Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the high quality medical services to all patients in accordance with the practices procedures and protocols.

Will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing a full range of general medical services to patients. In addition to providing primary care services, the post holder will be expected to be involved in liaison with other agencies.

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including face to face consultations, online consultations (using SystmConnect), telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Carry out home visits as required
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• Provide Family Planning, contraceptive and ante/post natal care
• Prepare medical reports for insurance companies, employers and other statutory bodies.
• Maintain appropriate level of communication with other agencies for whom care is being given to the patients for whom the practitioner is responsible.
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of chronic disease management.
• Active participation in the management arrangements of the practice.
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• Participate in the teaching, training and supervision of other professionals, GP Registrars, undergraduate students attached to the practice both formally and informally.
• Assist the practice in maintaining GP training status.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Registered on Performers List as a General Practitioner

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Organisational skills/ time management
• Team Player

Experience

Desirable

• SystmConnect experience
• SystmOne experience
• Clinical supervision or mentoring

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nettleham Medical Practice

Address

14 Lodge Lane

Nettleham

Lincoln

LN2 2RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Care Navigation & Patient Support

Provide a warm, professional first point of contact for all patients. Use active signposting to direct patients to the most appropriate clinician, service or resource in line with practice protocols. Manage incoming telephone calls and online requests, ensuring urgent issues are identified and escalated promptly. Assist patients in understanding digital access routes ie online systems and NHS App. Communicate clearly, sensitively and respectfully when supporting vulnerable or distressed patients.

Reception Duties

Welcome patients and manage face to face enquiries at the reception desk. Book, amend and manage appointments using clinical systems. Process prescription requests, sick notes, referrals and other administrative tasks following practice guidelines. Handle payments and issue receipts where applicable. Maintain a calm, organised front desk environment, even during busy periods.

Administrative Support

Process and route incoming clinical correspondence, pathology results, and documentation. Perform accurate scanning, coding and workflow management using digital systems. Maintain patient records in line with practice and NHS data standards. Support administrative projects such as audits, data quality improvement and service development.

Confidentiality & Compliance

Adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection policies at all times. Respect patient privacy and maintain secure handling of all personal data. Follow practice policies, health and safety procedures, safeguarding standards and infection control protocols.

Communication & Teamwork

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues and sharing information effectively. Attend staff meetings, mandatory training and development sessions. Demonstrate a positive, flexible attitude and willingness to support the wider team during periods of high demand.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and compassionate under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Competent IT skills, including use of Microsoft 365.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and cooperative team player.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a GP practice, healthcare environment, or customer-facing administrative role.
• Experience with SystmOne, AccuRx or similar systems.
• Understanding of care navigation, triage principles or NHS primary care pathways.
• Experience supporting vulnerable or distressed patients

Employer details

Employer name

North Swindon Practice

Address

Home Ground Surgery

Thames Avenue

Swindon

SN25 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the day to day operations of the practice, working closely with the Business Manager and helping ensure staff meet their responsibilities. Support the supervision, induction, training, recruitment and absence management of reception and administrative staff.

• Support HR administration, ensuring compliance with practice policies and procedures, maintaining training and appraisal records, managing DBS checks, annual leave through TeamNet and supporting staff development.
• Support the management of the clinical system and IT processes, including user access and security for EMIS Web. Assist staff with searches, audits, templates and rotas, and help resolve local IT issues.
• Support governance and operational compliance, including significant events, audits, complaints management, risk management, health and safety, fire safety, COSHH, PAT testing, legionella and waste management.
• Assist with premises and asset management, insurance reports, smart card sponsorship and PPG meetings. Liaise with external stakeholders and provide administrative support to the Business Manager when required.

No canvassing or recruitment agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills;
• Leadership and / or Management Qualification;

Desirable

• AMSPAR Qualification;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public;
• Experience working in a healthcare setting;
• Relevant health and safety experience;
• Experience in performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development, and disciplinary procedures;
• Experience in workforce planning.

Desirable

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams;
• NHS / Primary Care General Practice experience;
• Experience in producing agendas and minutes for meetings;

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

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

45-47 Temple End

HIGH WYCOMBE

HP13 5DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Clinical coding - Process incoming clinical correspondence and accurately assign appropriate clinical codes into the patient record using SystmOne, in line with national standards and practice protocols, ensuring information is handled accurately and directed appropriately.

Records summarising - Summarise patient medical records to ensure information is accurately recorded in SystmOne in line with practice procedures.

Clinical recall - Assist with the call and recall of patients with long-term conditions with regard for both clinical and QOF requirements.

Process SystmOne tasks and other electronic communications, ensuring appropriate action is taken within required timescales.

Monitor relevant NHSmail inboxes and ensure correspondence is processed, distributed or actioned appropriately.

Work closely with colleagues to support effective clinical and administrative workflows.

Liaise with hospitals, community services and other healthcare providers regarding patient correspondence where required.

Work in accordance with all practice policies and procedures.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and patient services.

Provide cover and support across the administration team during periods of annual leave, sickness or increased workload to maintain continuity of service.

Attend and participate in relevant practice meetings, training and development activities.

Undertake any other appropriate administrative duties consistent with the nature and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential criteria
• - Good standard of general education.
• - Fluent in written and spoken English.
• - Understanding of medical terminology.
• - Previous experience working within a GP practice, primary care
• or NHS setting.
• - Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• - Understanding of information governance and data protection
• requirements within healthcare settings.
• - Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• - Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
• - Ability to work independently and use own initiative, while still
• being part of a team.
• - Can demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• - Adaptability.
• - Able to work calmly under pressure.

Desirable

• Desirable criteria
• - Knowledge of SystmOne.
• - Experience of processing clinical correspondence and summarising.
• - Experience of summarising.

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

Front Street Surgery

Address

14 Front Street

Acomb

York

YO24 3BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What will you be doing?

Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide a broad range of nursing services to our patients. Your duties will be tailored to your experience, competencies and training and may include:

• Routine nursing assessments and patient reviews.
• Long-term condition management, including diabetes, COPD and asthma
• Wound and ulcer care
• Cervical screening/cytology.
• Routine, childhood and travel vaccinations and immunisations.
• Contraception and family planning.
• Health promotion and well-person clinics.
• Blood pressure monitoring, ECGs and urinalysis.
• Taking appropriate clinical specimens, including swabs.
• Peak flow measurement
• Nebulising where appropriately trained.
• NHS health Checks.
• Minor illness assessment and management within your scope of practice.
• Supporting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings.
• Supporting travel health assessments and providing appropriate health advice.
• Recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and the wider practice team.

There may also be opportunities or a requirement to undertake home visits, depending on service needs.

An Opportunity for Advanced Nurse Practitioners

For candidates who are already working in, or developing towards, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) role, we are keen to support your continued professional development.

Alongside your Practice Nurse responsibilities, there may be opportunities to undertake care home ward rounds and acute illness clinics, allowing you to utilise and further develop your advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills within a supportive primary care environment.

We are open to discussing how the role can be structured around your existing competencies, interests and career aspirations, with the aim of developing a role that makes best use of your skills while supporting the wider needs of our patients and practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RN) with current NMC registration.
• Basic Life Support.

Desirable

• Long term condition management qualifications.
• Cervical screening/cytology.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Family planning/contraception.
• Travel health.
• EMIS experience.
• Mentoring/teaching qualification.
• Infection prevention and control 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Woodside Medical Centre

Address

Woodside Medical Centre

Jardine Crescent

Coventry

CV4 9PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties specific to role:

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

On occasion opening up/locking-up of Practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with Practice protocols

Maintaining and monitoring the Practice appointments system using SystmOne

Processing personal, telephone and electronic/online requests for appointments, visits and consultations, and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional

Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail (post and electronic) Using Anima.

Taking messages and passing on information

Filing and retrieving paperwork/electronic data

Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures

Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers

Providing clerical assistance to Practice staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning

Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter.

Working conditions

Frequent, prolonged VDU use

Time-pressured environment

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all times

Exposure to distressing situations and written material

Requirement to wear uniform

Job Description for all G DOC workers

The job description for all G DOC workers also forms part of your job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Work in a receptionist role
• Broad knowledge of General Practice

Skills

Essential

• If not already competent in SystmOne, Office & Outlook, willing and able to undertake training and develop competency.
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Desirable

• Strong IT skills
• Competent in use of SystmOne
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

Personal qualities

Essential

• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths & English, or equivalent (if candidate does not hold these qualifications or a recognised equivalent, competency testing may be required)

Other

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

G DOC Ltd

Address

Lydney Health Centre

The Health Centre

Albert Street

Lydney

Gloucestershire

GL15 5NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Making professionally autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred internally within the practice

Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make assessments of their health care needs

Consult with patients in the surgery, at home visits and via telephone or on line consultations as agreed internally between the practice GPs

Undertakes triage calls, triage visits, checking and signing of repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion as required.

Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, develops care plans for health

Provide counselling and health education as necessary

Admit or discharge patients to and from caseload and refer them to other care providers internally and externally as appropriate and in line with practice protocols.

Comply with all relevant clinical Governance and Practice policies and protocols.

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

Complete clinically related administrative and non-clinical duties required for the delivery of the service.

Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, and audit and effectiveness to ensure evidence based best practice.

Provide active input to the wider Primary healthcare team in the process of health needs research/ base line data collection/clinical audit.

Compile and issue computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions, prescribing in accordance with practice/DDES CCG prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.

Network with other agencies (both statutory and voluntary) and develop appropriate links to further the work of the practice with the CCG and Federation

Meet professional learning and CPD requirements.

Develop effective relationships with clinical supervisor/mentors and other colleagues.

PRACTICE RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the evaluation/ audit and clinical standard setting with colleagues.

Record data in patient records systems promptly and accurately and to agreed standards.

Ensure appropriate use of read codes.

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

Participate in the auditing of practice activity as required.

Contribute to the strategic management and development of the practice.

Provide reports to both NHS and non-NHS agencies as required.

Responsible for health and safety of themselves and others and for reporting and actively co-operating in Alliance and Practice Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Process and action incoming patient and hospital correspondence.

Attend in house meetings, significant event audit meetings and other meeting as deemed necessary.

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

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

Maintain current CPR and anaphylaxis certification and child/adult safeguarding training in line with local policies.

Maintain mandatory training and revalidation certification

The above is not an exhaustive list and in addition to the above duties, you may be required to perform other duties as the needs of our business change. We reserve the right to amend the above duties as deemed necessary for the needs of the business

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS MRCGP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Durham Medical Group

Address

The Caradoc Surgery

Front Street West

Wingate

County Durham

TS285PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reception

• Receive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate

• Meet, greet and book in patients visiting the practice and to act as a first point of contact

• To facilitate patients accessing the clinical care provided by the practice.

• Manage the flow of patients at reception for appointments, prescriptions or queries

• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, and ensure procedures are completed

• Advise patients of relevant charges for private services, accept payments and issue receipts

• Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors

• Enter requests for home visits into visit book stating time received and including all relevant information and where necessary refer to the duty doctor

• Ensure that requests for prescriptions are forwarded to the prescription clerk or Duty Doctor as appropriate

• Action requests for ambulance transportation and enter details in appropriate forms

• Ensure all calls and appointment bookings are managed appropriately and in line with practice protocols

• Ensure reception, waiting area and own workstation are kept neat and tidy

• Support GPs and the wider clinical team in providing care

• Receiving and handling specimens from patients, ensuring they are processed and recorded appropriately whilst observing H&S regulations

• Processing tasks daily and dealing with urgent tasks as soon as they arrive.

• Accessing practice emails; distributing and actioning them as appropriate

• Processing new patient registrations

Management of appointment system

• Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems in advance for each consulting session

• Making appointments by processing appointment requests for that day, future appointments from patients in person and on the telephone.

Start and end of day procedures

• Open up premises at the start of day, set alarm to day function and make all necessary preparation to receive patients

• Secure premises at end of day, ensure the building is totally secured, internal lights off and alarm is activated

Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all practice policies, procedures and protocols, ensuring we work in accordance with these

• Provide administrative support for clinical staff.

• Scanning/Distribution/Filing of patient/hospital/external agency correspondence as necessary.

• Opening and distribution or practice post

• To send letters to patients as necessary

• Updating patient details i.e. Change of address, telephone numbers etc.

Miscellaneous

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

• An ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests

• Excellent communication skills and courteous manner

• Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary 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

The Surgery, Stuart Road

Address

Stuart Road

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join our Mental Health Integrated Access Partnership, a pioneering service revolutionising mental health crisis care. As a Shift Manager, you will be at the heart of our service, ensuring its efficient and effective operation. Your leadership and dedication will drive our mission to deliver compassionate, timely, and high-quality care to our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership:Oversee and coordinate the operational management of the mental health service across the region. Ensure our patient advice queue is managed efficiently and to the highest standards. Balance demand and capacity effectively while managing the interface with NHS 111 during shifts.
• Team Direction:Lead by providing clear direction and support to colleagues throughout the shift. Ensure the consistent application of standard operating procedures and produce comprehensive shift reports. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all parts of the service and with external providers.
• Call Handling:Manage incoming calls from healthcare professionals and patients with empathy and professionalism, adhering to our safety calling process. Ensure timely, informed, and professional responses to all callers. Accurately enter all referrals into the patient database.
• Resource Management:Optimise the deployment of resources throughout the shift. Promptly address any resourcing issues due to sickness or absence with appropriate contingency plans. Support the Clinical team in delivering suitable care pathways for each patient.
• Risk Management:Proactively respond to key risks within the healthcare system during your shift. Implement business continuity plans in the event of IT or equipment failures. Address any immediate non-compliance or training issues, reporting these to Team Managers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary:Enhanced rates for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• NHS Pension:Employer contributions at 23.7%.
• Generous Leave:25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
• Annual Bonuses:Up to 3 bonuses per year.
• Training and Development:Paid training time and ongoing development opportunities.
• NHS Discount Scheme:Various discounts available.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:Promotes a healthier commute.

Who We're Looking For:

We seek individuals passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and committed to the NHS. As a Social Enterprise, we value social justice and environmental sustainability. We are looking for team members who respect equality and inclusion and who are eager to contribute to BrisDoc's mission.

Essential skills include good education, computer literacy, effective communication, teamwork, flexibility, initiative, and confidentiality. Previous leadership experience and high customer service standards are desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Good general level of education, including GCSE equivalent qualifications in English and Maths

Desirable

• Experience of working in healthcare / NHS
• Experience in managing people and processes

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential

• Experience of leading others to achieve specified objectives
• Experience of working in a professional environment that requires high standards of customer service

Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills
• Ability to convey information accurately both verbally and in writing
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times with regard to staff and patients
• Ongoing commitment to personal development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Unit 21 Osprey court

Hawkfield Business Park, Whitchurch

Bristol

BS14 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Ensuring the car has adequate fuel for the shift. When necessary, re-fuelling the car using the company fuel card.

- Responsibility for safely loading and unloading the appropriate medical equipment and supplies in the vehicle that may be required by the mobile clinician and driver, whilst adhering to all manual handling guidelines.

- Completing the drivers check list at the start of each shift ensuring all necessary equipment/supplies are available and functional in the car.

- Maintaining the cleanliness and general upkeep of the vehicles and report any faults immediately to the Shift Manager and completing the fault notification sheet.

To drive the clinician to patients homes / place of residence safely and within the current road and traffic act regulations noting that this is not an emergency service and speed limits and laws in accordance with the Highway Code must be followed at all times. Responsibilities include:

- Accurately recording all call details of visits, returning all Driver Log sheets to base at end of shift.

- Driving deliveries to other destinations at the request of the Shift Manager. This may include delivering supplies, prescriptions, medication, etc between sites.

Please see attached job descriptions for both host and driver duties

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent
• equivalent Essential Application and Interview Full Driving License with no more than 3 points

Desirable

• Experience of working in healthcare / NHS
• Experience of driving for other employers

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

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Unit 21 Osprey Court

Whitchurch

Bristol

BS14 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We take great pride in developing our future work force in primary care. This includes GP registrars, medical students, nursing students and the continued development of all staff. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in teaching and actively encourage those looking to explore special interests.

Each of our practices have their own unique journey, and we are committed to ongoing quality improvement, enhancing patient care and experience, and fostering staff wellbeing. We are looking for a GP who is enthusiastic about joining us on this journey and contributing to our shared vision for excellence in primary care.

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Practice team to provide general medical services for the needs of the practice population and to help ensure the Practice provides the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

The post holder will manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.

The post holder is expected to contribute to the operational and strategic management of the practices within Northumbria Primary care and there are opportunities for personal and professional development across a wide range of areas within primary and secondary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Vocational Training Certificate or Equivalent (JCPTGP/nMRCGP)
• Membership of a recognised defence union (MPS/MDU)
• Currently on a performers list and never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason

Desirable

• DRCOG
• DFFP/FFFP
• DCH

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience as a General Practitioner
• Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
• Experience in a wide variety of clinical settings
• Experience of use of primary care IT systems
• Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate staff from other professions
• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit.
• Experience of GP clinical IT systems

Desirable

• Experience of leadership and management
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Educational Qualification
• Experience of and commitment to Quality Improvement
• Research experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NPC Nelson

Nelson Health Centre, Cecil St

North Shields

NE29 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Registered Paramedic
• Minor Injury Management Course or willingness to undertake. Minor Illness course or willingness to undertake.
• Independent prescribing course or PGD training course

Desirable

• Mentor qualification
• ILS training

Professional Practice

Essential

• Experience as a Band 5 equivalent in Emergency department, Acute setting, Urgent Care/GP practice setting or paramedic experience.
• Experience with mentoring students
• Competent in using Evidence Based Practice

Desirable

• Experience working in MDT

Personal qualities

Essential

• Committed to self growth and development and that of colleagues and environment
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues
• Committed to constant review and change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Witney Community Hospital

Welch Way

Witney

OX28 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the reception team and wider practice.
• Welcome and assist patients at the front desk in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and deal with enquiries appropriately.
• Liaise with patients by telephone, in person and through other appropriate communication channels.
• Book, amend and manage patient appointments.
• Handle general administrative tasks and ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Process patient registrations and related documentation.
• Scan, upload and accurately file documents and correspondence.
• Deal with prescription enquiries and direct requests to the appropriate team where necessary.
• Manage emails and respond to or action enquiries appropriately.
• Provide administrative support to clinical and non-clinical teams when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle patient information in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Support the smooth running of the reception and administrative functions.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the practice and its teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience dealing with the public, patients, or customers
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience working in primary care, the NHS, or a caring profession

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good numeracy skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Desirable

• Good keyboard skills and confident computer use
• IT literate, with intermediate experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience of complex administration and record keeping in an office environment

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, maintaining strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, showing resourcefulness and common sense
• Awareness of the importance of producing and maintaining consistently high standards of work
• Ability to work effectively in a changing environment
• Ability to work as part of an integrated, multi-skilled team
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required
• Well presented with a professional, pleasant manner
• Ability to maintain a tidy and organised work environment and present work to a high standard

Desirable

• Personable with a good sense of humour

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

Rothwell & Desborough Healthcare Group

Address

109 Desborough Road

Rothwell

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN14 6JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a broad range of general practice nursing services, including health promotion, preventative healthcare, immunisation and vaccination, wound care, screening and long-term condition management.

The Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists and administrative staff to ensure patients receive safe, effective, compassionate and appropriate care.

The post holder will work within their professional competence and the NMC Code, recognising when further advice, support or clinical escalation is required.

The Practice Nurse will undertake a varied programme of clinical consultations and procedures, including:

• General nursing assessments and consultations.
• Routine observations, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturations, temperature, weight and BMI.
• New patient health assessments.
• NHS Health Checks.
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• Cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Smoking cessation and healthy lifestyle support.
• Wound assessment and management.
• Dressings and wound care.
• Suture and clip removal.
• ECG recording.
• Urinalysis and appropriate investigations.
• Blood sampling where trained and competent.
• Spirometry and respiratory assessments where appropriately trained.
• Ear care where appropriately trained.
• Supporting minor illness and appropriate escalation of patients where required.
• Patient education and self-management advice.
• Comply with the practice Infection Prevention and Control policy.
• Follow appropriate hand hygiene procedures.
• Use PPE appropriately.
• Maintain safe clinical environments.
• Dispose of clinical waste and sharps appropriately.
• Maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness and infection control within the treatment room.
• Report infection control concerns to the appropriate person.

• The Practice Nurse will actively promote preventative healthcare and support patients to improve their health and wellbeing.

  This may include:

  • Healthy lifestyle advice.
  • Weight management.
  • Smoking cessation.
  • Alcohol awareness.
  • Exercise and physical activity.
  • Cardiovascular risk reduction.
  • Diabetes prevention and management.
  • Respiratory health.
  • Vaccination awareness.
  • Screening programmes.
  • Self-management of long-term conditions.
• Participate in infection control audits where required.

• The Practice Nurse will contribute to the practice's clinical governance programme by:

  • Participating in clinical audits.
  • Contributing to quality improvement projects.
  • Participating in significant event reviews.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve patient care.
  • Following evidence-based clinical guidance.
  • Supporting implementation of national and local healthcare initiatives.
  • Maintaining awareness of relevant changes in primary care.
  • Contributing to practice meetings where appropriate.
  • Supporting the practice to meet CQC, NHS and contractual requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience using a clinical software system
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Very organised
• Well presented
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience in an NHS GP Practice
• Experience using EMIS Web
• Diabetes lead experience

Qualifications

Essential

• RCN qualification
• NMC registration
• Cytology trained taking Smears/HPV
• Immunisations child & travel
• Wound care
• Experience with Chronic Disease Reviews

Desirable

• Spirometry
• FeNo trained
• Specialist qualification in Diabetes

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

Hook Surgery

Address

Hook Surgery

The Merritt Medical Centre

CHESSINGTON

Surrey

KT9 2GY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job role: Practice Nurse

Job type: Permanent

Salary: DOE

Location: Carrfield Medical Centre, Sheffield

Working hours: 3 days per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Accountable To

Lead Practice Nurse / Practice Manager / GP Partners

About Us

We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients

have access to comprehensive, coordinated, and continuous care within a sustainable

primary care system.

We recognise the significant challenges currently facing primary care and understand

the impact these pressures can have on both patient care and staff wellbeing. Our

vision is to transform the way primary care is delivered by reimagining services from the

ground up, placing a strong emphasis on data-driven insights, innovative technology,

and clinical excellence.

We are committed to improving patient access, enhancing the patient experience, and

delivering better health outcomes for our communities. Through a culture of

collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, we strive to provide high-quality

care that meets the evolving needs of our patients while creating a positive and

supportive environment for our staff.

Our team is passionate about delivering safe, effective, and compassionate healthcare

and we are looking for individuals who share our values and ambition to help shape the

future of primary care.

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality nursing care to the practice population, promoting health and

wellbeing through assessment, treatment, screening, health education, and chronic

disease management. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary

team to deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care and contribute to the achievement of

practice clinical and quality objectives, including Quality and Outcomes Framework

QOF targets.

The post holder will provide high-quality nursing care within both the practice and

sometimes in a community setting, including undertaking home visits for patients who

are unable to attend the surgery.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

The Practice Nurse will:

Deliver evidence-based nursing care within their scope of practice.

Undertake patient assessments, treatment, and evaluation of care.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.

Identify and manage patients at risk and escalate concerns appropriately.

Adhere to practice policies, professional standards, and clinical guidelines.

Promote equality, diversity, and patient-centred care throughout all aspects of

service delivery.

Home Visits

The Practice Nurse will:

Undertake home visits for housebound patients and those unable to attend the

practice when clinically appropriate.

Assess, plan and deliver nursing care within the patient's home environment.

Monitor and manage long-term conditions during home visits where appropriate.

Undertake clinical procedures including wound care, medication monitoring,

observations and other delegated nursing interventions within scope of practice.

Identify and escalate concerns regarding a patient's physical health, mental

wellbeing, safeguarding needs or home circumstances.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records following each visit.

Liaise effectively with GPs, community services, secondary care providers and

other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Long-Term Condition Management

The Practice Nurse will:

Undertake annual reviews and ongoing management of patients with long-term

conditions.

Manage nurse-led clinics for:

o Diabetes

o Asthma

o COPD

o Hypertension

o Coronary heart disease

o Heart failure

o Stroke and TIA

o Atrial fibrillation

Monitor clinical outcomes and support achievement of QOF indicators.

Develop and review personalised care plans.

Support medicines optimisation and adherence.

Refer patients to other healthcare professionals and services where appropriate.

Respiratory Care

The Practice Nurse will:

Conduct annual asthma and COPD reviews.

Assess asthma control and exacerbation history.

Assess and record inhaler technique.

Provide self-management education and personalised action plans.

Promote smoking cessation and healthy lifestyle changes.

Diabetes Management

The Practice Nurse will:

Conduct diabetic annual reviews.

Perform and record diabetic foot assessments.

Monitor HbA1c, blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors.

Provide patient education to support self-management.

Support patients with treatment plans and lifestyle modifications.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

The Practice Nurse will:

Promote healthy lifestyles and preventative healthcare.

Provide advice regarding:

o Smoking cessation

o Weight management

o Diet and nutrition.

o Physical activity

o Alcohol consumption

Support national and local screening programmes.

Encourage patient participation in preventative health initiatives.

Immunisations and Vaccinations

The Practice Nurse will:

Administer childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with national

guidance.

Deliver seasonal vaccination programmes.

Maintain vaccine storage, cold chain management, and documentation

requirements.

Ensure accurate clinical coding and recording of vaccinations.

Cervical Screening

The Practice Nurse will:

Undertake cervical cytology screening in accordance with national standards and

training requirements.

Support patient education and informed consent.

Ensure results are appropriately managed and followed up.

Clinical Procedures

The Practice Nurse will be competent and appropriately trained to undertake:

Venepuncture.

Blood pressure monitoring.

NHS Health Checks.

Urinalysis.

Height, weight, and BMI assessments.

Wound care and dressings.

Ear irrigation or microsuction where trained.

Other delegated clinical procedures appropriate to the role.

Quality and Outcomes Framework QOF

The Practice Nurse will:

Support the achievement of QOF targets through effective patient management

and accurate clinical coding.

Participate in recall and review systems for long-term conditions.

Ensure clinical activity is coded accurately and in a timely manner.

Identify patients requiring review and support completion of clinical indicators.

Contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Clinical Administration

The Practice Nurse will:

Maintain accurate patient records using the practice clinical system.

Process and action clinical information in accordance with practice protocols.

Contribute to effective communication within the multidisciplinary team.

Participate in the development and review of practice protocols and procedures.

Safeguarding and Governance

The Practice Nurse will:

Act in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.

Report concerns relating to vulnerable adults and children.

Always maintain patient confidentiality.

Comply with Information Governance and Data Protection requirements.

Participate in incident reporting, significant event reviews, and clinical

governance activities.

Professional Development

The Practice Nurse will:

Maintain NMC registration and professional competence.

Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning.

Undertake mandatory and role-specific training.

Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice, national guidance, and primary

care developments.

Person Specification

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Experience of working in a primary care or community healthcare setting.

Knowledge of long-term condition management.

Experience of delivering immunisations and vaccinations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Competent IT skills and experience of electronic clinical systems.

Desirable

Qualification in cervical cytology.

Chronic disease management qualifications.

Respiratory disease management training.

Diabetes management qualification.

Independent prescribing qualification.

Experience of EMIS.

Experience of QOF management and clinical coding.

Benefits:

- 27 days annual leave pro-rata plus 8 bank holidays pro-rata

- NHS Pension Scheme

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Exceptions Order 1975 and

as such will be necessary for a submission for the Disclosure to be made to the

Disclosure and Barring Service formerly known as CRB to check for any previous

criminal convictions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in cervical cytology.
• Chronic disease management qualifications.
• Respiratory disease management training.
• Diabetes management qualification.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Experience of EMIS.
• Experience of QOF management and clinical coding.

Desirable

• Qualification in cervical cytology.
• Chronic disease management qualifications.
• Respiratory disease management training.
• Diabetes management qualification.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Experience of EMIS.
• Experience of QOF management and clinical coding.

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

Carrfield Medical Centre

Address

Carrfield Medical Centre

Carrfield Street

Sheffield

S8 9SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)).
• To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
• To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care.
• To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
• To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning
• To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language.
• To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units.
• To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations.
• To provide clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for other medical professionals and, where appropriate the military Chain of Command (CoC).
• To support any relevant audit and research activity.
• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids, attaining competence prior to use and including the identification and reporting of work service requirements and repair needs within the department.
• To ensure the care, maintenance and proper use of materials, equipment and stationary and the accurate administration of any allocated inventories.
• To maintain high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standards.