Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER

REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically)

SESSIONS: 4/8 Sessions per week 9am – 5pm ( with one late evening 6.30pm)

Job summary:

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 make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, one a week on call and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

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

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
• Hand hygiene standards for self and others
• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
• Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
• Maintenance of own clean working environment
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

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

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

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize 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.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Job Specification
• Essential
• Fully Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• GMC full registration
• Member of defence union (MPS/MDU)
• Currently on a performers list
• Full driving licence
• Clinical Experience
• Have worked in general practice/community medicine
• Experience of multidiscipline team working
• IT Experience
• Experience of GP clinical system EMIS Web
• Experience of Microsoft office
• Communication
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to listen and empathise
• Team working and problem solving
• Ability to work/lead as part of Mulit-disciplinary team
• Problems solving skills and a solution focused approach
• Professional
• Evidence of self-directed learning and consolidation of professional training
• Clear grasp of clinical governance
• Understands importance of evidence based practice
• Good grasp of medical ethics
• Other
• Keyboard skills & computer literacy
• Drive & Vision
• Initiative and drive
• Self-motivated and positive
• Forward looking
• Able to work autonomously
• Self-preservation
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to deal with uncertainty
• Resourcefulness and common sense.
• Recognise own limits and act appropriately.
• Good time management skills & ability to prioritise work.
• Ability to use own judgement and make decisions
• Colleague and pt relations
• Good team player
• Pleasant
• Empathic, honest, caring
• Diplomatic
• Observance of strict confidentiality
• Other
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis.
• Diligence
• Hard working
• Adaptable
• Knowledge of national and local agendas in respect to primary care.
• Prepared to make a long term commitment to the practice

Desirable

• Desirable
• Higher postgraduate membership (e.g. MRCP, DRCOG
• DFP
• DCH
• Minor surgery
• Alcohol and substance abuse training)
• Teaching - be involved in the teaching/supervising of medical students and GP registrars in the practice
• Experience of delivering QOF
• Leadership experience
• e.g. A special interest, areas of further study
• Leadership
• Ability to lead in clinical areas/QOF domains within the practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Eagle House Surgery

Address

291 High Street

Enfield

Middlesex

EN3 4DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the multi-disciplinary Acute Medicine team, you will:

• Work alongside experienced colleagues, including Consultant Acute Physicians, within a supportive environment
• Utilise rapid diagnostics, outpatient pathways and community services to facilitate admission avoidance
• Apply and further develop skills in clinical assessment, investigation interpretation, and management of common acute medical presentations
• Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care across primary and secondary settings
• Support the flow of patients between Primary Care, Emergency Department and Secondary Care services

The role offers an excellent opportunity to:

• Gain or enhance experience in acute and ambulatory care medicine
• Develop a broader understanding of local patient pathways and system interface working
• Maintain and build confidence in managing a wide range of acute presentations within a hospital setting

The post holder will be based primarily within the Medical SDEC Unit, working as part of a dynamic and evolving service focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred urgent care.

Candidates will;

• Have fullGMC Registration with Licence to Practice

• Be on the GMC GP Register

• Be on the Welsh GP Performers List (WPL)

• Work, or have experience of working, within the Welsh NHS System, and be familiar with local processes, pathways, Policies and Procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

Clinical experience

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

Management

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

Other requirements

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

Clinical Governance

Essential

• as per person spec

Desirable

• as per person spec

Research

Essential

• as per person spec

Desirable

• as per person spec

IT Skills

Essential

• as per person spec

Desirable

• as per person spec

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

1. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

2. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract.

3. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

4. Effective management of long-term conditions

5. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

6. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

7. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

8. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

9. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

10. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

11. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

12. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

13. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

14. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

15. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

16. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

17. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

18. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

19. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

20. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

21. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

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

23. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

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

Cheylesmore Surgery

Address

51 Quinton Park

Cheylesmore

Coventry

West Midlands

CV3 5PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salaried GP role.

Accountable to - The Partners and Practice Manager.

Hours per week - 6 sessions per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

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

Please request main Job Description for full detail of the following:

Generic Responsibilities:

All staff at The Reddish Family Practices have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.

Confidentiality

This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.

This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Induction Training

On arrival at the practice all personnel are to complete a practice induction programme; this is managed by the Practice Manager.

Learning and Development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them to improve processes and service delivery.

Collaborative Working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

Service Delivery

Staff at The Reddish Family Practices must adhere to the information contained with practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times. Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.

Security

The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line

Primary Responsibilities :

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. 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. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis undertake online triage and 1st on call duty doctor roles

g. On a rotational basis undertake extended access duty doctor roles

h. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

i. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

j. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

k. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

l. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

m. Attend and contribute effectively to practice clinical and team meetings as required

n. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

o. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

p. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

q. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

r. Support the training of medical students from all clinical discipline.

s. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

t. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

u. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

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

c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Other Requirements

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• - Qualified GP
• - MRCGP Registration
• - Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• - General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• - Full GMC Registration
• - National Performers List registration
• - Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• - Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• NB. Visa Sponsorship is not available from the practice for this position.

Desirable

• Fellowship or special interest qualifications.
• Full clean driving license.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS / Docman / Windows/ AccuRx / Patchs / Online triage user skills
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

• Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF areas

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of continued professional development.
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
• General understanding of the PMS contract.
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.

Desirable

• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

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 Reddish Family Practice

Address

306 Gorton Road

Reddish

Stockport

Greater Manchester

SK6 6RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Duties to include;

New patient medicals

Annual reviews

Urinalysis

ECGs

Peak flow readings

24 hr BP

Venepuncture

Blood pressure measurements

Routine immunisations, B12, Influenza, Pneumo, Shingles

Spirometry

Diabetic Foot checks

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Smoking Cessation

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Any other duties within skill set that may come about

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Able to perform all duties in the job description is essential and previous role in GP practice essential

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a HCA in GP practice desirable

Desirable

• Working in primary care desirable

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

The Village Surgery

Address

Timperley Health Centre

169 Grove Lane

Timperley

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 6PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Prescription Clerk to join our busy GP Practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing repeat prescription requests, liaising with patients and pharmacies, and ensuring prescriptions are handled accurately and efficiently in line with practice policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oaklands Health Centre

Address

Oaklands Health Centre

Stade Street

Hythe

Kent

CT21 6BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

The post holder will work in all aspects of Community Paediatrics, suited to their experience and competencies and the priorities of service provision.

The post holder will undertake assessment and management of children with neurodevelopmental concerns and safeguarding.

Undertake neurodevelopmental assessments including for Autism and Social Communication Disorders.

Participate in the consultant-led Child Protection rota.

Undertake health assessments for Looked After Children and provide written reports as appropriate.

Support and advice colleagues in the clinical assessment and care of children and young people, whilst being clear about others personal clinical professional accountability.

Provision of supervision to trainees and specialist doctors and extended members of the clinical team including clinical nurse specialists and AHPs.

General responsibilities

To participate in clinical supervision and continuing professional development of both career and training grade medical staff

To work with Community Paediatric services and Childrens Community Services Directorate to meet service commitments and needs of children and families.

To develop care pathways across the acute and community services

To participate in the development of Specialist Child Health Services in collaboration with other members of the management team

To support the collection of relevant information on the work of the medical team, detailing the work of the service for stakeholders.

Medical Education & Teaching:

To take part in clinical and educational supervision of post graduate trainees.

To participate in the medical student training programme.

To plan and deliver training for GP trainees and other post-graduate teaching.

Contribute to the delivery of training for health staff and inter-agency training.

To liaise with other agencies on clinical and operational matters relevant to the work of the service.

Provide advice and signposting to other professionals about legal processes, key research and policy documents.

Liaise with professional leads from other agencies, such as Education and Childrens Social care.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance:

Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.

Work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated.

Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed and implemented and monitored in the speciality areas.

Continuing Professional Development:

Attend relevant local, regional, and national continuing professional development activities to maintain competence.

Meet the organisations requirements for training attendance.

Receive regular clinical supervision and undertake reflective supervision

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance:

Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.

Work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated.

Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed and implemented and monitored in the speciality areas.

To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by medical staff and updated on a regular basis.

Review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director.

To keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director.

To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Continuing Professional Development:

Attend relevant local, regional, and national continuing professional development activities to maintain competence.

Meet the organisations requirements for training attendance.

Receive regular supervision and undertake reflective practice.

Policy, Planning and Management:

Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service Comply with all Trust policies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
• Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and child health or equivalent
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

• Grid training in community paediatrics
• MSc /Diploma in community child health or relevant subject

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive Training and experience in community paediatrics
• Evidence of training and experience gained obtaining CCT in Community Child Health (CCH) or if CCT in General Paediatrics, must be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies required for CCT in CCH have been achieved
• At least 2 years' experience in Community Child Health including Neuro-developmental paediatrics, Safeguarding, Looked after children
• Training and experience in the identification and management of suspected child abuse
• Clinical experience in the field of safeguarding and substantial experience of the legislation relating to children and young people and the court process
• Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people and families and children in challenging situations.
• Valid BLS and NLS training
• Valid level 3 safeguarding training

Desirable

• Training and experience in assessment of ADHD Experience
• Experience of lead role in an area of child health
• Broad experience of working within the NHS

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Active audit interest demonstrated by at least one completed clinical audit in the last year.
• Understanding of NHS systems and audit processes
• Evidence of service improvement projects and audits

Desirable

• Publication of audit results.
• Experience in service development and quality improvement projects relating to Community Child Health
• Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systems

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching
• Skill and ability in formal and informal teaching for both under/ postgraduate students and nursing/midwifery staff
• Educational supervision accreditation

Desirable

• An understanding of current issues in medical education and training
• Previous experience in trainee Supervision
• Knowledge of current changes in paediatric training
• Higher teaching qualification
• Presentations at National or International meetings
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Understands the management structure of the NHS Evidence of risk management

IT Skills

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
• Ability to use patient information systems

Other Attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator - verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills
• Evidence of interest/training in management
• Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
• Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development
• Aware of equal opportunities issues
• Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff

Desirable

• Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

Catford

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibility for inpatients at Mildmay including daily ward rounds. Other duties include day to day management, administration and patient education and psychological support if applicable.

Clerking of new patient admissions, and planning their care whilst at Mildmay in conjunction with nursing staff, and other members of the IDT.

Assessment of patients with acute problems, liaising with Consultant. When appropriate, referring to emergency services at patients acute centre or the Royal London Hospital. Upon transfer preparing an appropriate letter or report to accompany the patient.

Ensuring discharge summaries for all patients are dispatched within 48 hours.

Writing referral letters for patients attending outpatient sessions at other hospitals, whilst at Mildmay.

Liaising with medical staff at other centres e.g. acute centre, as appropriate, to clarify the ongoing management of Mildmay patients.

Providing on-call cover for patients attending Covid care. The level of care for these patients is similar to that of an emergency GP.

Prescribing patients medications on ward charts. Checking patients medications, especially antiretroviral therapies, on admission, and corroborating any unconventional regimens with the Medical Director / their acute centres as appropriate.

Informing the acute centre of relevant changes to their patients whilst at/ upon discharge from Mildmay.

For medications prescribed at Mildmay, checking and signing appropriate forms to request these from either Fairdale Pharmacy or the patients acute centre.

Input to the IDT/ward round meeting with a brief review of each new patient and a short summary for other patients. Contributing to discussion of how medical issues may interact with other aspects of the patients care. Recording in the patients file a note of each IDT/medical ward round.

1. Attending review meetings and discharge planning meetings and preparing written reports summarising the medical issues affecting the patients.

2. At the request of the admissions team, where necessary speaking with referring doctors before a patients admission.

3. Performing relevant venepuncture and chasing results.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Completion of foundation programme
• Knowledge of NHS systems and procedures
• Experience in HIV/GU Medicine
• Experience in psychiatry, rehabilitation or general practice
• Experience in general medicine

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

Mildmay Mission Hospital

Address

19 Tabernacle Gardens

London

E2 7DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services to the practice population.
• Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe safely and in accordance with current clinical guidelines.
• Review and action clinical correspondence, test results and medication requests.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Support continuity of care and promote positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain professional development and participate in appraisal and revalidation processes.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring activities where appropriate as the practice develops its role as a teaching practice.

Please refer to the attachedjob description for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
• Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of other specialist interest /development / training

Experience

Essential

• Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of using electronic clinical patient records
• Eligibility for minor surgery, obstetrics, family planning accreditation
• Experience of undertaking audit in general practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Crowhall Medical Group

Address

Felling Health Centre

Stephenson Terrace

Gateshead

NE10 9QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Communication and Key Working Relationships

• To act as one of the first points of contact for Pharmacy team members and partner agencies requesting pharmacy advice and support and be able to direct them accordingly.
• To act as an ambassador of the pharmacy team, providing representation at management meetings or providing advice and guidance to senior managers / board level
• Communicate with a range of different agencies including Integrated Care Board, GPs, medical staff, hospitals and tertiary sectors involved in patient care

Education & Training

• To be the Pharmacist lead for training
• Support the professional development and training of pharmacy staff, pre-registration trainees, and students.
• Deliver education sessions to multidisciplinary teams on medicines optimisation and safe prescribing.
• Act as a role model and mentor, promoting best practice in clinical and operational pharmacy.
• Provide personal development plans for individual team members where appropriate
• Support with team members to achieve expected standards of training and service delivery
• Support with individual team members progress in alignment with the PML career framework for pharmacists

Responsibility for Patient / Client Care

• Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services in designated areas, ensuring evidence based and patient centred care.
• Promote safe, effective, and economical use of medicines, aligned with national and local formulary guidance.
• Provide expert advice to GPs, clinicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of medicines use.

Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility

• Follow Practice guidelines for pharmacy services.
• Will be required to propose and implement changes to policies and asked to provide feedback on new / revised policies for their own area.
• Undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to support with safety, compliance or business development specifically related to pharmacy service delivery
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of new pharmacy-led services and clinical pathways.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives and the optimisation of electronic prescribing and medicines administration.
• Provide support to the centralisation of pharmacy services across PML

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources

• Support members of the team with booking onto training and appropriate courses specific to their role
• To support with ordering and stock control of equipment and resources to support all members of the pharmacy team.
• Ensure the suitability and serviceability of all equipment related to the pharmacy team, including FeNO testing machines

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management

• Support the Lead Pharmacist in the operational and strategic management of pharmacy services.
• Provide leadership and supervision to pharmacists, technicians, and support staff within designated clinical or operational areas.
• Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist as required, ensuring continuity of service and decision making.
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and staff development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the practice information systems and provide support to staff where necessary

Governance & Quality

• Support implementation of medicines management policies, audits, and risk management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and professional codes of practice.
• Lead or contribute to clinical governance, incident review, and service improvement programmes.
• Ensure GPhC standards are upheld across the pharmacy department
• Promote effective and safe prescribing across the whole of PML
• Ensure all clinical staff are aware of medicine warning alerts
• Support with clinical audits around prescribing of medication and medicine safety to support QoF

Review of this Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

General Information

At all times promote and maintain the safety of children by working according the Practices Child Protection Policy and supporting guidance. Being pro-active and responsive to child protection concerns by early reporting, recording and referral of issues according to Practice arrangements. Attending child protection training that is appropriate to your role.

Confidentiality

The post holder will maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to commercially sensitive matters in regard to Practice business, and also to personal information relating to members of staff and patients. The post holder will be expected to comply with all aspects of the Data Protection Act (2018), the Staff Code of Confidentiality and the IT Security and Acceptable Use Policy.

Equality & Diversity

Banbury Cross Health Centre & Principal Medical LTD are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all staff and for those who access services. You must work in accordance with equal opportunity policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the Practice.

Safeguarding

All employees have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Staff must be aware of the Practices procedure for raising concerns about the welfare of anyone with whom they have contact. All staff must be compliant with L3 safeguarding.

Risk Management / Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them for ensuring the safety of our patients, service users, visitors and colleagues under the Practices Risk Management Strategy and policy and under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. All employees are expected to be familiar with and comply with the Practices risk and health and safety policies and procedures and all other policies and procedures relevant to their role.

Records Management

The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Practice policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.

Clinical Governance

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities to assist the Practice to provide high quality services.

Policies & Procedures

Practice employees are expected to follow Practice policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines. Copies of Practice policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or TeamNet or via your manager.

Review of Job Description

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken within this new role.Work will vary in detail in the light of changing demands and priorities, and therefore the duties identified will be subject to periodic change/review, in consultation with the post holder. All employees have a responsibility to abide by all Practice Policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using IT systems i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification
• Experience of providing training / education to student pharmacists within a relatable clinical setting
• Proven ability to manage a team of staff
• Maintain good working relationships across a range of staff levels, both internally and externally
• Experience of creating and delivering personal development plans
• Experience managing performance within a clinical setting
• Experience of working within the General Practice environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Pharmacist registered with the GPhC
• Completed PCPEP
• Independent & Supplementary Prescriber

Desirable

• Mentor / Education delivery qualification e.g. PGCert in medical education

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

Banbury Cross Health Centre

Address

Banbury Cross Health Centre

6 Oxford Road

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Managerial

Initiate and develop protocols in specialist areas appropriate for a practice pharmacist and lead in their implementation.

Manage own workload to meet the needs of the practice.

Manage available resources (time, manpower) to ensure an efficient and effective service.

To undertake and provide expertise in clinical medication reviews as deemed appropriate

Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of prescribing

With the agreement and support of practices GP partners, to develop, lead and manage clinics which would improve patient healthcare and access.

Provide prescribing advice to the practice team for temporary unavailable medications, suggesting alternatives

Responsible for keeping accurate documentation in patient records.

Supervise and manage other staff as appropriate.

Leadership

Identify and support practice development plans.

Advise the practice team of any circumstances that give cause for concern in relation to patient care.

Influence and implement changes to clinical practice. Improving prescribing practice through educational support for all prescribers within the practice

Work autonomously, managing own working within agreed national and local guidelines

Provide medicines information and training to Practice healthcare professionals and admin staff

Support the educational process for specialist practitioner students and assist with GP registrars, student nurses and other students who require experience in General Practice.

Work as part of the practice team, supporting practice colleagues as appropriate.

Clinical

Work autonomously by providing pharmacist support in the management of patients medication.

Support the practice in undertaking medication reviews as appropriate supporting targets for these reviews in the practice - QOF and practice incentive scheme

Review and manage High Risk Drug Monitoring and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring processes within the practice.

Contribute to reductions in medicine related patient incidents and significant events and work to ensure patients obtain the best outcome from their medication.

Encourage the use of electronic patient medication facilities including the use of the electronic prescription service and patients ordering medications on line.

Conform to health and safety and control of infection regulations

Contribute to multimorbidity reviews and multidisciplinary reviews

Act in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) Code of Professional Conduct

Act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team and patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks)

Maintain legible timely and concise documentation and input clinical information to the practice computer database.

Recognise own limitations and seek advice from General Practitioners and others as required.

Work closely with Primary Care Network (PCN) colleagues especially members of the Medicines Management Team seeking peer support as required and ensuring work is apportioned appropriately and duplication minimised.

Be the point of contact in the Practice to liaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN) Pharmacy Team to plan workload together.

Be alert to potential child or adult abuse and undertake training as directed/required

Training and education

Maintain own specialist practitioner competencies by undertaking specialist courses and education.

Keep up to date with current developments in primary care prescribing and ensure changes recommended by NICE and other organisations are discussed in the practice and changes are implemented as required

Undertake risk management in clinical practice.

Provide education to patients and carers either with individuals or in groups.

Identify training needs to line manager.

Keep up to date with informatics developments relating to the position especially those affecting the clinical information system.

Take part in performance appraisal and compilation of personal development plans as required by the practice and the GPHC up to date with safeguarding and information governance

Research and audit

Identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to professional role and working environment.

Audit own practice for individual quality assurance purposes and ensuring all relevant targets are met.

Increase quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA cycles

Identify and undertake audit and research projects to evaluate and enhance current service provision.

Communication

Communicate sensitivity and appropriately with patients and/or their carers. Involving patients and their carers in decision making.

Liaise with colleagues in community pharmacy to align support for medicines

Communicate with all members of the wider health care team; primary, secondary, community and voluntary.

Work to identify and initiate changes to clinical practice.

Discuss with the practice team any circumstances that give cause for concern in relation to patient care i.e. significant events

Initiate and lead general and individual specialist team meetings.

Knowledge, training and experience

The post holder will be a registered with the GPCH and hold qualifications required of a pharmacist working in a primary care environment.

A prescriber or on a prescribing course.

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.

Evidence of professional updating. CPD GPhc records up to date

IT skills. Car driver.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Proof of revalidation.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in pharmacy, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
• Hold an independent prescribing qualification or working towards
• Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Member of or working towards (through foundation) RPS Faculty membership.
• May hold or be working towards a postgraduate pharmacy qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Dealing with the public/patients on a one to one basis.
• Working in accordance with the GPHC Code of Professional conduct.
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.

Desirable

• General Practice/Primary care experience/clinical diploma
• Line Management.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Infection control.
• Able to use a computer/I.T.
• An understanding of current NICE Cheshire and Merseyside formulary guidance.
• Working to the latest GPHC competency framework.
• Up to date knowledge of the British National Formulary (BNF).
• Up to date on changes relating to medications and prescribing.
• Understanding of QOF.
• Awareness of national service framework guidelines.
• An understanding of current NICE Cheshire and Merseyside formulary guidance

Desirable

• Flu vaccinating.
• Awareness of national service framework guidelines.
• Experience of EMIS Clinical System, Docman
• Outlook and word.

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

Longton Medical Centre

Address

451 Warrington Road

Rainhill

Prescot

Merseyside

L35 4LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

As a UTC ECP you will be considered a key person in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within the department.

You will be working autonomously within your sphere of competency as a clinician in a diverse, multi-skilled team that includes GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Physician Associates, Paediatric ANPs, Emergency Practitioners and Live Well Coaches.

On each shift, you will provide expert advice and second opinions for patients seen and treated by junior members of staff.

With links to both VTS and Greenwich University, you will have access to a range of CPD courses. We work closely with the ICS, ICB, Local Trust and various other local shareholders to provide opportunities to learn, innovate and contribute new ideas.

This is a genuine opportunity to be a part of something new and exciting in South-East London, with real opportunity for personal growth and to influence Urgent Care in your area. We are looking for full and part time practitioners on a permanent salaried basis.The service is 365 days per year, 7 days a week. This shift will be a night shift.

Communication and Relationship Skills

- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when working with the internal team as well as external, particularly our practices and the hospital trust.

- Be able to identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employ appropriate methods to ensure effective communication particularly where barriers are clinical in nature.

- Provide emotional support to patients and carers

- Be aware of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children.

- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

- Hold good relationship building skills to develop strong relationships with key individuals within practices and the local healthcare system

- Have the ability to successfully make appropriate in hospital specialty referrals.

Analytical and Judgmental Skills

- Perform specialist assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

- Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made.

- Be responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.

- Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service bringing any issues to the attention of the management team.

- Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.

- Ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.

Planning and Organisational Skills

- Plan, organise and prioritise own daily workload.

- Recognise, prevent, and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.

- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance.

Physical Skills

- Demonstrate competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of patients within the scope of service.

- Demonstrate competence in physical examination assessment skills applicable to scope of service.

- Have competent computer / keyboard skills including ability to utilise software programmes required to provide the service.

- Ability to travel to all sites of service delivery in a timely manner.

Patient/Client Care

- Perform assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

- Establish effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.

- Deliver specialised, evidence-based advice suitable for the individuals medical, social, psychological, religious, and cultural requirements.

- Ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they can access/receive the appropriate care.

- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

- Promote peoples equality, diversity, and rights.

- Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care bringing any issues to the attention of the Clinical Lead.

- Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.

- The post holder is responsible for always ensuring the safety of patients and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk.

Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development

- Contribute and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support the service.

- Contribute and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support their specific service.

- Act as an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health.

Responsibilities for Finance

- Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.

- Ensure all clinical equipment used are well maintained and cleansed as required.

Responsibilities for HR

- Maintain active status on relevant professional registers.

- Act always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards.

- Maintain a professional portfolio.

- To take responsibility for own continuous self-development, undertaking any education and training opportunities identified as necessary for role to remain eligible for professional registration including mandatory training.

- Adhere to Company Policy & Procedure.

- Assist managers in the development of strategies for professional development in keeping with staff competence appraisal, service developments and professional requirements.

- Attend all mandatory training relevant for the post.

- Attend and actively participate in an annual personal development review and undertake relevant activities to meet the training and development objectives as identified in the performance review.

Responsibility for Information Resources

- Maintain confidential and comprehensive patient records in accordance with your professional body.

- Continually monitor standards of care through bench marking and using the tools provided.

- Participate in collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required.

Research and Development

- Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements.

- Support the clinical lead in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to effective learning.

- Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the scope of practice and professional area.

- Take responsibility for personal development and education and Personal Development Plan objectives.

- Participate in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques.

The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Emergency Care Practitioner (Minor Injuries and Minor illnesses Level 6 or above)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 year experience of Primary, Urgent or Emergency Care within the last 5 years.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical systems (EMIS/Cerner/Adastra/CLEO)
• Good interpersonal and patient care skills
• Good written presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Support and develop the implementation of change processes

Other

Essential

• Active Professional Registration e.g. GMC or NMC
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Have had an annual NHS appraisal

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

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Clinical Leadership

Act as a strong role model, providing visible and supportive leadership. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care. Maintain advanced clinical skills and actively contribute to patient care.

Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

Act as the IPC Lead. Ensure compliance with national and local IPC guidelines. Support audits and assist in the implementation improvements. Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.

Long-Term Conditions & Diabetes Care

Provide specialist diabetes support and contribute to the delivery of long-term condition care across the practice. Work alongside colleagues to deliver high-quality chronic disease reviews, improve health outcomes, and support the practice in achieving QOF and other quality standards.

Vaccination Programmes

Lead the delivery of seasonal vaccination programmes including flu and COVID-19. Ensure safe storage, handling, and administration of vaccines. Coordinate clinics and staffing to meet patient demand.

Quality, Governance & Compliance

Ensure services meet CQC standards and regulatory requirements. Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC registered)
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Nurse Prescriber qualification
• Experience leading vaccination programmes (e.g. Flu/Covid clinics)
• Experience working towards QOF targets
• Experience in quality improvement or audit work
• Leadership/management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in primary care.
• Proven experience in diabetes care, with a keen interest in supporting patients with long-term conditions and promoting high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in quality improvement or audit work
• IPC lead 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

South Meadow & Dedworth Surgery

Address

South Meadow Surgery

3 Church Close

Eton

Windsor

Berkshire

SL4 6AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed, and complex health problems.

• Initiate, evaluate, and review treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies within your scope of practice.

• Manage a range of acute, minor, and long-term conditions independently, referring to or liaising with GPs or secondary care where appropriate.

• Undertake comprehensive physical assessments, using advanced clinical skills and decision-making.

• Perform and interpret relevant investigations, such as blood tests, ECGs, and other diagnostic procedures.

• Promote preventative healthcare and offer patient education, self-care advice, and health promotion.

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care, continuity, and efficiency.

• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, significant event analysis, and the development of local policies and protocols.

• Participate in service development and innovation, supporting quality improvement initiatives across the practice.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.

• Support junior staff and students through mentoring, supervision, and education where applicable.

• Work within local & national policies, procedures and guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Full GMC registration
• Performers List registration

Desirable

• Previous GP Practice 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

Langton Medical Group

Address

Eastern Avenue

Lichfield

Staffs

WS13 7FA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support budget setting, in-year budgetary control and financial performance management (including contract support where relevant). Identify and escalate financial risks, and help deliver cost improvement and efficiency programmes. Support audits, governance requirements and the implementation of financial policies and new guidance. Provide day-to-day leadership to junior colleagues and deputise for senior staff when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT Level 4 / Part Qualified Accountant or equivalent to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of staff management.
• Experience and expertise of large integrated financial systems, processes and controls and dealing with large volumes of data in analysis.
• Experience of working autonomously with confidential and sensitive information.

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with external agencies and audit

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

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

Pemberton House

Colima Avenue

Sunderland Enterprise Park

SR5 3XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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