Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients
• Diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions.
• Independently prescribe medications within your scope of practice.
• Order, interpret and act upon diagnostic tests and investigations.
• Support long-term condition management and proactive patient care, providing health advice, disease prevention and lifestyle advice.
• Refer patients to secondary care and specialist services when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, ARRS staff, and the wider MDT
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
• A proactive and compassionate approach to patient care
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience managing chronic disease clinics.
• Lead on respiratory care, including COPD and asthma reviews, management, and optimisation in line with best practice
• Knowledge of UK primary care systems and pathways.
• Experience using SystmOne.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration with relevant professional body.
• Qualified Nurse Practitioner with relevant prescribing qualification or working towards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

Dovecot Surgery

Health Centre

Lawson Street

Stockton on Tees

Teesside

TS18 1HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

Eaglescliffe Medical Practice

16 Sunningdale Drive

Eaglescliffe

Stockton on Tees

Teesside

TS16 9EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Scope

Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting programme of transformation to develop a new model of care which addresses our ambition to deliver person-centred, coordinated care across the district. The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is supported by the direction of national policy including the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View where there is a need to better utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care to pro-actively help patients stay safe and well and out of hospital as well as helping to reduce the demands on general practice.

Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi- disciplinary team. The post holder is a Pharmacy Technician who acts autonomously within their professional boundaries, with appropriate clinical supervision and support where required. The post holder will provide expert pharmaceutical technical support to support medicines optimisation work programme. They will carry out medicines optimisation tasks, including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation, using their professional judgement and working autonomously within their scope of practice, with access to clinical supervision as required.

The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will undertake clinical audits across the Primary Care Network (PCN), analyse and evaluate the findings, and share reports with GP practices to highlight progress, identify areas for improvement, and support the implementation of appropriate actions. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in General Practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.

Key duties and responsibilities

Clinical

Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients.

Carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation, acting autonomously within professional boundaries with appropriate clinical supervision and support where required.

Utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively.

Undertake clinical audits across the Primary Care Network (PCN), analyse and evaluate the findings, and share reports with GP practices

As determined by the PCN, support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, linking with local community pharmacies

Support the Clinical Pharmacist in Structured Medication Reviews (SMR)

Provide expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities.

Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients.

Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing locally.

Technical and Administrative

Support the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation processes are being followed.

Implement efficient ordering and return processes and reducing medication wastage.

Provide training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS).

Promotion of Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) and online ordering

Develop relationships with other pharmacy professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team to support integration across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care and mental health.

Support practice reception teams in streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests.

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

Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF and locally commissioned enhanced services

Supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services;

Support the PCN in reviewing and developing practice policies for CQC requirements.

Undertake monitoring searches including CQC performance and safety searches in line with the needs of the practices or PCN

Undertake duties as per agreed job plan.

General

The Post Holder will:

Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The postholder must be aware of and committed to the Equality and Diversity policies of the appointing GP Practice and PCN and comply with all the requirements of these policies and actively promote Equality and Diversity issues relevant to the post.

Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices.

The post holder will have, or acquire through training provided by the organisation, the appropriate level of safeguarding and knowledge, skills and practice required for the post

and be aware of and comply with the organisations safeguarding protection policies and procedures.

Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported to the line manager/Infection Prevention and Control

Equality & 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, with such training to include:

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

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

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Supervision

The postholder will have access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day to day basis.

Job Description Agreement

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the PCN/Practice. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the PCN/Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Professional registration with GPhC.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician; enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH).
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Works effectively independently and as a member of a team.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work.
• Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required.
• Independently mobile to be able to work across several sites and travel to meet with stakeholders.
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others.
• Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills
• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential).
• Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
• Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily able to effectively manage allocated resources.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience.
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges.
• Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response.
• Understand the aims of current healthcare policy within the PCN.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool Network

Address

Doctors Surgery

Station Lane

Hartlepool

Cleveland

TS25 1AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will manage an allocated portfolio of contracts and projects, supporting contract negotiation, performance monitoring, service evaluation and service redesign across Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Word processing and Excel qualifications (intermediate level), or equivalent experience.
• Further training / post-graduate or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
• Previous experience in similar role in public sector
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management

Planning and Organisational Skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in project management and planning

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

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

North Ormesby Health Village

11 Trinity Mews

Middlesbrough

TS3 6AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with people.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Willing to undertake the necessary training to support lifestyle behaviour change of clients on caseload.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to interact effectively with people from a range of backgrounds.
• Basic IT skills including previous experience of having used Microsoft Office package software.
• Ability to be respectful and value people regardless of background
• Able to travel independently to base and around localities of Teesside, Redcar & Cleveland, North Yorkshire, & County Durham.
• Ability to deal with unpredictable and varying work load and work patterns.
• Ability to show compassion towards patients who may report behaviours that carry social stigma or may be judged by the prevailing view of society, and to provide such patients with care equal to that of others in their care.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Langbaurgh House

Bow Street

Guisborough

TS14 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Treatment room duties

venepuncture

management of long term conditions in line with current national and local guidelines

Provide appropriate health promotion for patients with or at risk of long term conditions

Cervical smear taking

Routine childhood vaccinations

Adult vaccinations including travel

Seasonal vaccinations

IPC lead nurse

Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets

Maintain accurate records at all times

Attend and participate in meetings as required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the role

Flexibility of working to ensure sufficient cover is provided

On occasions there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant primary care experience
• Working under PGDs and associated policies
• Working autonomously
• Good understanding of safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience of working with Systm1 clinical system
• Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance and national screening programmes

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential qualifications and professional registration
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Good standard of general education
• Primary care or relevant experience
• Recognised training in chronic disease Management
• Recognised training in immunisations
• Recognised training in cervical smear taking

Desirable

• Experience of working with Systm1 clinical system
• Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance and national screening programmes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bankhouse Surgery

Address

One Life Hartlepool

Park Road

Hartlepool

TS24 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Health Care Coordinator contributes to the delivery of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Direct Enhanced Service (DES), supporting proactive, personalised care and population health management for individuals with complex needs, frailty, long-term conditions, and those at risk of unplanned admission.

The role supports the delivery of:

• Enhanced Health in Care Homes EHCH service specification
• Anticipatory care for high-risk cohorts
• Personalised Care and Support Planning PCSP
• Multidisciplinary team MDT working across primary, community, social care, and voluntary sectors

This role supports reducing health inequalities through proactive case management, care coordination, and structured clinical support within HCA/Nurse Associate competency and delegation frameworks.

The post holder works under the supervision of registered clinicians and is central to coordinating care across PCN multidisciplinary services, ensuring patients receive timely, coordinated, and person-centred care aligned to PCN DES and member practice requirements.

Clinical Governance & Delegation

The post holder undertakes delegated clinical activity in line with NHS England HCA/Nurse Associate competencies and PCN clinical governance arrangements, including:

• Basic clinical observations and structured monitoring
• Supporting long-term condition reviews under clinical protocols
• Supporting vaccination delivery programmes under direction
• Early identification of deterioration in frailty and LTC cohorts
• Escalation of clinical concerns to registered clinicians in line with agreed pathways

All clinical activity is undertaken within:

• Local PCN SOPs
• Clinical supervision arrangements
• Professional competency frameworks HCA / Care Certificate level or above

2. Core Responsibilities PCN DES Aligned

2.1 MDT Coordination EHCH & Anticipatory Care Delivery

In line with PCN DES requirements for MDT working, the post holder will:

• Coordinate and schedule regular MDT meetings for EHCH and high-risk cohorts
• Develop and maintain MDT case lists prioritised using risk stratification tools frailty, admission risk, care home residency, LTC complexity
• Collate and present relevant patient information including:
• Recent primary care interactions
• Secondary care admissions and discharges
• Community health input
• Medication changes
• Vaccination status and care gaps
• Relevant clinical observations where recorded by HCA/Nurse Associate or community teams
• Record MDT decisions, ensuring:
• Clear allocation of actions
• Named responsible professionals
• Agreed timescales
• Monitor completion of MDT actions and escalate delays or clinical risk to the PCN clinical lead

2.2 Personalised Care and Support Planning PCSP

In line with NHSE PCN DES personalised care requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain and update Personalised Care and Support Plans PCSPs ensuring they are:
• Person-centred and outcome-focused
• Regularly reviewed following MDT discussions
• Updated post-discharge or following change in condition

PCSPs will include:

• Clinical summary GP-led input
• Functional, social, and wellbeing needs
• What matters to me statements
• Advance Care Planning ACP / Treatment Escalation Plans TEP
• Risk stratification frailty, falls risk, admission risk
• Preventative care status including immunisations
• Relevant HCA-contributed observations and monitoring data where applicable

2.3 Enhanced Health in Care Homes EHCH & Preventative Care

In alignment with EHCH DES requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain oversight of care home and housebound cohorts
• Support proactive care planning for residents in care homes
• Maintain vaccination registers for priority groups:
• Flu
• COVID-19 boosters
• Pneumococcal
• Shingles
• RSV
• Support vaccination programmes through:
• Identification of eligible patients
• Pre-vaccination screening and consent processes within competence
• Coordination of vaccination delivery with PCN clinical teams and providers
• Administration of vaccines within competency
• Support outbreak prevention planning in care homes through timely data provision

2.4 Care Coordination and Navigation PCN DES Personalised Care Model

The post holder will:

• Act as a point of contact for patients requiring care co-ordination support
• Support navigation across health, social care, and voluntary sector services
• Facilitate access to:
• Social prescribing link workers
• Community and voluntary sector services
• Rehabilitation and support services
• Support patients and carers to understand:
• PCSPs
• Care pathways
• Follow-up actions from MDTs
• Escalate safeguarding or clinical concerns in line with PCN policies

2.5 Structured Clinical Support HCA/Nurse Associate Function within PCN DES Delivery

In support of PCN anticipatory care and long-term condition management, the post holder will within competency:

• Undertake and record baseline clinical observations, including:
• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Oxygen saturation
• Temperature
• Weight / BMI
• Support long-term condition monitoring pathways, including:
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• COPD and asthma
• Support identification of:
• Clinical deterioration
• Frailty escalation
• Increased risk of admission
• Escalate abnormal findings promptly to registered clinicians in accordance with PCN SOPs

2.6 Discharge and Transfer of Care Unplanned Admission Avoidance

In line with PCN DES admission avoidance objectives, the post holder will:

• Monitor discharge notifications from secondary care and community settings
• Ensure follow-up actions are coordinated within 7 days of discharge
• Support reconciliation of:
• Medication changes (with pharmacy/clinical teams)
• Care plans and PCSP updates
• Clinical monitoring requirements
• Liaise with:
• Hospital discharge teams
• Community services
• Care homes
• PCN clinical pharmacists and GPs

2.7 Population Health Management & Data Quality

In alignment with PCN DES population health requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain accurate registers for:
• Frailty cohort
• Care home residents
• Long-term conditions
• Vaccination status
• End-of-life ACP registers
• Ensure accurate clinical coding in line with NHS standards:
• Frailty e.g. Rockwood CFS
• Care planning status
• Immunisation records
• TEP ACP documentation
• Support PCN reporting requirements including:
• EHCH service delivery metrics
• Vaccination uptake
• Admission avoidance indicators
• PCN DES contractual reporting

4. Key Interfaces

In line with PCN DES multidisciplinary working:

PCN Core Team

• GPs clinical leadership
• PCN pharmacists
• Social prescribing link workers
• First contact practitioners AHPs
• Mental health practitioners
• Nursing and HCA workforce

External Partners

• Care homes EHCH framework
• Community health services
• Acute hospital discharge teams
• Local authority social care
• Voluntary and community sector organisations

5. Key Performance Indicators PCN DES Aligned

Performance will be measured against PCN DES and EHCH outcomes:

• Percentage of eligible patients with up-to-date PCSPs
• Timeliness of MDT review and action completion
• Vaccination uptake rates in priority cohorts
• Timeliness of post-discharge follow-up within 7 days
• Reduction in avoidable emergency admissions in frailty cohort
• Coverage of care home residents within EHCH framework
• Patient and carer experience of coordinated care

6. Competency and Training Requirements NHSE Aligned

• HCA/Nurse Associate/Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Competence in clinical observations and escalation protocols
• Understanding of PCN DES, EHCH, and personalised care frameworks
• Knowledge of frailty and population health management principles
• Experience of MDT working in primary care or community settings
• Data quality, coding, and clinical system literacy
• Safeguarding adults and children level training
• Understanding of vaccination programmes and eligibility criteria
• Ability to work within clinical governance and delegated responsibility frameworks

• Flexibility Clause

  The duties of this role may evolve in line with PCN priorities, ARRS guidance, QOF, and DES requirements.

Governance Statement

This role operates within the PCN DES contractual framework and NHSE clinical governance requirements. This job description may is not exhaustive and may change in line with organisational contractual and service delivery requirements. All clinical activity is undertaken under appropriate delegation, supervision, and competency assurance. The post holder is required to escalate any clinical concerns outside their scope of practice in line with PCN escalation policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nursing associate and on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register - Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider where applicable (Nurse Associate) OR Level 3 HCA qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within health, social care, community or voluntary sector services
• Understanding of proactive care, frailty, long term conditions and population health approach
• Experience of co-ordinating services and managing caseloads, with strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels inc patients and carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues.
• Listening skills displaying empathy.
• Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook etc.

Desirable

• An understanding of the nature of general practice and Primary Care Networks
• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations including the voluntary sector
• Experience of using GP clinical systems, such as SystmOne

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and clinical policy and procedure
• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Committed to holistic person centred care
• Ability to work within own limitations and refer to senior colleagues or GPs when appropriate
• Ability to work flexibly to meet PCN and practice demands
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to cope with a busy working environment, with periods of interruption throughout the day
• Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload

Other requirements

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Access to own transport with ability to travel across the PCN as required

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake patient reviews, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI etc.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues
• Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Chaperone procedure

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to perform Venepuncture
• Competency in delivery of vaccines

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

Hartlepool Network

Address

West View Millenium Surgery

West

Hartlepool

TS24 9LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Time Days or Full time Night Shift Available As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and youll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a residents family on the phone, youll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team. Ideally, youll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent, a background in person centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. Whats essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. Youll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, youll be truly considerate and kind.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.

To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.

Well provide full training, so its a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your dependents under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

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

HC-One

Address

Warren Road

Hartlepool

Durham

TS24 9AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will have expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in receiving treatment.

ANPs in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of practice within the four pillars
• Job plan that demonstrates advanced nursing practice and has equity with peers working at this level
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice.
• or
• Post graduate diploma or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
• Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
• Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• 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 as well as ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

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

West Quay Medical Practice

Address

The Health Centre

Victoria Road

Hartlepool

TS26 8DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared-decision making conversations with patients

Carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration, e.g. checking inhaler technique, supporting medication reviews, and medicines reconciliation

Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively

Support, as determined by the PCN, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation including new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings and linking with local community pharmacists and the locally commissioned MOCH team

Provide specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities

Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients

Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive schemes and patient safety audits

Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits, e.g. use of antibiotics, supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services

Work with the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing wastage

Support the practice medication team in sorting and streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests

Provide leadership for medicines optimisation systems across PCNs, supporting practices with a range of services to get the best value from medicines by encouraging and implementing Electronic Prescriptions, safe repeat prescribing systems, and timely monitoring and management of high-risk medicines

Provide training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service - EPS

Develop relationships with other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and members of the multi-disciplinary team to support integration of the pharmacy team across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care, and mental health

2. Collaborative Working Relationships

Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care

Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders - including patients, senior colleagues, and other professionals

Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague/s when necessary

Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships within the PCN

Liaises with CCG Medicines Optimisation Team where appropriate on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of medicines optimisation messages

Communicate results of audits and prescribing projects undertaken to agreed staff members in a clear, concise way

Communicate with GPs, nurses, practice staff, patients and carers

Need to be able to communicate in potentially antagonistic environments and situations

3. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data

Proven communication and interpersonal skills including dealing with patients and carers

Able to plan and work independently and manage competing priorities

On-going commitment to continuing professional development to maintain theoretical and practical knowledge

Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written

Able to plan own work with a high degree of motivation

Ability to work with others as a team player

Able to prepare and present reports

Able to use information technology e.g. word processing and spreadsheets

Able to adapt to unfamiliar practice computer systems

4. Freedom to Act

Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

Works independently, work is managed rather than supervised.

Follows SOPs and relevant regulations

5. Management

Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service

Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation

Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice

Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

6. Education Training and Development

Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service

Demonstrates self-development through continuous development activity

Keeps up to date with relevant practice associated with the role

Engaged with the review and appraisal systems within the practice

7. Research and Evaluation

Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature

Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice

Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentations at practice and local level

Demonstrates ability to apply research evidence base into working place

Demonstrates understanding of principles of research governance

8. Health and Safety/Risk Management

The post-holder must comply at all times with the Practices Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System

The post-holder will comply with the Data Protection Act 1984 and the Access to Health Records Act 1990

9. Equality and Diversity

The post-holder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

10. Respect for Patient Confidentiality

The post-holder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role

11. Special Working Conditions

The post-holder is required to travel independently between practices and practice sites, where applicable, and to attend meetings etc. hosted by other agencies

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• 2 years relevant post qualification experience with completed PCPEP.
• Prior experience in primary care roles not essential.
• Working level knowledge regarding Microsoft Software Applications such as Excel/Word etc.

Registration

Essential

• Registered technician with General Pharmaceutical Council

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

McKenzie Group Practice

17 Kendal Road

Hartlepool

TS25 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

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

You'll be working 42 hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Hope House.

Hope House is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care

• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support

• Learn ab out individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way

• Assist with medical & welfare needs

• Report on medical & welfare needs as required

• Safeguard

• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

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

• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching & appraisal

• Expert supervision & peer support

• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• 24 hours free GP helpline

• Discounted Gym membership

• Free eye tests

• On site benefits including free meals

• Plus much more

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives

• An excellent communicator & a good team player

• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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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

Hartlepool

TS26 9PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.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

Checking patients in for appointments. Answering the telephone and dealing with the answerphone. Making follow up appointments. Assisting patients using the self check-in kiosks. Keeping the InTouch system updated daily. Liaising with Consultants, Clinicians, GP services, administration services within the hospital. Dealing with ward requests and post operative appointments. General administration housekeeping.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GCSE at grade C or above in Mathematics Key Skills at level 2 in Numeracy (or equivalent) (2) GCSE at grade C or above in English Language, or Key Skills at level 2 in Literacy (or equivalent) (2) NVQ at level 2 in Business Administration or Customer Care (or equivalent) (2) Experience of clerical work involving computerised systems (2) Demonstrable experience of working in a customer focused environment (2)

Desirable

• IT qualification (ITQ at level 2 or equivalent) (2) Experience of working within a healthcare environment (2) Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team (2)

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust

Hardwick Road

Stockton On Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes

b. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients

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

d. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF

e. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients

f. Provide immunisations (childhood, seasonal etc) to patients

g. Provide travel medicine services

h. Request pathology services as necessary

i. Provide Cervical Cytology screening

j. Process pathology results as required

k. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required, in particular Diabetes, COPD and Asthma clinics

l. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

m. Ensure read codes are used effectively

n. Maintain chronic disease registers

o. Chaperone patients where necessary

p. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required

q. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

r. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

s. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

t. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

u. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

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

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

x. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

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

z. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• 2. Post graduate diploma in chronic disease management
• 3. Experience of working in general practice
• 4. Experience of chronic disease management
• 5. Experience of working autonomously
• 6. Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• 1. Nurse prescribing
• 2. Family planning qualification

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

Seaton Surgery

Address

Station Lane

Seaton Carew

Hartlepool

TS25 1AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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