Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Educated to Degree level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent and a recognised qualification in Cyber Security e.g. CISMP,CompTIA or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience and knowledge ITIL Foundation Evidence of Continual Professional Development Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices and terminology Knowledge of Desktop, Server and Mobile devices and operating systems as well as IoT devices Knowledge of Information Assurance and Cyber Security standards and certifications Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to Cyber Security Knowledge of common Cyber Security tools and solutions Good understanding of security monitoring and alerting solutions Good understanding of Cyber Security professional code of conduct Good understanding of the Incident Response lifecycle Good understanding of vulnerability scanning and penetration testing methodologies You may be required, at times, to work outside of standard working hours. You will also be expected to join on an out of hours, on-call escalation rota.

Desirable Professional qualification or membership in cyber security (ISC2, BCS, NCSC, Tiger, CHECK, CREST, CompTIA etc.) Application of Cyber Security in a healthcare environment Good knowledge of one or more specialist areas such as compliance, penetration testing, or incident response Delivery of training to technical and non-technical staff Report writing Procedure development

Experience Experience within Cyber Security, underpinned by theory Experience of Cyber Security monitoring of SIEM systems Evidence of Cyber Security or other relevant work outside formal training or employment (voluntary, research, academia, social mediaetc.) Relevant experience working in Cyber SecuritySkills and Attributes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written and reporting skills Ability to produce good quality documentation Able to deal effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers at all levels Good organisational skills Good computing/keyboard skillsOther Must be able to travel within geographical area May be required to work hours flexibly on occasions to meet service needs You will be required to work as part of an on-call escalation.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Availability

Essential

• Evidence of Continual Professional Development
• You may be required, at times, to work outside of standard working hours
• You will also be expected to join on an out of hours, on-call escalation rota

Education

Essential

• Educated to Degree level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent and a recognised qualification in Cyber Security e.g. CISMP, CompTIA or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience and knowledge
• Knowledge of Information Assurance and Cyber Security standards and certifications
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to Cyber Security
• Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices and terminology

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

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

• To lead continuous improvement of high-quality learning environments for Enhance learners.
• To ensure compliance with NHS England statutory,regulatory and quality requirements, escalating risks to the HoS.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

• To lead quality improvement processes supporting patient safety across the healthcare workforce.

• To champion clinical skills training and simulation, emphasising teamwork and human factors.

Programme Management

• To lead delivery, development and quality assurance of Enhance in the East of England, working with the HoS on:

• Programme delivery and learner or supervisor concerns;

• Opportunities and barriers to expansion into general practice, medicine and psychiatry;

• Recruitment to training posts and programmes;

• Programme management, including assessment, progression, rotations, support, remediation, out-of-programme activity, careers, less than full-time training, transfers and academic training.

• To contribute to school leadership and lead relevant programme meetings and governance.

• To represent Enhance, and where agreed the HoS, at local, regional and national meetings.

Educational and Workforce Development

• To lead and advise the HoS on educational and workforce development, including:
• Professional development of the educational faculty
• To assure effective supervision and learner support, addressing concerns and escalating risks.
• To identify learning and faculty needs and ensure appropriate appraisal, development and resources.
• To lead shared learning opportunities that strengthen multiprofessional working across the school and region..

Intelligence Support/ provision

• To oversee the use of local intelligence, evaluation and feedback to inform quality management, programme development and improvement.
• To ensure effective use of relevant information systems and accurate programme, learner and post data.

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

• To lead clinical and educational input into local and national workforce planning relevant to Enhance.
• To commission and develop educational provision that supports generalist capabilities, curriculum outcomes and identified workforce needs.
• To identify and lead implementation of innovative education and workforce solutions across the programme.
• To advise the HoS and lead agreed commissioning and decommissioning activity for the programme.

Finance

• To lead agreed business planning and budget management for Enhance, ensuring effective use of resources and value for money.
• To ensure compliance with NHS England financial governance and procurement requirements.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

• Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

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

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire

The organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.

The post-holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

All personnel are to comply with the:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Environmental Protection Act 1990

Environment Act 1995

Fire Precautions workplace Regulations 1999

Other statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holders attention

Confidentiality

The organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

To preserve and improve the quality of this organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.

The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within this practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and collaborate with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

This organisation continually strives to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Staff should interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice. All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Induction

We will provide a full induction programme, and management will support you throughout the process.

Learning and development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in, and complete mandatory training as directed. It is an expectation for this post-holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

The post-holder will undertake mentorship for team members and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments e.g., courses and conferences. The post-holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Collaborative working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.

Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments, and the post-holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working and to work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner. All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence. Plans and outcomes by which to measure success should be agreed.

Managing information

All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.

Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Service delivery

Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.

The post holder must adhere to the information contained within the organisations policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to.

Primary key responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the ANP in delivering health services:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute illness, minor illness and undifferentiated conditions.
• Deliver face-to-face and telephone same-day access appointments.
• Undertake advanced history taking and physical examination.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans.
• Prescribe medicines safely and effectively as an Independent Prescriber.
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations.
• Manage acute presentations and exacerbations of chronic disease within scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary Duty Team.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Identify, assess and appropriately manage clinical risk.
• Deliver patient-centred care based upon current evidence and best practice.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using appropriate clinical systems and SNOMED coding.
• Support safeguarding processes in accordance with local and national guidance.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Contribute towards achievement of QOF and enhanced service requirements.
• Participate in significant event reviews and patient safety activities.
• Support the team in managing clinical emergencies.
• Undertake mandatory training and maintain professional registration and competencies.
• Contribute to and embrace clinical governance.

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

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the ANP has the following wider responsibilities:

Provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team.

• Promote evidence-based practice and shared learning.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and pathways.
• Support workforce development and mentorship of colleagues where appropriate.
• Participate in local and PCN-wide initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Qualified healthcare professional with current NMC registration.
• Educated to masters degree level in accordance with the NHS England. Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Registered on the appropriate professional register.
• Independent Prescriber Qualification (V300).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• Teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification
• Minor illness or urgent care qualification

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose and manage acute and minor illness.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Competent Independent Prescriber.
• Ability to request, interpret and act upon investigations.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Good clinical system knowledge and accurate record keeping.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services.

Desirable

• Minor injury assessment and management skills.
• Experience supporting service development initiatives.

Personal Qualities & Other Requirements

Essential

• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates personal accountability and professionalism.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for professional revalidation.
• Evidence of CPD commensurate with the role.
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours if required by service need.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrable evidence of autonomous clinical practice.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and minor illness.
• Experience managing undifferentiated presentations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care.
• Knowledge and experience of acute and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and risk management.

Desirable

• Experience of Emergency Care, Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injury Unit settings.
• Experience of working in General Practice.
• Experience of same-day access or Duty Team working.
• Experience using Systmone.

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

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• A commitment to personal development - self and others

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Awareness of the national context of GP Specialty Training, and the particular local context for this training scheme
• Demonstrable track record of promotion of Equality and Diversity in health care settings

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• MRCGP (for doctors)
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)

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

NHS England

Address

10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the HR team in delivering a comprehensive HR service across the organisation.
• Work with managers to develop and implement a staff bank for medical and administrative staffing.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Support HR compliance processes, including right-to-work checks, DBS checks, and reference requests.
• Assist in the administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Provide initial HR support to employees and managers, responding to general queries.
• Support payroll administration by ensuring accurate recording of employee data.
• Assist with the coordination of training and development initiatives for staff.
• Participate in HR projects, such as employee engagement initiatives and policy updates

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Skills

Essential

• Enthusiastic and passionate about a career in Human Resources.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Experience

Essential

• An understanding of the HR field and an interest in career progression in HR
• Experience handling confidential information or working in a professional environment
• A willingness to learn and develop HR knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and a CIPD Level 3 qualification.

Desirable

• Any previous administrative experience (e.g., office support, customer service) is beneficial but not essential.

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

Wyre Forest Health Partnership

Address

Bewdley Medical Centre

Dog Lane

Bewdley

Worcestershire

DY12 2EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, screening treatment services and health care advice.
• Assess, treat and advise patients presenting with health care / nursing needs.
• Provide supervision of the clinical team, assisting and developing the team and individuals clinical skills.
• Monitor the teams safe clinical effectiveness.
• When required ensure patients are referred on to other members of the primary health care team or secondary care as necessary and support and guide others as required.
• Ensure all practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence of individuals and to acknowledge limitations.
• Perform investigatory procedures, including collection of pathology samples.
• Assist/perform minor procedures.
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the duties and responsibilities associated with an expert practitioner working within primary care.
• Develop and maintain clinical/nursing policies, procedures and protocols.

• Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

• Organise, coordinate and lead the provision of the clinical team for the service
• Promote the service and maintain the positive reputation within the local health economy
• Lead in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations, treatments and attendances are recorded.
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date.
• Ensure data collection requirements are maintained
• Lead and contribute in staff/practice meetings
• Support and develop close working relationships with reception, office and other staff.
• Build and develop good working relationships with other service providers,

It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave or circumstances deemed appropriate by the partnership or management.

• 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.

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control, as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using 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
• Responsible for correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice
• Ownership of 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
• 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 and 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 provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping 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 assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
• Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Person Specification

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Experience of developing clinical policies and procedures
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the current issues affecting Primary Care services
• Evidence of commitment to support, develop and manage change
• Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills
• Evidence of the ability to manage and motivate a team

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• Experience of recruiting and selecting staff

Experience

Essential

• 5 years post registration experience
• Experience of expert autonomous practice with an unscheduled care setting
• Experience of managing a team
• Expert clinical skills and proven ability to work under pressure
• Health Promotion experience
• IT and computer literate
• Teaching Experience

Desirable

• Experience using clinical computer systems used within Primary Care : EMIS

Teaching

Essential

• Willingness to attend appropriate training
• Willingness to train and develop other staff

Communication

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with/ diffuse difficult situations

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Health Care worker with professional registration.
• Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification
• Extensive and substantial clinical experience within an unscheduled care setting, working at an Advanced Practitioner Level
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Mentorship Qualification

Desirable

• Masters level education or working toward Master level education
• Diplomas or Degree in Long Term Management conditions
• Contraceptive qualification
• Cytology screener

Team Work

Essential

• Commitment and experience of multi-disciplinary team approach to care
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team

Personal

Essential

• Highly organised
• Flexible
• Able to prioritise
• Highly observant
• Commitment to personal and professional development

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

Lockwood GP Surgery & Win Network

Address

Civic Centre

Breck Road

Poulton le Fylde

Lancashire

FY6 7PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Aims

To reduce the need for referrals to secondary mental health services but to refer appropriately using referral criteria if patient requires a higher level of need as per the Mental Health Stepped Care Model.

For patients to be assessed by a mental health professional and reduce need for GP contact to promote early intervention and reduce escalation of problems.

To reduce the need for unnecessary and inappropriate prescribing but to monitor and support patients safely through initiation of medication when clinically required as per NICE guidelines.

To ensure any risk issues are assessed, managed effectively and that patients are safeguarded accordingly.

To ensure patients are advised and signposted to psychological therapies as needed.

Maintain good links with other Mental Health services such as local secondary services and NHS Talking Therapies.

Duties And Responsibilities

Clinical

Offer Mental health triage in a time frame appropriate for patients needs including some same day appointments.

To provide short term interventions for common mental health problems as per Steps 1 and 2 of the Stepped Care Model working along side other disciplines such as APP and Social Prescribing Link Worker.

Follow NICE guidelines for management of common mental health problems with primary care setting.

Provide advice and signposting for parents of children under the age of 16 who are having mental health difficulties.

Provide advice and signposting for drugs and alcohol problems.

Provide advice, screening and signposting/referral to appropriate services regarding concerns re ADHD and autism for adults.

Take responsibility for keeping up to date with changes and development of mental health treatment, policy and delivery locally and nationally.

Keep up to date with inhouse mandatory training.

Take responsibility for revalidation requirement as per NMC.

To issue sicknotes to patient if they are unable to work due to their mental health problems.

To organise and complete the QOF annual reviews for the SMI register which consists of HCA appointment and then a face to face appointment with me that includes formulation of a care plan, crisis management, general health advice.

To maintain awareness of updated protocols and/or policies and to execute them whenever possible at all times

To be flexible to the needs of the service

Meetings

It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave or circumstances deemed appropriate by the partnership or management.

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.

Health And Safety At Work Act, 1974

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control, as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using 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

Responsible for correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff

Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice

Ownership of 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

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 and 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 provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.

Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage and disposal

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping 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 assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards

Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Spillage control procedures, management and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Maintenance of sterile environments

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Outside Employment/Outside Interests

If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of you attendance for work as an employee of the Practice.

It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment.

Harassment And Bullying

The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a work place where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias.

Equal Opportunities

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional development:

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

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

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others 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 resource

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

Recognize 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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Mental Health Patients
• Experience of dealing with Safeguarding and Vulnerable People

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC with a valid PIN

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

Lockwood GP Surgery & Win Network

Address

Civic Centre

Breck Lane

Poulton le Fylde

Lancashire

FY6 7PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

• To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
• To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

• Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce, particularly in relation to TEL.
• To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

Programme Management

To oversee the Blended Learning Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and other senior Educators on the following matters:

o VLE-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns

o Postgraduate programme management including delivery and development of VLE

To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board

To complete the annual school development plan

Educational and Workforce Development

• To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
• To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
• To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
• To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across East of England educators and learners

Intelligence Support/ provision

• To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
• To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

• To contribute to the implementation of the PGVLE in the EoE
• To support the development of educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
• To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions across the EoE.
• To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities in relation to the PGVLE.

Finance

• To engage with financial business planning processes and associated TEL budgets as needed.
• To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Applications are welcomed from those who hold a substantive post in the east of England region (i.e. a consultant or SAS doctor in a secondary care trust or a permanent post CCT employee in a GP practice).

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Excellent communication, counselling and liaison skills - a readiness to listen and empathise
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
• Ability to attend relevant national and local College and NHSE EoE meetings

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Royal Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Trained in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Have up to date knowledge of the specialty's curriculum, portfolio, examinations and other assessment methods.
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, own appraisal processes
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
• Awareness of the issues around dealing with trainees who are failing to progress or otherwise require additional support

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
• Current or recent past member of the relevant STC

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)

Desirable

• Educational qualification such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education.

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

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

East Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice and maintain the highest professional and ethical

standards.

Consult with patients during normal surgery hours (8:30am6:30pm).

15 minutes appointments.

Share in the duty doctor rota on a pro-rata basis.

Conduct home visits, shared out equally among doctors each morning.

Provide consultations that identify patients problems effectively, ensuring clear communication and

continuity of care.

Provide proactive care by screening patients for risk factors and early signs of illness.

Order appropriate investigations, monitor treatment, and make timely referrals to secondary or

community care.

Deliver holistic, patient-centred care promoting physical, psychological, and social wellbeing.

Cover designated clinics (e.g. diabetes, child health, antenatal, Well Woman) and local

nursing/residential care homes as required.

Provide contraceptive services and minor surgery (optional, dependent on skills).

Complete medical examinations and medico-legal reports as required.

Ensure accurate and timely clinical record-keeping using EMIS.

Participate in clinical decision-making, case discussions, and debriefing sessions with Partners or

colleagues.

Support GP Trainees and students by providing feedback, tutorials, and informal teaching.

Participate in clinical decision-making, case discussions, and debriefing sessions with partners or colleagues.

Prescribe safely, effectively, and cost-consciously, following the Practice and ICB formulary.

Monitor and review patients on repeat medication.

Provide guidance and support for clinical pharmacists within the Practice.

Manage EMIS tasks, Docman workflow, emails, Medicines Management, Lab results, and

correspondence efficiently and promptly.

Contribute to the development and review of Practice protocols and clinical audits.

Comply with Practice and statutory policies, including health and safety.

Participate in a range of internal and external meetings, including clinical, Practice, safeguarding, Gold

Standards Framework (GSF), educational sessions, and multi-agency meetings.

Maintain a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and keep up to date with clinical knowledge and skills.

Support training and supervision of registrars, students, and healthcare team members.

Collaborate effectively with all members of the primary healthcare team.

Uphold and enhance the good reputation of the Practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Face to face & telephone consulting
• Practical experience of computerised record systems
• Experience of using own initiative

Desirable

• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Experience of clinical management systems and coding

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with no restrictions
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• Good time management and prioritisation

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

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

Desirable

• EMIS Web, Docman & AccuRx clinical systems

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree and foundation programme certificate of
• completion (or equivalent)
• Qualified GP with MRCGP

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

Sonning Common Health Centre

Address

39 Wood Lane

Sonning Common

Reading

RG4 9SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Property and Facilities

Maintaining the smooth and effective operations of Star House by attending to minor repairs, installations, and refurbishment works;

Maintaining a clean, tidy, and serviceable environment at Star House, suitable for staff, tenants, stakeholders, and visitors;

Monitoring and periodic maintenance to ensure a safe working environment at Star House for staff, tenants, and service users;

The maintenance of estates and grounds, including the car park, ensuring all environments are fit for purpose and use;

Attending to (via FMConnect - facilities management system) ad hoc requests for furniture builds, equipment moves, small installations, refurbishment, and redecoration;

Conducting monitoring of service installations, such as completing meter readings and periodic testing for legal compliances;

Management of bespoke assets and facilities management systems (IT software) and spreadsheets to navigate requests and maintenance concerns;

Effective assets management, ensuring portable appliance suitability, and appropriate control of electrical equipment;

Setting up rooms and conference spaces, moving equipment and furniture, and the maintenance of a clean and tidy environment at Star House;

Assisting with preparations for events, conferences, and meetings at Star House;

Ensuring suitable waste management and attending to any related issues;

Completing appropriate administrative requests at the behest of the Facilities Officer;

Providing an excellent customer service to guests, stakeholders, our staff, and service users;

Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement by identifying areas for development, providing structured feedback, and working to improve Star House facilities provisions;

Supporting and leading environmental initiatives, such as monitoring electrical usage and waste output and suggesting methods for change;

Creating Standard Operating Procedures and helping to improve formal governance under direction from the Facilities Officer.

Health, Safety, and Environment

Conducting monitoring of service installations, spaces, and health and safety provision, equipment, and apparatus to ensure a safe working environment at Star House and legal compliance;

Fulfilling key roles for the provision of a safe environment, such as electrical inspection, portable appliance testing, assets management, fire marshalling, and properties inspection;

Completing appropriate administrative requests in the service of health, safety, and environment provision at the behest of the Facilities Officer;

Completing Risk Assessments after the right level of training and instruction;

Completing CoSHH assessments and legal requirements under the guidance of the Properties and Facilities team;

Reporting RIDDOR where applicable.

All staff are expected to:

Promote equality of opportunity and take every opportunity to eliminate discrimination in their work;

Take reasonable care with regard to him/her/them as well as for any colleagues or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the post holder in accordance with Health and Safety at Work;

Ensure that confidentiality around service users and staff members is maintained at all times;

Attend from time to time, training courses, conferences, and other meetings;

Meeting the requirement to maintain strict confidentiality and adhering to all relevant data protection measures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - To have or achieve level 1 English and Maths and to have taken level 2 English and Maths tests prior to completion of their Apprenticeship. (A)
• - A commitment to completing all vocational assessments and cconsidering personal goals and development that would help achieve them. (A, I)

Desirable

• Level 2 English and Maths (A)

Experience

Essential

• Ability to promote and uphold Sheffield Futures core values and guiding principles to internal and external customers, young people and colleagues (I)
• Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft programmes, spreadsheets, and email (A, I, T)
• Confident to respond to telephone, email, and verbal requests in a professional manner (A, I)
• Comfortable with manual tasks and willing to learn how to use equipment to fulfil the remit of the role (A, I, T)
• Friendly, approachable, professional and non-judgemental manner (I)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with policies (I)
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with support (A, I)
• Frequently and consistently communicate and work with others in the interest of helping customers efficiently (, I)
• Punctual and reliable (A, I)
• Good verbal and written communication skills (A, I, T)
• Ability to listen, gather information and communicate appropriately face to face and over the telephone in a professional, courteous and confident manner (I)
• The ability to stay calm in challenging situations (I)
• Able to manage own time, demonstrate the appropriate level of initiative, and prioritise tasks (A, I, T)
• Able to follow appropriate instructions and complete work in a timely and efficient manner (A I, T)

Desirable

• A knowledge of Sheffield Futures and the services it provides (I)
• Experience of using facilities management software and/or bespoke IT systems (A, I)
• Demonstrable experience of using power tools and completing any level of assembly or installation (I, T)

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

Sheffield Futures

Address

Sheffield Futures

Star House

43 Division Street

SHEFFIELD

S1 4GE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Please refer to attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English Language GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate experience of dealing with the public both face to face and over the telephone
• Basic understanding of general office procedures (e.g. record keeping, filing)

Desirable

• Experience of working in General Practice or the NHS
• Experience of using a clinical system

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Effective written communication skills
• Effective verbal communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone
• Effective listening skills
• Keyboard skills sufficient to produce data and information using packages such as Microsoft Word & Outlook

Personal Competencies and Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Ability to diffuse sensitive situations with members of the public who are distressed
• Ability to transfer information/data with proficiency and accuracy
• Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Methodical approach to work and ability to meet targets/deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service
• Self-motivated
• Willing to take part in training and personal development
• High attention to detail
• Friendly and articulate
• Smart appearance

Desirable

• Ability to use own judgement and work without direct supervision to determine workload priorities.

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

Umbrella Medical

Address

Umbrella Medical

1 Hatherton Street

Walsall

WS1 1AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The following are the core responsibilities of a Receptionist in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
• Accurately detail information on patients records within the clinical system
• Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system
• Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments
• Assist with total triage administration

• Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
• Signpost patients to the correct service
• Initiate contact with and respond to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies
• Photocopy documentation as required
• Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required
• Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary
• Direct requests for information, i.e., DSAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team
• Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
• Carry out system searches as requested
• Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
• Undertake a broad spectrum of administrative duties commensurate with the role
• Be an integral part of the general practice team
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children
• Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
• Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
• Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
• Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C (Level 4) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate notes
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
• Good organisational skills
• Chaperone procedure
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of administrative duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

Eaglescliffe Medical Practice

16 Sunningdale Drive

Eaglescliffe

Stockton on Tees

Teesside

TS16 9EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Experience

Essential

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

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

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

Cricklewood General Practice

Address

Cricklewood General Practice

7 Oaklands Road

London

NW2 6DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Royal Surrey Foundation Trust (RSFT) is a clinically led NHS trust providing joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services. Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. Royal Surrey Foundation Trust are working in partnership with Procare Health (a Federation for GP practices in Guildford and Waverley) providing adult community health services. The Tissue Viability service works very closely with district nurses, GPs, social care, local hospitals, other specialist nurses, therapists and others to help individuals manage their own conditions, maintain their independence and remain at home wherever possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Degree or masters level education in relevant specialist area
• To hold a specialist tissue viability qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of tissue viability specialty, acquired through post graduate course or equivalent experience.
• Wound care including pressure ulcers and leg ulcer expertise.
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Evidence of courses, conferences, study days. Be able to demonstrate how this has influenced practice.
• Must have an understanding of the national wound care strategy and current healthcare policy/national guidance and appreciate the implications of this on tissue viability field.
• Member of Nursing and Midwifery Council and other relevant organizations/professional bodies relevant to the post.

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Provide a comprehensive and efficient medical secretarial service to the practice.
• Process referrals accurately and efficiently using the appropriate NHS referral systems and pathways.
• Prepare and manage clinical correspondence, referral letters, reports and associated documentation.
• Monitor referrals and outstanding actions, escalating concerns appropriately and supporting continuity of patient care.
• Liaise professionally with patients, secondary care, community services and other healthcare organisations.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure information is recorded accurately within the patient record.
• Support QOF-related administrative work including searches, registers, recalls and patient follow-up.
• Use Ardens Manager to support population health, contractual and performance-related administrative work.
• Use AccuRx to coordinate patient communications, invitations, recalls, questionnaires and follow-up.
• Maintain and review clinical and disease registers and identify patients requiring monitoring, reviews or other action.
• Coordinate patient invitation and recall programmes and follow up non-responders as required.
• Support good data quality and accurate coding within the clinical system.
• Assist with wider practice administration and service-improvement work appropriate to the role.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with practice policies relating to information governance, data protection and patient confidentiality.
• Undertake other appropriate duties consistent with the nature and level of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Medical Secretary within UK General Practice. This part of the role will consist of 30hour support over 5 days and you will be required to know all of the below essential pathways and this aspect of the role will be considered a handover from the present secretary
• Experience using EMIS Web or a comparable GP clinical system.
• Good knowledge and practical experience of GP referrals, clinical correspondence and medical secretarial processes.
• Provide a comprehensive and efficient medical secretarial service to the practice.
• Process referrals accurately and efficiently using the appropriate NHS referral systems and pathways.
• Prepare and manage clinical correspondence, referral letters, reports and associated documentation.
• Monitor referrals and outstanding actions, escalating concerns appropriately and supporting continuity of patient care.
• Liaise professionally with patients, secondary care, community services and other healthcare organisations.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure information is recorded accurately within the patient record.
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance within General Practice.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using GP clinical and administrative systems.
• Excellent written English, communication and organisational skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider practice team.
• Professional and compassionate approach when communicating with patients.

Desirable

• This aspect of the role will consist of around 7hours per week and will entail training (where required) by the Practice Manager
• Experience of QOF administration, patient recalls and management of disease registers.
• Experience using Ardens Manager.
• Experience using AccuRx, particularly patient messaging, questionnaires, invitations and recalls.
• Experience of searches, coding and data-quality work within 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Red Practice

Address

Walton Health Centre

Rodney Road

Walton

KT12 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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