Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Consultant in Audiovestibular MedicineGrade: Medical & Dental Consultant Substantive: 2 x 6PA PostsContract: SubstantiveDepartment: Specialty MedicineReports To: Clinical Lead for AVMAccountable To: Clinical DirectorSite: St Helier and EpsomHours of work(p/w): 6PAs (24 hours per week)Post DescriptionWe are recruiting 2 part time , 6PA consultants in Audiovestibular Medicine, they will be joining theexisting consultants in this area based St Helier Hospital. The work as a consultantis mainly carried out on the St Helier Site with some sessions which may be held at EpsomHospital. The service represents a modernisation of audiovestibular pathways andconsultants closely with other trust specialists. This service is strongly supported andresourced by the Trust.Audiovestibular Model of Care at Epsom and St Helier University HospitalsTrustAudiovestibular medicine (AVM) has been established in the Trust since 1989. It ispart of the Department of Audiology. There are 6 consultants in the department andone specialist registrar who is on the Pan-Thames Specialist Registrar rotation. Theservice is well received and supported by local general practitioners and the majorityof the referrals received come from GPs and other consultants within the trust. Weprovide ototoxicity monitoring for the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton. Referrals arealso received from neighbouring CCGs and from boroughs further afield without AVMprovision.The speciality is outpatient-based with no designated beds for inpatient activityalthough there is good liaison with the ENT specialist for access to the operating listfor paediatric ABR testing under GA where appropriate, and access to day case bedson QMCH for sedated ABR testing, when necessary. Clinics are held at FergusonHouse in the recently refurbished audiology department, and the Springall OutpatientUnit, for adult patients, and at the Queen Marys Hospital for Childrens recentlyrefurbished Paediatric Audiology Unit and Outpatient Clinics for paediatric patients.The entire range of audiovestibular and neuro-otological symptoms are seen in bothpaediatric and adult AVM clinics.The staffing component of the Department comprises:3 x Band 8 heads of service (Adult and Paediatric)2 x Hearing therapists6 x Band 7 senior Specialist Audiologists7 x band 6 senior Audiologists4 x band 5 Audiologists5x band 3 assistant audiologistsAudiology POD admin teamThe audiology department provides a full range of tertiary diagnostic services,(including auditory brainstem response, otoacoustic emissions, acoustic reflex andspeech audiometry, videonystagmography, VEMP and caloric test, vHIT, balanceplatform, mastoid vibration) and therapeutic interventions for imbalance, dizziness,tinnitus and hearing loss.The work of the Consultant AVPs is supported by the audiologists and hearingtherapists in the department. There is also good support and interaction with theadvisory service for children with hearing loss from the boroughs of Merton, Suttonand Surrey and other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team around the child.The team also benefit from being members of a dynamic and proactive CHSWG.Medical investigations such as radiological and phlebotomy services are provided onsite. There is specialist radiological input: monthly radiology meetings, fortnightlyneuroradiology meetings, and access to play specialist support for childrenundergoing investigations and procedures as needed. Some investigations, such as3T MRI, and neurovestibular physiotherapy can be accessed by referring to StGeorges Hospital as we are now part of the same organisation (GESH). Joint MDTwith regional clinical genetics is held quarterly. There are 8 interesting/challengingcases meetings, shared with St Georges AVM colleagues, per year.We are a friendly and cohesive team. There are monthly adult and paediatric teammeetings, regular clinical governance meetings and we participate in quarterly SouthWest Regional Audit Group peer review meetings.Consultant Audiovestibular Medicine PostsIt is anticipated that the 2 post holders will provide adult and/or paediatric AVMoutpatient clinics according to service needs and the candidates interests. There isalso an opportunity to provide and further develop a paediatric dizzy/vestibular clinic.The post includes 3.5 outpatient clinics, 1 session for SPA, and 1.5 session for clinic related activity. The post has arisen due to a vacancy, and continued increaseddemand for the AVM service. The post-holder will: In conjunction with other health professionals, investigate and manageadults and children with, vertigo, imbalance and/or tinnitus Investigate progressive and fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss Interpret audiovestibular test results in the context of clinical findingsThere is scope for the post holder to develop their areas of interest within thedepartment.Secretarial / Administrative SupportThere is administrative and secretarial support for the post.Main Responsibilities and DutiesPrinciple Duties of the PostThe principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service topatients.1. To at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practiceas amended or substituted from time to time.2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far aspracticable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable andeffective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, andprofessionally accountable to the Medical Director.5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporateInduction (or arranged Consultant Induction).6. To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients underyour care.8. Review ward referrals either in person or to give advice to junior membersof the teamTeaching & Training To share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointmentand supervision of junior medical staff in accordance with Trust policies. To devote time on a regular basis for teaching and training of junior medicalstaff, contributing as appropriate to post-graduate and continuing medicaleducation. To devote time, through agreement on a regular basis for teaching and trainingof medical students as part of agreed teaching arrangements with theFoundation School.Management & Governance1. To be responsible for the management, appraisal and discipline of juniordoctors who are attached to you, after taking appropriate advice, whereappropriate.2. To maintain personal and professional development. The post holder will beexpected to register with their respective Royal College for the purpose ofCME/CPD and to fulfil the requirements of that registration.3. To provide advice, as required to the Executive and Trust board, GeneralPractitioners and other interested parties, on the provision of planning ofclinical services locally, regionally and nationally in keeping with confidentialityagreements relating to Trust business.4. To co-operate in the present framework agreement of managementarrangements.5. To fully participate in Clinical Governance arrangements across the Trustincluding participation in clinical audit, research (where appropriate), pursuingan agreed agenda with colleagues and the Trust Board and fully co-operatingin implementing the results in order to achieve best practice.6. To participate, on at least an annual basis in consultant appraisal and jobplanning reviews.7. To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.8. To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.Proposed Job PlanThe proposed job plan for this post is attached below. This will be discussed in detailwith the post holder on appointment.Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan willbe a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants typical working pattern,duties, objectives and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects ofa Consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research,education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director may commence discussionsto finalise the job plan which will become operational on appointment. The job plan isan indicative plan of the duties the post holder is likely to be asked to undertake.Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer ofadditional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in linewith the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.The post is predominantly expected to be at St Helier hospital. If cross site workingis necessary then allowance for travelling time between sites will be made within theprogrammed activities detailed on the job plan.Private PracticeThe post holder should ensure that any private practice commitments are discussedwith your Clinical Director and entered into the prospective job plan. Any change tothese will need to be discussed between the post holder and the Clinical Director andrecorded in an amended job plan. Consultants will be required to ensure that theymeet the code of conduct for private practice at all times.Any successful Candidate will be given an opportunity to meet and discuss and agreethe Job plan in detail in accordance with the Trust Job planning Process.

Person Specification

education and qualification

Essential

• completion of AVP training rotation
• medical degree
• professional registration

Desirable

• MSc MED AUD

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• DEMONSTRATE A HIGH STANDARD OF CLINICAL SKILL AND EXPERTISE

Desirable

• SUPERVISION OF TRAINEES

REASEARCH EXPERIENCE

Essential

• DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO CHANGE MANAGEMENT
• ABILITY TO APPLY RSEARCH FINDINGS TO CLINICAL PROBLEMS

Desirable

• PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEW JOURNALS

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• TEAMWORKING
• GOOD INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• PATIENT CENTRED APPROACH
• COMMITMENT TO CONTINUED PERSONAL 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.

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

wrythe lane

sutton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

General duties

Health and Safety- It is the responsibility of the individual to work in compliance with all current Health and Safety legislation and the Practice Health and Safety Policy. To attend any training requirements, both statutory and mandatory, in line with the legal responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

The roles contains the following responsibilities:

To maintain registration with the NMC.

To adhere to the NMC Code.

To support training and development.

To maintain personal professional competency and appropriate development.

To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Practice Policies including duty of candour and whistleblowing.

Required to comply with all relevant national and local statutory and mandatory requirements including Health and Safety, Infection Control, Safeguarding, Information Governance, Research Governance and Equality and Human Rights.

To implement and review individual care plans, a self-management plans and to agree trigger thresholds to contact Case Managers / GPs.

Plan visits to housebound people, undertake every 3-6 months, and arrange care plans where necessary

Provide enhanced support to Nursing and Residential home with a focus on strengthening relationships and improving access through information sharing, education and advice.

Planned visits to Nursing and Residential homes to be undertaken every 3-6 months, providing training as required.

To ensure all people in Nursing and Residential homes have care plans (including dementia where needed) and to provide a holistic review of all people in these homes with updates of their care plans.

To contact people where necessary to advise them of the role of Specialist Neighbourhood Nurse

Visit people at home following the identification of urgent clinical need including those escalated by EMAS or a member of the Neighbourhood Team, undertake a personalised comprehensive assessment, in order to diagnose, treat and prescribe within the limitations of your registration and competence

Visit people at home following an unplanned hospital admission and those with a history of repeat admissions, within 2 weeks.

Contact those that have suffered a bereavement.

Arrange dedicated appointments in practice, for those who wish to visit, with flexibility to expand up to 30 minutes, or as needed.

. Key Responsibilities

Act as a point of contact between GP, Neighbourhood Team, people and their carers.

Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of local services to enable supported signposting of people with identified need, sharing information with the Neighbourhood Team.

Liaise with GPs and practice teams to identify people who are elderly, frail or who have long term health needs and support.

Liaise with primary, secondary and specialist care services as required.

Work with the Neighbourhood Team to help identify people at risk of loss of independence or admission to hospital as a result of inadequate social support.

Provide these cohorts of people signposting to identified services in order to maintain their independence and improve their health and well-being.

Visit people in community, home or care home settings to assess and discuss their care needs involving carers as appropriate.

Implement personal care plans for individual people, ensuring preventative actions are detailed to support the appropriate use of services.

Communicate the care plan to the GP and any other members of the Neighbourhood Team involved in the persons care and upload to the relevant records.

Ensure that identified people receive the right level of help at the right time and help them to experience a joined-up service by liaising with relevant members of the Neighbourhood Team.

Work with patient, carers and the Neighbourhood Team to encourage the patient to adopt effective self-management and self-help seeking approaches to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.

Liaise with other agencies to ensure timely and appropriate engagement as required.

Support people to access community care assessments as well as carers assessments.

Where a personal healthcare budget is allocated provide advice as required regarding the key choices the patient will need to make.

Identify unpaid carers and direct them to access services as appropriate to provide them with support.

Identify when urgent action or a step up in care is required and promptly alert the relevant member of the Neighbourhood Team, highlighting any safety concerns.

Follow up on communications from out of hospital and in-patient services regarding changes in condition of people to support the practice to respond proactively to potentially unmet needs.

Undertake visits or telephone contact to manage people on the SNNs case load following any unplanned hospital admissions where appropriate.

Participate in Practice multi-disciplinary meetings to discuss Practice people actively being managed by the Neighbourhood Team and any other people from the SNNs case load needing discussion.

To attend Neighbourhood Team MDT meetings at the Practice plus any other meetings where there is a need to discuss Practice patients.

Undertake visits or arrange appointments at the Practice for people on the SNNs case load or otherwise as directed by the Duty Doctor following identification of urgent and non-urgent clinical need to assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe and refer appropriately according to the patients health needs and acting within the SNNs clinical skill set.

Maintain accurate and up to date records of patient contacts using GP record systems and other IM&T systems relevant to the role i.e. entering notes onto Systmone / EMIS using agreed read codes and VMDT

To run regular patient searches using Systmone / EMIS in order to have an up-to-date record of progress of achievement of Key Performance Indicators.

Work with South Lincolnshire ICB, Neighbourhood Teams and other agencies to support and further develop this role.

Support the Practice Manager in providing KPI reports for submission as requested.

5. Key Working Relationships

Practice teams

Neighbourhood Team

Community health services

Specialist teams heart failure, diabetes etc.

Specialist nursing services e.g. St Barnabas

Hospital teams including ward, A&E, discharge and AIR teams

Social Prescribers

Health & Wellbeing Coaches

Safeguarding agencies

Pharmacists

South Lincolnshire ICB

Adult Social Care

Voluntary Services

Independent Care Homes

Local Authority teams

Independent living teams

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• The post holder will work in an environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. All employees, people, carers and the public are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect and no form of discrimination, intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. We understand, encourage and celebrate diversity, making the NHS a place where we all feel we belong."

Desirable

• IT skills
• Knowledge of Personalisation, and personalised care, that gives people control over their health & care ,based on their needs and what's important to them.
• It's intended to improve health & wellbeing by helping people make decisions about their care, and by making the most of the skills and potential of people, families and communities.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with people with long term conditions
• Evidence of ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level One
• Post graduate study in health-related studies relevant to long term conditions or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post registration teaching qualification or willingness to undertake
• Post registration qualification in non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake as needs of service 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

Allied Health South Lincolnshire Limited

Address

Sutton Medical Group

Long Sutton Medical Centre, Trafalgar Square

Long Sutton

SPALDING

Lincolnshire

PE12 9HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

All aspects of Acute and Chronic Disease Care expected in a GP surgery. To undertake a share of on call work. To support GP Partners in all aspects of the Unified Assurance contract requirements, and assist in Audits including QIF indicators and Prescribing LES.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Either newly qualified or experienced

Desirable

• understanding of GP GMS services

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration as GP

Desirable

• Interest in provision of aspects of Enhanced Service provision

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Canolfan Iechyd Amlwch

Parys Road

AMLWCH

Gwynedd

LL68 9AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is fundamental to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging services across TIC Health. The post holder will provide safe, effective, and patient-centred imaging by performing both MRI and CT examinations in accordance with national standards, departmental protocols, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of MRI and CT examinations in accordance with departmental protocols and best practice guidelines.

Work flexibly across TIC Health imaging sites, based at Reading travelling between locations to support operational needs and ensure service continuity.

Ensure all imaging examinations are conducted safely and in compliance with IR(ME)R regulations and radiation safety standards.

Prepare and position patients appropriately for MRI and CT procedures while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.

Screen patients for MRI safety and contraindications, ensuring appropriate safety procedures are followed at all times.

Assess imaging referrals to ensure examinations are appropriate and justified prior to scanning.

Produce high-quality diagnostic images suitable for clinical reporting.

Recognise and escalate urgent or unexpected findings in line with departmental escalation procedures.

Communicate clearly with patients, explaining procedures and providing reassurance where necessary.

Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation using RIS/PACS systems.

Ensure imaging equipment is operated safely and maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidance and quality assurance standards.

Participate in quality assurance, audits, and service improvement initiatives.

Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment across all sites.

Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies and maintain a safe clinical environment.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.

Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R regulations, radiation protection guidelines, and MRI safety standards.

Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance cross-sectional imaging competencies.

Report clinical or non-clinical incidents through the appropriate reporting systems.

Ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors across all TIC Health imaging locations.

Work collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to support efficient patient pathways.

Promote high standards of professional practice and patient care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience performing CT and/or MRI examinations in a clinical imaging environment.
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Experience using Radiology Information Systems (RIS), SEMBLE, CIMAR and PACS.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work flexibly across multiple sites.

Desirable

• Experience working across multiple imaging sites or mobile imaging services.
• Experience in advanced CT or MRI protocols.
• Understanding of service audits, governance, and quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in MRI or CT.
• IR(ME)R practitioner or operator entitlement.
• MRI safety training.

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

TIC Health

Address

TIC Health

The Atrium Health Club

Scours Ln

Reading

RG30 6AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of the role: to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas (monitoring trends in the Quality and Outcomes Framework, treatment, staff training and prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list.

Closely supported by the Weaver Vale Practice clinical and management teams the post holder will act as one of the main GPs within the practice working alongside the practice team but will also be part of a larger clinical team across an Weaver Vale Practice network of practices. The role will be at the forefront of delivering an innovative model of primary care service provision operating in partnership with other local Weaver Vale Practice practices offering integrated primary care services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
• Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment
• Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
• Knowledge of NHS
• Have an understanding of the needs of the vulnerable groups of patients that are registered

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
• MRCGP
• DCH
• DRCOG
• RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2
• F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS)
• DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion
• Evidence of CPD activities
• Minor surgery skills
• Evidence of independent working in General Practice
• Experience of supporting service change
• Teaching of GP Reg/F2/Medical students/Nursing students
• Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
• Evidence of participation in QOF
• Evidence of participation in Audit

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

Weaver Vale Practice

Address

Hospital Way

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 2UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

a. Coordinate and maintain records of Significant Events and associated actions.

b. Coordinate Clinical and GSF meetings, including agendas, minutes and actions.

c. Manage the practice NHSmail, disseminating correspondence accordingly and highlighting anything urgent to the appropriate Manager.

d. Manage relevant EDI processes, including preparing deducted patient records for collection and arriving and processing incoming new patient records.

e. Coordinate building maintenance, liaise with contractors as required and maintain the premises check record on the practice intranet.

f. Coordinate and maintain DSE, Fire, Health & Safety and Legionella risk assessments, including associated checks, servicing and compliance records, and undertake monthly cleaning audits.

g. Coordinate PPG meetings, communications and associated administration.

h. Support patient engagement and feedback initiatives.

i. Prepare and submit designated monthly claims within required deadlines.

j. Maintain the practice contracts register and associated documentation, monitoring renewal and expiry dates and escalating as required.

k. Maintain relevant compliance trackers, action plans and review dates.

l. Support the Deputy Practice Manager with the administration and onboarding of new employees, locums, students and trainees.

m. Provide day-to-day support to the reception team in the absence of the Patient Services Manager, assisting where appropriate and escalating any issues or concerns to the appropriate Manager.

n. Support the implementation and review of relevant practice policies and procedures.

o. Liaise with staff, patients, contractors and external organisations as required.

p. Escalate identified risks, compliance issues and outstanding actions to the appropriate Manager.

q. Assist the Deputy Practice Manager with CQC compliance, including the maintenance and organisation of relevant evidence and documentation.

r. Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Practice Management Team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English and Mathematics at GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in business administration, management or healthcare administration
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within general practice, primary care or the NHS
• Experience of SystmOne
• Experience of governance, compliance or CQC-related administration
• Previous administrative experience
• Experience of managing a varied workload and working to deadlines
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Experience of working with confidential or sensitive information

Desirable

• Experience of coordinating meetings, including agendas, minutes and action tracking
• Experience of premises, health and safety or risk assessment administration
• Experience of supporting or coordinating a team

Skills

Essential

• Competent in the use of SystmOne and NHSmail
• Knowledge of general practice administrative systems and processes
• Understanding of CQC and primary care governance requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple areas of responsibility
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain accurate records and effective administrative systems
• Good attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with staff at all levels
• Problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative
• Ability to identify and appropriately escalate concerns
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and agreed processes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional, approachable and confident
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Reliable with a high level of integrity
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Able to prioritise and manage competing demands
• Able to recognise when issues require escalation
• Flexible and cooperative approach to work
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Commitment to confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role
• Flexibility to meet the operational needs of the practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manor Medical Practice

Address

195 Girlington Road

Girlington

Bradford

BD8 9PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.manor-bradford.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is fundamental to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging services across TIC Health. The post holder will provide safe, effective, and patient-centred imaging by performing both MRI and CT examinations in accordance with national standards, departmental protocols, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of MRI and CT examinations in accordance with departmental protocols and best practice guidelines.

Work flexibly across TIC Health imaging sites, based at Milton Keynes travelling between locations to support operational needs and ensure service continuity.

Ensure all imaging examinations are conducted safely and in compliance with IR(ME)R regulations and radiation safety standards.

Prepare and position patients appropriately for MRI and CT procedures while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.

Screen patients for MRI safety and contraindications, ensuring appropriate safety procedures are followed at all times.

Assess imaging referrals to ensure examinations are appropriate and justified prior to scanning.

Produce high-quality diagnostic images suitable for clinical reporting.

Recognise and escalate urgent or unexpected findings in line with departmental escalation procedures.

Communicate clearly with patients, explaining procedures and providing reassurance where necessary.

Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation using RIS/PACS systems.

Ensure imaging equipment is operated safely and maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidance and quality assurance standards.

Participate in quality assurance, audits, and service improvement initiatives.

Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment across all sites.

Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies and maintain a safe clinical environment.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.

Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R regulations, radiation protection guidelines, and MRI safety standards.

Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance cross-sectional imaging competencies.

Report clinical or non-clinical incidents through the appropriate reporting systems.

Ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors across all TIC Health imaging locations.

Work collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to support efficient patient pathways.

Promote high standards of professional practice and patient care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience performing CT and/or MRI examinations in a clinical imaging environment.
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Experience using Radiology Information Systems (RIS), SEMBLE, CIMAR and PACS.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work flexibly across multiple sites.

Desirable

• Experience working across multiple imaging sites or mobile imaging services.
• Experience in advanced CT or MRI protocols.
• Understanding of service audits, governance, and quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in MRI or CT.
• IR(ME)R practitioner or operator entitlement.
• MRI safety training.

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

TIC Health

Address

TIC Health

Oliver's Field, Whaddon Road

Mursley

Milton Keynes

MK17 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Finance - Ensuring we are responsive

Responsible for providing financial analysis of commercial options, and tactical advice on financial approaches to services, contracts and operational issues.

Responsible for the accuracy of the financial transactional accounting for the Federation such as ensuring that the Sales ledger, Purchase ledger, General Ledger, Cash book, and Fixed Assets register are up to date and accurate, including ensuring that regular checks on debtors and creditors of the Federation are undertaken, and actions to rectify issues are undertaken and followed through.

Ensuring that the Federations accounting system (Xero) is up to date and structured in the most appropriate way for the nature of the Federations operational business.

Ensuring that the Federations cash book is reconciled monthly with the Bank accounts.

Ensuring that a proper fixed asset register is maintained for the Federation.

Completing statutory financial returns such as VAT returns and Corporation Tax returns.

Overseeing the payroll function, ensuring that monthly payroll is accurate and issues are managed and resolved within the timescale for the monthly payroll.

Responsible for undertaking and completing the regular calculations for charging PCNs for services and staff but not exclusively staff paid by ARRS funding. Responsible for communicating and liaising with PCNs on such matters and resolving issues quickly, robustly and reliably.

Providing financial support to the Executive Director on ad hoc finance issues, as and when required.

Business Planning - Ensuring that we manage our finances well and that we meet our financial obligations

Providing regular financial analysis for the CEO on the income and expenditure of individual contracts and services.

Undertaking cost benefit analysis and option appraisal on individual contracts and services, as required by the CEO.

Providing financial support to the CEO during commercial discussions and negotiations.

Providing financial support to the CEO on issues relating to ARRS funding.

Governance and Risk Management - Ensuring safety for our staff and patients

Complying with data security policies, procedures and processes. Responsible for ensuring compliance with GDPR at all times.

Liaises with PCNs and Practices concerning financial data requirements and issues.

Patient Care - Ensuring that we care and are effective

Ensuring that any complaints are dealt with in a timely manner and recorded appropriately.

Engagement - Ensuring everyone is working for the same outcomes

Maintains and develops positive professional working relationships with Directors, and senior managers.

Provides support to the Board members when required.

Contributes to a cooperative and flexible working environment.

Acts in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, maintaining the Federations procedures and policies.

Contributes to the effectiveness of the Federation by reflecting on own and management team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

General Responsibilities - Standard for all LMA employees

Confidentiality

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all organisational, patient and staff information and comply with GDPR and Information Governance requirements.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Promote equality of opportunity and treat all colleagues, patients and stakeholders with dignity and respect.

Health and Safety

Comply with all Health and Safety legislation and organisational policies.

Safeguarding

Adhere to safeguarding policies for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Professional Development

Participate in appraisal, mandatory training and continuing professional development.

Qualification and Experience requirements

Accountancy qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA preferable. Part-qualified will be considered.

Experience of working in business planning and developing business cases.

Experience of working with clinicians to develop services and financial models.

Experience of writing reports for sub-committees and the Board.

Experience of working as part of a managerial and clinical team to create solutions.

Professionalism when handling confidential information.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong Microsoft Office skills, highly proficient in XL.

Experience of Xero desirable.

Take ownership and accountability.

Effective communicator.

Preferably educated to degree level.

Behaviours and Values

Highly personable.

Supportive style.

Excellent personable skills.

Attention to detail.

Comply with standards and protocols.

Communicate effectively.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in business planning and developing business cases.
• Experience of working with clinicians to develop services and financial models.
• Experience of writing reports for sub-committees and the Board.
• Experience of working as part of a managerial and clinical team to create solutions.

Qualifications

Essential

• Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) preferable. Part-qualified will be considered.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in the specialist area.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Takes ownership and accountability
• Effective communicator
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Highly proficient in Excel

Desirable

• Experience of Xero

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London GP Federation

Address

St. Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing

Exmoor Street

London

SW5 0PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://westlondongpfederation.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the Clinical team to deliver enhanced care services to the key service area of Care Homes and other differing patient cohorts as required. Maintaining an awareness of other cohorts supported by the Enhanced Care Team to enable effective team work and sharing of good practice.
• Identify and manage a caseload of identified patients, making sure that appropriate support is made available to them, and ensuring that their changing needs are addressed
• Bring together all the information about a persons identified care and support needs and explore options to meet these within a single personalised care and support plan
• Help create single personalised care and support plans, in line with best practice
• Assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way
• Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies
• Support a formalised process of delivering healthcare reviews to patients
• Support the Clinical Directors and team to deliver the Directed Enhanced Services specifications for individual services
• Co-ordinate the work of healthcare professional and non-clinical staff including volunteers and keep an up-to-date database of contacts
• Build and develop relationships with partner organisations, such as community services, volunteer groups, community learning disability teams, care homes and keep a comprehensive and up to date database of contacts
• Provide a link between Vine Medical Group and Homewell Practice
• Provide advice and information ensuring health and care planning is timely, efficient and patient-centred
• Ensure that all relevant and useful information is available to patients/clinicians and is up to date
• Support teams with quality improvement projects and achieving KPIs (QOF and IIF)
• Monitor and cleanse existing data. Ensure data is recorded and coded accurately and aligned with the PCN
• Understand and provide support for digital initiatives
• Attend regular / monthly meetings to discuss good practice and share information
• Keep records of your work and adhere to confidentiality, information sharing protocols and provide monitoring information as required
• Undertake regular training to extend and update own knowledge of health and wellbeing issues
• Alert Team Lead or Senior Management of any issues that may impact patient safety or service quality
• Be familiar with patient safety policy and reporting (e.g. LFPSE and/or other appropriate systems) and awareness of the process and key stakeholders for safeguarding referrals
• Maintain accurate patient / clinical records in conjunction with Practice policies and current legislation
• Ensure adherence to confidentiality, data protection, and information governance requirements
• Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures

Care Home Support:

• Undertake weekly calls and scheduled visits to local care homes to support GP-led ward rounds to ensure support and access and coordinate clinical unput where required. Regular travel across the locality is an essential requirement of the role
• Register new care home patients and manage proxy access, liaising with the Admin team and care home managers as required
• Co-ordinate regular Multi-disciplinary Team meetings. Take notes and record actions at these meetings
• Manage the Practices care home email inboxes and ensure that all emails and documents are dealt with or distributed to the appropriate clinician
• Keep up to date contact information and processes for all care homes
• Ensure that all relevant and useful information is available to the care homes and is up to date
• Develop relationships with external third parties that help support care homes and their residents
• Ensure that all relevant information or changes from external stakeholders, such as Care Home Managers, CCG, NHS England is shared with the Care Home Team
• Maintain patient appointment lists for ward rounds

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ in Health & Social Care or Community Health and Wellbeing Worker
• PCI Accredited Care Co-ordinator Course
• PCI Personalised Care and Support Planning / Shared Decision Making Training

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), able to effectively engage with a diverse range of people recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating
• Good IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to manage and prioritise workload
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Able to assess problems and identify solutions
• Ability to work as an effective part of team

Desirable

• Working knowledge of EMIS / medical systems
• Knowledge of local health services and providers
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, and health and safety

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within an administrative role
• Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice or NHS setting
• Experience of working as a Care Co-ordinator within Primary Care
• Experience working with people with complex needs, including those living with learning disabilities, dementia, severe mental illness, frailty, and multiple long-term conditions

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

Vine Medical Group

Address

1 Aintree Drive

Waterlooville

Hampshire

PO7 8NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role will involve the following:

Inpatient care

o Providing medical management for all ENT patients at the John Radcliffe hospital

Emergency ENT service

o Including 1 in 8 on-call covering the ENT SHO bleep, managing referrals internally (from A&E and other wards) and externally (from primary care and referring hospitals)

o Assessing and managing patients on the GP Referral Unit (acute ENT referrals)

Outpatient care

o Nasal fracture clinic

o General ENT clinics 2 per week

o Specialist rhinology clinic 1 per week (One stop Sinusitis / Transcranial Trauma/Combined Airway Clinic

Theatres

o 2 all day lists per week in rhinology with the opportunity to attend joint cases at other times with ophthalmology/plastics/neurosurgery. These will be shared with the SpR and it is expected that the fellow will do some teaching.

In addition, there will be opportunities to be involved in the following for educational and training purposes:

Departmental teaching sessions

Clinical Governance meetings

Audit, Research and Quality Improvement

There is plenty of support to participate in projects within the department.

INDICATIVE TIMETABLE

Shift

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thur

Fri

am

Clinic/Theatre

Theatre

Clinic

Admin/Research

Clinic/Theatre (alt weeks)

pm

Clinic/Theatre

Theatre

Skull Base MDT

Clinic

Clinic/Theatre (alt weeks)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC with licence to practice
• MRCS ENT/DOHNS

Experience

Essential

• Completed at least ST 6 or equivalent higher surgical training in Otolaryngology

Skills

Essential

• Excellent leadership skills
• Competent in uncomplicated FESS/Septal Surgery
• Managing ENT emergencies e.g. tracheostomy, neck wounds, epistaxis
• Teaching ability Basic Surgical techniques
• Evidence of audit & research publications in surgery

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 University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

JOHN RADCLIFFE

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for patients presenting with acute and urgent medical problems within a general practice setting.

The postholder will work closely with the GP team and wider multidisciplinary team, providing safe and effective care to patients both within the practice and in their own homes. The role requires an experienced clinician who is able to work autonomously within their scope of practice, while recognising when further clinical support, escalation or referral is required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute, urgent and undifferentiated medical conditions.
• Undertake face-to-face consultations and remote consultations where clinically appropriate.
• Conduct daily home visits for housebound and less mobile patients.
• Provide appropriate treatment, clinical advice, safety-netting and follow-up arrangements.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients who are acutely unwell or whose condition is deteriorating.
• Identify red flags and arrange appropriate escalation, referral or admission when required.
• Request, review and interpret relevant investigations within the scope of professional competence and agreed practice protocols.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately within the scope of practice and relevant prescribing authority, where applicable.
• Assess and manage common acute presentations, minor illnesses, minor injuries and acute exacerbations of long-term conditions.
• Provide appropriate clinical review and follow-up for patients requiring ongoing assessment.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, PCN staff and other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Clinical Governance and Patient Safety

• Practise in accordance with professional standards, relevant legislation, local policies and practice protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Participate in clinical audit, significant event reviews, quality improvement and other clinical governance activities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, referral and follow-up of clinical care.
• Maintain professional registration, indemnity arrangements and continuing professional development.
• Work within professional competence and seek advice or support where necessary.
• Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the practices acute care service.

Teamwork and Service Development

• Contribute positively to the development and improvement of acute care services within the practice.
• Work as part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team.
• Participate in practice meetings, clinical discussions, training and service development activities as appropriate.
• Support the effective use of digital systems and new ways of working.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues where appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of clinical services.
• Promote the practices values of being Kind, Mindful and Proactive.

Communication and Working Relationships

The postholder will work closely with:

• GP Partners and salaried GPs
• Practice nurses and healthcare assistants
• Practice management and administrative teams
• Reception and care navigation staff
• PCN staff and wider multidisciplinary services
• Community and secondary care providers
• Patients, relatives and carers

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a registered Paramedic or Registered Nurse in an urgent care, emergency care, primary care or comparable clinical setting.
• Demonstrable experience assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with acute and undifferentiated medical conditions.
• Experience undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments and developing appropriate management plans.
• Experience recognising the signs of clinical deterioration and escalating care appropriately.
• Experience managing clinical risk and working within professional scope of practice.
• Experience communicating effectively with patients, relatives, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Experience maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Experience working autonomously while seeking advice or support when required.
• Experience prioritising and managing a varied clinical workload.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience undertaking or willingness to undertake patient home visits.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a general practice or primary care setting.
• Experience managing same-day or urgent care presentations within general practice.
• Experience undertaking home visits and assessing housebound patients.
• Experience managing acute exacerbations of long-term conditions, such as asthma, COPD, diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
• Experience assessing and managing minor illness and minor injuries.
• Experience requesting, interpreting and acting upon clinical investigations, including blood tests and ECGs.
• Experience prescribing or working within a prescribing-led clinical service.
• Experience using EMIS Web or another primary care clinical system.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, community services and secondary care providers.
• Experience contributing to clinical audit, significant event reviews, service development or quality improvement.
• Experience supporting or mentoring students, trainees or other members of the clinical team.
• Experience implementing new clinical pathways, digital systems or service improvements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Paramedic; or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant clinical experience in urgent care, emergency care, primary care or a comparable clinical environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to acute and urgent clinical assessment.
• Appropriate professional indemnity arrangements.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent advanced clinical training.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Relevant minor illness, minor injury or acute assessment qualifications.
• Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support certification.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary, urgent or emergency 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.

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

Knoll Medical Practice

Address

Orpington Health & Wellbeing Centre

19 Homefield Rise

Orpington

Kent

BR6 0FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will proactively manage a caseload of patients requiring complex assessment including home oxygen (long term and ambulatory) therapy and case management in order to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and improve patient health outcomes.

Working autonomously, the post holder will have continuing responsibility for proactively monitoring and managing, patients on the caseload. The post holder will be expected to possess skills in advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and if applicable non-medical prescribing, using these skills will assist in the recognition of early symptoms of disease exacerbation.

The post holder will be expected to be a competent leader and case manager and critical thinker navigating the patient through the appropriate care pathway which spans across the primary, secondary care interface. Pivotal to the care pathway is the prevention of unnecessary admissions and facilitation of early supported discharge to reduce lengths of stay.To work closely with the rest of the team to reduce patients waiting times throughout their journey by reducing unnecessary consultant outpatient attendances.

The service provides assessment to patients diagnosed with chronic lung disease registered with a Bexley GP across various community settings and in their own homes.

Key Task and Responsibilities

The Respiratory Specialist Clinician will be expected to achieve the competencies set nationally by Skills for Health 2005 (www.skillsforhealth.org.uk). These can be summarised as follows;

Utilisation of advanced clinical skills and expert knowledge to plan, implement, monitor and review individualised patient-directed programmes of care to patients with chronic lung disease, home oxygen therapy management and health promotion interventions. To undertake goal centred interventions that are evidence-based, evaluating the effectiveness of these at regular intervals with a view to improving care continuously. Develop risk management plans that will enable individuals to remain safely within their homes Use expert knowledge and skills as a nonmedical prescriber to manage patient medication within own areas of competency, developing clinical management plans in partnership with GP colleagues where necessary. Anticipate individual care needs and develop appropriate care plans, involving carers and relatives To provide individuals and their carers with the necessary education that will enable them to plan for unavoidable disease progression and self manage as far as possible. To work collaboratively with members of the multi professional team to ensure that the patients needs are met, making appropriate referrals are made where necessary. Develop practices which promote patient choice and well-being Ensure that the needs of individuals who are vulnerable are highlighted and addressed in a timely manner To be a competent clinical leader demonstrating a willingness to work as an integral part of a multi professional team Be a highly skilled communicator, written and verbal, with a capability for communicating within a variety of professional groups, challenging attitudes where necessary To manage a caseload of patients with chronic lung disease To practice at an advanced level demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the management of chronic lung disease that is evidence-based To undertake advanced physical and social assessments and examinations, and initiate appropriate diagnostic activity and treatment To work with other health care professionals to ensure a consistency of approach to patient care and to support clinical supervision arrangements within the Trust To work collaboratively with other specialist and multidisciplinary teams, such as GPs, District Nurses, Consultants To support the and Expert Patient Programme and other self-management programmes To contribute towards reducing frequent admissions and bed days of patients with chronic lung disease To help improve the diagnostic rate of chronic lung disease in primary care with the delivery of an ARTP accredited quality assured spirometry clinic. To work alongside the clinical lead in the new/confirmed diagnosis of chronic lung disease in producing treatment plans including self-management and education at consultant lead MDT sessions. To be confident in the delivery of educational topics including pathophysiology of chronic lung disease, chronic lung disease medications, managing exacerbations, breathlessness, productive cough, anxiety and low mood and the importance of exercise and a balanced diet To participate in disease specific audit and data collection To act in accordance with the clinical governance framework within the Trust To share knowledge and skills with patients and families as a key therapeutic intervention and to enable self care and autonomy To identify the educational requirements of primary and social care colleagues in relation to the management of chronic lung disease and lead on meeting these needs To participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and personal development programme Ensure own professional development and clinical skills through attending courses, workshops and conferences and applying the knowledge gained in clinical practice To interface with primary and secondary care teams to enable the implementation of managed care pathways in line with local and national guidance To advise on and develop new initiatives and ways of working informed by local and national policy To be involved in the development of guidelines, policies and protocols within the Trust To promote effective collaborative working relationships with health and social care colleagues and those within support networks and the voluntary sector To act as a change agent and innovator, planning, instigating and evaluating changes To proactively demonstrate the positive impact of case management on the reduction of avoidable admissions and lengths of hospital stay Contribute to the service development within the Trust in line with national strategies for chronic lung disease To maintain accurate and legible and timely records To act as leader, mentor and preceptor to staff within the Trust.

PROFESSIONAL

The post holder will maintain registration with the NMC/HPC and apply the NMC or relevant professional clinical Code of Professional Practice at all times The post holder will keep knowledge and practice updated by study and attendance at appropriate conferences The post holder will work within their competencies at all times

GENERAL

All duties must be carried out in accordance with Bexley ACS policies and procedures The post holder will observe confidentiality of records and health information at all times and be aware of the practice and principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. Failure to comply with this may result in dismissal The post holder must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the health and Safety Act 1974 to ensure that agreed procedures are carried out in a safe working environment is maintained for patients, visitors and employees. See the Trusts Policy Statements The post holder must adhere to the policys and procedures set out by Oxleas Foundation Trust

EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Moderate physical effort is necessary for this post including regular periods of driving, frequent treatment and personal care and occasional movement of patients. The Mental effort required for this post includes in depth mental awareness to carry out interpretation of clinical assessment and decision making of complex clinical interventions. The emotional effort for this post involves frequent exposure to emotional circumstances, in particular care of patients and their carers at the end of life. Working conditions for this post include working in the patients own home with frequent exposure to body fluids and some exposure to containable hazards, eg need for personal alarms The mental effort required to interpret and react accordingly to patients who are acutely unwell.

On Call/Unsocial HoursThis post may required weekend working.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree level education
• Registered Nurse/AHP

Desirable

• NMP
• ARTP qualification
• Advanced clinical skills course or equvailant

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post registration experience, 2 years at band 6
• Community Experience in respiratory
• Experience with the management of home oxygen therapy and review.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of treating patients with chronic lung disease
• Experience of delivering self management support in a group setting

Skills

Essential

• Advanced Physical Assessment Skills
• Experience of the management of people with long term conditions

Other

Essential

• Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

151 Lodge Hill, Goldie Leigh

Abbey Wood

SE2 0AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you.

Join Victoria Gardens as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of men and women receiving rehabilitation support.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be:

• Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
• Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
• Maintaining adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2.
• Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
• Verbal and written communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Victoria Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5SA

Our will be working at Victoria Gardens, a specialist locked rehabilitation for people with complex mental health needs and behaviours that challenge, as well as a ward for older females. You will support the service to equip service users with the skills required for community living and increased independence.

The service is a recovery-based service and incorporates elements of the Good Lives Model, supported by individualised interventions. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team which includes Nursing, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker support.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,936
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health. Verbal and written communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Huyton

L36 5SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist looking for an opportunity to shape the future of specialist neurorehabilitation services while making a lasting difference to the lives of people with complex neurological conditions? Join our multidisciplinary team as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care while providing professional leadership across two specialist neurological services: The Dean Neurological Centre and Stanley House.

This unique split-site role offers the opportunity to influence and develop psychological services across both locations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals with complex neurological and neurobehavioural needs. You will act as the Lead Psychologist, providing specialist clinical psychology and neuropsychology expertise while maintaining oversight of the psychological components of the neurorehabilitation pathway.

Working with a high degree of clinical autonomy, you will lead on psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, ensuring that psychological services remain evidence-based, outcome-focused and aligned with professional standards and organisational objectives. You will work closely with the Care Centre Director and Clinical Director to support service development, monitor clinical outcomes and demonstrate the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes through meaningful outcome measures and quality improvement initiatives.

As a senior clinical leader, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the neurobehavioural care pathway and support the strategic growth of neurological services. You will play an active role within the Senior Management Team and Clinical Governance processes, helping to shape innovative services and ensuring that rehabilitation programmes continue to evolve in response to service user needs and emerging best practice.

You will provide expert consultation, guidance and support to multidisciplinary colleagues, contributing to complex formulations, treatment planning and risk management. Through your leadership, you will help ensure that therapeutic interventions across the service are underpinned by robust clinical models, neuropsychological principles and evidence-based practice.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to research, audit and service evaluation activities, helping to strengthen the evidence base for rehabilitation and drive continuous improvement. You will build strong relationships with commissioners, referrers and external stakeholders, supporting referral assessments and promoting the service within wider neurological and rehabilitation networks.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A BPS accredited and HCPC approved doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society.
• Enrolled on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists or demonstrable evidence of engagement in achieving this.
• Extensive experience working as a consultant with people with acquired and progressive neurological conditions, able to demonstrate proficiency in key aspects of clinical neuropsychological practice.
• Advanced skills required to assess, formulate, intervene and evaluate complex cases, working in conjunction with service users and the clinical team and drawing from a range of applicable therapeutic, evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Evidence of track record in providing consultation to clinicians, carers, families and other relevant stakeholders.
• Track record of routine engagement in evidence-based clinical practice, including single case experimental design methodology, observational recording measures, outcome measures and other objective means of articulating progress.
• Demonstrable evidence of providing effective clinical leadership and the ability to work as a member of a team.
• A track record of engagement in applied clinical research.
• Evidence of successful development of new clinical services that meet the needs of people with acquired brain injury and/or progressive neurological conditions.
• Evidence of engagement in appropriate networks.
• High-level communication skills (written and verbal).
• Track record of providing effective training/ teaching to others.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Competitive annual salary
• 25 days annual leave (Pro rata) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Subsidised meals and onsite free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A BPS accredited and HCPC approved doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society. Enrolled on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists or demonstrable evidence of engagement in achieving this. Extensive experience working as a consultant with people with acquired and progressive neurological conditions.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Gloucester

GL2 9EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good numeracy and literacy skills as demonstrated by a minimum GCSE grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent in at least one science subject

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure to a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and to work to or exceed minimum performance standards
• Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels, including with patients, relatives and fellow healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Good general computer literacy. Ability to input and extract information from I.T systems.

Experience

Essential

• Previous use of IT systems

Desirable

• Previous administrative or customer service 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Blood Sciences Department

WVT Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:General Practitioner

Location:Torquay, Chelston Hall Sugery and Southover Surgery

Salary:Up to £12,000 per session depending on experience

Hours: 4 to 9 sessions per week

Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's apply

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
• You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
• To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
• To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
• Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

How well support you:

• Up to £5,000 signing up bonus. T&C's apply
• Annual salary of up to £12,000 per session .
• Full indemnity cover.
• Six weeks annual leave and one week study leave pro rata.
• Support for SPIN fellowship applications.
• Support with a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List.
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/GP Trainer with associated income benefits.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Candidates must have current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and be listed on the NHS performers list. Experience in general practice and GP accreditation either through passing the MRCGP examination or equivalent experience is required. Familiarity with clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb is desirable.

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

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ2 6HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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