Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice rota, 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/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.
• The post-holder will participate in the extended hours enhanced service.
• The post-holder will undertake fair share of home visiting sessions per week as allocated.
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GMC.
• Follow all practice/PCN policies/guidelines, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, security, health and safety policies.
• Demonstrate efficient and prompt delivery of administrative tasks.
• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload and resources in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Participate in quality improvement initiative, including Significant Event Analysis and the review of patient complaints.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Practice/PCN local and national standards / targets e.g. Quality and Outcomes Framework, IIF.
• Support the aims and objectives of all practice policies and procedures to ensure high quality care , service delivery and minimise risk.

• Regular communication with the health professional and managerial and administrative staff of the Practice to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
• Liaison with the members of the wide multi-disciplinary team, including ICB, hospitals, community services and other agencies (such as local authority, social services and voluntary agencies) in order to assure appropriate care is provided for the Practice population.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
• To communicate difficult often unpleasant or sensitive messages to patients and families.
• Participate in Practice / PCN Meetings and others as appropriate.

• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting partners and other members of the practice team in a flexible manner.
• Show commitment to maintain and demonstrate compliance with practice vision, values and behaviours.
• Understand own role and scope within the organisation and identify how this may develop over time.
• 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.
• Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient need.
• Participate in and support locality projects as agree with the practice/PCN management team.

Responsibility for Information Resources:

• Review and process data using accurate SNOMED coding in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and auditing purposes.
• Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality, including the Data Protection and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.
• Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main non-verbal internal method of communication and use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information.

Other responsibilities within the Organisation:

• Contribute to the development and achievement of the PCN strategy and goals.
• Participate in and promote the practice online services to patients (eg online medical viewer), along with involvement of practice online consultation system.
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant policies / guidelines.

Equality and Diversity:

• Act in a way that recognise the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers visitors and colleagues. They must be treated equally, irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation religion etc Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
• Be aware of the statutory procedure, local guidance and referral criteria regarding the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Follow the guidance and policies and take action in an appropriate manner.

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.

Security, Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, security and safety as defined in each 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 risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Personal / Professional Development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS user skills
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Desirable

• Strong IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF
• Eligibility now applies to any GP, provided they have not been substantively employed as a General Practitioner in a Core Network Practice of South and East Stockport PCN at any point in the previous 12 months.
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Experience of medicines management

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

• Experience of ICB initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Marple Cottage Surgery

Address

Marple Cottage Surgery

50 Church Street

Marple

Stockport

Cheshire

SK6 6BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

• Provide routine and urgent GP consultations in line with best practice
• Undertake clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support safe prescribing and clinical governance processes
• Contribute to the smooth running of the practice

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of working in primary care or similar setting

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexible and cooperative approach
• Ability to work under pressure
• High level of professionalism and integrity

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree
• CCT (or equivalent)
• Full GMC Registration
• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List

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

Pemberton Surgery

Address

Sherwood Drive

Wigan

Lancashire

WN5 9QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
2. Registered with Health Care Professionals Council and full BDA membership
3. Experience of working in acute/community setting as a dietitian or dietetic learner/student
4. Ability to prioritise workload and work flexibly - travelling to multiple sites is required
5. Ability to work from home at time with access to WiFi using equipment provided by BHFT
6. Car driver would be an advantage

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tina Howe on 07717432859 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• An undergraduate or a postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
• UK registered with Health Professional Council

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association

Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Attended clinical Supervisory Skills course for student training
• Completed specialist training pre or post registration e.g. FODMAP, paediatrics, behaviour change training

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a variety of dietetic settings/patient groups and partnership working with other HCPs

Desirable

• Experience in delivering group education/sessions
• Experience in carrying out research or clinical audit
• Previous involvement with providing student placements
• Previous experience using virtual platforms for patient consultations

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Is able to demonstrate high levels of personal organisation, and the ability and keep track of competing clinical priorities and administrative tasks
• Is able to demonstrate a good understanding of general dietetics

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work from home at times with access to WiFi (using IT equipment provided by BHFT)
• Ability to travel efficiently to multiple sites and domiciliary visits across Berkshire during working day as required in job plan

Desirable

• An ability to work flexibly if required, this could include evenings and weekends

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Community Dietetics West - King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3DP

Windsor

SL4 3DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Barnstaple Alliance PCN Care Co-ordinator Responsibilities

• Carry out audits to identify improvements and maximise income for prescribing IIF (Investment and Impact fund) indicators.
• Update IT systems to include templates and protocols in order to meet the requirements of any changes in service specifications, e.g. IIF changes.
• Design efficient templates, protocols, alerts and other IT tools to support drug safety, patient care, quality record-keeping and reporting claims.
• work across Practices to share good Practice, identify information and IT needs, and implement effective systems and training. The aim is for all Practices to be best of the collaborative group by sharing what is does well.
• Establish good working relationships with people employed in Practices across the PCN to enable them to carry out their duties effectively. It is important that the skills of existing teams continue to be valued and their roles developed as agreed with the Practice.
• Work with the Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians as well as other primary care professionals within the PCN to identify and manage a caseload of patients, and where required and as appropriate, refer people back to other health professionals within the PCN.
• Communicate with community pharmacy colleagues to assist Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians.
• Give specific support to practices to help plan and deliver efficient vaccination campaigns such as Flu and Covid 19 using IT tools available to you.
• Take minutes of MDT meetings and disseminate; chase progress against actions identified in these meetings and ensure follow up where necessary.

For the full Job Description please refer to the supporting document attached with this advert.

Person Specification

Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Reliable, trustworthy, conscientious ,polite & good mannered,
• Smart, clean & well-presented appearance, Enthusiastic and a self-starter

Desirable

• Flexible approach to duties and working arrangements
• Able to pick up what is happening around you and be able to show a proactive approach to delivering an excellent support service

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of English & Maths GCSE B or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of Medical Terminology training
• Pharmacy Services or equivalent NVQ3 qualification

Technical

Essential

• Competent in Microsoft office Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint

Desirable

• Previous experience of work as a Prescription Coordinator within Primary Care
• Previous work as a Pharmacy Technician / Dispensing Assistant
• Previous knowledge of SystmOne
• Touch-typist

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to manage time and workload
• Manage multiple tasks and conflicting demands
• Ability to work under pressure & maintain a professional / effective approach
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team

Special Job Requirements

Essential

• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to deal with matters in a confidential manner

Desirable

• Willingness to work additional hours to cover the holiday/sick leave of other staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network

Address

Brannams Medical Centre

Litchdon Street

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 8GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical Receptionist. There may occasionally be a requirement to carry out other duties depending on workload, operational needs, and staffing levels.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and process correspondence from hospitals, external healthcare providers, and other agencies.
• Scan and upload documents onto the EMIS clinical system, ensuring accurate patient record management.
• Review and appropriately allocate documents within EMIS, forwarding them to the relevant clinician for review and action.
• Initiate and respond to requests from patients, practice staff, and external healthcare agencies in a professional and timely manner.
• Photocopy and prepare documentation as required by clinicians and practice staff.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence to ensure continuity of service.
• Accurately input patient information and updates into EMIS where required.
• Manage and resolve patient queries efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient reception environment at all times.
• Support the clinical team with day-to-day operational tasks as required.
• Complete tasks relating to patient results, correspondence, and clinical letters where appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing workloads and priorities to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.
• Use EMIS and other digital systems effectively for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and internal communication.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist may also be required to:

• Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system using EMIS.
• Process appointment requests received in person, by telephone, and via online systems.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately or deal with enquiries where possible.
• Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or NHS service.
• Support practice audits and administrative reviews as directed by management.
• Process incoming electronic communications and documents where required.
• Scan and attach patient-related documentation accurately to patient records within EMIS.
• Carry out opening and closing procedures in accordance with the practice rota and operational requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above);
• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification;
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working on EMIS or System One
• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative duties;
• Experience working in a health care setting;

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Law Medical Group Practice

Wrottesley Road

London

NW10 5UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Lead Clinical Pharmacist you will:

• Provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and prescribing within the Practice
• Support safe, evidence-based and cost effective prescribing

• Identify and manage medication-related risks and support prescribing safety initiatives.
• Review hospital discharge information, medication changes and correspondence.
• Provide specialist advice to clinicians on medicines, interactions, side effects and appropriate prescribing.
• Support the management of high-risk medicines and prescribing alerts.
• Develop and implement systems and processes to improve medicines safety and optimisation.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement projects and practice development.
• Liaise with the PCN, community pharmacies, secondary care and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of medicines management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of practice policies and procedures relating to prescribing and medicines management.
• Provide leadership and support to pharmacy colleagues working within the practice.
• Provide education and training to GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and other members of the practice team regarding medicines and prescribing where appropriate.
• Provide patients with clear and appropriate information regarding their medicines and treatment options.
• Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered Pharmacist
• Independent Prescriber
• Hold or be working towards advanced accreditation

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years working in Primary Care
• Experience of working at senior level, leading a clinical pharmacy team
• Experience of EMIS and EMIS searches

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

Bridge View Medical Group

Address

Southwick Health Centre

Southwick

Sunderland

SR5 2LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Clinical Responsibilities:

• As agreed in co-operative practice with colleagues, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, On Call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designated share of workflow and pathology reports.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Engaging with activities such as the QOF, LES/DES and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) and the ICB whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
• Other responsibilities within the organisation:
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, CQC
• 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 housekeeping and updating of computer-based patient records.
• To comply with the Practice IT policy
• Contributing to read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• All applicants should have the following qualifications:
• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

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

Stowhealth

Address

Violet Hill House

Violet Hill Road

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 1NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stowhealth.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

• A registered professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities, Social Work or Occupational Therapy including registration with the relevant regulatory body

Desirable

• Evidence of further professional development
• Recognised qualification in psychotherapeutic interventions i.e post graduate certificate in cbt

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of national and local guidance relevant to Liaison Psychiatry Services i.e., PLAN, Crisis Care Concordat, National Suicide prevention Strategy, Parity of Esteem agenda, relevant NICE guidelines
• A working knowledges of the Mental health Act, mental Capacity Act and Duty of Candour
• Knowledge of sensitivity to equal opportunities
• Sound knowledge of current professional staff development needs
• Knowledge of the relationship between physical and mental health and of physical pathology
• Information technology skills

Desirable

• An understanding of Liaison Psychiatry KPIs
• Sound knowledge of other agencies, Trust, PCT's within the community and outside the boundaries of our own Trust
• Best Interest Assessor or an understanding of best interests

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification practice experience in mental health
• Extensive experience working in a variety of mental health settings and crisis/liaison work
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PHL Group are commissioned by Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board to provide out-of-hours (OOH) clinical services across the county of Staffordshire. Our service offering includes telephone triage, home visiting and patients visiting one of our seven primary care centres. These services are delivered between 18:30 08:00 Monday to Friday and from 08:00 08:00 across weekends and bank holidays. Service operating times are variable based on patient demand and access to premises.

The post holder will support the three commissioned services, ensuring they are safe, efficient and patient-focused. They will work closely with the Medical Lead, Clinical Lead and Business Delivery Manager and ensure patients receive optimal care in the correct setting within the healthcare system.

The service is staffed by a team of GPs, Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, Paramedics and a non-clinical workforce.

The successful candidate will embody our core values in their day-to-day work, prioritising a Team First approach by collaborating effectively and contributing to a positive, respectful environment; Truly Caring by showing commitment to the wellbeing of patients and colleagues; and driving Pioneering Innovation through a proactive focus on continuous improvement and adaptability.

Clinical Duties

The GP will work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate care is delivered in the right place, at the right time. The post holder will be expected to:

Maintain the highest clinical standards for all patients accessing the service.

Elucidate the primary reason for the patients referral or attendance within the OOH service.

Assess and treat patients presenting with clinical needs which can be met by primary care.

Provide emergency care while waiting for emergency transfer of patient when appropriate

Provide advice and support to colleagues and the multi-disciplinary team.

Manage the flow of patients by balancing the clinical need of the patient with the capacity of the provider to deliver the necessary response.

Support both injury and illness pathways.

Maintain contemporaneous medical records for all patients consulted with.

Communication and Working Relationships

GP Team including Clinical Team of Nurses and Paramedics, Operational Manager and non-clinical team members

GPs within Primary Care

Secondary Care

Wider healthcare services

The post holder will be expected to contribute to and support the development of the service. It is expected that the post holder will:

Respond promptly to any requests for statements or reflections on clinical practice to support the investigation of complaints or coroner's requests

Communicate with the Governance Lead and support the delivery of a high-quality service and raise any governance issues that may arise.

Be responsible for the teaching and development of doctors, nurses, and professionals from other disciplines such as Emergency Care Practitioners, GP registrars in Primary Care Skills. This may involve practitioners sitting in and seeing patients where appropriate.

Work with the Medical Lead to ensure training, significant events, complaints, audits, surveys, and other professional service development activities are achieved to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Maintain continued education through attendance at courses and/or study days as necessary to ensure professional development requirements for on-going professional registration and licensing are met.

Participate in, encourage, and support professional development within the service.

Ensure that high clinical standards are maintained throughout the service.

Participate in annual appraisal and complete an annual personal development plan.

Comply with standard operational procedures and departmental and organisational policy.

Undertake necessary mandatory training.

Strategic Development, Planning and Organising

Actively participate in both departmental and organisational matters concerning clinical governance, care pathways, team meetings and audit.

Attend meetings as appropriate to meet the needs of the service and its development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good leadership skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly listening skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
• Good clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute primary care presentations
• Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability

Qualifications

Essential

• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation
• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list with no conditions preventing working or restrictions on practice
• A minimum of 3 years experience post CCT and experience if working in an urgent care environment such as A&E, Walk-in Centre or an Out-of-Hours service.
• Experience working with end-of-life/palliative care patients.
• Record of ongoing CPD and learning
• MRCGP examination or equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance

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

Partnering Health Ltd

Address

Sir Robert peel Hospital

Mile Oak

Tamsworth

Staffordshire

B783NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.phlgroup.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

• Relevant degree in nursing, social care of psychology
• CBT certification, accredited by ABACP (British Assoc. of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy)

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
• Specialist training in Physical Health/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BABCP

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Specialist knowledge and expertise in relation to a particular problem area (Physical Health/ PTSD).
• Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Formal training in supervision of other Cognitive Behavioural Therapists.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and intervention with clients presenting with Physical Health and P.T.S.D.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse.
• Experience of working as a qualified CBT over a minimum of 18 months

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of service user and carer involvement in services.

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

Central CYPMHS Crewe and Winsford

Mill Street

Crewe

CW2 7AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ready to make a difference?Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and key accountabilities.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing, OT or SW degree or equivalent
• Mentorship qualification or Practice Supervisor or Assessor
• Core professional qualification and registered with professional body

Desirable

• Further qualification in mental health work
• Certificate in management or equivalent
• Ongoing professional development at degree level or higher
• Higher Degree or post graduate certificate in Leadership, clinical, or therapeutic practice or equivalent. (eg, NMP, AMHP, Therapy, or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

• Competent assessment skills
• Competent ICT skills
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills
• Satisfactory verbal and written language skills.

Desirable

• Prevention and Management of Suicide training

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
• Build on / develop further knowledge of psychosocial interventions and their appropriate use in primary care
• Interest in developing knowledge base and skills relating to the provision of high quality primary mental health care

Desirable

• Knowledge of research methods and audit relevant to the job

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate significant experience at senior clinical level, including staff management/ supervision
• Experience of working with mental health service users in a statuary or voluntary capacity
• Extensive post registration experience of working in a community mental health setting and managing complex caseloads. .

Desirable

• Understanding of mental health issues in a primary care setting

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently
• Undertake physical intervention training and remain trained in techniques, as required by role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Central Norwich PCN

Norwich

NR4 7JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Facilitates decision-making by planning and mapping processes/interventions with members of the team to determine the most appropriate treatment modality or service for clients.

Communicates in a way which recognises difference and ensures that people feel included and their individual communication needs are met.

Communicates complex and sensitive information to clients during the course of psychological therapy where the atmosphere may be emotive, there may be barriers to understanding or the client may react in an antagonistic manner.

Shares information relating to psychological assessment and formulation with clients, carers and families in a responsive, empathic manner, taking into consideration the possible complexities of the familys circumstances and the highly sensitive nature of the information.

Communicates effectively with all professionals involved in the clients care including all members of the multidisciplinary team, general practitioners, Social Services, education providers, voluntary agencies, user/carer groups etc., to maximise the quality of service delivered to clients and their families and carers.

Analyses complex client information, derived from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with the client, family members and others involved in the clients care.

Adjusts and refines psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as a clinical/counselling practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Research and development

Desirable

• Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings.

Experience

Essential

• Quality and service improvement and evaluation. Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies

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 Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Dragon Square

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The administrator will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible. They will:

Adapt to and support any changes that are implemented to improve the service

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner

Demonstrate their commitment by the efficient completion of all tasks allocated

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations

Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment

• Ensure building security; have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm

Administration

Providing administration/ reception support to the wider DDHF team

Inputting data

Document management

Ensure urgent correspondence and items of relevance are immediately brought to the attention of the Senior Management team

Circulate information to members of the wider DDHF team as required

Develop and maintain systems and update information to be shared between DDHF & member practices

Comply with any internal or external audits where required

• Open and appropriate distribution of all postal correspondence

• Ad hoc organisation of corporate events for DDHF

• Ad hoc circulation of communications to Practices as required

Personal/Professional development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by DDHF 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 their own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others

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. 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 organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the organisational policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Communication

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers

• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• IT literate with Microsoft Office Word & Excel
• Good English language, numeracy and communication skills
• Pleasant disposition, helpful and effective telephone manner
• Professional approach to appearance and conduct
• Awareness and maintenance of confidentiality
• Accurate and methodical in completing tasks.
• Proactive and flexible with good time management.
• Ability to listen, to discuss and inform clearly
• Able to prioritise effectively
• Ability to use own initiative but seek help and support when needed
• Able to work in a team
• Ability to record in writing both clearly and accurately

Experience

Essential

• Experience of admin/ reception role
• Experience of data entry
• Experience of Diary management

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SystmOne
• Previous experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs/O levels including English and Maths at grade C minimum (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ Admin level 3/4

Other

Essential

• Reliable
• Positive can do attitude
• Ability to travel independently within the Durham Dales Locality.
• Able to provide cover at different bases within the County Durham Locality at short notice

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

Durham Dales Health Federation

Address

Unit 51 Innovation Hse, Longfield Rd

South Church Enterprise Park

Bishop Auckland

Durham

DL14 6XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work with individuals, families, schools and the community.
• To work in multi-agency partnerships, for example, Social care and other agencies.
• The wider SCPHN 0-19 team and Livewell Southwest, e.g. Public Health, Children and Families, Performance Management.
• The Primary Health Care Team.
• University Hospitals Plymouth departments, e.g. Paediatric Department; Neonatal Outreach, Emergency Department, Safeguarding Children's Office.
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
• Midwifery
• Education departments, e.g. Plymouth University and Professional Training & Development Department
• Schools, Nurseries and Children Centres.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities:

• To practice the principles of Community Public Health Nursing as reflected in the wider definition described in the NMC competencies.
• Search for Health needs including surveillance and assessment.
• Stimulation of awareness of health needs including strategic leadership, promoting and protecting health.
• Influence on policies affecting health including developing quality and risk management, policy and strategic development.
• Facilitation of health enhancing activities including developing services and programs working with and for communities and Schools.

• There are frequent requirements for concentration and the work pattern is unpredictable.
• Occasionally within the course of employment attendance to court may be required to give evidence.
• There is constant change management/process affecting community service delivery.
• There is exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional situations, some potentially dangerous situations in the community, e.g. Drug & Alcohol Misuse, Violence and clients displaying mental health symptoms.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurses deal with highly emotionally charged clients to safeguard children. The frequency of exposure is variable.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurses are expected to be flexible and adaptable working in different bases to cover colleagues and service provision during sickness and study leave and utilising the resources available to them.
• They are easily accessible to the public, receive and cope with frequent interruptions throughout the day.
• During visits they may be required to work in unpleasant home environments, e.g. dirty, excrement, aggression.
• Likelihood of movement of base due to changing practice.
• To have specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
• To encourage the uptake of immunisations.
• To act as an advocate for clients, liaising with agencies within and outside the health service.
• To participate in and initiate multi-agency, activities and meetings as required.
• To work in partnership with children, young people and families to identify health needs that promotes and supports a healthy lifestyle. To take appropriate action in response to any deviation from the normal which may include referral to team members or other agencies?
• To identify children in need and respond in line with national and local requirements.

• To be the lead practitioner for families here there are identified child welfare concerns.
• To be responsible for managing, organising and promoting the needs of the caseload and neighbourhood public health.
• To take an innovative approach to practice in response to a changing service.
• To actively participate in Clinical and Professional Governance, team meetings by regular attendance, contributing to the content and agenda and provide evidence of participation.
• To be actively involved in the delivery of the NHS Public Health agenda as identified in the citywide Public Health Development Plan.
• To actively seek and promote client participation in planning delivery and evaluation of services.
• To be responsible for seeking to influence policy and strategic planning affecting service delivery.
• To take a leadership role as service delivery requires, e.g. specialist interest group, working parties.
• To ensure that equipment used during delivery of a School Nursing service is maintained appropriately.
• To participate in regular Clinical Supervision, Line Management, Appraisals and Caseload Supervision, as per Policies.
• To participate in the recruitment and selection process of prospective employees, e.g. SCPHN, Student SCPHN, Skill mix team members.
• To be a Line Manager to Band 2, 3, 4 and 5 as identified by the Team Manager
• To provide staff with appraisals as per Livewell Southwest Policy.
• To be responsible for management of annual leave, study leave and sick leave of staff.
• To manage disciplinary issues and complaints following Livewell Southwest Protocols and procedures.
• To supervise and facilitate student placements as required.
• To contribute to Livewell Southwest requirements for data collection and sharing of information.
• To access annual appraisals, identify training needs and develop a continuing professional development plan.
• To facilitate and provide practice based teaching and training to colleagues and identify opportunities for knowledge sharing within other organisations.
• To have a professional responsibility to ensure that staff access the training as identified in their appraisal.
• To provide mentorship/ preceptorship to newly qualified or appointed staff.
• To utilize the framework of Clinical Governance to learn from critical incidents and apply to practice.
• To ensure that skills in audit and research are maintained.
• To assist in Livewell Southwest research and audit, as required.
• To maintain a personal professional portfolio of continuing professional development as required by the NMC.
• Responsible for participating in audit and data entry thus demonstrating contribution to Livewell Southwest targets.
• To work within the clinical effectiveness framework using available evidence, research and audit to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• To attend in service training required by the needs of the service and organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Certificate, Diploma or Degree.
• NMC Registration.
• Relevant post registration course.

Desirable

• Registered Nurse Prescriber with current NMC registration.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Working with complex families.
• Demonstrate experience of working with child protection concerns.
• Able to work effectively in a multi agency arena.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge current health issues relating to children and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge in:
• Children Act,
• Healthy Child Programme.
• Framework for Assessment.
• Child Protection.
• Evidence of research based practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• To have understanding of current Government Policies affecting living, culture/racism/disability.
• Knowledge of requirements of those children and families with complex needs.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Self-manage time.
• Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgmental and tolerant.
• Adaptable.
• Diplomatic and flexible.
• Team Player.
• Leadership.

Desirable

• Able to lead and line manage a team of skill mix in delivering a service.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

Livewell South West

Mount Gould Road

Plymouth

PL4 7QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Gwendolen House

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE5 4QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

You will be required to:

• Act upon most alerts e.g, QOF and reminders during a routine consultation i.e. 10 minutes.

• Provide all GP services required as part of the PMS contract held between the practices and the commissioning primary care agency, including all core services such as Child Health Surveillance

• Undertake Duty Doctor and Paperwork Doctor duties on a rota basis.

• Undertake surgeries during extended hours in accordance with the access needs of the practice population and the contractual obligation of the practice

• Provide cross cover, where necessary and practical, at the other practices

• Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and referral where appropriate.

• Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice.

• Provide medical support as required to patients referred by nursing staff

• Provide free certification in line with Schedule 9 of NHS GMS Regulations (1992).

• Adhere to any practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.

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

• Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;

• Collect data for audit purposes;

• Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible);

• 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 with the Practice:

• Engaging in appropriate lifelong educational and audit activity to maintain clinical competence and performance, including the completion of objectives agreed by you and the practice, in an annual Personal Development Plan. Your Personal Development Plan must be in line with the Practice Development Plan.

• Actively participating in the training and development of nurses, medical students, and GP trainees in the practice.

• Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice reception, secretarial and nursing staff.

• Attend prescribing, palliative care, clinical and practice meetings.

• You will be expected to take part in clinical meetings, be prepared to chair these and present clinical topics as required for the maintenance of educational standards and high-quality care. You will receive feedback from the partners via peer review and to act upon recommendations and demonstrate change

• Provide additional enhanced services to the practices that meet the needs of the practices patient population and maximise the income streams to the practice

• Undertake additional training where necessary to provide these enhanced services

• You are required to actively participate in Practice Based Commissioning - this will include reducing first outpatient attendances, demand management, monitoring of activity including peer review and data validation

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g., prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.

• Meet all tight timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (e.g., Locally Commissioned Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.)

This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

Key Relationships:

Internal:

• Members of the Senior Management team

• Members of the Partnership Board