Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and person specification, relating to this role, please review the attached documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC registered) or Registered Nurse (NMC registered where applicable).
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification.

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within community services
• Experience of leading or managing teams.
• Experience of service improvement and change management.

Desirable

• Experience working within integrated community services.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage complex situations.

Desirable

• Experience of budget management.
• Experience using quality improvement methodologies.

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Community - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education including English and Maths GSCE at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Good Command of English Language
• NVQ Level 3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography support or equivalent experience
• Evidence of willingness to undertake further training and development relevant to the role.

Desirable

• Trained in cannulation
• Trained in venepuncture
• Care Certificate completed
• Additional healthcare support worker training relevant to diagnostic services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare, care or patient-facing environment.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of providing direct support to patients.
• Experience of working with members of the public.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Radiology, Imaging or Outpatient setting.
• Experience supporting invasive or sterile procedures.
• Experience using NHS computer systems.
• Experience of appointment management or patient pathway administration.

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Ability to provide reassurance and support to anxious or distressed patients.
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently within agreed protocols and recognise when to seek assistance.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Basic IT skills and experience using computerised systems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Radiology computer systems
• Understanding of diagnostic imaging pathways.
• Awareness of radiation safety principles within a Radiology environment.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Caring, compassionate and patient focused.
• Professional and courteous manner.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and service needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Interest in developing a career within diagnostic imaging services.

Other

Essential

• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role including patient movement and prolonged periods of standing.
• Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns and service requirements.
• Ability to travel between Trust sites as required.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and competency assessments.
• Commitment to providing high quality patient care.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse or Registered ODP.
• Completion of the First Assistant Course Level 1
• Post qualification experience working as a scrub practitioner
• Teaching / mentoring qualification / assessors qualification or equivalent (or willingness to undertake).
• Evidence of recent professional development in relevant clinical speciality

Desirable

• Recent leadership development or willingness towards a leadership qualification
• Royal College of Surgeons Basic Surgical Skills Course (or willingness to undertake)

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a scrub practitioner within perioperative care.
• Able to assume a lead clinical role as appropriate
• Experience of implementing change management.
• Experience of Clinical skills and competent in required surgical skills as defined by the Perioperative Care Collaboration Surgical First Assistant scope of practice (2018).
• Experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of a team with a proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own and others

Desirable

• Experience in leading clinical teams and coordinating resources
• Proven experience of working as a Surgical First Assistant in the theatre environment.

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accountable to: Partners - Dr J A Hopwood Dr C A Bowley Dr C Jones

Responsible to: Practice Manager Samantha Spike

Job Summary:

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

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including AskmyGP consultations, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, triage calls, triage visits, checking and signing of repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Respond to medical problems presented by temporary residents as required.

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

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.

To assist in the establishment of appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions.

Completion of clinically related administrative and non clinical duties needed for the delivery of the service.

Providing counseling and health education.

Refer patients for further opinions and interventions according to Practice protocols.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions wherever possible).

Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.

Participate in training plans of medical students as required.

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

Maintaining, monitoring and updating computer database and management of medical records and practice audits

Ensure that practice clinical database is updated promptly and accurately with information relating to patient records, as required for clinical accuracy and for practice recording requirements under QOF and Enhanced Services.

Appropriate use of read codes.

Participating in the collection and collation of statistics towards the preparation of practice reports, performance monitoring and audits.

Practice Organisation

Process and action incoming patient and hospital correspondence.

Attendance at in-house meetings, significant event audit meetings and others as deemed necessary.

Ensure that the practice complaints system is adhered to at all times

Awareness and compliance with all relevant guidelines e.g. data protection, confidentiality and health and safety.

Maintain all mandatory training.

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 organization. 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 assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy.

Providing information regarding immune consent with particular regard to Hepatitis B status

Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Using appropriate infection control procedures particularly those relating to needle stick injuries, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Ensuring that all accident or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated, and follow up action taken where necessary.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the quality, 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 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.

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 enhanced 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.

Each session will consist of 16 AskmyGP requests.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003 Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Currently on a PCT performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register DBS clearance

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

Ashville Surgery

Address

171 Upper Chorlton Road

Whalley Range

Manchester

M16 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is for a part time General Practitioner to cover 4 sessions per week, plus a share of the extended access work. Our local out of hours provider is commissioned to do approximately 50% of these hours for us.

An ideal candidate would be forward-thinking, a team-player and motivated.

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

Full details are in the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The candidate must be a fully qualified GP and maintain this qualification throughout the time working with us.

Desirable

• Experience in primary care but we would also fully support any specialisms the GP may bring to the practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working will all type of patients.

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care.

Additional

Essential

• Experience in primary care and additional specialist areas. We are happy to support this development whilst working with us.

Desirable

• Good GP IT systems knowledge.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Border Practice

Address

Blackwater Way

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU12 4DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Knowledge of the database System 1

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
• Accurate data entry and typing skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work within a team
• Able to deal with difficult/emotional callers

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of System 1 database

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Capacity to manage a demanding workload

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

SOUTHALL

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake the usual responsibilities associated with working as a Salaried GP in general practice.

Duties will include:

• Providing high-quality, patient-centred general medical services.
• Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and other appropriate consultations.
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Undertaking regular care home ward rounds and providing ongoing medical care and clinical support to care home residents.
• Working collaboratively with care home staff, families and other healthcare professionals to support the needs of care home patients.
• Prescribing medication safely and appropriately in accordance with current guidance.
• Making appropriate referrals to secondary care and other healthcare services.
• Reviewing investigation results, correspondence and clinical information and taking appropriate action.
• Supporting the management of patients with long-term conditions.
• Providing preventative healthcare and health promotion advice.
• Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Completing appropriate clinical administration, including prescriptions, referrals, reports and correspondence.
• Participating in practice clinical meetings and contributing to the wider work of the practice.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, administrative colleagues and members of the wider primary care team.
• Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Participating in appropriate practice audits, learning events and significant event reviews.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and skills through continuing professional development.
• Working in accordance with GMC requirements, NHS guidance, practice policies and relevant legislation.
• Contributing positively to the friendly and supportive culture of Springfield Surgery.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient-centred approach to care.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• An understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Appropriate IT skills for working within modern general practice.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance requirements.

Desirable

• It would be helpful, although not essential, if applicants have:
• Experience of EMIS
• An interest or additional qualification in an area that complements the existing clinical team.
• Experience of quality improvement, audit or service development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must:
• Be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
• Be included on the NHS England Medical Performers List or be eligible for inclusion.
• Hold appropriate GP qualification, including MRCGP or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Be eligible to work as a GP in the UK.

Experience

Essential

• Applicants should have:
• Experience of providing general medical services within primary care.
• Experience of assessing and managing a broad range of clinical presentations.
• An understanding of the responsibilities and pressures associated with modern general practice.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Applications from newly qualified GPs are also welcomed.

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

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive, and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Culling and sorting patient records and letters in preparation for summarising.
• Reviewing medical records and producing an accurate summary of the patients medical history.
• Using SNOMED coding within EMIS to record the information from patient paper medical record, or via GP2GP, into the practice clinical system.
• Auditing data collection standards in the practice.
• File patient records and correspondence in patient medical records.
• Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc. are filed in correct records.
• To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.
• To retrieve medical records and assist with the completion of medical/insurance records and invoicing accordingly.
• Dealing with online enquiries and CH out-of-hours reports to ensure they are directed to the appropriate department within the required timeframe.
• Coding incoming mail to ensure problems are coded properly and information is available to support continuity of care.
• Ensuring actions from incoming mail are identified and tasked to the relevant person in the practice.
• Picking up on items to be coded to secure any quality initiative payments for the practice.
• To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.
• Dealing with private work associated with firearms licences, medical letters, HGV licences etc.
• Facilitation of SAR processing.
• Assisting with medical records tasks sent by the wider practice team.
• Answering patient queries received via the practice website submission form, including new patient registrations.
• To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate and secure manner.
• To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
• Liaising with ICC Hub and Hospitals regarding patient care
• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as required.

Person Specification

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure
• Self-motivated and capable of working unsupervised
• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• Caring, approachable and sociable
• High level of organisational and time management skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Clean driving license and access to a vehicle

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grade C or above) or equivalent
• A Level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• RSA II or equivalent in typing or word processing
• Medical Terminology.
• National Clinical Coding
• Qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS e-referral system
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Excellent administrative and
• organisational skills

Desirable

• GP practice experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience of medical records coding
• Experience of using NHS computer systems

Skills

Essential

• Computer literate with excellent
• keyboard skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office Applications
• Attention to accuracy and detail on a consistent basis
• Good communication skills, both
• written and verbal
• Communicating with a range of
• different people & colleagues in a
• courteous and professional manner
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to use and work on your own
• initiative
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment
• Good organisational skills
• Effective administrative and secretarial skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work under pressure and at speed
• Enthusiastic & committed to personal development

Desirable

• Understanding of and
• commitment to health & safety in the workplace
• Knowledge of
• safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of the
• healthcare 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria Health

Address

Upper Eden Medical Practice

Silver Street

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

CA17 4RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our friendly team. Duties will involve:

- answering the Practices telephone and assisting patients in a courteous, efficient and effective manner

- assist in processing repeat prescriptions

- greeting and dealing with patients and other visitors either in person or via the

- process personal and telephone requests to book appointments, visits and telephone consultations

- taking messages and passing on information

- filing, retrieving paperwork and photocopying

- processing and management of patient registrations

- computer data entry/data allocation and collation

- be part of a large shared rota for the occasional early evening, weekend or Bank holiday shift

- end of day closure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent in customer care/Business & admin/health and social care

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent Medical Terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of customer service either face to face or telephone communications

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice Experience of working in primary care Experience of working with prescriptions

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work under pressure and keep calm and polite Keyboard and IT Skills

Desirable

• Experience of TPP Systmone Computer system Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of prescriptions

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

Birchwood Medical Practice

Address

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

LN6 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
• Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
• Point of contact for Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
• Undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
• Supporting the continued quality improvement of the service.
• Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
• Obtaining consent for Health and Forensic procedures

What makes this post different:

• 1:1 monthly supervision with allocated mentor, safeguarding supervisor or Line Manager
• Additionally taking part in research, audit, teaching and sitting FFLM exams will be encouraged.
• Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist services increases

Mountain Healthcare will support you with the following:

• Contribution from Mountain Healthcare for Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Full funding for courses and exams leading up to full Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine
• Access to online appraisal software for re-validation
• Full Funding for courses required for work, e.g FMERSA
• Access to in hours appraisers, clinical mentors & clinical directors to support your career development and well-being.
• Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role. Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
• Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required. This requires residency for 3 years in the UK
• Medical Indemnity by start date is also a requirement. You will be responsible for the cost of obtaining and maintaining this cover.
• Experience of working in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
• Note that we cannot support International Visas.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a SARC setting or custodial environments

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC-registered Doctor
• A minimum of 3 years + relevant post Foundation experience.

Desirable

• Diploma in Legal Medicine
• Member of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

Slough

SL1 2BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our friendly team. Duties will involve:

- answering the Practices telephone and assisting patients in a courteous, efficient and effective manner

- assist in processing repeat prescriptions

- greeting and dealing with patients and other visitors either in person or via the

- process personal and telephone requests to book appointments, visits and telephone consultations

- taking messages and passing on information

- filing, retrieving paperwork and photocopying

- processing and management of patient registrations

- computer data entry/data allocation and collation

- be part of a large shared rota for the occasional early evening, weekend or Bank holiday shift

- end of day closure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent in customer care/Business & admin/health and social care

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent Medical Terminology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of customer service either face to face or telephone communications

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice Experience of working in primary care Experience of working with prescriptions

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work under pressure and keep calm and polite Keyboard and IT Skills

Desirable

• Experience of TPP Systmone Computer system Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of prescriptions

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

Birchwood Medical Practice

Address

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

LN6 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Pay: Starting at £26,000
• Starting date: Waiting for right candidate- open
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, being proficient in word and excel
• Working knowledge of EMIS and Docman useful, as work will involve using both
• Working knowledge of ERS useful, as work will involve knowing how to process ERS
• Arrange appointments, referrals, tests and follow-ups
• Assisting senior GPs with administrative burden (include health processing forms, dealing with complaints with supervision and dealing with cancer safety netting)
• Undertake reception duties/ care navigation work on a daily basis, this includes booking patient appointments, patient queries, and answering telephone calls
• Assisting the management team with rotas, complaints and claims
• Acting on behalf of the GP to liaise with outside agencies
• Monitoring the practice emails and responding
• Assisting with attaining QOF targets
• Involvement in the management of long term conditions
• Chase letters and results
• Maintain patient confidentiality

For all above areas where required, training will be provided

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 1-C in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Completed the Care Certificate

Desirable

• Previous experience with EMIS, Docman and ERS
• Working in a GP Surgery

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public
• Experience in administrative roles
• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Good knowledge of word and excel (good IT and organisational skills)
• Strong IT and administrative skills
• Previous knowledge of EMIS

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience in undertaking reception duties

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

Islington Central Medical Centre

Address

Islington Central Medical Centre

28 Laycock Street

London

N1 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality general medical services to our patients
• Managing acute, chronic and preventative care
• Face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, online triaging
• Working collaboratively with our experienced multidisciplinary team
• Contributing to QOF, enhanced services, audit and quality improvement
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
• Contributing to practice and service development
• For GP Partners, involvement in the leadership, governance and strategic direction of the practice

We are keen to support GPs with existing clinical interests and would welcome applicants wishing to develop new areas of expertise.

Clinical & Practice Support

You will be supported by:

• An experienced team of GP Partners
• A broad multidisciplinary clinical team
• Efficient clinical and administrative support systems
• Shared home visiting arrangements
• An established training and learning environment
• Opportunities to contribute to teaching, training and service development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Person Specification
• Essential
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS GP Performers List
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Interest in teaching and Women's health desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Hoylake Road Medical Centre

Address

314-316, Hoylake Road

Moreton

Wirral

CH46 6DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
• Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
• Point of contact for Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
• Undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
• Supporting the continued quality improvement of the service.
• Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
• Obtaining consent for Health and Forensic procedures

What makes this post different:

• 1:1 monthly supervision with allocated mentor, safeguarding supervisor or Line Manager
• Additionally taking part in research, audit, teaching and sitting FFLM exams will be encouraged.
• Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist services increases.

Mountain Healthcare will support you with the following:

• Contribution from Mountain Healthcare for Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Full funding for courses and exams leading up to full Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine
• Access to online appraisal software for re-validation
• Full Funding for courses required for work, e.g FMERSA
• Access to in hours appraisers, clinical mentors & clinical directors to support your career development and well-being.
• Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role. Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
• Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required. This requires residency for 3 years in the UK
• Medical Indemnity by start date is also a requirement. You will be responsible for the cost of obtaining and maintaining this cover.
• Experience of working in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
• Note that we cannot support International Visas.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a SARC setting or custodial environments

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC-registered Doctor
• A minimum of 3 years + relevant post Foundation experience.

Desirable

• Diploma in Legal Medicine
• Member of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

Wednesbury

WS10 8SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To provide treatment room services and health education advice.

i. Phlebotomy: In practice

In community

ii. Community outreach work: basic observations as required by contracts (GMS, QOF, Enhanced Services, any other the practice undertakes)

iii. Provide routine nursing treatments, within competence, to all patients to agreed practice policies, protocols and guidelines.

iv. Provide ECG screenings to practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

v. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

vi. To carry out Health Checks to agreed guidelines using practice templates

vii. Assist GPs with minor surgery, coil insertions and provide chaperoning and assistance as requested during patient examinations.

viii. To administer vaccinations and injections using PSDs

ix. Carry out extended roles incl. compression dressings and ear irrigation following appropriate training.

2. Treatment room supplies and equipment.

i. Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.

ii. Maintain stocks of health information leaflets as appropriate.

iii. Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and report any problems to the Nurse Manager.

3. Pathology specimens and investigatory procedures.

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, wound swabs, etc. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the general practitioners within competency.

4. Administrative and professional responsibilities.

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.

i. Ensure complete and accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computerised medical records.

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

iii. Attend and participate in practice meetings as appropriate.

5. Education and training of students and practice staff.

Participate in the education and training of trainee GPs, students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of practice staff as appropriate.

6. Liaison.

Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.

7. Professional development.

i. Maintain a safe and effective level of practice and bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Senior Nurse Practitioner.

ii. Attend annual appraisal and regular clinical supervision.

8. Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST:

1. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
2. Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and request while adhering to practice limitations.
3. An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations.
4. Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Good keyboard and computer skills.
7. Driving licence and use of own vehicle with appropriate insurance.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1.An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• 2.Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and request while adhering to practice limitations.
• 3.An understanding and acceptance of one's capabilities and awareness of own limitations.
• 4.Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• 5.Excellent communication skills.
• 6.Good keyboard and computer skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Eskdaill Medical

Address

Prospect House

121 Lower Street

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN16 8DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• General office duties
• MS Office/Teams

Desirable

• NHS administration system e.g PAS, CLIP
• Audiology software e.g. Auditbase

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent, to include English Grade C or above.

Desirable

• RSA II Word Processing/Text Processing qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous NHS administrative or receptionist experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: SALARIED GP (Fixed Term)November 2026-January 2027 with a view to extend or become permanent.

Pay: depending on experience

REPORTS TO: The Board

RESPONSIBLE TO: Partners

Job summary:

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

Clinical responsibilities:

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

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
• 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 Organisation policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the Organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in general practice

Essential Criteria

Essential

• GMC Registered
• Experience in Primary Care
• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communicational skills

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

Highlands Practice

Address

102 Highlands Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO15 6JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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