Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure patient information is added to the patient record from appropriate sources and coded accurately.

To ensure, safe, accurate and timely processing of prescriptions to patients according to the practice protocols.

To facilitate patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional to best meet their needs in a courteous, efficient, and effective way, projecting a positive and friendly image of Honiton Surgery.

Provide support to Doctors, Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, and other staff in the pursuit of their duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scanning of electronic and paper documents utilising the SystmOne Clinical System and to accurately code to patient records according to Surgery protocols.

To process repeat prescriptions, ensuring safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to our patients. Undertaking medicines reconciliation in accordance with the practice protocols and to update patients medical records and prescriptions accordingly.

Maintain effective liaison with practice staff and outside agencies concerned with patient care with appropriate regard to confidentiality.

To provide administrative support to Clinicians and colleagues in the workflow team.

Care navigate patients requests using the correct guidelines to ensure all requests are dealt with according to Surgery protocols and in accordance with the patients needs.

Processing electronic requests to facilitate booking appointments and directing patients to the appropriate healthcare professional.

To contribute to initiatives that help the practice to achieve its targets in the Quality Outcomes Framework, PCN, DES and IIF.

Communicate with patients, colleagues and outside agencies using face-to-face, telephone or electronic methods in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.

Respond to patients in a professional, courteous manner.

Contact patients and book appointments if needed using a variety of means on behalf of Honiton Surgery.

Undertake training as directed by Management and attend team meetings as required, keeping up to date with mandatory training, practice policies, emails and surgery intranet.

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, surgery staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the surgery 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 surgery may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the surgery policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

HEALTH & SAFETY:

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

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Surgery guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised.
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role.
• Undertaking periodic infection control training, minimum annually.
• Reporting potential risks identified.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY:

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

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

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

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

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

QUALITY:

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

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

COMMUNICATION:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES:

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

For full details of how we manage and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our website: www.honitonsurgery.nhs.net.

Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy early. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Important: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Must have excellent communication skills including a professional telephone manner
• Strong IT skills including use of email and MS packages
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise appropriately
• Smart in appearance
• Maintain a positive approach
• Good sense of humour
• High energy levels
• Concise
• Practical
• Confident
• Resilient
• Consistent
• Willingness to accept change
• Caring nature and interest in the Health Sector

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12-months experience in a similar role in General Practice or healthcare setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne or equivalent

Employer details

Employer name

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Process incoming electronic and paper clinical correspondence, including hospital letters, discharge summaries, clinic reports, diagnostic results and other healthcare communications.
• Review and accurately record relevant information within patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Apply appropriate SNOMED and administrative coding in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
• Forward documents requiring review, action or follow-up to the appropriate clinician, team or department.
• Monitor workflow queues and ensure all documents and associated actions are processed within agreed timescales.
• Maintain effective filing and document management processes to ensure patient records remain accurate, complete and up to date.
• Assist with the summarising of patient records and the extraction of relevant clinical information where appropriately trained and required by the practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, administrative colleagues and external healthcare organisations using face-to-face, telephone or digital methods in a professional manner and in accordance with practice protocols.
• Contribute to initiatives that support the achievement of Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF), Primary Care Network (PCN), Directed Enhanced Service (DES) and other contractual or quality improvement objectives.
• Provide administrative support across other practice functions, including prescription administration, appointment management and patient enquiries, where required and appropriately trained.

Experience

• Proven experience in document management or administrative roles with a focus on coding or data analysis.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using Systmone
• Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to facilitate clear information exchange.
• Solid organisational skills with attention to detail to maintain accurate records and streamline workflows.
• Background in IT or related fields is advantageous for understanding technical systems involved in document processing.

Embark on a rewarding career where your meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach will make a tangible impact! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your growth, offers ongoing development opportunities, and recognizes your contributions every step of the way.

For full details of how we manage and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our website: www.honitonsurgery.nhs.net.

Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy early. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Important: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Proven experience in document management or administrative roles with a focus on coding or data analysis.
• - Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using Systmone
• -Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to facilitate clear information exchange.
• - Solid organisational skills with attention to detail to maintain accurate records and streamline workflows.
• -Background in IT or related fields is advantageous for understanding technical systems involved in document processing.

Desirable

• - Experience working in a GP practice

Employer details

Employer name

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• A relevant Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health Professional (e.g. Occupational Therapy) degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the professional qualification held e.g. GSCC for Social workers, HPC for Occupational Therapists etc.
• Minimum 5 years post registration experience.

Desirable

• Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and/or experience
• Teaching qualification or significant experience.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Excellent communication skills: - working with staff - working with patients and carers - working with general practice - presentations - written reports - understanding and ability to interpret, research and facilitate staff to implement evidencebased practice.
• Proven ability to challenge current practices and freedom to make change in light of evidence-based recommendations
• Knowledge, understanding and the ability to interpret and implement local and national policy direction relevant to practice
• Proven experience of clinical audit, skill and knowledge required to facilitate staff to undertake clinical audit.
• Knowledge and experience of moving staff through the change management process.
• Empowering staff to manage and support change.
• Demonstrable effective clinical leadership with knowledge, understanding and application of leadership theories
• Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development and innovation
• Evidence of sound information technology skills.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the development of professional roles.
• Successfully managed projects that demonstrate ability to communicate and implement change
• Demonstrable and proven understanding and experience of the clinical and corporate governance agenda.
• Knowledge and experience of facilitation of reflective practice for staff and personal reflective practice.
• Demonstrable ability and experience in motivating and empowering others to change roles and in leading practice development

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.

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ancora House

Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1BQ

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 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

• Core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional)
• Professional Registration with recognised National Body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England)
• Nationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to the core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional).

Desirable

• Therapeutic Training to intermediate / diploma level

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Demonstrable working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches e.g. CBT, Family Therapy
• Knowledge of Child Protection workings and Practice.
• Working knowledge of Children related legislation
• Experience of inter-agency working
• Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Care / Treatment Plans

Desirable

• Experience of working with Students/ Learners
• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field.
• Recognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered
• Undertaking formal and informal clinical risk assessments and risk management planning
• Undertaking mental health assessments
• IT skills, including using databases, Microsoft Office and clinical systems

Desirable

• Post qualifying experience of working within NHS community CYPMHS

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.

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elm House

Lea Bank Close

Macclesfield

SK11 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further to recent organisational growth, we have an exciting opportunity for independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinicians to support our Urgent Care service within the out-of-hours (OOH) period across the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire locality.

Part and full time rota patterns available

Working from our Chippenham Headquarters and/or from one of our Primary Care Centres, as an Independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinician you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and timely care to those accessing our Integrated Urgent Care Service, providing a variety of shift opportunities to include:

• Face-to-face shifts based at one of our Primary Care Centres across the locality. Our shifts are based at Chippenham, Salisbury, Swindon and Keynsham.

• Mobile shifts undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car.

• Triage shifts based at our regional Head Office in Chippenham.

Our service works to coordinate health and care services to patients and where clinically appropriate, utilise alternative pathways to emergency admission.

About the role

Our Advanced Clinical Practitioners provide care through the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed injury/illness, or acute exacerbation of existing conditions. You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care across the whole system of health and social care, working in partnership with all relevant stakeholders.

The key elements of the role include but are not limited to:

• Working as an autonomous practitioner providing clinical assessment, diagnosis (where possible), and treatment (where appropriate) for adult and paediatric patients invited to attend our Primary Care Centres or during remote consultations.

• Accurately triaging & prioritising all patients, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event / illness including past medical and drug history.

• Undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car and a driver.

• Referring patients to alternative care settings, where appropriate.

• Supporting our Care Coordination Service from our regional Head Office.

• Supporting with triage of calls that have come via the NHS111 pathway during the core daytime surgery opening hours.

• Support other clinicians on shift as required.

Please note that the support of a senior clinician is always available remotely during your shift.About you

You will be a registered nurse, paramedic, or other allied health professional, with a non-medical prescribing qualification with at least two years prescribing experience in the context of a broad scope of practice.

Skills and experience

• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.

• Achieved an MSc in Advanced Practice.

• Extensive evidence of relevant experience and knowledge.

• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics and EOL).

• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.

• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.

• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.

• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.

• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

About us

HealthHero Integrated Care delivers urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). Working alongside NHS partners, our teams help patients access safe, responsive and appropriate care.

Our Integrated Urgent Care services support patients across both localities, providing clinical assessment and urgent care outside normal GP opening hours. Services include:

• Telephone clinical assessment and consultation

• Video consultations

• Face-to-face appointments at our treatment centres

• Home visits for patients unable to travel

• Clinical assessment and advice following NHS 111 referrals

• In-hours care coordination, helping patients and healthcare professionals access the most appropriate care pathway

Our services bring together clinical, operational and care coordination colleagues to deliver responsive, patient-centred care. Whether providing advice remotely, seeing a patient at a treatment centre, coordinating care or visiting them at home, our teams help patients access the right support.

As part of the HealthHero Group, we exist to simplify healthcare and improve lives by making care feel instant, intelligent and human. HealthHero is Europes largest digital health provider, delivering four million consultations each year through a digital clinic that brings physical and mental healthcare together. Our services range from GP appointments and mental health support to long-term condition management.

Why us?

Our values guide us, every day we strive to Simplify, Own, Aspire and Respect (SOAR) and we're rewarded when we do.

We value time, therefore, we have some suggestions to help you better understand Health Hero Integrated Care Clinical Services, and to familiarise yourself with our Quality Account. Please click on the hyperlinks above to learn more about us in just a few moments.

What we offer

• Competitive rates of pay, from an hourly base rate of £38.56 up to £77.12.

• Flexibility and a varied portfolio of work, incorporating all areas of urgent care.

• Generous clinical shift enhancements for all public holidays.

• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development.

• Continuous professional development with opportunities to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

• Access to bespoke training days with support from external healthcare specialists.

• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

• Simply Health cash plan.

Apply

To obtain a full job description or to arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact [email protected]

Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity

In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and is committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected]

Safeguarding

Please see here for information relating to our commitment to safeguarding as a provider of healthcare.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Skills and experience
• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.
• Achieved an MSc in Advanced Practice.
• Extensive evidence of relevant experience and knowledge.
• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics and EOL).
• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.
• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.
• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.
• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.
• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHero Integrated Care

Address

Fox Talbot House

4 Bellinger Close

Chippenham

SN15 1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further to recent organisational growth, we have an exciting opportunity for independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinicians to support our Urgent Care service within the out-of-hours (OOH) period across the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin locality.

Part and full time rota patterns available

Working from our Telford Headquarters and/or from one of our Primary Care Centres, as an Independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinician you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and timely care to those accessing our Integrated Urgent Care Service, providing a variety of shift opportunities to include:

• Face-to-face shifts based at one of our Primary Care Centres across the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin locality. Our shifts are based at Shrewsbury, Telford, Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch.

• Mobile shifts undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car.

• Triage shifts based at our regional Head Office in Telford.

Our service works to coordinate health and care services to patients and where clinically appropriate, utilise alternative pathways to emergency admission.

About the role

Our Advanced Clinical Practitioners provide care through the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed injury/illness, or acute exacerbation of existing conditions. You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care across the whole system of health and social care, working in partnership with all relevant stakeholders.

The key elements of the role include but are not limited to:

• Working as an autonomous practitioner providing clinical assessment, diagnosis (where possible), and treatment (where appropriate) for adult and paediatric patients invited to attend our Primary Care Centres or during remote consultations.

• Accurately triaging & prioritising all patients, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event / illness including past medical and drug history.

• Undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car and a driver.

• Referring patients to alternative care settings, where appropriate.

• Supporting our Care Coordination Service from our regional Head Office.

• Supporting with triage of calls that have come via the NHS111 pathway during the core daytime surgery opening hours.

• Support other clinicians on shift as required.

Please note that the support of a senior clinician is always available remotely during your shift.About you

You will be a registered nurse, paramedic, or other allied health professional, with a non-medical prescribing qualification with at least two years prescribing experience in the context of a broad scope of practice.

Skills and experience

• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.

• Achieved an MSc in Advanced Practice.

• Extensive evidence of relevant experience and knowledge.

• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics and EOL).

• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.

• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.

• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.

• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.

• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

About us

HealthHero Integrated Care delivers urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). Working alongside NHS partners, our teams help patients access safe, responsive and appropriate care.

Our Integrated Urgent Care services support patients across both localities, providing clinical assessment and urgent care outside normal GP opening hours. Services include:

• Telephone clinical assessment and consultation

• Video consultations

• Face-to-face appointments at our treatment centres

• Home visits for patients unable to travel

• Clinical assessment and advice following NHS 111 referrals

• In-hours care coordination, helping patients and healthcare professionals access the most appropriate care pathway

Our services bring together clinical, operational and care coordination colleagues to deliver responsive, patient-centred care. Whether providing advice remotely, seeing a patient at a treatment centre, coordinating care or visiting them at home, our teams help patients access the right support.

As part of the HealthHero Group, we exist to simplify healthcare and improve lives by making care feel instant, intelligent and human. HealthHero is Europes largest digital health provider, delivering four million consultations each year through a digital clinic that brings physical and mental healthcare together. Our services range from GP appointments and mental health support to long-term condition management.

Why us?

Our values guide us, every day we strive to Simplify, Own, Aspire and Respect (SOAR) and we're rewarded when we do.

We value time, therefore, we have some suggestions to help you better understand Health Hero Integrated Care Clinical Services, and to familiarise yourself with our Quality Account. Please click on the hyperlinks above to learn more about us in just a few moments.

What we offer

• Competitive rates of pay, from an hourly base rate of £38.56 up to £77.12.

• Flexibility and a varied portfolio of work, incorporating all areas of urgent care.

• Generous clinical shift enhancements for all public holidays.

• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development.

• Continuous professional development with opportunities to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

• Access to bespoke training days with support from external healthcare specialists.

• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

• Simply Health cash plan.

Apply

To obtain a full job description or to arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact [email protected]

Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity

In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and is committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected]

Safeguarding

Please see here for information relating to our commitment to safeguarding as a provider of healthcare.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Skills and experience
• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.
• Achieved an MSc in Advanced Practice.
• Extensive evidence of relevant experience and knowledge.
• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics and EOL).
• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.
• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.
• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.
• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.
• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHero Integrated Care

Address

Grosvenor House

Central Park

Telford

TF2 9TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for an independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinicians to support our Urgent Care service within the out of hours (OOH) period both during the week and on weekends across the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire locality.

Working from our Chippenham Headquarters and/or from one of our Primary Care Centres, as an Independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinician you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and timely care to those accessing our Integrated Urgent Care Service, providing a variety of shift opportunities to include:

• Face to face shifts based at one of our Primary Care Centres in Chippenham, Salisbury, Keynsham or Swindon.

• Mobile shifts undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car.

• Triage shifts based at Head Office in Chippenham.

Our service works to coordinate health and care services to patients and where clinically appropriate, utilise alternative pathways to emergency admission.

Part and full time rota patterns available

About the role

Our Enhanced Clinical Practitioners provide care through the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed injury/illness, or acute exacerbation of existing conditions. You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care across the whole system of health and social care, working in partnership with all relevant stakeholders.

The key elements of the role include but are not limited to:

• Working as an autonomous practitioner with the support of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or GP, providing clinical assessment, diagnosis (where possible), and treatment (where appropriate) for adult and paediatric patients invited to attend our Primary Care Centres or during remote consultations.

• Accurately triaging & prioritising all patients, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event / illness including past medical and drug history.

• Undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car and a driver.

• Referring patients to alternative care settings, where appropriate.

• Supporting our Care Coordination Service from our regional Head Office.

• Supporting with triage of calls that have come via the NHS111 pathway during the core daytime surgery opening hours.

Please note that the support of a senior clinician is always available remotely during your shift.

About you

You will be a registered nurse, paramedic, or other allied health professional, with a non-medical prescribing qualification in the context of a broad scope of practice. You may also be working towards an MSc in Advanced Practice.

Skills and experience

• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.

• Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.

• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).

• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.

• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.

• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.

• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.

• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

About us

HealthHero Integrated Care delivers urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). Working alongside NHS partners, our teams help patients access safe, responsive and appropriate care.

Our Integrated Urgent Care services support patients across both localities, providing clinical assessment and urgent care outside normal GP opening hours. Services include:

• Telephone clinical assessment and consultation

• Video consultations

• Face-to-face appointments at our treatment centres

• Home visits for patients unable to travel

• Clinical assessment and advice following NHS 111 referrals

• In-hours care coordination, helping patients and healthcare professionals access the most appropriate care pathway

Our services bring together clinical, operational and care coordination colleagues to deliver responsive, patient-centred care. Whether providing advice remotely, seeing a patient at a treatment centre, coordinating care or visiting them at home, our teams help patients access the right support.

As part of the HealthHero Group, we exist to simplify healthcare and improve lives by making care feel instant, intelligent and human. HealthHero is Europes largest digital health provider, delivering four million consultations each year through a digital clinic that brings physical and mental healthcare together. Our services range from GP appointments and mental health support to long-term condition management.

Why us?

Our values guide us, every day we strive to Simplify, Own, Aspire and Respect (SOAR) and we're rewarded when we do.

We value time, therefore, we have some suggestions to help you better understand Health Hero Integrated Care Clinical Services, and to familiarise yourself with our Quality Account. Please click on the hyperlinks above to learn more about us in just a few moments.

What we offer

• Competitive rates of pay, from an hourly base rate of £33.33 up to £66.66.

• Flexibility and a varied portfolio of work, incorporating all areas of urgent care.

• Generous clinical shift enhancements for all public holidays.

• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development.

• Continuous professional development with opportunities to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

• Access to bespoke training days with support from external healthcare specialists.

• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

• Simply Health cash plan.

Apply

To obtain a full job description or to arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact [email protected]

Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity

In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and is committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected]

Safeguarding

Please see here for information relating to our commitment to safeguarding as a provider of healthcare.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Skills and experience
• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.
• Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.
• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).
• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.
• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.
• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.
• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.
• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHero Integrated Care

Address

Fox Talbot House

4 Bellinger Close

Chippenham

SN15 1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further to recent organisational growth, we have an exciting opportunity for independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinicians to support our Urgent Care service within the out-of-hours (OOH) period across the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin locality.

Part and full time rota patterns available

Working from our Telford Headquarters and/or from one of our Primary Care Centres, as an Independent, autonomous Prescribing Clinician you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and timely care to those accessing our Integrated Urgent Care Service, providing a variety of shift opportunities to include:

• Face-to-face shifts based at one of our Primary Care Centres across the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin locality. Our shifts are based at Shrewsbury, Telford, Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch.

• Mobile shifts undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car.

• Triage shifts based at our regional Head Office.

Our service works to coordinate health and care services to patients and where clinically appropriate, utilise alternative pathways to emergency admission.

About the role

Our Clinical Practitioners provide care through the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed injury/illness, or acute exacerbation of existing conditions. You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care across the whole system of health and social care, working in partnership with all relevant stakeholders.

The key elements of the role include but are not limited to:

• Working as an autonomous practitioner providing clinical assessment, diagnosis (where possible), and treatment (where appropriate) for adult and paediatric patients invited to attend our Primary Care Centres or during remote consultations.

• Accurately triaging & prioritising all patients, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an event / illness including past medical and drug history.

• Undertaking home visits to patients who are unable to travel to a primary care centre, supported with a fully equipped medical car and a driver.

• Referring patients to alternative care settings, where appropriate.

• Supporting our Care Coordination Service from our regional Head Office.

• Supporting with triage of calls that have come via the NHS111 pathway during the core daytime surgery opening hours.

Please note that the support of a senior clinician is always available remotely during your shift.About you

You will be a registered nurse, paramedic, or other allied health professional, with a non-medical prescribing qualification in the context of a broad scope of practice.

Skills and experience

• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.

• Achieved or working towards an MSc in Advanced Practice.

• Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.

• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).

• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.

• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.

• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.

• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.

• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

About us

HealthHero Integrated Care delivers urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). Working alongside NHS partners, our teams help patients access safe, responsive and appropriate care.

Our Integrated Urgent Care services support patients across both localities, providing clinical assessment and urgent care outside normal GP opening hours. Services include:

• Telephone clinical assessment and consultation

• Video consultations

• Face-to-face appointments at our treatment centres

• Home visits for patients unable to travel

• Clinical assessment and advice following NHS 111 referrals

• In-hours care coordination, helping patients and healthcare professionals access the most appropriate care pathway

Our services bring together clinical, operational and care coordination colleagues to deliver responsive, patient-centred care. Whether providing advice remotely, seeing a patient at a treatment centre, coordinating care or visiting them at home, our teams help patients access the right support.

As part of the HealthHero Group, we exist to simplify healthcare and improve lives by making care feel instant, intelligent and human. HealthHero is Europes largest digital health provider, delivering four million consultations each year through a digital clinic that brings physical and mental healthcare together. Our services range from GP appointments and mental health support to long-term condition management.

Why us?

Our values guide us, every day we strive to Simplify, Own, Aspire and Respect (SOAR) and we're rewarded when we do.

We value time, therefore, we have some suggestions to help you better understand Health Hero Integrated Care Clinical Services, and to familiarise yourself with our Quality Account. Please click on the hyperlinks above to learn more about us in just a few moments.

What we offer

• Competitive rates of pay, from an hourly base rate of £33.33 up to £66.66.

• Flexibility and a varied portfolio of work, incorporating all areas of urgent care.

• Generous clinical shift enhancements for all public holidays.

• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development.

• Continuous professional development with opportunities to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

• Access to bespoke training days with support from external healthcare specialists.

• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

• Simply Health cash plan.

Apply

To obtain a full job description or to arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact [email protected]

Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity

In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and is committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected]

Safeguarding

Please see here for information relating to our commitment to safeguarding as a provider of healthcare.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Skills and experience
• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.
• Achieved or working towards an MSc in Advanced Practice.
• Evidence of an equivalent accumulation of relevant experience and knowledge.
• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).
• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.
• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.
• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.
• Will have at least 2 years worth of prescribing experience.
• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHero Integrated Care

Address

Grosvenor House

Central Park

Telford

TF2 9TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Coordinating a defined caseload of patients with long-term conditions, frailty and complex health and social care needs under the guidance of the multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the coordination of care across health, social care and voluntary sector services to ensure seamless, person-centred care delivery.
• Assisting patients to maintain their independence and wellbeing through proactive care coordination, personalised support and timely interventions.
• Supporting the development, implementation and review of personalised care and support plans in partnership with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Providing information, advice and signposting to appropriate health, social care and community services to help patients access the support they need.
• Promoting person-centred care and supporting patients to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
• Supporting proactive identification of patients who may benefit from coordinated care and early intervention, contributing to population health management initiatives and reducing avoidable hospital admissions.
• Participating in population health activities, health promotion initiatives and public health events across the Integrated Care Community (ICC), supporting the delivery of preventative care and improving health outcomes within local communities.
• Monitoring patient progress, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, and escalating changes in patient needs or identified risks to the appropriate clinician.
• Developing effective working relationships with colleagues across primary care, community services, acute care, social care and the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector to support integrated, coordinated care.
• Providing day-to-day support and guidance to Band 4 Care Navigators, promoting effective team working, sharing knowledge and contributing to the smooth running of the service within the scope of the role.
• Supporting the Case Managers by undertaking delegated activities and, where appropriate, providing operational support and coordination during periods of planned or unplanned absence to ensure continuity of patient care and service delivery.
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives and the continued development of Barrow ICC, whilst actively participating in learning, reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or HCPC-registered Allied Health Professional
• Experience working in a community, primary care, integrated care or multidisciplinary team. Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions, frailty or complex health and social care needs. Experience of coordinating care and working collaboratively across services.
• Understanding of person-centred care, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, confidentiality and information governance. Knowledge of community services and integrated working. Understanding of care planning and holistic assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and professionals. Good organisational and time management skills. Ability to prioritise workload and manage a caseload. Competent IT skills, including electronic patient record systems and Microsoft Office. Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel independently across the ICC footprint. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (where required). Willingness to undertake relevant training and continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Mentorship/practice assessor qualification; relevant post-registration modules (e.g. long-term conditions, frailty, health coaching).
• Experience using EMIS, SystmOne or other clinical systems. Audit and data collection skills. Presentation or teaching skills.
• Experience within an Integrated Care Community (ICC), Primary Care Network (PCN) or Community MDT. Experience of discharge planning, case management support or care coordination. Experience of population health or health promotion 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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Barrow ICC, Fair Field Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA13 9AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, the GP will work autonomously, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population. Contributing towards clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well-women and well man clinics as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

• Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients
• Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
• Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients
• Provide specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception etc.
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens
• Provide travel medicine services
• Request pathology services as necessary
• Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
• Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• Ensure read codes are used effectively
• Maintain chronic disease registers
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
• Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
• Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

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.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service deliver and patient care.
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).
• Drives the development of nursing services within the practice, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations are required
• 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 will 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 adopt 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.
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others.
• Hand hygiene standards for self.
• 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.
• 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 correction of 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.
• Correct waste and instrument management including handling, segregation, and container use.
• Maintenance of sterile environments.

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 CPD and revalidation are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training may include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of ones 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 recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will:

• 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

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• MRCGP qualification (or equivalent)
• Right to work in the UK

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

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

The Mandeville Surgery

Hannon Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

On-Call Duties

The unit offers a two tier system for junior doctors. The successful applicant will work on the middle grade rota. The job includes nights and weekends on call. There is a regular weekend on-call and approximately three nights monthly.

The Junior Doctor accepts that he / she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Duty Consultant, in conjunction where practicable with his / her colleagues, both senior and junior.

It has been agreed between the professions and the DHSS while junior staffs accept that they will perform such duties, it stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that Junior Staff should not be required to undertake work on this kind for prolonged periods on a regular basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered
• Relevant NHS and overseas experience
• Relevant Clinical knowledge
• MBBS or equivalent, MRCOG Part 1

Desirable

• Relevant ATSM (experience in obstetric ultrasound)
• Relevant training for the post
• MRCOG part 2,3

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in O & G
• More than 5 years as registrar

Desirable

• Training relevant to post

further Training and Knowledge

Essential

• Senior Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Desirable

• Research, other relevant courses

Personality and Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills Team worker

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• Manage Labour ward including performing CS, instrumental deliveries, perineal repairs, interpreting CTG and dealing with obstetric emergencies
• Experience with gynaecology emergencies including managing ectopic pregnancies, miscarriage and the acute abdomen

Desirable

• Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic pregnancy.
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy Manage Labour ward including performing CS, instrumental deliveries, perineal repairs, interpreting CTG and dealing with obstetric emergencies Experience with gynaecology emergencies including managing ectopic pregnancies, miscarriage and the acute abdomen Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic pregnancy. Therapeutic Laparoscopy Gynaecology scanning
• Gynaecology scanning

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the role

Social Prescribing empowers people to take control of their health & wellbeing through referral to non-clinical Social Prescribing link workers, allowing them time to focus on what matters to me, taking a holistic approach to an individuals health and wellbeing needs in a supportive manner, to increase confidence to live a more independent life within their local community.

Support people by connecting them to non-medical, community-based activities, groups and services that meet their practical, social and emotional needs, including specialist advice services, arts and culture, physical activity, and nature- and green-based activities.

Supporting the development of accessible and sustainable community offers by working in partnership with Voluntary Care Service Enterprise organisations, VCSE, local authorities and others to identify gaps in provision, and take a community development approach to enabling growth in community activities and groups. Using coaching and motivational interviewing techniques to support people.

Social Prescribing link workers:

Take a whole population approach, working with a range of people who may benefit from social prescribing, including lonely people, who have complex social needs, low-level mental health needs, long-term conditions, as well as working with priority populations identified by the Primary Care Network, PCN as outlined in the Network Contract DES

Help people to identify issues that affect their health & wellbeing and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan using the Social Prescribing template. Together, the patient and Social Prescriber will set small, achievable goals, focusing on what is important to the person. Goals will be supportive and reviewed regularly with the person.

Empower people to take control of their own health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Take referrals from the PCNs Core Network Practices and from a wide range of agencies, including pharmacies, health and care multi-disciplinary teams MDTs, and welfare advice services, VCSE organisations, and through self-referrals list is not exhaustive.

Promote social prescribing as an approach across the PCN and wider agencies,

including its role in supported self-management, in addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health, reducing pressure on statutory services, improving access to healthcare and improving health outcomes, and in taking a holistic approach to care.

.Proactively encouraging equitable participation in social prescribing through taking self-referrals and connecting with diverse local communities through a range of methods, particularly communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach and where health inequalities are most prevalent, ensuring that those people self-referring have equal opportunities

Provide information and guidance on what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing

Provide follow-up support to the person to ensure they are happy, able to engage, feel included and that they are receiving good support.

Seek regular feedback via surveys, feedback forms, about the quality of service and the impact of social prescribing on referral agencies

Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, enablement approaches and simple safeguards

Helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.

Seek advice and support from the General Practitioner GP, supervisor and/or identified individuals to discuss safeguarding concerns and follow PCN safeguarding policies around reporting and/or escalating concerns.

Make appropriate onward referrals. Empower people where possible to reach out to their GP practice, care provider, ensuring they have relevant contact information to hand at all times.

Develop supportive relationships with local Voluntary Care Sector Enterprise, VCSE organisations, community groups and statutory services, to understand their offer and make timely, appropriate and supported referrals

Promote diversity and inclusion when developing or supporting new community groups.

Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer or to start their own activities and groups

Support existing local volunteering schemes to strengthen community resilience and explore potential to develop a team of volunteers to provide buddying support, peer support or to start new community-based groups or activities.

Data capture

Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring, including demographic data and data on wider determinants, for example, caring status, any safeguarding concerns.

Provide appropriate and timely feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.

Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information to measure impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing, using validated tools determined locally such as the ONS4 wellbeing scale to assess need and measure outcomes.

Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback on their experience, for example, through patient satisfaction surveys, and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.

Ensure that social prescribing referral SNOMED codes are coded appropriately into clinical systems as outlined in the Network Contract DES using the Social Prescribing template aligns to Personalised care and Support Plan

Adhere to PCN policies around data protection legislation and data sharing agreements, ensuring people give appropriate consent. at the start of the episode of care with the Person/ Patient.

Provide monthly data feedback as required by the PCN. Using current and any future data collection systems in a timely manner.

Continuing professional development

Work with a supervisor and/or line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development in line with the social prescribing Workforce Development Framework Competency Framework, including:

Work with your supervising GP and/or line manager to access regular clinical/non-managerial supervision

Take an active role in reflecting, reviewing and developing professional knowledge, skills and behaviours

Attend appropriate mandatory training before working with people and be aware of own competence, maintaining boundaries, both personal & around scope of practice and referring onwards for people whose needs fall outside of these boundaries

Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/workforce-development-framework-social-prescribing-link-workers/

Miscellaneous

Establish strong working relationships with GPs, practice teams and relevant multidisciplinary teams and work collaboratively with other health Social Prescribers, Health and Wellbeing coaches, Mental Health and Wellbeing coaches, care co-ordinators, supporting each other, respecting each others views and meeting regularly as a team.

Act as a champion for Social Prescribing, as a part of the PCNs personalised care offer for patients and organisations

Demonstrate a flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time within the general character of the post or the level of responsibility of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.

Identify opportunities and gaps in the service - and review risks and issues that could impact on service delivery - and provide feedback to continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.

Work in accordance with the practices and PCNs policies and procedures.

Contribute to the wider aims and objectives of the PCN to improve and support primary care, working to the PCNs priorities in accordance with the DES.

Work as part of the MDT, to seek feedback, promote the benefits of Social Prescribing value to patients, carers and the system. Continually work and engage to improve the service

Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.

Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed a PCI accredited Social Prescriber training course or be willing to complete one prior to taking referrals.
• Compassionate, reflective and self-aware and will enjoy working with a wide range of people
• Able to provide a culturally sensitive, inclusive service, by supporting people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyle, equality, diversity and providing high quality, non-judgemental support.
• The candidate will be compassionate, reflective & self-aware, will enjoy working with a wide range of people.
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities.
• Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential, adapting to individual levels of activation and health literacy.
• They will be a commitment to collaborative working with a keen team work ethic, working alongside, local agencies (including VCSE organisations and community groups) Able to work with others to reduce hierarchies within the community.
• Can demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure, having a proactive and flexible attitude, ability to work using own initiative.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team with demonstrable networking experience
• NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards. Reflective listening skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working in health and social care care/community development setting or similar
• Relevant training and experience in Self-Management Education(SME)
• Experience of successful partnership working across statutory, voluntary and community sector.

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

Allied Health South Lincolnshire Limited

Address

AHSL

Abbeyview Medical Centre

Thorney Road

Crowland

Peterborough

PE6 0AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities Communication and Patient Liaison

• Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors or carers, and other clinicians involved in the care of the patient, e.g. General Practitioners.
• Role model excellent customer service skills to the wider administrative team.
• Manage and answer telephone calls related to the service in a courteous and prompt manner.
• Provide patients with information about appointments or non-clinical advice and guidance regarding their care.
• Resolve complex queries, using analysis, experience and judgement to determine when to pass the caller on to a member of the clinical team.
• Support administration staff to resolve complex queries that they have escalated, taking ownership of the query and ensuring a satisfactory outcome.
• Act as a point of contact for the department or specialty, dealing with queries from stakeholders and passing on relevant information to appropriate team members or departments as required.
• Receive and respond to e-mail and In-Basket queries, monitoring, managing and triaging email correspondence to generic inboxes.
• Using hospital information systems including Epic, produce accurate correspondence for patients, GPs and others involved in care, and ensure its timely dissemination to stakeholders.
• Deal with stressful situations that may arise when dealing with patients who are anxious or distressed, or where there are barriers to understanding, using tact, diplomacy and empathy at all times and in line with Trust values.
• Use developed communication skills in order to deal with patient concerns or complaints with empathy and understanding, finding a solution that assures the patient.

Coordinating Care

• Take overall responsibility for the administrative work carried out by the administrative team within a designated specialty or department.
• Receive and register referrals on hospital information systems in line with the Trusts Elective Access Policy, ensuring that the administrative team are supported in doing the same.
• Book, or reschedule, appointments or diagnostics for patients, in accordance with the Trusts Elective Access policy. Take responsibility for resolving complex booking and scheduling issues that have been escalated to you by the administrative team.
• Proactively monitor the patient pathway in order to ensure that all elements of a patients care are arranged appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Identify potential delays or issues with a patient pathway or potential breaches, and take preventative steps to avoid these, i.e. chasing diagnostic tests, results of tests.
• Manage the outpatient waiting list, ensuring escalations are provided appointments within breach
• Lead and take part in PTL meetings.
• Prepare information for MDT meetings
• Ensure adequate preparation for clinics or admissions, receive and collate reports of investigations such as blood tests and x-rays, and preparing information for clinical teams before the next clinical appointment of the patient.
• Responsible for procuring items related to patient admissions, or contacting theatres for equipment.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing and supervising groups of staff
• Extensive previous secretarial PA / managing administrative staff experience
• Experience in Healthcare
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience of audit and change management
• Experience of training staff
• Excellent word-processing and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft word and excel

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of using Epic IT system

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached full Salaried GP job description which gives an overview of responsibilities and duties of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within UK general practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and licence to practise
• On the GP Register

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

Diamond Health Group

Address

Hendford Lodge Medical Centre

74 Hendford

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 1UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide a comprehensive, high-quality and efficient medical secretarial and clinic coordination service to consultants, specialist nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Working as an integral member of the clinical service, the post holder will support the effective management of patient pathways, outpatient clinics, referrals, clinical correspondence and associated administrative processes. The role requires a high degree of organisation, accuracy and initiative, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently within agreed Trust policies and procedures.

The post holder will act as an important point of contact between patients, relatives, clinicians, General Practitioners, allied health professionals, other Trust departments and external organisations. They will be required to communicate professionally and sensitively, including when dealing with patients or relatives who may be distressed, anxious or seeking information regarding their care.

The post holder will be expected to use relevant Trust clinical and administrative systems confidently and will need to adapt to evolving digital ways of working, including the use of Dragon voice recognition/digital dictation systems and Single Point of Access (SPoA) processes.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Provide a comprehensive medical secretarial and administrative service to designated consultants, specialist nurses and other clinicians, ensuring that the service is responsive, accurate and delivered within appropriate timescales.
• Act as a key point of contact for patients, relatives, GPs, clinical teams and external organisations, dealing with telephone calls, correspondence and enquiries appropriately and using initiative to resolve issues where possible.
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with patients and relatives, particularly where individuals may be anxious or distressed, ensuring that concerns are managed appropriately and escalated to clinical staff when required.
• Manage and prioritise the post holder's own workload, identifying urgent actions and ensuring that outstanding queries, correspondence, investigations and patient-related actions are followed through to completion.
• Support the timely progression of patients through their clinical pathway, working closely with clinicians, pathway coordinators and other administrative colleagues to identify and address potential delays.
• Monitor patient pathways and relevant waiting lists, ensuring that administrative actions are completed within required timescales and that potential pathway delays are highlighted and escalated appropriately.
• Support the management of referrals received through the Single Point of Access (SPoA), ensuring that referrals are processed, recorded, directed and tracked in accordance with local procedures and that any incomplete or urgent referrals are appropriately escalated.
• Liaise with clinical teams regarding referrals requiring review, triage or further information and ensure that subsequent actions are progressed promptly.
• Support the coordination and administration of outpatient clinics, including the creation and amendment of clinic templates where authorised, clinic changes, additional clinics, cancellations and rebooking arising from clinician availability or service requirements.
• Maintain an overview of clinic capacity and clinician availability and support forward planning to maximise the effective use of available outpatient capacity.
• Work closely with clinicians and pathway/booking teams to ensure that clinics and appointments are appropriately managed and that available capacity is utilised effectively.
• Communicate clinic changes promptly to the appropriate teams and ensure that any associated patient or administrative actions are completed.
• Support the management of clinical correspondence using Dragon voice recognition, digital dictation and other Trust-approved systems. The post holder will be expected to review, format and process correspondence accurately and ensure that letters are completed, approved and distributed within agreed Trust timescales.
• Identify and appropriately manage any inaccuracies, missing information or outstanding actions within dictated correspondence, liaising with the relevant clinician where clarification is required.
• Ensure that all actions arising from clinic letters, patient correspondence and GP correspondence are identified and progressed appropriately, including referrals, follow-up appointments, investigations and onward communication.
• Chase outstanding clinical correspondence, approvals, investigation results and other information where required to support timely patient care and pathway progression.
• Process urgent referrals and clinical documentation promptly, ensuring that appropriate clinicians are made aware of urgent information and that relevant actions are recorded and followed through.
• Arrange procedures, investigations, follow-up appointments or other actions requested by clinicians, in accordance with local processes and within the remit of the role.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic patient and administrative records using relevant Trust systems, ensuring that information is entered accurately and in accordance with information governance requirements.
• Scan, upload and appropriately file clinical documentation within Trust electronic patient record systems where required.
• Maintain electronic diaries for clinicians and the wider team, coordinating appointments, meetings and other commitments as necessary.
• Organise and support departmental, clinical, business, educational and multidisciplinary meetings where required, including diary coordination, preparation of documentation and taking minutes where appropriate.
• Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets and other departmental documentation as required.
• Support data collection, validation and audit activity within the department, including the maintenance of databases and preparation of information or reports requested by clinical or management teams.
• Work collaboratively with other medical secretaries, clinic coordinators and administrative colleagues to maintain adequate administrative cover and support service continuity during periods of annual leave, sickness or other absence.
• Support the induction and training of new or temporary administrative staff where appropriate, including providing guidance on departmental processes, systems and ways of working.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with Trust policies relating to information governance, data protection, records management and the appropriate use of clinical systems.
• Work independently within established procedures, using initiative and sound judgement to manage enquiries and resolve routine problems, while recognising when issues require escalation to a clinician or manager.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinical and non-clinical colleagues across the Trust and with external organisations to support efficient and coordinated patient care.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes within the service, including adapting to new technology, digital workflows and service developments such as Dragon voice recognition and SPoA.
• Maintain a patient-focused approach at all times and contribute to the delivery of a safe, efficient and responsive service.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the Band 4 role, as required to meet the changing needs of the service.

The post requires an individual who is able to work with limited supervision, organise and prioritise a varied workload, communicate effectively at all levels and respond flexibly to changes in service demand. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, professionalism and discretion and to recognise the importance of timely administrative processes in supporting safe and effective patient care.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• GCSE Maths and english
• Digital skills

Desirable

• NHS Experience

NHS Experience

Essential

• NHS experience

Desirable

• 1 year in admin role

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Ability to work in a team and be proactive

Desirable

• Leading a team or initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton Hospital

Lewsey Road,

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Lead Emergency Care Practitioner in the UTC, you will work closely with the Emergency Care/Nurse Practitioners (EP's) who see and treat patients presenting with a variety of minor injuries and illnesses.

You will also work closely with the Health Care Assistants (HCA's), Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ED), General Practitioners (GP's), UTC

Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP's) and the contracted GP provider.

As well as the ED ACP's, tACP's, Matron, Senior Nurses, ED Consultant Team, Care Group Manager and Divisional Director of Nursing/Professions.

The UTC Lead Emergency Care Practitioner will provide managerial and professional support on a day-to-day basis to the EP's and HCA's in the department. You will need to possess the ability to be a key decision maker alongside the multi-professional team (MDT), as well as strong communication skills.

Your role will include developing the UTC service as well as the EP and HCA teams.

Your direct clinical care duties will include seeing and treating patients in the UTC with a variety of minor injuries and illnesses, including requesting and interpreting specialist investigations, including X-ray and some blood tests. Therefore, it is essential that you are an experienced practitioner with skills in managing and treating patients with minor injuries and illnesses.

The UTC shift time will fall between the hours of 07:30 - 22:30, incorporating a combination of Early, Late and Long day/late shifts. You will need to be able to work the full range of shifts, as well as some bank holidays and weekends.

We are looking for a confident, well-organised, strong, visible leader with high standards, excellent clinical skills and knowledge, and extensive experience of working within emergency/urgent care, who thrives in a busy and diverse clinical environment.

The successful candidate will have proven experience as an urgent/emergency care practitioner. A track record in leadership is essential, as are excellent interpersonal communication and organisational skills.

For a full overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of NMC register or Allied Health Professional with HCPC Registration
• Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
• Post graduate speciality specialist training - WECC Minors Emergency Practitioner Qualification, Urgent Care Qualification or equivalent in Minor Injuries and Illnesses
• Evidence Supporting Learners in Practice
• Current IRMER Certificate
• ILS and PILS
• Up to date knowledge of current guidelines relating to Urgent/Emergency Care
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
• Extensive clinical experience of working within chosen speciality
• Previous experience of working at band 7 level
• Post Registration experience and proven evidence of leadership or change management
• Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
• Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice

Desirable

• Psychological Assessment course
• Teaching and presentation aptitude or courses
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
• Registered on MSc Pathway as an experienced practitioner
• Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan)

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self 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, reports and correspondence in a timely fashion
• 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.
• 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 and complying with QOF requirements.
• Delivering enhanced services.
• 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 eg.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 summarizing 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 and Safety:-

• The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risk
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:-

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

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

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, 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

• *MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• *Full registration with GMC
• *Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB)
• *Inclusion on Performers List
• *Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional
• development

Desirable

• *MRCGP

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working in primary care in an area with significant health
• problems
• *Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours

Desirable

• *Experience in development of areas of clinical expertise
• *Experience of audit and improving care for patients

Knowledge & Understanding

Desirable

• *Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health
• agenda
• *Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and
• health care in the area
• *Understanding current NHS policies

Personal Skills and Qualities

Essential

• *Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both
• written and verbally.
• *Good organizational skills
• *Time management skills
• *Able to work under pressure
• *Working on own initiative
• *IT skills (including word processing and database work) as relevant
• to General Practice
• *Committed to quality and patient satisfaction
• *Committed to equal opportunities
• *Team worker

Other

Essential

• *Committed to working as part of a multi- disciplinary, multi-agency primary care team
• *Openness to explore alternative working practices

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

Valentine Health Partnership

Address

Ferryview Health Centre

25 John Wilson Street

Woolwich

SE18 6PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy, long term conditions and frailty.

• Prescribe safely and appropriately within scope of competence.

• Support Enhanced Health in Care Homes, including medicines reviews and participation in ward rounds.

• Reconcile medicines after hospital discharge and support safe transfer of care.

• Provide specialist medicines advice to GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and patients.

• Implement national and local medicines guidance, formulary recommendations and safety alerts (e.g. MHRA).

• Contribute to long term condition management, including optimisation of prescribing for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and respiratory disease.

Medicines optimisation and governance:

• Lead on prescribing safety and quality improvement initiatives across the PCN.

• Contribute to achievement of prescribing elements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Enhanced Services.

• Undertake audits and data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Support the development of prescribing policies, protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Promote cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing across the network.

Multi-disciplinary working:

• Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, including those focused on complex patients and care home residents.

• Support case management discussions by providing medicines expertise.

• Work closely with pharmacy technicians and support their development where appropriate.

• Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior pharmacists, students and other staff.

Professional development and supervision:

• Maintain up to date continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements.

• Participate in peer support, supervision and regular appraisal with the Lead Clinical Pharmacist.

• Engage in learning opportunities within the PCN and wider system.

General responsibilities:

• Work across practices in Burnham on Sea, Berrow, Highbridge, Cheddar and Brent, with travel between sites as required.

• Uphold all PCN and practice policies including confidentiality, information governance, safeguarding, equality and diversity, infection prevention and control and health and safety.

• Contribute to audits, service evaluation and continuous quality improvement.

• Represent the PCN professionally in interactions with patients, staff and partner organisations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical medication review and managing patients with long term conditions.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist.
• Experience in primary care or community settings.

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree (or equivalent) and GPhC registration
• Independent Prescriber qualification.

Desirable

• At least 12 months of post-prescribing experience.Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or related field.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety.
• Ability to interpret and apply national and local guidance to clinical practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Competence in IT systems, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in practice.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Ability to travel routinely across Burnham on Sea, Berrow, Highbridge, Brent, Cheddar and Axbridge
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

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 Sedgemoor PCN

Address

Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice

The Surgery, Houlgate Way,

Axbridge,

Somerset

BS26 2BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Opening up/locking-up of Practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with Practice protocols
• Maintaining and monitoring the Practice appointments system
• Making patients aware of the appointment booking procedure
• Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
• Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
• Taking messages and passing on information accurately
• Filing and retrieving paperwork
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers
• re-stock consulting rooms as required
• Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
• Processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures following Data Protection.
• Providing clerical assistance including word/data processing, filing and photocopying

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To have experience working in a busy reception area.

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

Welling Medical Practice

Address

Welling Medical Practice

2 Danson Crescent

Welling

Kent

DA16 2AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wellingmedicalpractice.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

• Qualified in a core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional)
• Professional registration with recognised National Body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England)

Desirable

• Psychology or other mental health related undergraduate degree.
• Nationally recognised postqualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to the core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional).

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge of child psychology and development
• Demonstrates an understanding of young peoples anxiety and depression and how it may present
• Demonstrate an understanding of parenting and behaviour management interventions
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the impact of multisystemic issues such as home, school and community.
• Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological and systemic therapies and how it relates to this post

Experience

Essential

• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable people
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working in a mental health and/or CYP setting

Desirable

• Evidence of working in the local community
• Experience of routine outcome monitoring

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.

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Catherine House

CREWE

CW2 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional & Educational Duties

• Adhere to HCPC/NMC Code of Conduct and regulatory standards
• Maintain professional registration and complete mandatory training
• Participate in supervision and reviews including competency assessments
• Engage in audits, research, and teaching activities

ECP/ACP-Specific Requirements

• Perform advanced clinical assessments in routine and urgent care settings
• Hold Independent Prescribing qualification and maintain it
• Demonstrate confidence in autonomous decision-making and complex case management
• Utilise advanced skills in diagnostics, prescribing, and patient management

Additional Duties

• Ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors; report incidents and risks
• Safeguard vulnerable patients and follow protocols
• Comply with practice policies including confidentiality, infection control, and equality
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Criteria
• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Masters degree (required for ECP/ACP qualification post-December 2020, aligned with RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level Nursing Practice).
• Postgraduate diploma or degree (for ECP/ACP qualification up to December 2020).
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber, registered with the NMC.
• Compliance with NMC revalidation requirements as outlined in the NMC Revalidation booklet.
• Technical & Administrative Competence
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with GP practice systems and prescribing data monitoring platforms.
• Ability to produce clear, comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Competence in developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans.
• Governance & Compliance
• Strong awareness of data protection regulations (GDPR).
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, particularly within a GP practice environment.
• Knowledge and Skills - Essential
• Clear understanding of NHS principles, values, and frameworks.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex or incomplete information, anticipate issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, including influencing, persuading, and constructively challenging information.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships based on openness, trust, and confidence.
• Inspirational leadership qualities.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads, multitask effectively, and maintain self-discipline and motivation.

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria
• Training or experience in mentorship and supervisory roles.
• Skills in cognitive behavioural approaches and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Experience working within a primary care setting.
• Evidence of collaboration across organisational boundaries in health and social care.
• Independent thinker with sound judgement, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong written communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
• Experience in project and programme management with demonstrable efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams, communicating passionately and persuasively across diverse stakeholders.
• High levels of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience, and flexibility.
• Resilience in managing unpredictable situations.
• Confidence in facilitating discussions and constructively challenging others.
• Flexible approach to ensure delivery of excellent patient care.

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

Newbury Street Practice

Address

Wantage Health Centre

Mably Way

Wantage

Oxfordshire

OX12 9BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients within their home setting to undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care planning, treatment and evaluation for patients presenting with acute or chronic conditions.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, interpret test results and plan clinical care accordingly.
• To always practice within professional competencies and escalate to the referring or duty clinician for guidance where clinical presentations exceed individual experience or scope of practice.
• Make any necessary referrals in collaboration with the referring or duty clinician to other members of the primary health care team, community or hospital teams or social care team as appropriate.
• Where appropriate, discuss with the referring or duty clinician doctor the needs of patients presenting with complex health needs or conditions requiring specific treatment, hospital admission or referral.
• Follow-up patients in the short term and post discharge / 999 call to ensure continuity of care and assist with reducing unnecessary hospital admission or re-admission.
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within the boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care where appropriate.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council Standards and Proficiency, Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and ensure that personal and professional clinical standards and development are maintained.
• If able to prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following national policies, patient group directives and local pathways and in accordance with own competence.
• Formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment, ensuring the delivery of a safe and effective service.
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs, only accepting to carry out procedures that you are appropriately trained to complete.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
• Assist with the development of local policies and procedures and participate in audit.
• Participate in PCN MDT where appropriate.
• Explore the potential for collaborative working and take opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships.
• Liaise with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients, including but not limited to:

- Patients and their representatives

- GP, nurses, AHPs and other practice staff

- Social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, physician associates and pharmacists

- Community pharmacists and support staff

- End of life care teams

- Mental health teams

- PCN Clinical Directors and other PCN staff

- Practice managers

- Community nurses and other allied health professionals

- Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 yrs post qualification experience
• Demonstrable experience working in, or a good understanding of, urgent care and primary care environments, including the operational and clinical demands of these settings.
• Comprehensive patient examination skills of body systems
• Knowledge of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in primary care
• Collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
• Facilitating change to improve clinical practice
• Undertaking policy review and clinical audit
• Good knowledge of Emis / Clinical system
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality issues

Desirable

• Experience working within primary care
• Independent prescribing (V300)

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

Sutton Primary Care Networks

Address

Thomas Wall Centre

52 Benhill Avenue

Sutton

Surrey

SM1 4DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care homes and community-based care

The post holder will support older people in care homes and the community, reviewing patients after a change in health, supporting falls prevention and care planning, liaising with care home staff and families, and helping to reduce avoidable emergency attendances or admissions.