Job description

Job responsibilities

Role duties

Medication Management Support:

Collaborate with Clinical Pharmacists and clinicians to adhere to agreed practice prescribing and standard operating procedures.

Process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat prescriptions, adjusting quantities, and processing prescriptions in accordance with agreed clinical protocols.

Assist in managing shared care protocols and support Clinical Pharmacists with complex patient cases.

Medication Reviews and Reconciliation:

Support medication reviews/monitoring and medicines reconciliation post-discharge or other transfers of care, particularly focusing on synchronizing medicines for patients transferring between care settings.

Organise necessary monitoring tests prior to Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) as determined by the PCN.

Patient Interaction:

Undertake patient support roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decisionmaking conversations.

Provide a contact point for patients and colleagues with medication related queries, enhancing patient support and care continuity.

Record Management:

Maintain accurate patient medication records on the practices clinical computer system, recording advice given and actions taken.

Assist the Pharmacist with data analysis related to prescribing behaviour to align with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives.

System Utilisation and Training:

Implement and support the use of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), and online ordering systems to streamline processes and reduce medication wastage.

Provide training and support on the legal, safe, and secure handling of medicines.

Operational Efficiency:

Develop efficient ordering and return processes to minimize medication wastage.

Support the promotion and maintenance of eRD and the optimization of repeat prescribing processes.

Interprofessional Collaboration:

Foster relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team to support integration across health and social care sectors including primary care, community pharmacy, and secondary care.

Assist in developing and reviewing medicines audits and practice reception team protocols for general prescription requests to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to focus on clinically complex patients.

Policy and Compliance:

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes, and other primary care settings.

Assist in reviewing and developing practice policies to meet CQC requirements and support the PCN in delivering on the QIPP agenda, QOF, and locally commissioned enhanced services.

Professional Standards:

Work within competencies and maintain professional indemnity for the role.

Promote a culture that values equality and diversity, complying with relevant policies and actively promoting related issues.

Safety and Safeguarding:

Acquire appropriate levels of safeguarding knowledge and practice required for the post, complying with the organisations safeguarding policies.

Report any infection prevention and control issues to the line manager as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician within a primary care setting, demonstrating familiarity with clinical pharmacy operations and medication management protocols.
• Experience in medication reconciliation, prescription handling, and supporting clinical audits and reviews.

Other Skills

Essential

• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in using clinical computer systems, including Electronic Prescription Ser-vice (EPS) and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Skilled in managing, ordering, and dispensing medications in accordance with standard operating procedures and legal requirements.
• Clinical Competencies
• Strong understanding of medication management systems, drug interactions, and contraindications.
• Ability to support clinical pharmacists in conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) and medication synchronisation across care settings.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively handling queries from patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to provide training and support to practice staff on the safe and effective use of medicines and related systems.
• Previous SystmOne & EMIS web software usage is an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

• Educational Background
• Vocational qualification in Pharmacy Technology, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent is essential.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent regulatory body as a Pharmacy Technician (if available).

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Ernesettle Medical Centre

21 Ernesettle Green

Plymouth

PL5 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Utilisation of SystmOne clinical system
• Consult with patient face to face and by telephone as required
• Undertake home visits when required
• Prescribe, refer, treat and advise patients as required
• Respond to clinical queries from the wider team
• Contribute to completion of the clinical task group
• Fair share of clinical administration, including tasks, bloods, and other general duties,
• Complete medical reports as and when required (shared out across the team)
• Provide support to the wider clinical team including being available to our highly experienced ANPs when required
• Other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time

(please note, protected time will be available for certain duties)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• GP registrar training
• Completion of GP vocational Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using Systmone clinical system.

Desirable

• Experience or interest in training other trainee GPs and trainee practitioners.

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Queen Street

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 8HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Utilisation of SystmOne clinical system
• Consult with patient face to face and by telephone as required
• Undertake home visits when required
• Prescribe, refer, treat and advise patients as required
• Respond to clinical queries from the wider team
• Contribute to completion of the clinical task group
• Fair share of clinical administration, including tasks, bloods, and other general duties,
• Complete medical reports as and when required (shared out across the team)
• Provide support to the wider clinical team including being available to our highly experienced ANPs when required
• Other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time

(please note, protected time will be available for certain duties)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• GP registrar training
• Completion of GP vocational Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using Systmone clinical system.

Desirable

• Experience or interest in training other trainee GPs and trainee practitioners.

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Queen Street

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 8HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role duties

Medication Management Support:

Collaborate with Clinical Pharmacists and clinicians to adhere to agreed practice prescribing and standard operating procedures.

Process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat prescriptions, adjusting quantities, and processing prescriptions in accordance with agreed clinical protocols.

Assist in managing shared care protocols and support Clinical Pharmacists with complex patient cases.

Medication Reviews and Reconciliation:

Support medication reviews/monitoring and medicines reconciliation post-discharge or other transfers of care, particularly focusing on synchronizing medicines for patients transferring between care settings.

Organise necessary monitoring tests prior to Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) as determined by the PCN.

Patient Interaction:

Undertake patient support roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decisionmaking conversations.

Provide a contact point for patients and colleagues with medication related queries, enhancing patient support and care continuity.

Record Management:

Maintain accurate patient medication records on the practices clinical computer system, recording advice given and actions taken.

Assist the Pharmacist with data analysis related to prescribing behaviour to align with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives.

System Utilisation and Training:

Implement and support the use of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), and online ordering systems to streamline processes and reduce medication wastage.

Provide training and support on the legal, safe, and secure handling of medicines.

Operational Efficiency:

Develop efficient ordering and return processes to minimize medication wastage.

Support the promotion and maintenance of eRD and the optimization of repeat prescribing processes.

Interprofessional Collaboration:

Foster relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team to support integration across health and social care sectors including primary care, community pharmacy, and secondary care.

Assist in developing and reviewing medicines audits and practice reception team protocols for general prescription requests to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to focus on clinically complex patients.

Policy and Compliance:

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes, and other primary care settings.

Assist in reviewing and developing practice policies to meet CQC requirements and support the PCN in delivering on the QIPP agenda, QOF, and locally commissioned enhanced services.

Professional Standards:

Work within competencies and maintain professional indemnity for the role.

Promote a culture that values equality and diversity, complying with relevant policies and actively promoting related issues.

Safety and Safeguarding:

Acquire appropriate levels of safeguarding knowledge and practice required for the post, complying with the organisations safeguarding policies.

Report any infection prevention and control issues to the line manager as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician within a primary care setting, demonstrating familiarity with clinical pharmacy operations and medication management protocols.
• Experience in medication reconciliation, prescription handling, and supporting clinical audits and reviews.

Other Skills

Essential

• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in using clinical computer systems, including Electronic Prescription Ser-vice (EPS) and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Skilled in managing, ordering, and dispensing medications in accordance with standard operating procedures and legal requirements.
• Clinical Competencies
• Strong understanding of medication management systems, drug interactions, and contraindications.
• Ability to support clinical pharmacists in conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) and medication synchronisation across care settings.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively handling queries from patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to provide training and support to practice staff on the safe and effective use of medicines and related systems.
• Previous SystmOne & EMIS web software usage is an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

• Educational Background
• Vocational qualification in Pharmacy Technology, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent is essential.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent regulatory body as a Pharmacy Technician (if available).

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Ernesettle Medical Centre

21 Ernesettle Green

Plymouth

PL5 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Responsibilities:

Treatment room: Provide general treatment room nursing care such as wound management, vaccinations, phlebotomy, and chronic disease management.

Assessments and Procedures: Conduct health assessments, screenings, and routine procedures such as ECGs, and blood pressure monitoring.

Treatment Planning: Implement treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with the wider healthcare professionals.

Health Promotion and Education:

Health promotion and prevention: delivery a range of health care services that support health promotion and prevention including sexual health, and participate in public health programs and initiatives to promote wellness and disease prevention within the community.

Patient Education: Deliver educational support to patients on health management, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.

Chronic Disease Management:

Specialised care: Organise and run specialised clinics relating to long term conditions management such as: asthma, COPD, Diabetes and other relevant nurse-led clinical areas.

Care Protocols: Follow protocols for the management of chronic diseases and chronic disease registers such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.

Patient Monitoring: Regularly review and monitor patient health status and adjust care plans as necessary.

Immunisation and Vaccination:

Vaccination Schedules: Administer vaccines according to national immunisation schedules.

Patient Follow-Up: Ensure proper follow-up and record management for vaccinations and immunisations.

Administrative and Record Keeping:

Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR.

Data Management: Utilise EMIS to enter patient data and retrieve patient information efficiently.

Team Collaboration:

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork: Work closely with GPs, Lead Nurse, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient care and service delivery.

Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to keep up-to-date with the latest healthcare practices and innovations.

Students and supervision: Facilitate learning experiences of other clinicians, including trainees, provide supervision, and promote shared learning.

Quality Improvement:

Clinical Audits: Participate in clinical audits and contribute to quality improvement meetings to enhance care standards.

Feedback Implementation: Act on patient and staff feedback to improve clinical practices and healthcare outcomes.

Infection Control: Oversee and adhere to strict infection control protocols, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene practices. Undertake IPC audits.

Cold chain and drug stock: Safeguard and contribute to effective cold chain compliancy, ensure appropriate systems are in place and adhered to in regard to drug stock safety and rotation.

Miscellaneous:

The Practice recognises that the role of the Practice Nurse is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential criteria
• Educational Background:
• Registered Nurse (RN) with active NMC registration.
• Relevant nursing qualification, ideally with a focus on primary care or community nursing.
• Chronic disease qualifications.
• Clinical Skills:
• Proficient in a range of nursing procedures, including immunisations, chronic disease management, wound care, and health screenings.
• Capable of performing diagnostic tests such as ECGs and spirometry accurately and competently.
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for educating patients and interacting with other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and sensitively, adapting the message for diverse audiences.
• IT Proficiency:
• Competent in using SystmOne for patient record management, data entry, and retrieval.
• Organisational Abilities:
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize workload effectively.
• Experience in maintaining comprehensive and accurate patient records.
• Teamwork and Collaboration:
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to collaborative practice and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Additional certifications in areas such as diabetes management, asthma care, COPD and family planning.
• Training in travel health, smoking cessation, or weight management programs.
• Experience:
• Previous experience in a primary care setting, with a strong understanding of public health and preventative care measures.
• Experience in health promotion and patient education, able to lead workshops or group sessions effectively.
• Research and Quality Improvement:
• Involvement in clinical audits or quality improvement projects, demonstrating an ability to identify and implement service enhancements.
• Skills in evidence-based practice and research, able to contribute to practice protocols and guidelines.
• Additional Competencies:
• Adaptability to change, with a flexible approach to new challenges and practice developments.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to improving patient care and practice efficiency.

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Mayflower Medical Group

Stirling Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL5 1PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Deliver comprehensive medical care to patients, including consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, initiate referrals to specialist services as necessary.
• Chronic Disease Management: Oversee the management of complex chronic diseases using patient-centred, structured approaches. Utilise the latest clinical guidelines to ensure effective management of complex conditions.
• Acute Medical Care: Provide urgent care for acute medical conditions and make decisions regarding the need for emergency hospital admission.
• Preventative Medicine: Implement strategies aimed at disease prevention and health promotion within the practice population.
• Home visiting: undertaking home visits including triage of visits as and when required.

Administrative Tasks:

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all patients, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to GDPR and other relevant legislation.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement programs that include audits, patient surveys, and reviews of services to enhance clinical outcomes.
• Meeting Participation: Engage in regular multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate on patient care, practice development, and clinical governance.

Educational Activities:

• Training & Supervision: Provide guidance, teaching, and supervision to junior doctors, medical students, and practice staff to promote continuous professional development within the practice.
• Continued Professional Development: Maintain and enhance medical skills and knowledge through ongoing CPD and training.

Communication:

• Patient Communication: Employ excellent communication skills to explain diagnoses, management plans, and therapeutic procedures to patients.
• Collaborative Healthcare Delivery: Work closely with healthcare professionals within the practice and the wider medical community to provide seamless and integrated care for patients.

Leadership and Management:

• Team Involvement: Contribute to the practice's management by offering insights and expertise in the development of practice policies and protocols.
• Service Development: Assist in the development and implementation of new services within the practice to improve patient care and clinical efficiency.

Miscellaneous:

• The Practice recognises that the role of a General Practitioner is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively explaining complex information to patients and collaborating with colleagues.

Desirable

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Specialist Knowledge

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in specific areas of interest such as diabetes care, dermatology, or women's health, which enhance the practice's service offerings.

IT Proficiency

Essential

• Competence in using SystmOne, essential for patient record management and data analysis.

Clinical Competence

Essential

• Proficiency in all areas of general practice, including patient consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Expertise in managing both acute and chronic conditions, with a comprehensive approach to patient care.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Completion of a full course of training in general practice (CCT) or equivalent recognised by the GMC.

Regulatory Compliance

Essential

• Knowledge of current NHS practices, guidelines, and legal regulations affecting general practice.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in a primary care environment within the NHS, showing a track record of effective patient care and teamwork.

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Ernesettle Medical Centre

21 Ernesettle Green

Plymouth

PL5 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role duties

Medication Management Support:

Collaborate with Clinical Pharmacists and clinicians to adhere to agreed practice prescribing and standard operating procedures.

Assist in managing shared care protocols and support Clinical Pharmacists with complex patient cases.

Medication Reviews and Reconciliation:

Support medication reviews/monitoring and medicines reconciliation post-discharge or other transfers of care, particularly focusing on synchronizing medicines for patients transferring between care settings.

Patient Interaction:

Undertake patient support roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision making conversations.

Provide a contact point for patients and colleagues with medication related queries, enhancing patient support and care continuity.

Record Management:

Maintain accurate patient medication records on the practices clinical computer system, recording advice given and actions taken.

Assist the Pharmacist with data analysis related to prescribing behaviour to align with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives.

System Utilisation and Training:

Implement and support the use of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), and online ordering systems to streamline processes and reduce medication wastage.

Provide training and support on the legal, safe, and secure handling of medicines.

Operational Efficiency:

Develop efficient ordering and return processes to minimize medication wastage.

Support the promotion and maintenance of eRD and the optimization of repeat prescribing processes.

Interprofessional Collaboration:

Foster relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team to support integration across health and social care sectors including primary care, community pharmacy, and secondary care.

Assist in developing and reviewing medicines audits and practice reception team protocols for general prescription requests to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to focus on clinically complex patients.

Policy and Compliance:

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes, and other primary care settings.

Assist in reviewing and developing practice policies to meet CQC requirements and support our PCN in delivering on the QIPP agenda, QOF, and locally commissioned enhanced services.

Professional Standards:

Work within competencies and maintain professional indemnity for the role.

Promote a culture that values equality and diversity, complying with relevant policies and actively promoting related issues.

Safety and Safeguarding:

Acquire appropriate levels of safeguarding knowledge and practice required for the post, complying with the organisations safeguarding policies.

Report any infection prevention and control issues to the line manager as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician within a primary care setting, demonstrating familiarity with clinical pharmacy operations and medication management protocols.
• Experience in medication reconciliation, prescription handling, and supporting clinical audits and reviews.

Other Skills

Essential

• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in using clinical computer systems, including Electronic Prescription Ser-vice (EPS) and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Skilled in managing, ordering, and dispensing medications in accordance with standard operating procedures and legal requirements.
• Clinical Competencies
• Strong understanding of medication management systems, drug interactions, and contraindications.
• Ability to support clinical pharmacists in conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) and medication synchronisation across care settings.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively handling queries from patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to provide training and support to practice staff on the safe and effective use of medicines and related systems.
• Previous SystmOne web software usage is an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

• Educational Background
• Vocational qualification in Pharmacy Technology, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent is essential.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent regulatory body as a Pharmacy Technician (if available).

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

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Coleridge Medical Centre

Canaan Way

Ottery St Mary

Devon

EX11 1EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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