Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and self driven pharmacy technician to join our small pharmacy team. This is a role that continues to develop and expand and an opportunity for you to shape the role of the technician.

Job Duties include:

• Medication reconciliation of clinical letters and hospital discharges.
• Supporting the repeat dispensing process
• Patient medication queries
• Medication shortages
• Medication recall processes
• In house audits re CQC/QOF/Medicines Optimisation Schemes
• Supporting shared care
• Medication Safety alerts
• Providing a link for various stakeholders including community pharmacies and secondary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - BTEC / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
• - Registration with the GPC

Desirable

• - Registered on, or completion of the CPPE primary care pathway

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Intelligent Prescribing Solutions Ltd

Address

Coxhoe Medical Practice

1 Landsdowne Road

Coxhoe

Durham

County Durham

DH6 4DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation

• Promote safe, cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing.
• Support implementation of local and national prescribing guidance.
• Monitor prescribing data and identify opportunities for quality improvement.
• Lead on repeat prescribing processes and medication monitoring systems.
• Respond to MHRA alerts, drug safety updates, and national guidance.
• Assist in maintaining and reviewing practice formularies.

Clinical Practice

• Conduct annual medication reviews.
• Manage and optimise medicines for patients with long-term conditions.
• Support patients with complex medication needs.
• Prescribe safely within individual scope of practice as an Independent Prescriber.
• Identify, manage, and reduce risks associated with medicines.
• Signpost patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional as required.

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

• Identify patients at risk from inappropriate prescribing.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and locally commissioned targets.
• Contribute to medicines-related significant event reviews and learning.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work closely with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, community pharmacists, care homes, and secondary care teams.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate.
• Provide specialist medicines advice to the wider practice team & deliver medicines-related education to practice staff.
• Support the development of prescribing knowledge across the wider clinical team.

Leadership and Service Development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of pharmacy-led services.
• Support the Practice in delivering strategic objectives relating to medicines optimisation.
• Analyse and interpret prescribing and medicines management data.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Professional Responsibilities

• Adhere to GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
• Work within professional competencies and scope of practice.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
• Comply with all safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, and information governance policies.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
• Participate in appraisal and mandatory training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm Degree
• Current registration with GPC

Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice
• Experience of GP practice clinical systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Intelligent Prescribing Solutions Ltd

Address

Durham East PCN - Coxhoe Medical Centre

1 Landsdowne Road

County Durham

DH6 4DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Diploma/Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management OR equivalent (i.e. NVQ in Business Administration / RSA Level 3) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience plus a willingness to work towards the Level 5 in Leadership and Management within an agreed timescale
• IT Qualification (i.e. ECDL Qualification, RSA, NVQ in Business Administration) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above) / New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9)

Experience

Essential

• Implementing and maintaining systems and processes within an administration team
• Leading, supervising and training staff on administrative processes in a positive manner to facilitate delivery of an effective service.
• Significant experience of working in an administrative environment including digital audio typing, Microsoft Office applications, diary management, filing systems, collating and presenting information
• Co-ordinating meetings and associated duties
• Extracting data and report preparation
• Participation in service and quality improvement initiatives
• Advanced typing skills and inputting data accurately and efficiency

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of data protection and service user / staff confidentiality in line with defined procedures and guidelines
• A sound understanding of quality improvement initiatives
• Organising and completing demands and workloads meeting deadlines using delegation where necessary
• Problem solving for an area of work or developing alternative or additional procedures.

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chester Le Street Health Centre

Newcastle Road

Chester le Street

DH3 3UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and self driven pharmacy technician to join our small pharmacy team. This is a role that continues to develop and expand and an opportunity for you to shape the role of the technician.

Job Duties include:

• Medication reconciliation of clinical letters and hospital discharges.
• Supporting the repeat dispensing process
• Patient medication queries
• Medication shortages
• Medication recall processes
• In house audits re CQC/QOF/Medicines Optimisation Schemes
• Supporting shared care
• Medication Safety alerts
• Providing a link for various stakeholders including community pharmacies and secondary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - BTEC / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
• - Registration with the GPC

Desirable

• - Registered on, or completion of the CPPE primary care pathway

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Intelligent Prescribing Solutions Ltd

Address

Auckland Medical Group

The Old Firehouse

Watling Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6RP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further information on this post.

The job description has yet to be approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

• Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in the Specialty or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the specialty

Desirable

• Any other experience that may be applicable

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Worsley Court

Doncaster Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) 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 (SHEF)

This 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.

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 (CI)

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 the organisation to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

At this organisation, we continually strive 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 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 that 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/read 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 this organisations policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to.

Security

The security of the organisation is the responsibility of all personnel. The post holder must ensure they always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.

Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks with anyone and they are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured. Likewise, password controls are to be maintained and are not to be shared.

Professional conduct

All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.

Leave

All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 30 days leave each year pro-rata and should be encouraged to take all their leave entitlement.

Public holidays will be calculated on a pro-rated basis dependent on the number of hours worked.

You will receive 2 NHS days per annum, pro-rata.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP, MRCGP, Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP, General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT), Full GMC registration.

Personal qualities

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment, Experience of continued professional development, Experience of QOF and clinical audit, Minimum of two years as a salaried GP, General understanding of the primary care contract, National Performers List registration (England), noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation, Primary Medical Services Performers Lists (Scotland), All Wales Medical Performers List and All Wales Locum Register (Wales), Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List (PMPL) (Northern Ireland), Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU), Evidence of current validation, Evidence of last appraisal, Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management, Experience of ICB initiatives

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP, Excellent communication skills (written and oral), Strong IT skills, Clear, polite telephone manner, Competent in the use of Office and Outlook, SystmOne, Effective time management (planning and organising), Ability to work as a team member and autonomously, Excellent interpersonal skills, Problem solving and analytical skills, Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure, Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes, Experience with clinical risk management.

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

Consett Medical Centre

Address

Station Yard

Consett

County Durham

DH8 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We are looking for confident Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week in Thornfield Grange with Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism along with behaviours that challenge.

Working shifts of 10am - 10pm, 7.45am to 8pm and night shifts if required, inhouse meals are provided and paid handovers. This role involves working every other weekend, and bank holidays (including Christmas).

Please note: A driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

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Your Day-to-Day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence

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• £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching & appraisal

• Expert supervision & peer support

• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

• DBS paid

• NHS and blue discount

• 24 hours free GP helpline

• On site benefits including free meals

• Plus much more

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bishop Auckland

DL14 7QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

● Perform all duties required within, or on behalf of the community pharmacy. This includes all Essential, Additional and Enhanced services which are locally or nationally commissioned. This will include but not limited to:

○ Labelling and assembly of prescription items

○ Accurate endorsing of prescriptions

○ Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment

○ Collection of prescriptions and or delivering dispensed items as may be required.

○ Placing, receiving and putting orders into stock.

● Follow national and local guidance at all times, with particular regard to “Medicines, ethics in Practice” (MEP), current addition.

● Work under direction of the pharmacy Standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

● To undertake the sale or supply of medicines and goods, including over the counter sales.

● Comply with the requirements for the sale or supply of all medicines as required by the Medicines Act.

● Maintain stocks at an appropriate level of all medication and appliances, within the pharmacy, to meet patient demands.

Communication

● Provide advice and support to patients and their relatives and carers as appropriate.

● Build good relationships with practices and other prescribers and healthcare professionals (e.g., GPs, community pharmacists, district nurses etc.) to facilitate patient care.

● Communicate effectively with the patient, relatives, carers and all members of the healthcare team.

● Counsel patients appropriately upon medication issues and throughout their care, providing advice and written support where appropriate.

● Promote and enhance the reputation of IntraHealth Pharmacy.

Delivering a quality service

● Code of Conduct For Professional Group – all staff members are required to work in accordance with their professional group’s code of conduct.

● Be aware of, and comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.

● Be aware of, and comply with, all company and practice infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

● Report any significant events within the time frame set out in the company policy.

● Follow current MEP and local guidance with regard to Community pharmacy issues and alerts.

Team Working

● Work as part of the community pharmacy team and wider team of healthcare professionals, fielding queries and offering advice.

● Support and help develop colleagues and other members of the community pharmacy team

● The post holder will be expected to work flexibly according to team / clinical needs

Management of risk

● Health & Safety – the post-holder must co-operate with Management in discharging its responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and take reasonable health and safety of themselves and others and to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. All Health & Safety issues to be flagged to senior staff and the post-holder must comply with the IntraHealth Health & Safety Policy as well as any additional policy requirements within the clinical contract.

● Ensure personal, staff, stock, cash and premise security at all times and before leaving the pharmacy.

● Report all adverse events and significant events in accordance with agreed procedures and participate in improvement activities to reduce reoccurrence

Managing information

● Maintain appropriate records.

● Confidentiality – During the course of your employment you may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and you are required not to disclose such information, particularly that relating to patients and staff.

● In order to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 you must not at any time use personal data held by IntraHealth or IntraHealth Pharmacy for any unauthorized purpose or disclosure such as data to a third party.

Learning and Development

● Complete accredited course, to enable all aspects of NHS pharmacy contract can be carried out including Essential, Additional and Enhanced services and Locally commissioned services.

● Complete in-house training course, annual training review including peer review.

Equality and Diversity

● You are at all times required to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the IntraHealth Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure that staff receive equal treatment throughout their employment with the company.

Managing Tasks / Projects

● Ensuring tasks and duties are performed within clearly defined time quality standards

Managing Information / Confidentiality and data protection

● Ensure all relevant information is handled appropriately in concordance with Information Governance guidelines.

Core Competencies

Technical Competencies

● Computer literacy skills

● Dispensing accuracy

● Following the pharmacy standard operating procedures

Teamwork

● Teamwork is essential to operation of a community pharmacy.

Communications

● High level of verbal and written communication skills

● Information sharing with other professionals

Personal/professional Development

● Participate in training programmes as part of your personal and professional development

● Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance, demonstrating skills and activities to others undertaking similar work.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work both as a team member and independently
• Computer literacy skills
• Proven verbal and written communication skills in English
• Current driving licence and access to a car

Desirable

• Knowledge of PMR systems
• Basic IT literacy i.e. use of e-mail, the internet and word processing
• Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or working towards it).
• GCSEs English and Maths.

Desirable

• 5 GCSEs Including English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• No previous experience essential

Desirable

• Previous community Pharmacy experience
• Previous Health Care experience
• Previous customer facing experience

Attitudes

Essential

• Courteous, Friendly and act professionally with staff and customers

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

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

Chilton Pharmacy

Chilton

County Durham

DL17 0HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting and innovative post to support the needs of the local population living with mental health difficulties. The role holder will fulfil a first contact specialist mental health role within GP Practices across the Primary Care Network (PCN), seeing patients who would otherwise have traditionally seen a GP. Within the primary care setting, the role holder will work in a collaborative and multi-agency way. This will contribute to the safe and effective day to day operation of the PCN and the efficient and timely management of clinical enquiries and decision-making.

The post will sit within the GP Practices and will facilitate the interface between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services to provide specialist advice and support, assessment, treatment, education and solution-focused approaches to the local Primary Care Teams, for patients and carers.

The role will offer expertise in networking and navigation to promote ease of access to a range of specialist mental health support services. This ensures that each person, once assessed, receives the best possible care in the right place at the right time and by the right supporting service.

The post holder will be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. They will be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking initial assessment with signposting to appropriate services, or providing time-limited psycho-social therapeutic interventions directly, in e.g. GP surgeries, patients homes and other primary care settings. This will include providing clinical advice to GPs such as specialist opinion.

The post-holder will manage their daily clinics and act as a specialist advisor to GPs, fulfilling a pathway management function and providing short term interventions and support, in collaboration with GPs and other practice based mental health workers.

You will support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the PCN and the wider mental health care system. You will offer advice to, or obtain advice for, the Primary Care Team on appropriate interventions and on-going patient care management.

You will develop links and foster a culture of partnership between Primary Care Teams and Mental Health Services, promoting clear communication and access to specialist knowledge and advice. This will include the facilitation of joint working with PCN, Secondary Care providers, and Voluntary Care Sector to increase the range of services/interventions available to the communities served.

You will provide clinical advice, consultation, and support to other care providers within primary, secondary, voluntary and statutory services as required.

You will collate and organise contemporaneous information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to patients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities).

The role includes facilitating sign posting to other appropriate services and undertaking very short-term interventions for patients with mild to moderate mental health difficulties (average length of time expected to be 6 weeks). Working alongside the PCN staff which could include a care coordination team and a social prescribing link worker.

You will work closely with the Primary Care Network, GPs and Social Prescribers/other practice-based mental health workers within the locality regarding the mental health needs of the practice population.

In line with the principles for community transformation, you will ensure systems/pathways are in place to enable smooth transition between primary care and secondary mental health services.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Certificate in mentorship, teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession
• If appropriate to professional registration, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) for students or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Clinical Supervisor.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• If appropriate to professional registration, NMP (or willing to obtain)
• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision
• Mentoring students on practice placement experience.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience and involvement with quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care.
• Experience working in a multiagency setting.
• Leadership or management experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post- graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Knowledge of Stepped Care model.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering psycho- social interventions and approaches
• Contemporaneous knowledge of recent health and social care policy and guidance on implications for practice

Skills

Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional responsibilities.
• Work effectively across complex organisations, pathways and services
• Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.
• Write reports.
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings.
• Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
• Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances.
• Able to work flexibly and co- operatively as part of a team
• Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development.
• Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities
• Committed to promoting a positive image of the service.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Baring Service check

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mowbray Square Medical Centre

Myrtle Square

Harrogate

HG1 5AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Conduct chronic disease management clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension

Perform cervical cytology and sexual health advice

Administer vaccinations and immunisations, including childhood and travel vaccines

Provide wound care, including dressings and suture removal

Conduct health checks and screenings

Manage minor illnesses and injuries providing treatment and advice

Assist with minor surgical procedure and perform ECGs

Health Promotion

Provide lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, weight management and dietary advice.

Support patients in managing their long-term condition through education and self-care advice.

Administration and Professional Responsibilities

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records of all consultations and treatments using practice's clinical system, SystmOne

Participate in clinical audits and contribute to the practice's QOF targets

Assist in the development and implementation of practice policies and protocols

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Confidentiality

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.

You 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.

Health and Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health and Safety Policy and Infection Control Policy, to include:

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development

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

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

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

Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills

Undertake mandatory training and keep up-to-date with relevant guidelines and best practices

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

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

Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literacy,
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills and communication skills,
• Evidence of problem-solving and decision-making skills,
• Understanding the importance of evidenced-based practice,
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes,
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance,
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control,
• Understand the requirement for PGDs, PSDs and associated policies

Desirable

• QoF/CQC related clinical and administrative work

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC code of professional conduct
• Experience of working in a GP practice or in a primary care setting,
• Experience of dealing with patients independently on a one-to-one basis,
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team,
• Strong organisational and time- management skills,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Independent travel is essential along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team to assist the practice in providing an excellent standard of patient care.

Desirable

• Chronic disease management, specifically Diabetes.
• Knowledge of SystmOne.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse RN with current NMC registration,
• Evidence of continuous professional development,
• Full driving license holder

Desirable

• Cervical cytology qualification,
• Childhood immunisations and travel vaccination.

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

Blackhall and Peterlee Practice

Address

Hesleden Road

Blackhall Colliery

Hartlepool

Cleveland

TS27 4LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Diploma/Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management OR equivalent (i.e. NVQ in Business Administration / RSA Level 3) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience plus a willingness to work towards the Level 5 in Leadership and Management within an agreed timescale
• IT Qualification (i.e. ECDL Qualification, RSA, NVQ in Business Administration) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above) / New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9)

Experience

Essential

• Implementing and maintaining systems and processes within an administration team
• Leading, supervising and training staff on administrative processes in a positive manner to facilitate delivery of an effective service.
• Significant experience of working in an administrative environment including digital audio typing, Microsoft Office applications, diary management, filing systems, collating and presenting information
• Co-ordinating meetings and associated duties
• Extracting data and report preparation
• Participation in service and quality improvement initiatives
• Advanced typing skills and inputting data accurately and efficiency

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of data protection and service user / staff confidentiality in line with defined procedures and guidelines
• A sound understanding of quality improvement initiatives
• Organising and completing demands and workloads meeting deadlines using delegation where necessary
• Problem solving for an area of work or developing alternative or additional procedures.

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Flatts Lane Centre

Middlesbrough

TS6 0SZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The administrator will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible. They will:

Adapt to and support any changes that are implemented to improve the service

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner

Demonstrate their commitment by the efficient completion of all tasks allocated

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations

Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment

• Ensure building security; have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm

Administration

Providing administration/ reception support to the wider DDHF team

Inputting data

Document management

Ensure urgent correspondence and items of relevance are immediately brought to the attention of the Senior Management team

Circulate information to members of the wider DDHF team as required

Develop and maintain systems and update information to be shared between DDHF & member practices

Comply with any internal or external audits where required

• Open and appropriate distribution of all postal correspondence

• Ad hoc organisation of corporate events for DDHF

• Ad hoc circulation of communications to Practices as required

Personal/Professional development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by DDHF 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 their own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others

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

Communication

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers

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

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• IT literate with Microsoft Office Word & Excel
• Good English language, numeracy and communication skills
• Pleasant disposition, helpful and effective telephone manner
• Professional approach to appearance and conduct
• Awareness and maintenance of confidentiality
• Accurate and methodical in completing tasks.
• Proactive and flexible with good time management.
• Ability to listen, to discuss and inform clearly
• Able to prioritise effectively
• Ability to use own initiative but seek help and support when needed
• Able to work in a team
• Ability to record in writing both clearly and accurately

Experience

Essential

• Experience of admin/ reception role
• Experience of data entry
• Experience of Diary management

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SystmOne
• Previous experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs/O levels including English and Maths at grade C minimum (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ Admin level 3/4

Other

Essential

• Reliable
• Positive can do attitude
• Ability to travel independently within the Durham Dales Locality.
• Able to provide cover at different bases within the County Durham Locality at short notice

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

Durham Dales Health Federation

Address

Unit 51 Innovation Hse, Longfield Rd

South Church Enterprise Park

Bishop Auckland

Durham

DL14 6XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administrative duties including but not limited to:

Processing patient registrations

Scanning and Read Coding incoming correspondence

Navigating software systems to identify results and support audit trails

Respond to telephone enquiries, faxes and emails promptly,

Action outgoing/incoming calls to patients, hospital staff etc.

To provide Receptionist duties including but not limited to:

Booking in patients on the computerised appointments system

Issuing (repeat or pre-arranged) prescriptions, sick notes, or completed medical reports

Collecting fees for non-NHS work

Answering all incoming calls in an efficient helpful manner, directing calls to the appropriate extension quickly and effectively

Dealing with hospital letters, reports, test results etc, according to protocol

Arranging home visits and arrange appropriate administration i.e. Notes summary, if required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) A* - C including English and Maths
• High level of written and oral skills
• High level of computer skills including word processing and spread sheet applications
• Good numeracy, accuracy and literacy skills.
• A positive attitude, committed to excellent customer service
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work well under pressure
• A high regard for confidentiality
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
• Strong team worker

Desirable

• Working with EMIS Web
• Working in an administrative or receptionist role in a GP Practice or NHS hospital setting

Employer details

Employer name

Birtley Medical Group

Address

Durham Road

Birtley

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://birtleymedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

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

The G.P Operations Coordinator is responsible for:

a. Supporting the non-clinical partners in the day-to-day operations of the practice

b. Implementing practice systems to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards

c. Acting as the lead for HR administration including pre-employment checks, organising and implementing the staff induction programme, managing clinical staff leave, maintaining robust HR records for all staff to include training, qualifications etc.

d. Managing the clinical staff rota to ensure sufficient staff coverage

e. Acting as the lead for Health & Safety administration systems including but not limited to the checking and updating of health and safety documentation such as risk assessments etc. and ensuring the annual Health & Safety checks are carried out, and documented such as annual PAT testing, equipment testing and calibration, legionella checks etc.

f. Facilitating visitors/contractors who may need to visit the practice for repairs and/or servicing.

g. Assisting with the management of the clinical system, ensuring IT security and IG compliance at all times and responding to and resolving all local IT issues

h. Updating and acting as the focal point for the practice website and social media sites

i. Leading the management of the Patient Participation Group

j. Implementing the practice complaints process, ensuring complaints are dealt with in a timely manner and, where necessary, escalate to the next level

k. Monitoring and disseminating information on safety alerts and other pertinent information

l. Supporting the non-clinical partners in the reviewing and updating of practice policies and procedures

m. Supporting the practice and management team with continuous improvement and change initiatives

All staff at Birtley Medical Group have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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 you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire

This organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being 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

Coronavirus Act 2020

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

Confidentiality

The practice is committed to maintaining a 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 that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Birtley Medical Group 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.

All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

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 competence to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in and complete mandatory training as directed by the partners. It is an expectation for this post holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

Professional conduct

All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and cooperative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Forward thinker with a solution focused approach
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Confident, assertive and resilient

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A-level/equivalent or higher.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and
• presenting).
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management (planning and organising).
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to recognise opportunities to enhance service
• delivery.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside core office hours
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Experience in operations management or project management.
• Relevant HR and health and safety experience.
• Experience in using IT packages such as Outlook, Excel etc.

Desirable

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of using Emis.

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

Birtley Medical Group

Address

Birtley Medical Group

Durham Road

Birtley

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://birtleymedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the management team, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

Please see attached document for job description

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working as a receptionist
• Experience of working in the health sector, ideally primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSE grades A-C (or equivalent) including english and mathematics
• Experience of working with the public in a busy environment
• Self motivated
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Flexible approach
• Team player

Desirable

• NVQ in appropriate subject

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

Leadgate Surgery

Address

George Ewen House

Watling Street

Consett

County Durham

DH8 6DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role

As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

Main duties of the job

• As a clinical pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
• Resolve medication-related queries
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
• Face to Face medication reviews
• Help to utilise skill mix
• Improve patient outcomes
• Ensure better access to healthcare
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
• Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
• Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
• Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
• Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
• An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
• Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care
• A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Experience with SystmOne
• Completed CPPE Primary Care pathway or proof of exemption
• Able to commute to onsite location / live within close proximity of practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits for employees:

• GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• Sick pay (In line with company policy)
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available
• Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
• Flexibility
• Pension scheme

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in patient care through your expertise as a Clinical Pharmacist. If this role is suitable for you, please apply today. We look forward to receiving your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Independent Prescribing Qualification
• CPPE Pathway

Desirable

• DBS

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 Pharmacist Network

Address

Bishops Close Medical Centre

Bishop's Close

Spennymoor

DL16 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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