Job description

Job responsibilities

People management

Ensure all visitors entering the building are welcomed, have identification checked, are asked to sign in and hand washing facilities are signposted.

Respond, using a helpful and problem-solving approach, to all queries and requests for assistance from staff and other visitors.

Ensure all entry and exit of service users, staff, visitors and deliveries is via external airlock (unless emergency access is required).

Ensure all service users enter and exit the building safely under the direction of nursing staff.

Ensure service users are not permitted through the internal airlock until searches have been completed.

Receive and make telephone calls, using a helpful and problem-solving approach. Re-direct calls and take messages as appropriate.

Communicate via staff radio as appropriate.

Engage appropriately with all service users and report any change in presentation or conflict promptly to nurse in charge.

Monitor service users in the reception area and report any concerns to the nurse in charge.

Support the nursing team as the witness for any ‘green’ search conducted in line with Lee Mill RAG protocol when patients return from leave, or any items brought by visitors.

Delivery of initial security inductions to all new staff.

Processing of visitors to the service; to include explanation of prohibited and restricted items and appropriate storage of these items. Completion of required identity checks, completion of required documentation and issuing of visitors badge.

Processing of workmen / contractors visiting the service; to include explanation of prohibited and restricted items and appropriate storage of these items. Completion of required identity checks, completion of required documentation and issuing of visitors badge.

Ensure all regular maintenance is completed in a timely manner to include fire equipment, PAT testing of items and labelling new electronic equipment. Report any discrepancies to security lead and management team.

Security

Follow local security procedure for the allocation of master keys and alarms.

Support logging, ordering, replacement, and reconciliation of broken keys as per local security procedure.

Ensure lone worker devices are charged, in good working order & all checks completed.

Operate effective signing in and out procedures that are compliant with local fire procedures.

Complete all non-clinical security checks required to maintain the safety of the ward.

Monitor and supply patient restricted items, keeping an up to date record of items and ensuring no items are unaccounted for.

Complete daily audit of restricted items and follow local procedure if items are missing.

Complete regular checks of SAS and fire alarm systems

Record and distribute mail to service users, ensuring that all parcels are opened in the presence of the service user, prior to entering the ward and contents are checked for restricted/prohibited items. Any restricted/prohibited items found to be managed in line with unit policy

Open and sort the mail for staff according to agreed procedures.

Ensure security handover is completed to NIC and security nurse each shift with any breaches escalated as per unit policy.

Complete “security estates log” paperwork when logging any security related jobs with estates (in addition to electronic log).

Ensure management team and security lead are informed of all security related estate logs via email.

The environment

Complete audits and inspections of the building, reporting any repairs to the relevant department promptly.

Ensure that the reception and waiting areas are kept safe and tidy.

To inform the estates department of any works that need to be undertaken on the unit and keep accurate records, monitor completion and report back outstanding works to the clinical team on a weekly basis.

Ensure NIC is informed of any estates/contractors entering the patient area before allowing access.

Notify the NIC of any testing/maintenance being carried out on the unit and escort contractors/estates to complete in patient areas.

Follow agreed procedure for access to loft space for any estates/contractors.

Complete perimeter check twice daily and associated records including any breaches and escalation process if damage is found.

Support and implement the emergency and contingency planning situations that may arise within the service.

Administration

Undertake any administrative/ secretarial tasks requested by the unit manager and the clinical team.

Arrange appointments and access to and manage diaries for the clinical team.

Have up to date knowledge of computer systems.

Plan, ensure the smooth running of and take minutes of meetings.

Scan correspondence and reports into the computerised record, ensuring that they can be easily retrieved.

Photocopy, laminate or disseminate relevant documents at request of the team.

Ensure that the telephone system is operational at the beginning of each day switched over at the appropriate times. Report any difficulties with the operation of the telephone system.

Use internal and external mail and the internet to keep up to date and to send and receive messages.

Financial and/or physical resources

To follow agreed processes in the allocation of petty cash and patient monies.

Complete daily audit of money held in unit safe with another staff member and follow escalation process for discrepancies.

To place orders required for the secure services on EPROC and receipt.

Support liaison with couriers and use of systems to ensure secure delivery of post, items to and from pharmacy, and samples to pathology services. Receive deliveries.

Support liaison with appropriate departments concerning the unit vehicles; e.g. service, maintenance, repair, processing of penalty notices, processing of fuel receipts.

Support the team to maintain accurate levels of equipment on the ward, to include PPE, and implementing timely stock ordering to prevent running out

Storage and use of photographic equipment, including e-storage of photographs of visitors, staff, patients and any photographs that may be required as evidence to provide to the police.

Correct storage, charging and issuing of mobile telephones and lone worker devices.

Provide a communication link for staff working with patients in the community that will enable an appropriate and timely response in the event of an untoward incident.

Issuing of unit vehicle keys and fuel card, including using system to ensure security / safety checks are completed on vehicle.

Operate systems for staff to book unit vehicles, book clinical areas / services, book rooms as per local guidance.

Hold details of lone working staff.

Ensure that meeting rooms are tidied at the end of the day and left ready for the following day.

Implementation of policy and/or service developments

Knowledge of QNFMHS Low Secure standards relating to physical and procedural security.

Awareness of service development needs to adapt to changes in Low Secure Standards as they arise.

Inform appropriate staff of any day-to-day problems, together with any possible solutions.

Be aware of and abide by approved policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities

Participate in the Staff Appraisal process.

Attend any training that is identified as part of the Personal Development Plan and mandatory training as stipulated by the organisation.

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

Support investigation of concerns / complaints relating to the secure receptions.

Act on any reasonable request made by the senior nurse / modern matron / service manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Good all round general education
• - Educated to Vocational Qualification Level II, or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to this level.

Desirable

• GCSE English
• NVQ II Customer Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a reception

Desirable

• Experience working in a mental health setting
• Understanding of the service
• Understanding of security

What our Service Users expect of this post holder

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to communicate to a range of people
• Personal and professional boundaries
• Must be able to multi-task
• IT literate
• Able to undertake training pertaining to safety and security and communication equipment
• Good organisational skills
• Team worker
• Flexible
• Self-motivated
• Professional
• Honest
• Reliable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Lee Mill Hospital

Beech Road

Ivybridge

Devon

PL21 9HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures

• To workin accordance withwritten protocols

• Pulling/filing notes and update as necessary

• Filingand codingpost in medical records

• Summarising patient records

• Photocopy as requested

• Provide test results to patients.

• Book appointmentswhererequired.

Computer

• Registrations of newpatientscomputer data entry and medical records

• Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of practice area)

• Have working knowledge of telephone system.

• Other tasksappropriate tothe role

Confidentiality:

In the course ofseeking 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 theircarers, Practicestaffand 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 healthcareworkersor the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised personsin accordance withthe Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder willassistin promoting andmaintainingtheir 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

• Identifyingthe 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

• Usingappropriate infectioncontrol procedures,maintainingwork areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

• Reporting potential risksidentified

• Equality and Diversity

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance ofpeoplesrights, 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,carersand colleagues

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

Personal/professional Development:

The post-holder willparticipatein 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 formaintaininga record of own personal and/or professional development

• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance anddemonstratingskills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive tomaintainquality 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 theteamsperformance

• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meetpatientsneeds

• Effectively manage own time,workloadand 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

• Recognisepeoplesneeds for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

• Contribution to the Implementation of Service

The post-holder will:

• Apply Practice policies,standardsand guidance

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

• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Administration experience
• Customer service experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience of coding or summarising

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

Outwood Park Medical Centre

Address

Potovens Lane

Outwood

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 2PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://outwoodpark.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 6 sessions per week - Monday, Tuesday & Friday
• Permanent contract
• Mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations
• Structured support for new or experienced GPs
• A culture that genuinely prioritises GP wellbeing and sustainability
• Opportunities for development, including PCN roles and future progression
• Participation in practice and team meetings
• Minimal home visits (shared fairly when required)
• Minimal admin
• 15 minute appointments, capped at 24 appointments per day
• No Duty GP sessions

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact: Dr Dominique Hogan, GP Partner, [email protected] (CV and covering letter) to: [email protected]

View our website -www.silverdalepractice.nhs.uk

Interviews planned from 5th October onwards but can fit around applicant

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree and GMC registration

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

Silverdale Practice

Address

Silverdale Practice

4 Silverdale Road

Burgess Hill

West Sussex

RH15 0EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Gwendolen House

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE5 4QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Macclesfield

SK11 0JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Patient Management

- Create opportunities to address patients care needs in the most expedient way, taking into

account that continuity of care and access to services are often in direct conflict.

- Encourage patients to be aware of the service pressures within primary care and to manage

their expectations of what we can realistically deliver in a manner that is fair and

proportionate for all care priorities.

- Make improved use of the telephone and other technologies. Encourage patients to rely on face to-face consultation only where there is a clinical need to do so.

- Communicate and reassure patients of the need to offer alternative care options where appropriate and safe to do so.

- To immediately highlight any concerns you may have in respect of safety or quality of patient care to the PCN Clinical Director/Practice Partners/PCN Manager.

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 & Diversity

- 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.

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

Personal/Professional Development

- 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

- Attend all relevant annual updates

- Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding the role and any professional development needed

- Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them

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

Quality

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

- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

- Work to practice protocols

- 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

- Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc

- Communicate effectively with patients and carers

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

- Communicate effectively to outside agencies

- Contribution to the Implementation of Services

Research and Development

- Is able to identify, critically appraise and present significant events related to own performance and discuss within the clinical team.

- Actively contributes to Practice/Service/Team audit/Research activity as required.

- Instigates audit activity as required e.g. new services.

- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.

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

Important Information:

6 sessions per week

15 appointments per session

Share of visits when required (normally completed by Paramedic)

Mix of telephone, face-to-face appointments

Provide high-quality patient care

Ensure that each patient encounter is maximized to attain contractual target requirements

Work collaboratively & contribute to the management and completion of general clinical administration, including bloods, tasks, urgent enquiries, medical reports.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good written presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS skills
• Effective time management planning and organising
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

• na

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration (England)
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

• na

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Experience in development of areas of clinical expertise
• Experience of audit and improving care for 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

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

25 John Wilson Street

London

SE18 6PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a GP practice, primary care or healthcare environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, management or senior administrative role.
• Understanding of GP practice operations and NHS processes.
• Experience managing complaints and handling sensitive situations.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Professional, approachable and adaptable.
• Reliable, proactive, resilient and committed to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the wider practice team.

Desirable

• Previous practice management experience.
• Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services and claims.
• Understanding of CQC, governance and quality improvement.
• Experience in HR, recruitment, and staff management.
• Relevant management or healthcare administration qualifications.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

41 Rectory Road

Hadleigh

Essex

SS7 2NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• In accordance with the Practice rota, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultations. Accurx consultations, 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 healthcare workers within the organisation, using current clinical guidelines, NICE/health pathways guidance
• 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 computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data
• Attending Practice meetings
• Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies & procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & safety:

• Use personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines.
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements and good practice guidelines.
• Provide advice on the correct/safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct/clean containers, storage and transport arrangements.
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic/individual infectious circumstances).
• Hand hygiene standards for self and others.
• Manage directly all incidents of accidental exposure.
• Manage and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols and implementation of those protocols across the Practice.
• Active observation of current working practices across the Practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge & skills and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes.
• Monitoring Practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc, and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager.
• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal.
• Maintenance of own clean working environment.
• Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean, sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial/corrective action where needed or escalate to a responsible manager.
• Actively identify, report and correct health & safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised.
• Keep own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business and assume responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers.
• Undertake periodic infection control training.
• Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation and container use.
• Maintenance of sterile environments.
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children..

Equality and diversity:

• Act 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.
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behave in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, with 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:

• 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:

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

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP - MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development

Desirable

• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management
• General understanding of the GMS/PMS contract

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS clinical system
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Experience with audit

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

Leven & Beeford Medical Practice

Address

29 High Stile

Leven

Beverley

HU17 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and expectations can be discussed in depth at the interview. The ideal candidate will be a General Practitioner registered with the GMC. You will also be on the NHS Performers list. Experience within a Primary Care setting would be ideal but not essential. You will be confident in your ability to complete face to face consultations, telephone consultations and home visits. Having clear and effective communication will come naturally to you whilst you support your colleagues in the delivery of an outstanding patient experience. Having evidence of delivering a high level of care to your patients will be vital in supporting the business in achieving its objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GMC On the NHS Performers List Be able to work autonomously as a GP Be able to work with a team of likeminded professionals

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

Dr Imran Ismail and Partners T/A Marston Forest Healthcare

Address

59 Bedford Road

Marston Moretaine

Beds

MK43 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.

Managing patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice.

Implementing and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients.

Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health.

Providing advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.

Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children.

Request and collect Pathological Specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology ad other test results as required.

Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

Maintain chronic disease registers and implement and embed an effective call/recall system

Develop, implement and embed well woman and well man clinics

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

Chaperone patients where necessary

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance

Support in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and children

Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required

Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance

Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Supporting the lead on Infection Prevention and Control

Involvement in Practice Audits and QOF

Develop Practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the needs of the patient and current legislation.

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in General Practice
• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Masters degree required for qualification or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber and on the NMC register
• Evidence of working at an enhanced level, as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
• Minor illness qualified

Desirable

• Qualified Triage Nurse
• Teaching Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Competent in Advanced nursing duties required for the post
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of health and safety and infection control requirements
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system *

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Primary Care
• Experience of using Microsoft Office software
• Team player

Desirable

• Local experience within the area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Alrewas Surgery

Address

Exchange Road

Alrewas

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 7AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an integral part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) the post holder will support children, young people and theirfamilies to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions to support children and young people with complex difficulties and their families/carers. The post holder will carry a delegated caseload to support the patient/families with changes to their diet. They will be expected to liaise with a number of stakeholders and co-ordinate care. The post holder will support the work of registered dietitians as well as other clinicians in the multidisciplinary team and would be required towork within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Code of Conduct for dietetic assistants.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Good general education - 5 GCSEs or equivalent
• Competence in written and spoken communication
• Experience of project work

Desirable

• Experience of working within health or education
• Experience of working as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

St Cadocs Hospital

Lodge Road

Caerleon

NP183XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Communication

• Act as a key liaison between the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, clinical teams, Kent, Medway, Sussex Secure Data Environment, GP practices, the Research Delivery Network (RDN), and any other digital services that are appropriate, ensuring seamless communication to facilitate the identification and recruitment of research participants.

• Proactively engage with and solicit feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders to refine digital workflows and ensure processes are fit for purpose.

• Work closely with the CRDC Sussex PPIE stakeholder group to ensure recruitment pathways are inclusive, transparent, and meet the needs of diverse regional communities.

• Translate complex digital data sets and feasibility metrics into clear, actionable reports for clinical teams and commercial sponsors to strengthen Expressions of Interest (EoIs) and recruitment strategies.

• Influence and persuade primary care partners to adopt new digital workflows, overcoming barriers to engagement by demonstrating the reduction in administrative burden and benefits to patient care.

• Communicate the importance of health equality and regional data usage to stakeholders, ensuring that recruitment strategies are designed to reach traditionally under-represented groups.

• Responsible for producing high-quality documentation, risk reviews, and performance updates regarding the new digital pathway, presenting findings to the Digital Research Access Manager and regional heads of service.

Service delivery and improvement

• Lead the operationalisation of a new digital workflow connecting hospital-led research with primary care data, converting complex manual processes into a streamlined, scalable digital pathway.

• Continuously evaluate and test new processes for participant identification, producing relevant documentation and adapting workflows based on feedback from a range of stakeholders

• Take responsibility for a 2-day invitation turnaround, ensuring that for at least 80% of eligible studies, potential participants are contacted within 48 hours of study opening.

• Produce comprehensive monthly activity reports to track progress against regional and national recruitment targets.

• Through proactive pre-screening across the community, monitor performance against UK government metrics for commercial research, including the first recruit in less than 30 days target is met for >/80% of eligible studies.

• Conduct regular risk reviews of the digital recruitment pathway, implementing corrective actions and process adaptations to mitigate bottlenecks and improve the reliability of trial feasibility data.

• Contribute to service improvements that specifically target previously less well served communities in areas such as Crawley, Eastbourne, and Hastings, ensuring the service model promotes equity of access to clinical trials.

• Maintain and update the local portfolio management system (LPMS), ensuring all study data is accurate and timely.

• Support the study set-up dashboard, providing real-time visibility of feasibility assessments and recruitment milestones to the wider Research Delivery team.

People management and development

• Responsible for carrying out duties in line with the Trusts e-rostering processes, including managing rosters, supporting staff allocation, and contributing to effective budget reconciliation and workforce planning

Patient care delivery

• Act as a guardian of patient data, ensuring that all digital identification and pre-screening processes adhere to the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality. Ensure that the use of data is conducted ethically and in full alignment with Trust information governance and "Patient First" values.

• Directly contribute to patient care by using digital tools to identify and include under-represented populations and seldom heard communities. This ensures that access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials is determined by clinical need and regional equity rather than geographic location or GP practice capacity.

• Collaborate with PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) stakeholders and the Surrey and Sussex Research Engagement Network to ensure that digital recruitment pathways are respectful, accessible, and designed with the patient experience at the forefront.

• Support the delivery of high-quality research by ensuring the rapid identification of participants, thereby accelerating the timeline for patients to access novel therapies and interventions that can improve health outcomes across Sussex.

Learning and development

• Identify learning and development needs within Primary Care and community settings regarding digital research workflows; design and deliver targeted training or guidance to GP staff and researchers to ensure the effective use of the new digital recruitment pathway.

• Act as a regional subject matter expert for digital participant identification, providing consultancy and support to the South East Research Delivery Network (SERRDN) and wider care settings to help staff adopt new digital tools, share best practices, and standardise recruitment processes across Sussex.

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.

• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager

• Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.

Key working relationships

Internal:

Sussex CRDC Management Group

UHSussex Research and Innovation

UHSussex Digital and Data teams

External:

Primary Care general practice; community pharmacy

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)

South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN)

Contract Research Organisations

Commercial trial sponsors

National Institute for Health and care Research (NIHR)

PPIEP stakeholders and the wider community

Secure Data Environment

NHS Surrey and Sussex

Sussex Health and Care Research Partnership

Public Health

CRDC UK Network, and other CRDC and CRDCs in Primary Care

Health Innovation Kent, Surrey and Sussex

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Health, Data Science, or Information Management) or equivalent significant experience. Evidence of post graduate level training or equivalent experience in clinical research (e.g., Good Clinical Practice - GCP) or health informatics. Proven experience working within a clinical research environment, specifically in recruitment, feasibility, or study setup. Significant experience using health and care digital systems (e.g., Electronic Patient Records, Primary Care systems like EMIS/SystmOne, or Secure Data Environments) to support service delivery. Experience in operationalising new workflows or contributing to the transition from manual to digital processes. Demonstrable experience working across different professional groups, such as clinical teams, GP practices, and administrative staff. Experience handling sensitive patient data and applying Information Governance and GDPR principles in a practical setting.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Ability to navigate and utilize complex health and care digital systems to extract and analyse participant data. Able to interpret complex clinical study protocols and translate them into accurate digital search criteria for feasibility assessments. Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio of studies while meeting strict deadlines. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical digital processes to non technical clinical and primary care staff. Expert ability to handle sensitive patient data in strict accordance with GDPR, Information Governance, and Trust confidentiality policies. Ability to identify risks in a digital workflow and proactively adapt processes to ensure service continuity and efficiency.

People Management and Development

Essential

• Able to provide clear direction and support to multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure the delivery of digital recruitment targets. Proven ability to work effectively within a team and across organisational boundaries, fostering positive working relationships with staff at all levels. Able to identify training needs in others and deliver informal coaching or guidance on new digital tools and research processes. Able to motivate and influence staff managed by other departments or organisations to align with project goals and timelines.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles Able to use regional data sets to identify and target under represented patient populations, ensuring research opportunities are distributed based on clinical need rather than geography. Proven ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of diverse groups, including older adults and those in high-need, "hard-to-reach" communities. Commitment to the "Patient First" values with a focus on reducing health inequalities through the fair and transparent application of digital recruitment pathways.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability and willingness to travel independently across various health and care sites within Sussex (e.g., Brighton, Bognor Regis, Crawley) as required. Able to represent the Trust and the Commercial Research Delivery Centre Sussex at regional meetings and external forums. Flexibility to adapt working patterns to meet the demands of study greenlight timelines and 48-hour recruitment targets. Commitment to the "Patient First" values and a clear understanding of the importance of research in reducing regional health inequalities.

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Works with a high degree of autonomy, managing own workload and prioritizing the delivery of multiple research studies across Sussex without direct daily supervision. Interprets national research metrics and Trust policies to develop and operationalise local digital recruitment workflows, ensuring compliance with clinical trial regulations. Acts on own initiative to identify potential recruitment bottlenecks or data risks, implementing immediate process adaptations to ensure the 48-hour participant contact target is maintained. Empowered to make operational decisions regarding the feasibility of digital searches and the suitability of specific primary care data sets for commercial study identification. Responsible for meeting specific performance KPIs and providing expert advice to clinical teams and external GP partners on recruitment strategy. Proactively identifies and resolves complex issues related to digital system access and data flow between secondary and primary care, escalating to the Digital Research Access Manager only when strategic or departmental policy changes are required.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to 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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Sussex House, Abbey Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and expectations can be discussed in depth at the interview. The ideal candidate will be a General Practitioner registered with the GMC. You will also be on the NHS Performers list. Experience within a Primary Care setting would be ideal but not essential. You will be confident in your ability to complete face to face consultations, telephone consultations and home visits. Having clear and effective communication will come naturally to you whilst you support your colleagues in the delivery of an outstanding patient experience. Having evidence of delivering a high level of care to your patients will be vital in supporting the business in achieving its objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GMC On the NHS Performers List Be able to work autonomously as a GP Be able to work with a team of likeminded professionals

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

Dr Imran Ismail and Partners T/A Marston Forest Healthcare

Address

59 Bedford Road

Marston Moretaine

Beds

MK43 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to deliver efficient and effective clinical care to patients attending the surgery.

Duties

You will provide NHS general medical services to registered patients on the practice list.

You will be required to provide all core primary care services as defined by the local CCG and NHS England requirements, including:

Clinical care to patients; consultation sessions, telephone triage, online consultation and home visits.

Investigation and examination, treatment and diagnosis or referral for medical problems presented by patients.

Provide preventative health care and advice to patients as required.

Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.

Action test results, medical reports and examinations as necessary.

Complete necessary clinical administration for the role.

Work as part of a team to deliver QOF, enhanced services and KPI targets

Engage with NHS annual strengthened appraisal, PDP production, GMC revalidation and ongoing CPD.

Comply with practice policy or guidelines, including data protection, health and safety, QOF and prescribing confidentiality.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with GMC and engaged in regular clinical work
• MRCGP examination or equivalent experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a team
• Will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services
• Record of continuous professional development
• Enjoy working for and within a team
• Attention given to detail
• Flexibility

Experience

Essential

• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation
• Sound knowledge of the principles and values that support good medical practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Soho Square General Practice

Address

Soho Square General Practice

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salaried General Practitioner

About the role

We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic and patient focused Salaried GPs to join our established inner city GP training practice

Up to eight sessions per week are available in total across the two posts and we are happy to discuss how these sessions are divided between the successful candidates

We recognise that sustainable general practice depends on clinicians having a manageable workload good administrative and multidisciplinary support and easy access to experienced colleagues

Our aim is to provide an environment where GPs can concentrate on delivering excellent patient care while continuing to develop professionally

Clinical responsibilities

The post holder will provide high quality general medical services to our registered population of approximately fourteen thousand patients

The role includes assessing diagnosing and managing patients presenting with acute and chronic health problems

Clinical sessions consist of fifteen appointments with a mixture of face to face and telephone consultations

Standard consultations are ten minutes with twenty minute appointments provided where an interpreter is required

The post holder will prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local and national guidance

The role includes reviewing investigation results arranging appropriate follow up and referring patients to secondary care and community services where clinically appropriate

The post holder will provide preventative care health promotion and management of long term conditions

Accurate and contemporaneous clinical records must be maintained

We encourage continuity of care and provide opportunities for our GPs to manage and follow up their own patients where appropriate allowing meaningful ongoing clinical relationships to develop

The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider clinical and multidisciplinary team and participate in clinical meetings significant event reviews quality improvement and other practice activities where appropriate

Home visits

Routine home visiting is provided through a commissioned home visiting service

As a result home visits for our Salaried GPs are very rare

There may occasionally be circumstances where a GP visit is appropriate particularly for patients receiving palliative or end of life care

Medicines and pharmacy support

We have three full time pharmacists working in house as an integral part of the practice team

Our pharmacists provide extensive medicines support including medication reconciliation medication reviews and ongoing support for patients with medicines related needs

They also provide an accessible source of advice and support for clinicians helping to reduce unnecessary medicines related administrative workload for GPs

Salaried GPs have a capped medicine management workload to support safe and sustainable working

Correspondence and administrative support

We recognise that administrative workload can have a significant impact on a GP's working day and have invested in systems to support our clinicians

Salaried GPs have a capped Docman correspondence workload

The practice uses Docman AI to support the management and workflow of clinical correspondence

We also use Lexacom Echo digital dictation to support efficient creation of referral letters and other clinical correspondence

These systems are complemented by an experienced administrative team and our in house pharmacy service

Clinical support and supervision

We are a GP training practice with an established culture of supervision education and shared learning

Senior and experienced GPs are available in person every working day so advice and clinical support are readily accessible

We welcome both experienced and newly qualified GPs and will tailor support according to individual experience and development needs

Our clinicians meet every day after morning clinics for coffee and for those who wish table tennis

This is an important part of our practice culture and provides regular time to debrief discuss difficult or interesting cases ask colleagues for advice and provide informal peer support

Multidisciplinary working

The successful candidates will become part of a large and well established clinical team

Our team includes three full time GP Partners five Salaried GPs and six GP trainees

Our wider clinical team includes three full time in house pharmacists one Advanced Nurse Practitioner one Physician Associate one Practice Nurse one Nursing Associate and one Mental Health Practitioner

Our multidisciplinary model enables patients to be directed to the most appropriate professional and gives GPs ready access to colleagues with different areas of expertise

Education and professional development

As an established training practice education and development are an important part of our culture

The post holder will be encouraged to participate in practice learning opportunities and continuing professional development

Pro rata study leave is provided

There are regular opportunities for informal case discussion peer learning and learning alongside our GP trainees and wider clinical team

Teamwork and practice culture

We want our practice to be somewhere clinicians enjoy working and where people feel their contribution is recognised and valued

The post holder will work collaboratively and respectfully with clinical and non clinical colleagues and contribute positively to the supportive culture of the practice

The post holder will communicate effectively with patients carers and colleagues and seek advice appropriately when required

We expect all members of our team to treat patients and colleagues with dignity kindness and respect

Clinical governance and patient safety

The post holder will work in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice and relevant professional standards

The post holder must maintain appropriate GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS England Performers List

The post holder will maintain appropriate continuing professional development and participate in annual appraisal and revalidation requirements

The post holder will work within practice safeguarding prescribing infection prevention information governance and patient safety policies

The post holder will participate appropriately in significant event analysis complaints learning events and quality improvement

Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times

The post holder will recognise and report patient safety concerns and incidents appropriately and maintain awareness of local and national clinical guidance relevant to general practice

Our patient population

We care for approximately fourteen thousand patients from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Working in our practice provides the opportunity to experience the full breadth of modern general practice and make a meaningful contribution to the health of a diverse inner city community

We frequently care for patients for whom English is not their first language

We recognise that good communication takes time and therefore provide twenty minute appointments where an interpreter is required

What we offer

We aim to provide a working environment in which GPs can deliver excellent care without feeling isolated or unsupported

We offer flexible allocation of up to eight sessions across the two available posts

Salary is ten thousand five hundred pounds per session per annum pro rata

Each clinical session has fifteen appointments

Twenty minute appointments are provided where an interpreter is required

Clinical work includes a mixture of telephone and face to face consultations

GPs have opportunities to maintain continuity and manage their own patients

Senior experienced GPs are available in person every day

Three full time pharmacists work in house

Salaried GPs have capped medicine management and capped Docman correspondence workloads

The practice uses Docman AI and Lexacom Echo to support clinicians with correspondence

Our commissioned home visiting service means GP home visits are very rare

We provide pro rata study leave and dedicated learning and professional development opportunities

There is a daily opportunity for informal debriefing peer support and time together after morning clinics

Above all we are looking for GPs who place patient care at the heart of their work and want to become part of a team where colleagues know value and support one another

We want our successful candidates to have the clinical autonomy to practise excellent general medicine while knowing that experienced help is always close at hand

Person Specification

Knowledge Skills and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to providing high quality patient centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage clinical workload safely and effectively
• Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek senior clinical advice
• Commitment to continuity of care and following up own patients where appropriate
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully within a multidisciplinary team
• Professional compassionate and reliable approach to patients and colleagues
• Commitment to continuing professional development reflection and learning
• Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within general practice

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS
• Experience of using Docman or Docman AI
• Experience of using Lexacom Echo or similar digital dictation software
• Interest in teaching mentoring or supporting GP trainees and other clinicians
• Interest in developing a longer term role within the practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in UK general practice or primary care through GP training or subsequent employment
• Experience of independently assessing diagnosing and managing a broad range of acute and long term conditions
• Experience of delivering both face to face and telephone consultations
• Experience of safe prescribing and appropriate clinical decision making
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Experience of managing patients with complex health and social needs

Desirable

• Experience of working with a diverse inner city patient population
• Experience of working within a GP training practice
• Experience of consulting with patients requiring interpreters
• Experience of teaching quality improvement clinical audit or service development

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice or equivalent recognised qualification
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List or eligible for inclusion by commencement of employment
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development appropriate to general practice

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualification or recognised clinical interest relevant to general practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Collegiate Medical Centre

Address

407 Cheetham Hill Road

Cheetham Hill

Manchester

Lancashire

M8 0DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://collegiatemanchester.com/drupal/ (Opens in a new tab)