medical care, advanced assessment, etc
• Leadership qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Needs significant post registration experience commensurate with being an Advanced Practitioner and demonstrate competence and experience in clinical management
• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
• Minimum of 2 years at band 6 or higher in a relevant specialty
• Evidence of leading organisational and management change
• Working with other stakeholder organisations

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to synthesise information, consider & evaluate risks & options when making difficult decisions
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Able to work independently, make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload.
• Able to work within a team
• Ability to network with other AP's and clinical colleagues, both within and external to HCT

General

Essential

• Well-developed IT skills
• Good observation skills
• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Experience & evidence of engagement around equality, diversity & inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development & service delivery in respect of both services to users & the management of staff

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Herts and Essex Hospital

Haymeads Lane,

Bishop's Stortford

CM23 5JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join a well-established, innovative community respiratory service with excellent patient and team satisfaction. Our aim is to improve clinical outcomes for patients with respiratory disease, offering a viable alternative to hospital care. The model puts community respiratory specialists at the heart of supporting primary care and the core community health and social care teams. The elements of the service include admission prevention, supportive discharge from hospital, education and training of health care professionals, patients and carers, complex management for those beyond remit of general practice and home oxygen assessment and review.

Work autonomously responsible for own workload.

Using your clinical experience and skills you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of programs of care

To liaise with other health professionals in the GP surgeries and HCT & CCGs towards improving the care of people with respiratory disorders.

Lead in the development of the respiratory service in order to ensure that it moves forward in line with national guidelines

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Key working relationships:

Acute hospital Respiratory Consultants, clinicians and other respiratory staff, Respiratory Physiotherapists, Patient Advisory and Liaison Service. Agencies & organisations external to the Trust, such as, Adult Care Services, HCT and the ambulance service, GPs, Community Matrons and practice nurses, voluntary support groups.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS:

Involvement in robust pathways with all the acute trusts covering East & North Herts CCG to ensure the patients journey is as smooth as possible.

To support the Community Matrons and Integrated Care Teams with their complex respiratory patients

Act as a resource for primary care staff on the management of patients with Chronic Respiratory disease, promoting effective care and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions/referrals.

To be actively involved with the pulmonary rehabilitation classes delivering education sessions as needed.

Working with the ICRS Manager to support and maintain a clinically managed network of multidisciplinary professionals, enhancing the care of people with respiratory disease at local level and promoting evidence based practice to ensure efficient and effective use of expert resources.

Develop close working relationships with voluntary groups e.g. Breathe Easy and support them with awareness events.

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL:

Demonstrate a high level of advanced clinical competence in respiratory disease management, based on in depth knowledge, research and evidence based findings.

Identify gaps in service provision and discuss steps to manage any identified problem areas with the ICRS Manager.

Critically evaluate and interpret evidence-based research findings from a variety of sources, making informed judgements about their implications for changing and/or developing services and clinical practice

PLANNING AND ORGANISATION:

• Participate in developing referral pathways, protocols, policies, standards to ensure quality assurance systems are in place for the elimination of clinical risk.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate programs of education for people with respiratory disease and their carers.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate multidisciplinary education and training programs for health professionals throughout East & North Herts CCG.
• Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to assess the physical and psychosocial needs of patients with chronic respiratory disease, instigating therapeutic treatments based on best available evidence, to improve outcomes
• Anticipate care needs and develop appropriate care management plans referring onto other services or professionals as appropriate
• To work with the ICRS Manager and other members of the Respiratory MDT to continually monitor, evaluate and develop the service.

PATIENT AND CLIENT CARE

Provide specialist advice and support to patients, their families and their carers. Empower appropriate patients at all stages to embrace self-management and self-responsibility for managing their condition, in the patients own home.

Evaluate the effects of medication, ensuring the safe management and support of these patients, in partnership with Hertfordshire medicines management teams.

To provide oxygen assessment service for adult patients, to be competent in the assessment of patients potentially benefiting from LTOT and ambulatory oxygen.

To be able to analyse the results of capillary blood gases and exercise tests and respond to provide the correct care for the patient.

To be an advocate for those patients that require end of life / advanced care planning discussions.

Act as an effective role model to all staff and act as an expert resource on the management of Chronic Respiratory disease.

Prescribe under the remit of non-medical prescribing, working to trust and NMC guidelines (or equivalent) or to successfully complete the Non-Medical Prescribing course and practice as a prescriber within current guidelines.

Maintain confidentiality and manage information sensitively.

POLICY AND SERVICE:

• Maintain own professional development always working within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct or HCPC standards of proficiency and Trust policy and guidelines or HCP guidelines.
• Positively participate in and promote clinical governance, thus ensuring the highest quality of practice is maintained, within the service. Demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice and participation in clinical audit
• Encourage sharing of best practice and knowledge through participation at relevant local / national meetings.
• Contribute towards the development of guidelines & protocols, which reflect evidence based and best practice and enhance programs of care.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical supervision in relation to the post, maintaining an objective and innovative approach to the work and to change.
• In conjunction with other members of the Respiratory team, set, maintain and monitor standards of patient care.
• Support the development, implementation and review of Respiratory policies and procedures, delivering a consistent evidenced based approach to COPD/ Respiratory disease in line with National and local guidance.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Participate fully in the appraisal process and comply with continuing professional development.

INFORMATION RESOURCES:

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all workload activity via patient information systems to inform analysis of service delivery and continued service development.
• Ensure that patient records and documentation are kept and maintained in line with NMC or HCPC standards and Trust guidelines
• Ensure safe practice through caseload management considering risk management and documentation.

FREEDOM TO ACT:

• Take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining a sound level of professional knowledge and competence in line with your Personal Development Plan agreed at annual appraisal. Ensure attendance at all mandatory training.
• Ensure that clinical treatment given is evidence based.
• Act as a clinical role model by demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and a professional attitude.
• Continually evaluate and audit the quality and effectiveness of own practice.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or 12 or registered health care professional

Quality

Essential

• Experience of audit or service improvement
• Experience around clinical governance and safeguarding

Desirable

• Leading audit projects
• Involvement in audit of respiratory care

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent respiratory experience

Desirable

• Post registration accredited respiratory qualifications
• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Enhanced clinical skills qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with respiratory patients
• Experience of independent clinical assessment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working independently with respiratory patients

Independent working

Essential

• The ability to manage and hold own caseload

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Hitchin

Hitchin

SG5 1HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to GPs, and other members of the practice and primary care team.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans that promote health and well being, and for patients with long term conditions.
• Proactively identify, help in diagnosing and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition.
• Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribing treatments.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthy, and apply principles of self-care.
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations.
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
• Advice, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad.
• Meet the needs of patients presenting with opportunistic wound care.
• Support patients as part of the Minor Injury Service that the practice provides

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered (first level) Nurse
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of post registration education
• Educated at diploma, degree level

Desirable

• Diploma in chronic disease management
• Cervical cytology, family planning, sexual health
• Qualifications/training
• Independent prescribing qualification

Knowledge, skills and attributes

Essential

• Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Ability to change care management skills to support patients
• Excellent verbal communications skills, able to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
• Good written communication skills, clear concise record
• keeping
• IT skills, Systm One clinical system
• Time management, able to organise workload
• Knowledge of national policy standards which inform and have implications for Practice , NICE, NSF, QOF

Desirable

• Knowledge of local and national health policy
• Wider health economy awareness

Experience

Essential

• Experienced Practice Nurse or a newly qualified nurse with experience of a student nurse placement in Primary Care (training will be provided to the right candidate)
• Experience of nurse-led management of long term conditions
• Experience of developing and implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
• Portfolio evidence of continuous professional development
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as an autonomous practitioner

Desirable

• Multi disciplinary and multi agency working

Other

Essential

• Must be flexible in working hours / able to work at desired times

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

Horncastle Medical Group

Address

The Old Vicarage

Spilsby Road

Horncastle

Lincolnshire

LN9 6AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To ensure that the ECT Suite is appropriately prepared.

2. To ensure that all the equipment used during treatment has been checked and are in good working order.

3. To check that the waiting area is comfortable and private, and that a television and/ or music is available to promote a relaxed environment, if desired.

4. To ensure that oxygen, suction and medical/ surgical supplies are available for use during treatment.

5. To check that the patient’s consent form has been correctly completed and care plan is in place. That it complies with Mental Health Act requirements. To ensure the ECT care package is collated and correct, ready for use in each session.

6. To ensure that the patients’ medical notes are available on the ward during treatment, if indicated.

7. To check the patients name against his/ her identity band.

8. To ensure that the patient’s privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

9. To ensure that the patient has been ‘nil by mouth’ for the period stated by the Anaesthetist prior to treatment, in conjunction with ECT care guidelines.

10.To adhere and complete all relevant documentation.

11.To ensure that accurate records of the patients treatment are up-to date and reflective of the treatment session.

12.To be responsible for the emergency and resuscitation equipment. To ensure it is maintained and in good working order.

13.To liaise between ward, community and medical staff.

14.To be a point of contact for ECTAS and ensure all ECTAS standards are delivered.

15.To assist in audit in relation to all aspects of ECT.

16.To be responsible for providing relevant documentation to ECTAS and Livewell Southwest.

17.Assist in the induction of all ECT staff.

18.Ensure that patients attending for ECT (and their relatives, careers where appropriate) receive information to their needs.

19.To practice in a manner consistent with the principles and standards of the service ensuring that national and local policies and guidelines are observed.

20.To ensure that the patient is fully informed about the rationale for their treatment and is involved in the implementation and evaluation of their treatment.

21.To provide support to patients following their prescribed treatment including supporting physical health and being able to recognise possible signs of decline in physical health and act accordingly.

22.Offer company and conversation both pre and post treatment if required, support patients to maintain and access a good food and fluid intake post treatment.

23.To complete all ECT checks prior to administration of ECT.

24.To work collaboratively with all disciplines and agencies involved in the ECT, acting as a resource for staff, patients, carers and relatives in relation to these services.

25.To participate in working groups as required.

26.To participate in Appraisal and Line Management.

Participate in service governance initiatives including audit, evaluation and reviews of the services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Have competent level of training and experience in airway management and recovery procedures
• Experience of working in a Mental Health setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a variety of Mental Health settings
• Acute Mental Health experience
• within an NHS type setting
• Working in a MDT
• Experience of emotional distress
• Experience of mental health services

Skills

Essential

• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Team work Skills
• Able to take charge
• Administration skills
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Supervision of Junior staff
• Prioritising
• Regular training in Basic and Immediate Life Support to meet requirement of local protocols.
• Dependable, reliable and flexible working ability
• Responsible and self-motivated
• Able to manage own stress and recognise / support stress in others
• Flexible and approachable
• Ability to reflect constructively on practice
• Relate well to senior and junior staff

Desirable

• Specialist Counselling Skills
• Knowledge of ECT
• Willingness to participate in Teaching activity
• Interest in development opportunities
• Good team player

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Qualification Level III in Healthcare or able to demonstrate the ability, skills and knowledge to work at this level
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to contribute to the process of and the delivery of high standard of care as planned in care programme
• Team working skills
• Ability to participate in activities with patients

Desirable

• Record keeping skills
• Ability to work with minimum of supervision
• Time Management
• Computer skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental Health Act 1983
• Confidentiality
• Statutory requirements
• Networking with other agencies
• Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health

Desirable

• Knowledge of up to date ECT Guidelines

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

The Glenbourne Unit

Morlaix Drive

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of education including GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant discipline

Desirable

• ECDL
• Other Business or administrative qualifications

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Experience using the full range of secretarial procedures, software programmes including email, internet and Microsoft Office software packages - Word, Power Point, Excel.
• Organisational and planning skills, with the ability to effectively time manage.
• Analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret information.
• Effective minute taking skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant Experience of working at a similar level
• Experience of supporting a Senior Management Team / Executive Directors
• Experience of communicating with Senior Management

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS or public sector

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Stein Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team that consists of Nurses, Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and more.

Wed love to hear from you! For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desirable

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

ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Park House

North Street

Horsham

RH12 1RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will contribute to assessment of both physical and mental health needs, and demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between physical and mental wellbeing

To work with other agencies to deliver a systems approach in ensuring patients mental and physical health wellbeing needs are met.

The post holder will arrange physical health assessments with the service user both at home, in clinics, and at GP surgeries; taking a proactive approach to engaging patients with SMI in the importance of annual physical health reviews.

To provide information on health promotion including healthy eating, sport and exercise and smoking cessation

To work with patients and relevant staff to develop care plans and complete the electronic physical health assessment form on electronic health record; ensuring the information is shared with patients and GPs.

To promote positive mental and physical health to patients, carers, families and staff

Person Specification

Eduaction / Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards qualification.
• Training in phlebotomy / ECG or willingness to undertake training
• Care Certificate (or complete this within the first 12 weeks in post)
• Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity

Desirable

• GCSE pass in Maths and English
• Experience of working in older adult mental health and dementia.

Skills/ Experience

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• understand and communicate confidential client information of a sensitive and often complex nature, including discussing care with family members within boundaries of confidentiality
• Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
• Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of patients.
• Able to deal with a range of clients presenting with mental health difficulties, their carers and the clinical team.
• Able to work flexibly and adapt to each person as appropriate to their needs in a variety of settings

Desirable

• Able to work in a variety of community. Settings which may include GP Surgeries, Community Clinics and patient's homes
• experience of working with System one or PARIS

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of being supervised

Desirable

• Experience of reviewing, recording and communicating information

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Current valid driving licence
• Access to a car, and have the ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Braintree

CM7 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner will play a key role in delivering high-quality, integrated mental health care within Primary Care, ensuring patients receive timely assessment, intervention, and access to the most appropriate services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive mental health assessments, triage, risk assessment, care planning, treatment, and follow-up for individuals experiencing common mental health disorders.
• Acting as a gatekeeper for referrals into secondary mental health services, ensuring patients are supported through a seamless pathway of care and are not unnecessarily passed between services.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Primary Care teams, Consultant Psychiatrists, Community Mental Health Teams, and partner agencies to support recovery and wellbeing in the community.
• Delivering evidence-based psychological and non-psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance and best practice.
• Signposting and referring service users to appropriate internal, external, statutory, voluntary, and community-based services to meet identified needs.
• Providing specialist advice, consultation, education, and support to enhance the assessment and management of mental health presentations.
• Undertaking physical health monitoring and investigations, including ECGs, and supporting the integration of physical and mental healthcare.
• Supporting safe clinical practice and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, Clinical Governance frameworks, Care Quality Commission standards, and the NHS Constitution.
• Managing medication safely, including monitoring effectiveness, side effects, concordance, and providing education and support to service users and carers.
• Providing professional and clinical leadership within multidisciplinary meetings, safeguarding processes, and complex case discussions.
• Supervising, supporting, and developing junior staff where appropriate, contributing to workforce development and service improvement.
• Delivering training and educational programmes to Primary Care teams to improve knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of integrated care pathways, service redesign, quality improvement initiatives, and the achievement of service performance targets and KPIs.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records, incident reporting, risk management documentation, and activity data using electronic patient record systems, including SystmOne.
• Promoting patient independence, recovery, and positive health outcomes through person-centred care.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of expected clinical or managerial duties to be undertaken.

Person Specification

Education Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN
• Non Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• venepuncture trained/ ECG trained interpretation of results
• physical health screening

Knowledge

Essential

• risk management /suicide prevention training
• mentorship training
• Good written and spoken English

Desirable

• use of System one

skills experience

Essential

• IT computer skills
• Good communication skills fluent with English Language

Desirable

• skills using Systmone

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and contain and manage stress of oneself and others
• self motivated work effectively within a team

Desirable

• Ability to manage priorities of workload

Corporate

Essential

• To hold a full UK driving licence

Desirable

• ability to travel across trust sites as required

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Linden Centre

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide a person-centred service that supports patients' recovery, wellbeing, and physical health needs within the community.

Working collaboratively with GPs, Primary Care teams, Consultant Psychiatrists, and other partner agencies, the post holder will ensure patients receive timely access to the most appropriate support and are managed within the most suitable clinical setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Triaging referrals and facilitating access to appropriate services and interventions.
• Undertaking comprehensive mental and physical health assessments.
• Developing and reviewing person-centred care plans that promote recovery and wellbeing.
• Conducting physical health investigations, including BMI monitoring, blood pressure checks, ECGs, and requesting blood tests where clinically appropriate.
• Maintaining safe clinical practice in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, the NHS Constitution, and organisational policies.
• Supporting effective clinical governance and contributing to continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Working within a multidisciplinary framework to deliver safe, responsive, and high-quality care.

As Primary Care Mental Health Services continue to evolve, the post holder will play a key role in supporting service development while maintaining high standards of patient care.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience working within mental health services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with sensitivity, professionalism, and objectivity.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries.

Due to the geographical area covered by the service and the limited availability of public transport in some locations, the ability to travel independently across the locality is essential.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Mental Health (RMN)
• Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training
• Mentorship Preparation
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
• High standard of education
• Good written and spoken English

Desirable

• Venepuncture trained
• Level 2 accredited Stop Smoking advisor
• Trained to deliver Physical Health screening

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• Ability to inspire confidence in the MDT, service users, carers and junior staff.

Desirable

• use of System one

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective.
• Ability to identify barriers to change and develop strategies to overcome them
• Self -motivated with the ability to use supervision effectively and be resourceful in a clinical setting
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to contain the emotional impact of working with people with Mental Health problems
• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour: Able to ensure that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day
• Ability to work within a Multi -discipliary team

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Fitness Analysis as appropriate
• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Desirable

• Be flexible in the hours that you work which are necessary to meet the changing needs of the service where appropriate

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Essex Primary care Braintree Maldon

Mid Essex Primary care MH Team

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Right to work and sponsorship

Please note that Patient Care Locally does not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the employment and be able to provide appropriate evidence of their right to work as part of the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice or Community Nurse
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Experience of Practice Nurse skills including wound care, ECG, venepuncture, immunisations, new patient medicals, and womans health (cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
• Request pathology tests and process the results, advising patients accordingly.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs.
• Good clinical system IT knowledge and an ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people by telephone, email, and face to face.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena and knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and enhanced service
• Knowledge of national standards that inform general practice (NSF NICE guidelines)

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Has evidence of working at the relevant level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework

Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Patient Care Locally CIC

Address

Office 2 and 3

Goliath Road

Coalville

LE67 3FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).

The following are the core responsibilities of the medical secretary. 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. Process and typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required

b. Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently

c. Manage all enquires in an effective manner

d. Maintain an accurate referrals database

e. Emailing letters and referrals as required

f. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

g. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

h. Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)

i. Create, check and action advice and guidance requests via ERS

j. Process requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance, solicitors letters, iGPR and DVLA forms

k. Answer phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

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

m. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• RSA or similar typing /audio typing stage 2

Experience

Essential

• Secreterial and administrative experience in an employed, voluntary or training capacity
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment and work ethic via activities undertaken either paid or unpaid

Desirable

• Secretarial/administrative role within Primary Care or NHS, Public Sector Setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent keyboard skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrates an interest in service provision for patients and a passion for the NHS and patient care
• Flexible and able to work within a demanding and challenging environment
• Demonstrate good verbal skills
• Demonstrate good written skills
• Ability to act on own initiative and as part of a team
• Prepared to be flexible and willing where possible to cover for team members on leave and on holiday
• Working knowledge of confidentiality and role this plays in health settings

Desirable

• Demonstrate willingness to improve and develop in role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rowcroft Medical Centre

Address

Rowcroft Retreat

Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL5 3BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and online consultations

• Assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions

• Prescribing and reviewing medication appropriately

• Making referrals to secondary and community services where required

• Supporting disease prevention, health promotion and long-term condition management

• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using SystmOne

• Working collaboratively with our GP Partners, ANPs, Paramedic, Mental Health Practitioner and wider clinical team

• Participating in clinical meetings, audit and quality-improvement activities

• Contributing to the learning and development culture of our training practice

• Contributing to the safe, effective and continued development of practice services

  Working Pattern

  We are ideally seeking a GP for 8 sessions per week.

  However, we understand the importance of flexibility and work-life balance, and part-time applications will also be welcomed and considered.

  Specific working days and session arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

  Why Join Horncastle Medical Group?

  We can offer:

  • 8 sessions per week, with part-time applications considered

  • An experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team

  • 4 GP Partners and 3 ANPs, supported by a Paramedic, Mental Health Practitioner and wider clinical team

  • An experienced and supportive administrative and dispensing team

  • A well-established training-practice environment

  • Current patient list of 10,366

  • CQC rating of Good

  • SystmOne clinical system

  • On-site dispensing

  • NHS Pension Scheme

  • Support for continuing professional development

  • Regular clinical meetings and collaborative multidisciplinary working

  • An attractive and distinctive surgery based in an Old Vicarage

  • New clinical rooms currently being developed as part of our practice expansion

  • The opportunity to contribute to the continued development and future of Horncastle Medical Group

  Come and Meet Us

  If you are looking for your next GP role and would like to work within an established, supportive multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you.

  Informal visits and conversations are warmly welcomed.Come and meet the team, have a look around our unique Old Vicarage surgery and find out more about the position and our plans for the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Applicants should:
• Hold a recognised medical qualification
• Have full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Be included on the NHS England Medical Performers List, or be eligible for inclusion
• Have the appropriate experience and competence to work as a GP in UK general practice
• Demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills
• Be committed to providing safe, compassionate and patient-centred care
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain appropriate continuing professional development and professional standards

Desirable

• Desirable
• Previous experience working within NHS general practice
• Experience using SystmOne
• An additional clinical interest or specialist skill that complements the existing practice team
• An interest in teaching and supporting learners within a training-practice environment
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement

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

Horncastle Medical Group

Address

The Old Vicarage

Spilsby Road

Horncastle

Lincolnshire

LN9 6AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a pharmacist role working within the PCN for the Enhanced Health in Care Home - EHICH Team

Within the EHICH Team, the Clinical Pharmacist will support the Pharmacy Technicians in delivering Structured Medication Reviews in the monthly Care Home MDT, deliver a programme of medicines optimisation across care homes and GP practices, support with covert medication plans, medication queries and deliver clinical supervision to the Pharmacy Technicians.

Key responsibilities:

Be an independent prescriber or commit to completing training to become a prescriber.

Support colleagues and patients with medication queries and monitoring.

Undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy.

Focus on people in care homes, those with multiple co-morbidities including frailty, COPD and asthma, and people with learning disabilities or autism.

Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines, while helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients.

Using audit and action planning, to help to tackle inequalities.

Provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimisation including ensuring prescribers in the PCN practices conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance and quality improvement.

Contribute to the General Practice quality and outcomes framework - QOF and enhanced services.

Use structured medication reviews to support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.

Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets.

Work with general practice teams to ensure that practices are compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved for care home patients.

Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across Primary Care and the wider health and social care system.

Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, liaison with specialist pharmacists, liaison with community pharmacists and anticoagulation services.

Undertake the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education - CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway or equivalent primary care training pathway.

Provide Clinical Supervision for Pharmacy Technicians within the PCN Enhanced Health in Care Home team.

Assist with care home medication requests, medication advice, covert administration advice from the Enhanced Health in Care Home Team.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary

Aims/Goals of post

Improved medication outcomes for patients

Improved patient safety and medication optimisation

Improved efficiency of medication changes

Effective management of shared care drugs

Improved prescribing for care home residents

Reduced GP workload

Reduced medication costs by formulary prescribing cost- effective alternatives

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven ability to recognise and manage risk
• Ability to work to personal limitations and when to refer to appropriate colleagues
• Able to work flexibly with changing priorities
• Strong problem solver

Desirable

• Knowledge of structured medication reviews
• Frailty and Care Home experience
• Participation in QIP and implemented change

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Experience of common acute and long-term conditions
• Knowledge of structured medication reviews
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent concentration skills
• Rigorous in following legal, ethical, professional & organisational
• policies and codes of conduct
• Able to manage own workload & work independently
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities

Desirable

• Experience in using SystmOne
• Up to date knowledge of CQC regulations in general practice and in particular medicines management
• Track record of improvement opportunities through QIP and audit

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Completed or willing to commit to completing CPPE pathway or other primary care training pathway

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist

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

Primary Healthcare Darlington

Address

Forsyth House

20 Woodland Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 7PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of role:

This post holder will be primarily responsible for designing and delivering rehabilitation programmes to help our residents achieve their goals.

This post holder will be involved in supporting and coaching staff to achieve desired outcomes for their caseload. .

As this is primarily a clinical role, this post holder will have day to day contact and involvement with residents, their families and visiting professionals

Overall Responsibilities:

Effectively manage a caseload of complex rehabilitation residents.

Carry out in depth assessments and use these to formulate therapeutic plans.

Deliver high quality person centred dynamic rehabilitation sessions.

Effectively utilise outcome measures to monitor effectiveness of therapy interventions.

Work closely with members of the MDT to support residents and families with Goal setting and discharge planning.

Support with home visits for residents to aid discharge planning.

To play a leading role in rehabilitation review meetings.

Liaise with external agencies such as ICBs, social services, wheelchair services etc.

Act as a key point of contact for residents and their family members.

To produce high quality written reports and rehabilitation documentation.

Contribute to regular clinics with Consultant in Rehabilitation medicine.

Provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants.

Provide clinical training and education to support workers

Take a leading role in CPD and personal development through regular supervisions.

Play an active part in weekly MDT in service training programme.

Contribute to service development projects and where suitable take a leading role in their creation and delivery.

General Responsibilities:

To keep accurate and clear documentation in line with sector specific and legal requirements.

To participate in audits as required.

To keep abreast of new developments in the profession, and to bring innovation and creative input to the role, for consideration and discussion with line manager.

To attend all mandatory and developmental training courses relevant to the post and as agreed with the line manager.

To work in accordance with all relevant legislation e.g. CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Health & Safety at Work etc, and in line with The Marbrook Centres policies and procedures at all times, contributing (if and when appropriate) to the revision of these documents.

To take an active role in own personal and professional development.

To act in line with Health and Safety at Work legislation and requirements and in line with The Marbrook Centres approach to Health and Safety at all times.

To act in line with the Care Standards Act 2000 and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA) at all times.

To adhere to all aspects of security and ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors at all times.

At all times to: ensure high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material and information, to respect the dignity and confidentiality of our service users, and to adhere to GDPR.

To undertake any other duties from time to time, in order to maintain and enhance the service provision and as this role develops

Equality & Diversity:

It is the individual and collective responsibility of every member of staff to ensure adherence to The Marbrook Centres equal opportunities, equality and diversity policies. Racial, sexual or any other harassment or bullying will not be tolerated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Degree in Physiotherapy
• -Registered with HCPC
• -Evidence of Neuro specific CPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• - A keen interest in treating people who have neurological conditions
• - Sound knowledge of health & safety at work processes
• - To be friendly and approachable
• - Willingness to learn and develop
• - Ability to work as part of a team
• - Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• - Good written and verbal communication skills
• - Good quality IT skills

Experience

Essential

• - Minimum 1 year post qualification experience.
• - Experience working in neurological rehabilitation

Desirable

• - Experience of liaison with outside agencies e.g. ICB
• - Experience of complex spasticity management
• - Experience of using FES with a neurological caseload
• - Experience completing MCA assessments and involvement in best interest decision making.
• - Experience of staff support, training & development processes

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

The Marbrook Neuro Rehab Centre

Address

Phoenix Park

Eaton Socon

St Neots

PE19 8EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, committed to delivering outstanding patient care through innovative and compassionate medical practice. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and dynamic environment where our clinicians can thrive and make a genuine impact. As an Out of Hours General Practitioner with Practice Plus Group, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with urgent medical needs in a fast-paced but rewarding setting. We are looking for motivated GPs who are passionate about urgent care and eager to contribute to our ongoing mission to provide accessible, safe, and effective healthcare outside regular surgery hours. This role offers flexibility, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in your community. For a full list of our locations please ClickHere We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you. Please contact us directly for all contract options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Experience

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Additional Criteria

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

2 Shelley Crescent

Hounslow

Middlesex

TW59BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community. Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours. For a full list of our locations please ClickHere We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you. In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU. Please contact us directly for all contract options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Experience

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Additional Criteria

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

2 Shelley Crescent

Hounslow

Middlesex

TW59BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, committed to delivering outstanding patient care through innovative and compassionate medical practice. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and dynamic environment where our clinicians can thrive and make a genuine impact. As an Out of Hours General Practitioner with Practice Plus IUC, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with urgent medical needs in a fast-paced but rewarding setting. We are looking for motivated GPs who are passionate about urgent care and eager to contribute to our ongoing mission to provide accessible, safe, and effective healthcare outside regular surgery hours. This role offers flexibility, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in your community. For a full list of our locations please Click Here We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you. Please contact us directly for all contract options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Experience

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Additional Criteria

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road

Epsom

Surrey

KT187EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a new role that lets you work flexibly from home doing remote consultations? At Practice Plus Group, we believe in delivering exceptional care thats accessible, efficient, and patient-focused. In Surrey our Clinical Assessment Service plays a vital role in supporting patients across the regionproviding timely, expert clinical advice and directing them to the most appropriate care pathway. As a General Practitioner, youll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working within a telephone and digital triage environment. Youll help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right timereducing unnecessary hospital visits and improving outcomes across the system. Practice Plus Group is one of the UKs leading independent healthcare providers, and were proud to support the NHS with innovative services that put patients first. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you. Please contact us directly for all contract options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Experience

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Additional Criteria

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Glassworks 4,

The Dorking Business Park,

Dorking

Surrey

RH41HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will work as an autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner as part of the practice's urgent care and same day access team. A core element of the role is leading the ongoing development and delivery of a safe and effective clinical triage system for the practice. Working closely with the GPs, Practice Manager and multidisciplinary team, the Practitioner will support the efficient management of clinical demand and provide high quality assessment and treatment for patients with acute presentations.

1. Clinical Triage & Demand Management

-Lead the ongoing development of the practice's formal triage system.

- Coordinate a triage hub, including workflow design, standard operating procedures and integration with reception and clinical teams.

- Provide clinical triage for same day / urgent patient requests and allocate care based on acuity and clinical need.

2. Urgent Care & MAC Clinics

-Work alongside the duty doctor to deliver MAC clinics and manage urgent on the day presentations.

- Assess, diagnose, treat and appropriately escalate patients presenting with acute illness or injury.

- Provide accurate safety netting, follow up advice and contribute to maintaining smooth workflow during peak demand.

3. Home Visits

-Undertake urgent home visits for acute presentations as required, providing timely assessment and management within the community setting.

4. Multidisciplinary Team Working

-Work collaboratively with GPs, nurse practitioners, other clinicians and administrative teams to support continuity of care and maximise clinical capacity.

- Participate in case discussions, handovers and clinical meetings as appropriate.

5. Clinical Governance & Service Improvement

-Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of urgent care pathways, triage processes and access systems.

- Engage with practice audits, quality improvement projects and safety initiatives.

6. Professional Responsibilities

-Maintain RNC/HCPC registration and meet all continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.

- Work within professional boundaries and scope of practice, seeking senior clinical support where appropriate.

- Practise as an independent prescriber.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and autonomous decision making skills.
• - Experience in patient triage within primary care, urgent care or emergency care settings.
• - Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• - Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• - Ability to manage undifferentiated presentations safely, using appropriate clinical reasoning.
• - Competent in managing acute illness and minor injuries.
• - Commitment to maintaining CPD and working within scope of practice.
• - Ability to prioritise and work under pressure in a fast paced same day care environment.
• - Willingness to participate in MAC clinics, urgent care sessions, and home visits.

Desirable

• - Experience in general practice or primary care settings.
• - Experience designing, implementing or improving clinical triage systems.
• - Familiarity with EMIS Web, AccuRx, and digital triage tools.
• - Previous involvement in quality improvement, service development or pathway redesign.
• - Experience working alongside duty doctor teams in same day access or urgent care hubs.

Qualifications

Essential

• - HCPC registered Paramedic or Registered Nurse (NMC)
• - Independent prescriber qualification (or working towards this)