Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant / Care Co-ordinator will work under the direction of the GPs and nursing team to support the delivery of high-quality patient care across the practice group.

The post holder will undertake delegated clinical duties within their competence, support the delivery of preventative healthcare programmes, assist with chronic disease monitoring where appropriate, and contribute to the smooth running of clinical services.

The role also includes care coordination responsibilities, helping to ensure patients receive timely access to appropriate services, supporting continuity of care, and working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.

As the Practice Group operates from multiple sites, the successful candidate will be expected to work across all locations as required.

Undertake delegated clinical procedures following appropriate training and competency assessment, including:

• Phlebotomy (essential)
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Pulse rate and rhythm
• Temperature measurement
• Height, weight and BMI recording
• Urinalysis
• ECG recording
• Basic wound care and dressings
• Seasonal influenza, RSV, Shingles, Pneumonia vaccinations (where trained or training will be provided)
• Collection and processing of specimens
• Chaperoning clinicians where appropriate

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Promote dignity, privacy and respect.
• Support patients in maintaining and improving their health.
• Provide health promotion advice within own competence.
• Recognise any changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Support patients to access appropriate services both within and outside the practice.
• Assist with care planning and follow-up where appropriate.
• Liaise with community teams and external healthcare providers.
• Support recall programmes and health promotion initiatives.
• Assist in identifying patients requiring reviews or additional support.
• Contribute towards improving patient outcomes through effective coordination of care.

• Maintain accurate electronic patient records.
• Complete documentation in accordance with practice policies.
• Manage clinical stock and equipment.
• Ensure consulting rooms are prepared before clinics.
• Clean and maintain equipment in accordance with infection prevention policies.
• Report equipment faults promptly.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Follow all infection prevention procedures.
• Dispose of clinical waste safely.
• Adhere to national and local IPC guidance.

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism and compassion in all interactions.

• Work within the limits of own competence.
• Maintain mandatory training.
• Participate in appraisal and personal development.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to all Practice policies, procedures and NHS guidance.
• Maintain professional registration where applicable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
• Phlebotomy competency
• Basic Life Support certification (or willingness to undertake)
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• Venepuncture qualification
• ECG competency
• Influenza vaccination training
• Care Co-ordinator experience
• Experience using SystmOne

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within Primary Care, Community Care or Secondary Care
• Experience undertaking phlebotomy
• Experience working directly with patients
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• GP Practice experience
• Experience supporting chronic disease management
• Experience coordinating patient care
• Experience with recall systems
• Experience working across multiple clinical sites

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Compassionate and caring attitude
• Excellent time management
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Strong team working skills
• Good IT skills
• Accurate record keeping
• Ability to work independently when required

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience using Accurx
• Audit experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of infection prevention and control
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Knowledge of confidentiality and GDPR
• Awareness of health promotion
• Understanding of patient-centred care

Desirable

• Understanding of QOF
• Knowledge of Enhanced Services
• Understanding of Primary Care Networks

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

AMP Group Practice

Address

Spa Pool Road

Askern

Doncaster

DN6 0HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will make autonomous decisions in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients while working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for those with complex and long-term health conditions.

Your expertise will support the team's ongoing development and help shape a proactive approach to patient care.

Clinical systems: We use SystemOne

What makes us different - key practice details

• All appointments are 15 minutes long
• To protect our staff and improve quality of care we limit formal patient contacts to a maximum of 27 contacts per day
• You will have protected break time and clinical administrative time rota'd into your day
• Our centralised clinical administration team and medical secretaries support with workload
• Our innovative clinical model focuses on promoting wellbeing, personalised planned care and timely access to care for patients

What You'll Get:

• NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
• Indemnity cover
• 10% of weekly hours set aside for CPD (continuing professional development) time
• 5 days study leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 30 days annual leave (plus Bank holidays) - pro rata for part time, plus 1 additional day each year on your work anniversary
• Salary: £80,000 and £90,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Employee assistance program to support your wellbeing
• 24/7 free access to a Remote GP service for you and your family
• Eye care scheme and Cycle to work scheme
• Access to NHS Discounts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Fortnightly grocery order for the team

OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GMC and included on the GP Specialty Register.
• Listed on the GP Performers List.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in primary or urgent care settings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong organisational skills to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively.

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

OneMedicalGroup

Address

The Headrow, Balcony Level

Leeds

LS1 8TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description attached is for a generic Band 8a Pharmacist in HDUHB. For further information on how the role works or an opportunity to meet the team, please contact Mari Treharne or Mary Williams for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 21/09/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate MSc or Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience or qualifications

Desirable

• Accredited supervisor for foundation or post foundation Pharmacists
• Independent Prescriber
• Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent if role includes aseptics
• Registered as QC if role includes aseptics
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHS
• Knowledge and experience of healthcare
• Specialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experience

Desirable

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field
• Practice Research Experience
• Training and education of pharmacy staff and other HCPs
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of service improvement

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening

Language Requirements

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Prince Philip Hospital

Bryngwyn Mawr, Dafen

Llanelli

SA14 8QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure success, you should be a confident and professional administrator with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills that will contribute to the efficient day-to-day administration of the healthcare facility. You will work comfortably under pressure while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and can effectively react to patient emergencies. You will need to have excellent organisational and administrative skills. Medical Receptionists are expected to be compassionate and discrete with superb time management and record keeping skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to D in Maths and English

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within a healthcare environment is preferable as is knowledge of EMIS and medical terminology, although full training will be given. Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills.

Desirable

• UK driving licence is desirable but not essential as you may be required to travel between sites.

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

I.J Healthcare

Address

I J Healthcare

Hollyhurst

8 Front Street

Blaydon

Tyne And Wear

NE21 4RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated Care Navigator who is passionate about providing high quality healthcare and tackling the role in new and exciting ways. We want you to come and work alongside an already motivated and inspiring practice team of like-minded and varied professionals.

The post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with aCare Navigatorworking within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Experience using Systmone
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Polite and confident
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

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

The Northolme Practice

Address

Kos Clinic

Roydlands Street, Hipperholme

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX3 8AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Approx Hours Split:

• 50% Time Patient Facing
• 50% Time Practice Development

Role Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of primary care services in line with APMS contract requirements
• Manage patients with undifferentiated and complex conditions
• Provide continuity of care and holistic patient management
• Undertake routine and urgent consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and digital)
• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans
• Prescribe safely in line with local and national guidance
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
• Support management of long-term conditions and population health
• Contribute to clinical audits, QOF, and enhanced services delivery
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team

2. Leadership Responsibilities

• Act as a senior clinical leader within the practice
• Support strategic planning and service development
• Contribute to decision-making on workforce, service delivery, and operational priorities
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability
• Provide clinical leadership across the MDT, including supervision and mentoring
• Support recruitment, retention, and development of clinical staff
• Lead on specific portfolios (e.g. digital, quality, long-term conditions)

3. Digital & Service Transformation

• Lead or support digital transformation across the practice, including:

- Online consultation systems

- Digital triage and access models

- Remote monitoring and patient communication tools

• Ensure safe and effective use of digital systems in line with NHS standards
• Promote improvements in:

- Patient access

- Workflow efficiency

- Clinical safety and outcomes

• Support data-driven decision-making using population health insights
• Contribute to innovation and redesign of care pathways

4. Quality, Governance & Performance

• Lead and support delivery of:

- Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)

- Enhanced Services

- ICB and PCN performance targets

• Participate in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support investigation of complaints, incidents, and significant events
• Ensure compliance with:

- CQC standards

- GMC guidance

- Local and national policies

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key clinical representative at:

- Primary Care Network (PCN) level

- At borough level with any emerging federations.

- Integrated Care Board (ICB) level with the commissioners or the NWL wide GP Federation.

- West London Mental Health Foundation Trust

• Work collaboratively with partner organisations, including:

- Acute trusts

- Mental health services

- Community providers

• Support partnership working to improve patient outcomes and service integration

6. Risk Management & Patient Safety

• Identify and manage clinical and operational risks
• Support a culture of safety and learning
• Ensure appropriate escalation and documentation of risks
• Contribute to resilience planning and service continuity

7. Professional Development

• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills
• Participate in CPD, appraisal, and revalidation
• Engage in teaching, mentoring, or training where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years experience as a GP
• Experience working in primary care with complex patient populations
• Experience delivering QOF and contractual targets
• Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement

Desirable

• Experience in leadership responsibilities
• Experience in digital health or service transformation
• Experience working across organisations (PCN/ICB level)
• Involvement in change management or service redesign

Personal Skills and Qualities

Essential

• Strong clinical decision-making and autonomy
• Leadership and team-working skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• IT proficiency relevant to modern general practice

Values

Essential

• Exhibits behavior's in line with Organisation Values:
• - Patient First
• - Drive Change
• - Together
• - Belonging
• - Community Focused

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• MRCGP
• Inclusion on Performers List
• Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent experience

Other Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the 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.

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

LCW UCC

Address

Hammersmith and Fulham Centres for Health

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Undertake venepuncture procedures for adults and paediatric patients.
• Perform blood collection procedures on patients with difficult venous access where competent to do so.
• Ensure all specimens are collected, labelled and handled in accordance with local protocols and pathology requirements.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately.

Administrative Duties

• Record consultations and activities within EMIS.
• Use other systems including Accurx and TQuest as required.
• Label, prepare and process pathology samples.
• Support appointment management and clinic schedules.
• Maintain stock levels and consumables.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Phlebotomist

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

IT Skills

Essential

• Ability to use clinical systems

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS, Accurx and TQuest

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Competent venepuncture skills including difficult bleeds

Desirable

• Paediatric venepuncture experience

Other

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Ability to support extended hours services

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Phlebotomy Training Certificate

Desirable

• Care Certificate

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

Shrewsbury Primary Care Network

Address

Morgan Place

Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY2 6FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of a team

Assisting patients in a kind and caring manner

Administration tasks, answer calls, liaising with clinicians and patients, organising emails, text messages, promoting services for example the NHS app

booking and cancelling appointments

Other administrative duties

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ
• Customer service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a medical environment
• e.g. pharmacy, GP surgery or with customers, patients etc
• Working closely within a team

Desirable

• Experience or working with EMIS
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Employer details

Employer name

RADCLIFFE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address

Radcliffe Primary Care Centre (Wave Suite)

69 Church Street West

Radcliffe

Manchester

M26 2SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Coordination and Patient Support

Act as a key point of contact for patients, carers and professionals involved in care.

Coordinate care for individuals with complex health, social care and psychological needs.

Support patients to understand their diagnosis, treatment options and available services.

Promote independence, self-management and improved quality of life.

Support patients to attend appointments and engage with health and care services.

Monitor wellbeing and identify changes in need, escalating appropriately.

Support individuals experiencing anxiety, low mood, loneliness, adjustment difficulties or distress.

Provide ongoing contact and support to reduce social isolation and improve engagement.

Carer and Family Support

Provide practical, emotional and informational support to carers and families.

Identify carers experiencing stress, burnout or social isolation.

Support access to carers assessments, respite services, benefits advice and peer support.

Provide information on dementia progression and coping strategies.

Promote carer wellbeing and resilience through ongoing engagement.

Service Navigation and Advocacy

Provide information, advice and signposting to health, social care, housing, welfare and voluntary sector services.

Support patients and carers to access appropriate services and overcome barriers.

Promote personalised care and shared decision-making.

Advocate on behalf of patients and carers where appropriate.

Multi-Disciplinary Team Working

Work collaboratively with GPs, Dementia Nurse, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers, Community Nurses, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Workers and voluntary sector partners.

Participate in MDT meetings and case discussions as required.

Share relevant information in line with information governance requirements.

Contribute to coordinated, integrated care planning across services.

Safeguarding, Governance and Administration

Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately in line with procedures.

Support safeguarding processes and contribute to information gathering where required.

Maintain awareness of the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest decision-making.

Maintain accurate, timely and confidential electronic patient records.

Support audits, data collection and service evaluation activities.

Ensure compliance with GDPR, confidentiality and information governance standards.

Contribute to continuous improvement of the Dementia Nurse Service and Frailty Team.

Attend supervision, mandatory training and team meetings.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with partner organisations.

Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and person-centred care in all aspects of work.

Work within organisational policies and professional standards.

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in health, social care, community or voluntary sector services.
• Experience working with carers and families.
• Experience providing emotional and practical support.
• Experience of MDT working.

Desirable

• Experience supporting people with dementia, frailty or mental health needs.
• Experience of care coordination or case management.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Care Certificate.
• Qualification in Health & Social Care, Mental Health or Dementia Care.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Mental Health, Dementia Care or equivalent experience.
• Safeguarding Adults Training.

Personal Attributes

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Desirable

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Skills and Abilities

Essential

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Desirable

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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

South and East Leeds GP Group

Address

Hosted Employers address

1st Floor Park Edge Practice

Asket Drive

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform Spirometry: Conduct quality-assured diagnostic spirometry and flow-volume loops, including bronchodilator reversibility testing where trained and authorised via Patient Group Directions (PGD).
• Patient Care: Prepare patients, explain the breathing manoeuvres clearly, ensure accurate physical measurements (height, weight), and monitor patient wellbeing during testing.
• Data Management: Accurately record, upload, and input physiological data into electronic patient record systems.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, calibrate, and daily check lung function and diagnostic equipment according to infection control and safety policies.
• Additional Clinical Tasks: Support respiratory teams with spot-check oximetry, FeNO testing, or basic observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) as required.
• Ability to move between centres as the project aims to provide spirometry closer to patients home.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to coach patients through maximal breathing efforts, basic IT literacy, and the ability to follow strict standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare/science-related subject, or an equivalent level of practical knowledge (e.g., Care Certificate plus targeted respiratory competencies).

Training

Essential

• Willingness to work toward or hold a recognised competency certificate (such as the Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology - ARTP Spirometry certificate).

Experience

Essential

• Prior experience working in a patient-facing clinical or community healthcare setting, ideally within primary care or a respiratory/sleep physiology department.

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

Sentinel Healthcare South West CIC

Address

Unit 1, 5 Research Way

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and react positively to situations at short notice.

Willingness to work in a flexible manner as part of a team and to adapt working practices to suit the changing demands of service requirements. Good understanding of the NHS IT systems.(Training will be provided where necessary).

To possess good interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to operate with diplomacy.

To have a good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook/ Office and its applications including experience of using Excel spreadsheets effectively.

Able to work successfully both autonomously and as part of a team; maintaining good working relationships and knowing when to refer to others.

To demonstrate good organisation and logistical skills and apply a high attention to detail.

To have a basic knowledge of the NHS and Wigan GP Alliances services. (Training will be provided where necessary).

Being able to perform in a flexible and proactive manner, adapting to changing priorities and circumstances as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Math's
• Confident ability to use a PC and comfortable to train with our in house packages.
• There is daily use of MS software packages so experience of Word and especially Excel.
• Driving license and own car essential

Desirable

• Desirable experience of working in a GP practice or similar environments

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

Wigan GP Alliance

Address

17 Beecham Court

Wigan

Lancashire

WN3 6PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wigangpalliance.org (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of a team

Assisting patients in a kind and caring manner

Administration tasks, answer calls, liaising with clinicians and patients, organising emails, text messages, promoting services for example the NHS app

booking and cancelling appointments

Other administrative duties

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ
• Customer service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a medical environment
• e.g. pharmacy, GP surgery or with customers, patients etc
• Working closely within a team

Desirable

• Experience or working with EMIS
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Employer details

Employer name

RADCLIFFE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address

Radcliffe Primary Care Centre (Wave Suite)

69 Church Street West

Radcliffe

Manchester

M26 2SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver dedicated Family History Breast Clinics, including:
  • Comprehensive family history assessment
  • Risk stratification using agreed regional/national guidance
  • Appropriate onward referral for genetic counselling and surveillance pathways
  • Patient counselling and reassurance
• Support and develop the Breast Pain Pathway, helping to:
  • Provide timely assessment and reassurance for low-risk patients
  • Reduce unnecessary 2WW referrals
  • Improve patient experience and pathway efficiency
  • Promote evidence-based management strategies
• Participate in Triple Assessment Breast Clinics for urgent suspected cancer referrals under consultant supervision and agreed governance arrangements, including:
  • Clinical breast examination
  • Interpretation and discussion of imaging findings
  • Supporting patient communication and documentation
  • Coordinating onward investigations and follow-up
• Assist with triage of breast referrals, including:
  • Prioritisation of urgent referrals
  • Redirecting inappropriate referrals to alternative pathways where appropriate
  • Supporting pathway navigation and clinic utilisation

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Qualified GP with full GMC registration
• On NHS England's National Performers List for GPs
• Certificate of postgraduate general practice training
• Experience of delivering GMS/PMS services
• Evidnce of basic life support (within last 12 months), safeguarding children and safeguarding adults (within last 3 months)

Desirable

• Worked as GP principal or salaried within the ICBs served by the service
• Previous experience working within a breast service or symptomatic breast clinic
• Understanding of local pathways and services available
• Experience of supporting ambulatory or rapid assessment clinics
• Experience of family history assessment and risk stratification

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 job plan, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

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

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

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

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

Providing counselling and health education

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

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing acute and repeat

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 Practice:

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

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

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

This is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Postholders will be expected to undertake any work that comes within the remit of the posts purpose. The job description will be kept under review and may be changed according to Practice requirements. Discussions on any major changes will be held with the postholder.

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, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will 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 keeping them free from hazards

Actively reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Reporting potential risks identified

Production of performance and quality information

To ensure that documentation (electronic and paper-based) exists to support performance standards across the full range of performance-based activity QOF, Enhanced Services etc.

To assist in the production of information for clinical audit.

To undertake ad-hoc work related to the performance of the practice under the guidance of the Partners.

Data Quality

To work within the clinical computer system to improve data quality, using the expertise of other data staff where appropriate.

Equality & Diversity

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

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

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

Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training 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.

This role is considered to be a developmental position and the jobholder will be encouraged to develop personal and business skills.

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

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

External communication will be with patients, Clinical Commissioning Groups and other NHS bodies, and other GP practices and service providers.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Inclusion on performers list
• Vocational training certificate or equivalent
• Annual appraisal and revalidation, and maintain
• Basic life support
• UK work permit, if required

Desirable

• Experience within medical, surgical, A&E, paediatrics or mental health
• MRCGP graduate
• Evident of continued professional development
• Minor surgery

Experience

Essential

• SystmOne
• Experience within primary care
• Triage
• Face to face consultations
• Chronic disease management
• Clinical governance
• Delivery of QOF targets

Desirable

• Audit
• Understanding of PMS contract
• Awareness of ICB initiatives

Skills

Essential

• Basic computer literacy skills
• Good telephone manner, clear speech
• Good record keeping
• Communication and listening skills
• Ability to work in a multi-professional team
• Ability to work under pressure, manage demanding workloads
• Aware of needs of patients, relatives and carers
• Adhere to confidentiality requirements
• Ability to cope with patients under extreme stress from both social and clinical circumstances
• Ability to handle change and unexpected urgent requirements
• Effective communication skills to enable conversations about medical issues with patients and colleagues
• Flexible, caring and empathetic
• Self motivated
• Professional approach
• Presentable appearance
• Reliable, punctual and committed to work
• Full UK Driving Licence

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

Homestead Medical Centre

Address

Homestead Drive

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF2 9PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Frailty & Community Hub Co-ordination

Frailty Identification & Navigation:

Support the proactive identification and coding of moderately and severely frail patients. Serve as a central point of co-ordination between GP practices, the Community Frailty Hub, District Nurses, Community Therapy Teams, and Adult Social Care.

Personalised Care & Reablement Support: Assist in delivering person-centred care plans that encourage patient independence, goal engagement, and safe living within their own homes.

Physical Observations & Early Warning: Perform and accurately record basic physical observations (e.g., blood pressure, pulse oximetry, blood sugar) when indicated or instructed by a clinician. Monitor patients for subtle changes in condition and immediately escalate concerns to clinical staff.

Assessment & Visit Workflow: Facilitate first visit assessment documentation, maintain pre-visit summaries and ensure pre-visit data is accurately communicated across the MDT.

Signposting & Referral Pathways: Actively refer and signpost patients and carers to appropriate community services, voluntary agencies, and reablement programmes (e.g., home exercise plans set by therapy teams) to mitigate admission risks.

Cancer Care & Prevention

Co-ordinate contact with newly diagnosed cancer patients and monitor the 2 week wait referral process.

Proactively invite patients for screening (cervical, breast, bowel) and target non-responders to increase uptake.

Track necessary routine monitoring tests for cancer management and present learning/data at monthly governance meetings.

End of Life Care (EOLC) & Complex Needs

Assist in identifying and correctly coding palliative and complex patients.

Ensure regular annual and clinical reviews occur, assisting with correct DNAR record coding and reviews.

Liaise with social prescribing link workers, health/wellbeing coaches, and community providers to manage physical and psychological needs.

Learning Disabilities (LD) & Safeguarding

Support LD register patients with annual reviews, accessible communications, and uptake of preventative measures (flu/COVID jabs, screening).

Oversee safeguarding workflow, record management, document summarising, and coding across PCN practices, maintaining child/adult registers and liaising with MASH.

General Administrative & MDT Duties

Maintain accurate, timely electronic records (/EMIS Web) for all contact points, ensuring CQC documentation requirements are met.

Participate in vaccination call/recall campaigns and support practice reception/triage cover when required.

Contribute to safe service delivery through planned/unplanned cover and active involvement in team training and 1-to-1 performance reviews.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working in a patient-focused/community setting
• Multi-disciplinary team working & administrative systems
• Independent workload prioritization

Desirable

• Experience in Primary Care, PCNs, or Frailty Hubs
• Supporting service improvement or clinical audit

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Excellent verbal & written communication
• IT literacy (EMIS Web, MS Office)
• Basic physical observation monitoring skills (or willingness to train)
• Ability to recognize boundaries and escalate clinical concerns promptly

Desirable

• Network building with external health and social care partners
• Ability to motivate patients in goal setting & rehabilitation

Behaviours / Attributes

Essential

• Compassionate, solution-focused, and patient-centred
• Commitment to equality, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
• Adaptable team player with strong time management

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in health/social care
• Enhanced DBS with Adult/Child Barred List clearance

Desirable

• Care Certificate

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

North Staffordshire GP Federation

Address

Holistic Person-Centred Care (HIPC) PCN

Tunstall and Surrounding Area

Stoke on Trent

ST6 6BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse

16 Hours per Week | 2-3 Days | Grove Medical Centre, SE8 3QH

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Grove Medical Centre.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population while working within a well-established and forward-thinking GP practice. You will enjoy a varied role with the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients, support them to improve their health outcomes and contribute to the ongoing development of our clinical services.

As an integral member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide a broad range of nursing services, including chronic disease management, cervical screening, immunisations, wound care and health promotion. You will also lead on Infection Prevention and Control, helping to ensure the practice maintains the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients across all age groups.
• Run clinics for long-term conditions including Diabetes, COPD and Asthma.
• Undertake NHS Health Checks, New Patient Health Checks and Learning Disability Health Checks.
• Provide cervical screening and women's health services.
• Deliver routine, childhood and travel vaccinations.
• Carry out wound care, dressings and suture or staple removal.
• Identify patients at risk of developing long-term conditions and support preventative care.
• Promote healthier lifestyles through education and health promotion activities.
• Lead on Infection Prevention and Control, including audits, training and annual reporting.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists and the wider healthcare team to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care.
• Support vulnerable patients through coordinated care and partnership working with external services.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development across the practice.

You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and experience working in primary care or community nursing. You will be confident working independently, have excellent clinical and communication skills, and be committed to delivering patient-centred care.

Experience in chronic disease management, immunisations and infection prevention and control is essential.

Qualifications in cervical cytology, family planning, teaching or chronic disease management would be advantageous.

In return, we offer:

• Excellent work-life balance
• Supportive and welcoming team culture
• Strong clinical and administrative support
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• NHS discount and wellbeing schemes
• Onsite parking
• Excellent public transport links
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about primary care and want to join a practice where your skills, ideas and contribution are valued, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Registered Nurse with a current and valid NMC registration.
• Experience working as a Practice Nurse, Community Nurse or in a Primary Care setting.
• Experience managing patients with long-term conditions, including Diabetes, COPD and Asthma.
• Experience delivering immunisations and vaccination programmes.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Infection Prevention and Control standards and procedures.
• Experience carrying out health promotion and preventative healthcare activities.
• Competent in wound care, dressings and removal of sutures and staples.
• Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions within scope of practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centred approach.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Experience using clinical systems and electronic patient records.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

Desirable

• Experience working with EMIS Web.
• Cervical Cytology qualification.
• Family Planning qualification.
• Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Mentor, Assessor or Teaching qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Chronic Disease Management.
• Travel Health qualification and experience.
• Experience leading or supporting quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience acting as an Infection Prevention and Control Lead.
• Knowledge of QOF, Enhanced Services and NHS Primary Care contracts.

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

Grove Medical Centre

Address

Windlass Place

Deptford

London

SE8 3QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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