Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as a Technical Pharmacy Advisor to Practice Clinicians across Sound Primary Care Network (PCN).

To advise Practice Management and other non-clinical staff concerning administrative aspects of medicines management as appropriate

To optimise medicine management, resolve queries where possible and produce prescriptions for clinical review and signature

To work within own competencies as a Pharmacy Technician and ensure that registration and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is kept up to date.

To address the following areas without the need to consult a GP/Clinical Pharmacist in each case (although clinical support and advice will always be available if required):

1.Update regime review dates when conducting level 1 and 2 medication reviews

2.Medicine reconciliation of discharge summaries and other clinical documents.

3.Optimisation of repeat medication, cost effective switching, commencing repeat dispensing and synchronisation of medication

4.Ordering of required monitoring i.e., blood tests, blood pressure, height, weight etc. for medicine/condition monitoring.

5.Addition/removal of medication for Nursing Home patients under GP/Pharmacist Prescriber guidance

6.Co-ordinate District Nurse Medication and Dressing requests for the practice population

7.Co-ordinate medical device prescription requests, including requests for catheters, nutritional supplements/feeds, and stoma care products.

8.Work alongside colleagues or independently to deliver project work relating to medicine optimisation, an example of this may be deprescribing Gabapentanoids or Bisphosphonate reviews

9.When requested by a clinician to be able to have appropriate conversations with patients and initiate medications such as statins, Vitamin D, Folic Acid, iron supplements etc as per PCN protocols.

To work in conjunction with the nominated Clinicians who support Nursing Homes in the area

Provide independent information to patients regarding medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate

Analyse Practice prescription data to produce reports as requested

Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing

Implement initiatives to reduce waste of prescribed medicines

Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF, DMOS (Devon Medicines Optimisation Scheme) and other locally commissioned enhanced services

Support and influence the Practice Clinical, Management and Administrative Teams to implement procedural and service changes relating to prescribing to ensure best practice is adopted in accordance with local guidelines, legislation, directives, and safety updates e.g., NICE, MRHA etc.

Any successful candidate will be required to enrol and complete a 15-month pathway with the CPPE (Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education) which will require learning and development in their own time in addition to some protected study time during working hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)

Clinical System

Desirable

• Experience using SYSTEM ONE clinical system.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working for a primary care network or working in a primary care setting.

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

Sound PCN

Address

C/O Oakside Surgery

Plymouth

Devon

PL5 3PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring / assessing qualification, NVQ Assessors Award

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent
• Post registration clinical course appropriate to area

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Previous experience within designated area
• Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff
• Experience as shift team leader

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pathway review and review of governance processes will be a key element as well as Clinical expertise and guidance in relation to staff training and supervision.

The Clinical lead will work clinically providing oversight as well as assessment and treatment to most complex patients .

Person Specification

each section

Essential

• Meets all criteria in each section

Desirable

• Meets all criteria in each section

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Westmorland General

Kendal

Kendal

LA97RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Associate

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a team
• Lone worker experience
• Experience to manage own workload

Desirable

• Community nurse working experience

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Wound care including wound reassessments
• Palliative care
• Safe medication administration and recording

Desirable

• Catheter care including female male and suprapubic
• Compression therapy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent time management
• Ability to prioritise
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and in record keeping)
• Computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness District Nurses RELIEF TEAM

2-6 Fairfield Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA13 9AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under the direction of managing Dietitian to assist in providing a Nutrition and Dietetic service to in-patients by:

assisting in the assessment of the nutritional status of individuals and act on the recommendations made by the Dietitian to maintain/improve nutritional status and quality of life

acting as a source of practical advice and encouragement in the management of the nutritional well being of non-complex patients presenting with both acute and chronic disease states

working with the Dietitians and other agencies to ensure smooth, safe discharge of patients

working as part of the dietetic clinical team in accordance with the protocols, procedures and evidence based literature of the dietetic service and the Trust

keeping accurate, legible and timely records of all interventions

Undertake general administrative duties to support the day to day running of the department

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in health and social care

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of an interest in Nutrition
• Evidence of an interest in Health Care

Desirable

• Experience of working in health care
• Experience of working with the public

skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of prioritisation skills
• Evidence of team working skills
• Ability to gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Basic Nutrition knowledge
• Basic Health Care knowledge
• Awareness of the roles of other health and care 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
• Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care within an NHS or equivalent UK healthcare system
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
• To be able to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and continued professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working within a team
• To be able to evidence experience and awareness relevant to On-Call duties

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within scope of practice.
• To have a clear understanding of the role and duties of a Physiotherapist.
• To demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and expectations.

Desirable

• Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues.
• To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
• Able to independently travel within the community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will work autonomously and as part of the wider team to deliver high-quality care, including:

• Management of long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and Ischaemic Heart Disease
• Providing follow-up and continuity of care for patients
• Delivering health promotion, preventative care, and self-management support
• Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets and enhanced services
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Health screening, cervical cytology and childhood/adult immunizations
• Supporting the practice's commitment to personalised care planning, particularly for patients with long-term conditions.

About the Practice

Betts Avenue is a long-established GP Practice operating over two sites (Kenton and Benwell) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are a team of 2 GP Partners supported by 3 salaried GPs, 2 long-term Locum GPs, a Lead practice Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 1 Advanced Care Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA as well as an experienced managerial and admin team.

We deliver a range of GMS services to a population of approximately 10,500 patients. We also have support from Care-Coordinators, Workflow Team, Pharmacy Hub, PCN pharmacists and Technicians, House Visiting team, our 2 own Practice Clinical Pharmacists, a Physiotherapist, 2 Mental Health co-ordinators for adults and a team of Social Link Workers.

We use SystmOne, Accurx and AnalyzeRx.

The GPs are also delivering weekly Ward Rounds in two large local Care Homes. We currently teach Year 5 Medical Students and Nursing Students.

Our practice is a member of the Inner West Primary Care Network, LMC, NGPS and North East North Cumbria ICB.

Job Purpose

To provide a high quality, professional Health Care service to the patient and staff team at the surgery. To be trained and competent to meet the duties set out below.

Job Summary

The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the practice patients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.

• Management of Chronic Diseases including COPD/Asthma/Diabetes/CVD and hold a recognised qualification in one or more of these areas and be willing to work towards a graduate certificate.

• Experience in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease.

• Cytology.

• Wound Care.

• Doppler.

• Travel Health.

• Removal of Sutures.

• ECGs.

• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations/Seasonal Immunizations.

• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

• Requesting Pathology tests on ICE, for example blood tests, urine culture, swabs etc.

• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.

• Supporting junior nursing staff.

Other Tasks will include:

o Supporting junior nursing staff.

o House Calls for the delivery of Annual Reviews to the Frail Housebound patients.

o Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required.

o Maintain and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs.

o Participation in administrative systems in the Practice.

o Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.

o Attend and participate in Practice meetings when required.

o Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

RESPONSIBILITIES EXPECTED OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE PRACTICE TEAM:

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 will 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 of the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Handbook and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

This will include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

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

• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

• Actively reporting of health & safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas clean, assisting the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the post holders role.

• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

• Reporting potential risks identified

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

Equality and Diversity:

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

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

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

o Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental 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

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

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

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

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

• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers

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

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post holder will

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance, agreed clinical software and protocols

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

• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• - Needs of patients with long-term conditions
• - Health promotion strategies
• - Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• - Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• -Patient group directives and associated policy

Desirable

• - Public health issues in the local area
• - Awareness of local and national health policy
• - Awareness of issues within the wider health economy

Skills

Essential

• - Clinical skills including immunisation and vaccination
• - Management of long-term conditions with support from lead nurses
• - Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills
• - Ability to communicate complex messages to patients and families
• - Excellent time management skills/ability to prioritise and manage own time
• - Negotiation and conflict resolution/management skills
• - IT Skills

Desirable

• - Doppler
• - Contraceptive advice, sexual health screening and advice
• - Cervical Cytology
• - ECG'S

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered Nurse (NMC)
• - UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK Professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers Website.
• - Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• - Significant Primary care of relevant experience
• - Management and education of patients with chronic disease/long term conditions
• - Evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation
• - Certified in immunisations and vaccinations
• - Cervical Smear Taker

Desirable

• - Relevant Nursing/Health Degree
• - Experience in managing diabetes in primary care
• - Mentor/Teaching
• - Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or be willing to work towards this in the future should the Practice's needs require this.

Experience

Essential

• - Minimum 2 years post- registration experience
• - Management of Long-term conditions
• - Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
• - Experience of audit

Desirable

• - At least 1 year recent primary or community nursing experience
• - Experience of working with the SystmOne clinical system
• - Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance and national screening programmes

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

Betts Avenue Medical Centre

Address

2 Betts Avenue

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE15 6TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education including English and Maths GSCE at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Good Command of English Language
• NVQ Level 3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography support or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Trained in cannulation
• Trained in venepuncture

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient facing hospital or care work

Desirable

• Experience in a radiology or out-patient clinic setting

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of computer systems relating to healthcare
• Ability to work to Trust and Department Policies and Procedures

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development (PDP)
• Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems and PACS.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to prioritise own workload within guidelines
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to work on any site within the Trust.
• Ability to travel as required
• Flexibility to cover required duties during the week and at weekends.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification.

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience working within integrated community services.

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Community - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Desirable

• Interest in developing a career within diagnostic imaging services.

Other

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Responsible to: Practice Manager Samantha Spike

Job Summary:

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

Clinical Responsibilities:

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

Respond to medical problems presented by temporary residents as required.

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

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

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

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

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

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

Providing counseling and health education.

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

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

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

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

Participate in training plans of medical students as required.

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

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

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

Appropriate use of read codes.

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

Practice Organisation

Process and action incoming patient and hospital correspondence.

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

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

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

Maintain all mandatory training.

Confidentiality

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

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organization. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy.

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

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

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

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

Equality and Diversity

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

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

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

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

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

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

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

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

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

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

Each session will consist of 16 AskmyGP requests.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashville Surgery

Address

171 Upper Chorlton Road

Whalley Range

Manchester

M16 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Full details are in the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience working will all type of patients.

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care.

Additional

Essential

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

Desirable

• Good GP IT systems knowledge.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Border Practice

Address

Blackwater Way

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU12 4DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of System 1 database

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Capacity to manage a demanding workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

SOUTHALL

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Duties will include:

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Person Specification

Personal Circumstances

Essential

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

Other Requirements

Essential

• Clean driving license and access to a vehicle

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria Health

Address

Upper Eden Medical Practice

Silver Street

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

CA17 4RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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