Job description

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Community Partnerships & Inclusion Lead Full or Part Time Salary £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience Location: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes Help shape services with communities, not just for them. At Cora Health, we believe the best services are designed alongside the people who use them. We're looking for a passionate and proactive Community Partnerships & Inclusion Lead to help build stronger relationships with local communities, amplify patient voice, and ensure inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. This is a unique opportunity to work across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, bringing together residents, community organisations, healthcare partners and colleagues to improve services, tackle health inequalities and create meaningful change. About the role As our Community Partnerships & Inclusion Lead, you'll be responsible for developing trusted relationships with communities, voluntary organisations, faith groups and system partners, ensuring local insight and lived experience inform service design and improvement. You'll lead engagement and co-production activities, support neighbourhood-based working, and help us better understand the needs of local populations through engagement, insight gathering and population health approaches. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on community engagement. One day you may be presenting at a partnership forum, and the next you could be attending a local community event, gathering feedback from residents, or helping shape a service improvement initiative. What you'll be doing Building strong relationships with community, voluntary, faith and advocacy organisations. Working alongside NHS partners, local authorities and neighbourhood teams to support joined-up engagement approaches. Leading meaningful patient and public involvement (PPI) and co-production activities. Reaching underserved and seldom-heard communities through targeted outreach. Gathering and analysing community insight to identify barriers, opportunities and priorities. Helping reduce health inequalities by ensuring services reflect the needs of local populations. Supporting community campaigns and initiatives, including programmes such as Flippin' Pain. Developing engagement plans and providing regular reports on activity, outcomes and impact. Contributing to population health assessment work by bringing together community insight and data to inform decision-making. What we're looking for You'll be an excellent relationship builder, adept at making connections and earning the trust of people from all backgrounds and communities, and passionate about inclusion, engagement and improving health inequalities. Experience of building partnerships across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, or a similar complex health, care or community system, would be advantageous Essential experience and skills Experience working with community groups, VCSE organisations, faith organisations or public sector partners. Experience delivering engagement, outreach or involvement activities that have led to positive change. Experience using feedback and insight to inform service improvement. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with experience influencing across multiple organisations or sectors Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach for different audiences. Ability to organise and deliver projects independently while managing multiple priorities. Experience producing clear reports, updates and briefings. Understanding of community engagement, co-production and health inequalities. Desirable Experience working within the NHS, healthcare or integrated care systems. Experience engaging with underserved or seldom-heard communities. Knowledge of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes health and care system and its VCSE landscape. Experience interpreting community insight, population health information or engagement data. Why join Cora Health? At Cora Health, you'll be part of an organisation committed to improving lives through partnership, innovation and compassionate care. You'll have the opportunity to influence how services are developed, strengthen connections with local communities, and make a genuine difference to people's health and wellbeing. Additional information Regular travel across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is required. Some evening and weekend engagement activity may be required with notice. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Ready to make a difference? If you're passionate about community engagement, inclusion, co-production and reducing health inequalities, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help ensure local people have a real voice in shaping the services they use. Up to 30 days' holiday (plus public holidays) and an extra day for your Birthday Save pennies through accessing excellent discounts via our 'Boost' Benefits, access to health service discounts and a Blue Light Card Access our employee assistance program, including virtual GP appointments, Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing Support Sustainable Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to Work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• N/A

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS, healthcare or integrated care systems.

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

Cora Health Group Limited

Address

Cora Health Group

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK6 4NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.corahealth.co.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

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (on the relevant part of the register for the post)
• Mentoring and assessing qualification or working towards or equivalent

Desirable

• Post registration clinical course appropriate to area or willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post - and to use and maintain these skills in the delivery of care
• Community experience
• Wound experience
• Palliative care experience
• Clinical skills

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent professional development
• Experience of establishing effective communication
• Working within a multidisciplinary team and Experience of implementing change

Desirable

• Previous experience within designated area
• Experience of mentoring and assessing members of the team
• Experience as shift team leader

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Kendal District Nurses

Beck House, Murley Moss

Kendal

LA9 7RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job descriptionfor further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 qualification in relevant field or equivalent level of Experience. (e.g. GCSE A-C or NVQ Level 2)*

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Business and Admin

Experience

Desirable

• Working experience/knowledge of computers, data input and word processing.
• Previous reception and administrative experience in an administrative setting

Skills

Desirable

• Reception duties
• Customer Care

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and 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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Havering Health GP Federation is a working collaboration of 38 General Practices with a combined patient population of over 274,901 patients, Havering Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are groups of GP practices that have come together to work more closely together to improve the quality of care for patients in Havering. There are five PCNs in Havering: Crest PCN, North PCN, South PCN, Liberty PCN and Marshalls PCN, providing development and progression opportunities for its workforce.

Due to the changes in the ARRS Scheme to introduce General Practitioners we are looking to expand our team by seeking to employ a newly qualified and experienced General Practitioner to work alongside our practices and PCN staff. Our PCN staff currently includes Clinical Pharmacists, Physicians Associates, Social Prescribers, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators, Nurse Associates and Pharmacist Technicians.

To perform as an autonomous general practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within a primary care setting. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence. To be involved in the provision of education and training to GP Registrars and other staff. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the GMC code of conduct ensuring the safety of patients and quality of their care is primary.

Primary Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice:

In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including GP Face to Face consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting may include nursing home as well as patients home, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, correspondence and investigation results in a timely fashion.

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

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

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

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

Providing counselling and health education

Referring to other care providers as appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing computer-generated (or paper where necessary) acute and repeat prescriptions Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

The post-holder will be required to visit patients during surgery time in an emergency if clinically indicated.

The post-holder will undertake fair share of home visiting sessions per week as allocated.

Communication:

• Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
• Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Delivering a quality service:

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GMC
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures
• Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation
• Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
• Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
• Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events

Leadership personal and people development:

• Act as a GP leader in the delivery of GP services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority
• Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
• Support staff development in order to maximise potential
• Work with practice management to support development of sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix to meet current and future service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards

Team working:

• Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time
• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
• Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence
• Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need

Management of Risk:

• Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients
• Support the team to ensure work areas and practices are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Support the team to ensure- appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriate

Managing Information:

• Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information
• Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes
• Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act

Equity and Diversity:

• Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity
• Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
• Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
• Adhere to local chaperoning policies
• Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
• Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care
• Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

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

Desirable

• Working with community development initiatives

General Skill

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS user skills
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Arden user skill
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Newly Qualified and Experiences General Practitioner

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of teaching undergraduate students

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of Extended brief interventions (NICE guidelines)

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Able to identify determinants on health in the area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

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

Havering Health Ltd

Address

170 Rush Green Road

Rush Green

Romford

Essex

RM7 0JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: SALARIED GENERAL PRACTITIONER

REPORTS TO: PRACTICE MANAGER

RESPONSIBLE TO:GP PARTNERS

Job Summary:

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS 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.

Job Responsibilities:

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

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

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

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

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

g. To undertake home visits where appropriate

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

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

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

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

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

m. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

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

o. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

p. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

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

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

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

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

Secondary Responsibilities

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

a. Participate in practice audits as requested

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

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

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.

All patients diagnosis and treatments must be held in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE at all times

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, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development:

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

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

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

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

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

ANY OTHER DELEGATED DUTIES APPROPRIATE TO THE POST.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of continued professional development
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• EMIS user skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

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

Cleveleys Group Practice

Address

Kelso Avenue

Thornton-cleveleys

Lancashire

FY5 3LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Complying with all legislation applicable to practising medicine
• Conducting physical examinations, tests or procedures to diagnose patients
• Maintaining accurate medical records for all patients
• Making recommendations for lifestyle changes to improve the patients quality of life
• Prescribing medication, treatment or therapy to patients
• Explaining test results and medical procedures to patients
• Consulting with other Doctors about the specialised needs of some patients
• Participation in Practice meetings
• Conduct Practice audits

Please see the job description document for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a GP Practice

Desirable

• It would be beneficial to the Practice for the applicant to have interests in specialisation areas

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

Dockham Surgery

Address

Cinderford Medical Centre

Valley Road

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

GL14 2NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Executive Assistant, you will provide high-quality, proactive and confidential support to the Wigan & Leigh Hospice Executive Team and Board. You will play an important role in ensuring our senior leaders are well organised and effectively supported, managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Working closely with the Company Secretary, you will support the Board and its committees, including:

• Arranging and coordinating Board and committee meetings.
• Preparing, coordinating and circulating agendas and meeting papers.
• Taking accurate minutes and maintaining clear and up-to-date action logs.
• Supporting compliance with meeting terms of reference and good governance practices.
• Acting as a key point of contact for the Executive Team and Board, responding to requests appropriately and maintaining confidentiality.
• Managing complex diaries and screening and prioritising correspondence.
• Using Microsoft Office and other IT applications to compile, analyse and present information effectively.
• Providing administrative and organisational support to Executive Team-led projects.
• Supporting good governance and helping the hospice meet its statutory, regulatory and legal obligations.
• Working collaboratively with the wider hospice administrative team and providing cross-cover when required.

You will build effective working relationships with colleagues across the organisation and contribute to a professional, supportive and values-led working environment.

The role may occasionally require some out-of-hours working.

Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and all employees may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing support to meetings, including complex minute taking
• Experience of working within strong governance, regulatory and legal frameworks

Desirable

• Experience of working in the healthcare or charity sector
• Experience of working with volunteers

Qualifications

Desirable

• Educated to Level 3 in business administration

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, with strong general IT skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised, with strong time management, planning, and prioritisation skills.
• Solutions-focused, creative, and able to resolve problems effectively.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Positive, professional, and collaborative team player.
• Approachable and able to build trust and rapport with colleagues.
• Confident, assertive, and effective in communication.
• Empathetic, understanding, and sensitive to others needs.

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 and Leigh Hospice

Address

Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Kildare Street

Hindley

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN2 3HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to provide personalised support to patients of Connexus PCN to help them take control of their mental health and wellbeing, live independently, improve their health outcomes and maintain a healthy lifestyle, using behavioural change techniques.

The postholder will:

Manage and prioritise a caseload in accordance with the health and wellbeing needs of the population, taking an approach which is non-judgemental and which considers the whole person

Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to support them to be active participants in their own healthcare and wellbeing

Coach and motivate patients through multiple sessions to identify their needs and set goals and supporting them to achieve these

In partnership with external organisations, develop and embed integrated care plans which ensure that the needs of the patient are met

Work closely in partnership with the Social Prescribing Link Workers to connect patients to community based activities which support them to take increased control of their health and wellbeing and to identify and work alongside people who may need additional support, but are not yet ready to benefit fully from social prescribing

You will need to be confident in using GP clinical systems to manage referrals and maintain accurate and timely patients records.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, or above, or equivalent qualification in health and social care
• Health coaching or counselling qualification

Experience

Essential

• Providing patient or client facing services
• Assessing individual needs and developing holistic, person-centred plans
• Working in a healthcare or related setting (ie voluntary sector, social care, social work, counselling)
• Delivering behavioural change interventions
• Working with vulnerable people and those with complex needs

Desirable

• Working as a health advisor/trainer

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong IT skills and ability to learn to use GP clinical systems
• Time management
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Good understanding of interventions, behavioural and motivational change methodologies

Desirable

• Knowledge of local community services to support health and wellbeing
• Knowledge of local mental health service criteria and thresholds

Personal qualities

Essential

• A high level of personal resilience and ability to support patients who may be experiencing significant levels of distress
• Confident, flexible, highly motivated
• 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

Connexus PCN

Address

Brooklea Health Centre

Wick Road

Bristol

BS4 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain strict patient confidentiality when handling sensitive information, ensuring information is managed appropriately during face-to-face interactions, telephone conversations and while dealing with patient records.

To provide clear explanations of test procedures to adult and paediatric patients, using reassurance and appropriate interpersonal skills to help reduce fear and gain the patients cooperation during examinations.

To demonstrate diplomacy, tact and professionalism when dealing with challenging or difficult patient situations, ensuring interactions are handled sensitively and appropriately both in person and over the telephone.

To demonstrate appropriate manual dexterity and manual handling skills when assisting patients with mobility needs, including supporting patients who use wheelchairs while maintaining their safety and dignity.

To maintain a high level of concentration when processing diagnostic tests and undertaking detailed tasks, particularly where accuracy and sustained attention are required.

To manage multiple and sometimes urgent requests effectively, using personal initiative to prioritise workloads and make appropriate decisions when working independently, while also contributing effectively when support from colleagues is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Experience performing ECGs independently.
• Knowledge of ECG interpretation at a moderate level.
• Experience with ambulatory monitoring and fitting.
• Previous experience in a similar cardiology role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Campus Nottingham University Hospital

Hucknall Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood and other specimens from patients for medical testing. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system (SystmOne)

The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wolseley Medical Centre

Address

Londesborough Street

Hull

HU3 1DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You'll join our Continence Service.

We are an organisation whose purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk through collaborative working and the delivery of high-quality NHS community services. Our continence service provides bladder, bowel and stoma care to the people of Suffolk, working alongside primary, secondary and community care partners across Suffolk and North East Essex.

Is it for me?

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy healthcare environment and takes pride in providing excellent customer service and is working at a band 5 level.

We will provide a comprehensive induction alongside ongoing support and development to help you succeed in the role.

This is an agile role so you will need to have access to your own transport.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Has good IT skills.
• Pays close attention to detail and maintains accurate records.
• Remains calm and professional when working under pressure.
• Is committed to providing an excellent experience for patients and colleagues.

What we can offer you

• A strong ethos of flexible working to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
• A visible and approachable management team.
• Modern IT systems and responsive technical support.
• Service-supported training and development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Competitive salary with annual benchmarking.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after five years' service.
• Blue Light Card employer with access to thousands of discounts.

Person Specification

See person spec

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Experience with Bladder, Bowel & Stoma patients

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

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Agile working

Agile working

IP23 7DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Practice Nurse

Hours of work: 22hrs per week

Assist in and perform routine general nursing services and administrative tasks to deliver excellent patient care, including:

• Coordinating and delivering Chronic Disease Management - Hypertension Management, Diabetes, COPD / Asthma
• Cervical Cytology
• Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler
• Removal of Sutures
• New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
• Travel Clinics
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry
• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Health promotion.
• Other tasks will include:
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
• Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
• Participation in administrative systems in the practice
• Attend and participate in any meetings when required.
• On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
• Infection Control Champion

• Professional responsibilities

  • Work in accordance with NMC The Code Professional Standards of Behaviour and Practice for Nurses and Midwives
  • To demonstrate safe and effective practice by meeting the standards set out in the NMC Code and evidence of complying with the necessary revalidation requirements for registration three yearly.
  • To ensure that professional and clinical practice is delivered safely, effectively, and with quality and compassion in accordance with the Care Quality Commissions regulations for General Practice
  • To work in a manner that is always respectful of the confidentiality issues relating to patients both directly and indirectly.
  • You will be expected to produce work to the highest standard to provide quality at all times in a professional manner in line with clinical governance arrangements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a practice nurse in a GP practice.
• Experience of managing chronic conditions in a primary care setting
• Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
• Experience in wound management, leg ulcers, cervical cytology, and immunisations and vaccinations.
• Experience of using clinical systems and Microsoft office

Desirable

• Experience of working with stakeholders to demonstrate collaborative working

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Accredited qualification in Diabetes care
• Accredited qualification in Asthma/COPD
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Perform Spirometry

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

Rowlands Castle Surgery

Address

Rowlands Castle Surgery

12 The Green

Rowland's Castle

Hampshire

PO9 6BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Offer

• GMS practice with 14,000+ patients.
• 8 experienced GP Partners.
• Strong multidisciplinary team including:
• Clinical Pharmacists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Practice Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
• Dedicated Reception and Administration Team
• Accredited GP Training Practice.
• Consistently high achievement in QOF and Enhanced Services.
• Strong collaboration within the Primary Care Network.
• Modern and efficient systems including:
• EMIS
• Ardens
• Anima
• Medlinks
• Accurx
• Established training environment hosting:
• GP Registrars (ST1-ST3)
• Cambridge Postgraduate Medical Students
• Regular in-house teaching sessions and clinical meetings.

Main Duties

• Support the 8 GP Partners in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Manage a varied and interesting clinical caseload.
• Opportunity to contribute to key clinical areas, including:
• Long-term condition management
• Care home support
• Frailty services
• Home visits
• Prescribing and medicines optimisation
• Staff education and training
• Potential to assist with the development of healthcare services and health promotion initiatives.
• Manage your own administrative workload.
• No requirement to maintain a personal patient list.

Applicant Requirements

• Current UK professional registration required.
• Ability to work effectively within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

• Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current UK professional registration required.
• Ability to work effectively within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midway Surgery

Address

93 Watford Road

St. Albans

Hertfordshire

AL2 3JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.midway-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

To cover annual and professional leave the Department operates a flexible rota. This means that on occasions the radiologists will be asked to cover acute or emergency lists in place of normal timetabled work.

The post holder will be expected to hold appropriate Royal College of Radiology qualifications or equivalent.

In addition to:

Provide and develop further with clinical colleagues the Interventional and diagnostic neuroradiology specialist service, in line with the expectations of the Department and Trust.

Provide a consultation and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.

Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.

Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.

Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.

Ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Appraisal system and GMC revalidation.

Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.

Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

Person Specification

Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Meets all Essential

Desirable

• Meets all Desirable

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical training and experience in interventional and diagnostic neuroradiology. ? Clinical training and experience equivalent to that of a UK INR trainee. ? Prior experience of on call rota. ? Ability to supervise and report the full scope of neuro CT and MRI imaging. ? Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice. ? Understanding of the Clinical Governance process. ? Competent in basic information technology.

Desirable

• Experience of effective management of staff at a senior level. ? Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, waiting times/lists. ? Further skills in information technology.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good spoken and written English ? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ? Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainees and other doctors. ? Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others. ? Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines. ? Ability to manage and lead clinical team. ? Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice. ? Commitment to continuing medical education. ? Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy ? Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students.? Able to undertake complete audit cycle including multi-disciplinary audit. ? Participated in completed clinical research projects. ? Knowledge of clinical governance issues

Desirable

• Management qualification ? Education qualification ? An established research background ? Peer reviewed publications ? Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.

Continued professional / personal development

Essential

• Commitment to own continuing education and professional development

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Caring attitude to patients ? Enquiring, critical approach to work ? Excellent inter-personal qualities ? Credible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues ? Ability to communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational) at all levels. ? Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team ? Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's behaviour framework - attached).

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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV22DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Note Summarisation: Review new patient records, historic paper notes (Lloyd George files), or GP2GP transfers to build a clear, chronological summary of past medical history.
• Clinical Coding: Assign accurate diagnostic, procedural, allergy, and medication codes using approved terminology systems.
• Document Workflow: Process incoming discharge summaries, clinic letters, and lab results, flagging urgent items for GPs and filing routine information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Able to input data accurately and efficiently
• Undertake repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, face-to-face and non-facing customers
• Demonstrates good customer care skills at all times
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
• Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s).
• 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

Melrose Medical Centre Ltd

Address

38 Melrose Avenue

Billingham

Stockton on Tees

TS23 2JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

All general duties and responsibilities associated with an ACP or paramedics working within primary care.

Clinical responsibilities

In accordance with the practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will be available to undertake a variety of duties comprising mainly visiting patients at home, but may include surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, care home ward rounds, checking and signing/authorising repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

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

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

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Actioning further management accordingly (arranging bloods or other investigations, referrals, prescribing as indicated, or admission if necessary).

Provide clinical support to the Practice clinical teams, answering any clinical queries regarding patients seen who may require GP/ACP/Paramedic input.

Providing counselling and health education.

Referring to other care providers as appropriate.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Expectation to complete a mandatory induction.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions.

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Recognise the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Delivering a quality service

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, including participating in shared learning across the practice. Work as part of the team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.

Managing information

Use technology, SNOMED codes and appropriate software as an aid to planning, implementing and monitoring care, communicating information and reviewing and processing data for audit purposes.

Learning and development

Take responsibility for own learning and performance through continuous professional development, including participating in supervision, acting as a positive role model and assessing own learning needs.

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences).

Equality and diversity

Support the equality and diversity of patients, carers and colleagues by recognising the importance of peoples rights and interpreting them in a way that is consistent with policy, procedures and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues by behaving in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Professional development

Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own professional development.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, access regular supervision and take an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities of the post.

Miscellaneous

Work as part of the team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
• Experience of providing home visits and/or working in the community with housebound patients
• Competence in safe prescribing

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of System one
• Experience in triage ( digital or telephone) (the process of quickly examining/assessing patients to decide which ones are the most seriously ill and must be treated first)

Qualifications

Essential

• For a Paramedic
• -educated to degree/diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent experience; AND
• - is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); AND
• - has completed their two-year Consolidation of Learning period as a newly qualified paramedic; AND
• - has a further three years experience as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic; AND
• - is working towards developing masters level or equivalent capability in paramedic areas of practice and, has completed or is working towards being signed off formally within the clinical pillar competencies of the paramedic FCP/AP roadmap to practice
• For an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, either
• - graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (Supported) Route; both pathways enable eligibility for an Advanced digital badge issued by the Centre for Advancing Practice, demonstrating recognised educational and experiential preparation in advanced practice, OR
• - enrolled as a trainee on a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme linked with subsequent guaranteed progression onto a reimbursable Advanced Practitioner Nurse role on completion of training, OR
• - enrolled on and progressed past the initial Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) stage of the Centre for Advancing Practice ePortfolio (supported) Route, linked with subsequent guaranteed progression onto a reimbursable Advanced Practitioner Nurse role on completion of the ePortfolio process.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision
• Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
• Competence in safe prescribing
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Assessing and managing acute deteriorations/exacerbations of Long-Term Conditions
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Strong IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning, Organising and Prioritising), with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to listen and empathise whilst being honest and caring
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure with and understanding of the audit process
• Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity
• Sensitive and empathic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Observance of strict confidentiality
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle

Desirable

• Desirable
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and or Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Knowledge of health-promotion strategies

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

Idle Medical Centre

Address

Idle Medical Centre

440 Highfield Road

Idle

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD10 8RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ level three in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent prove experience

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge of recruitment process

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative environment and working with computerised data systems
• Experience of working within a healthcare environment
• Good working knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel
• Experience of working to strict timescales
• Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephony skills

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redesmere

Chester

CH2 1BQ

United Kingdom