Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a reception service for all patients and visitors reporting to the reception desk including appointment bookings, prescription requests and other queries such as explaining practice protocols where relevant e.g., home visit protocol.
• To receive and deal with incoming telephone calls into the Practice ensuring that patients are dealt with by the right person, in the right way at the right time.
• To be aware of the different services available to patients and ensure patients are being navigated to the right clinician or service, which may be face-to-face, over the telephone or using on-line systems following the processes set down in Practice protocols. To ensure that all communication with patients using all media is done safely, securely, and accurately.
• To give appropriate advice in cases of emergencies by following protocols e.g., chest pain protocol.
• To obtain all relevant information from service users, using the demographic protocol (name, date of birth, address) and input information into the patients healthcare records as necessary, in order to aid clinicians.
• To record relevant information on the appointment system e.g., the reason for the appointment, the reason for the home visit request, the reason why the patient needs more medication etc.
• To process any documentation and tasks in accordance with current protocols, ensuring any clinical tasks and messages are followed up as requested by other members of the team.
• To discuss electronic services with patients and enroll them onto the appropriate systems.
• To print out patient reports e.g., home visit reports and ensure that all clinical/non-clinical correspondence has been distributed to Practice members.
• To issue repeat prescriptions once trained, via all platforms.
• To chaperone clinicians when required to do so, following all protocols for appropriate documentation. Chaperones will be provided with appropriate training, and DBS clearance will be requested.
• To respond to patients in emergencies, including assisting with CPR if required, reacting to activated panic alarms in accordance with practice protocols.
• To liaise with the clinical/admin safeguarding leads for all safeguarding queries including looked after children, think family, reporting and actioning any tasks.
• To deal with informal complaints wherever possible.
• To share knowledge and have input in the development of office protocols and changes to processes.
• To ensure any external visitors to the practice sign in and out.
• To undertake general administrative duties including photocopying, franking.
• To secure and lock up the premises, where trained, following Practice protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (5 or more GCSE grade 4 (C) or above)
• GCSE Maths grade 4 (C) or above or equivalent
• GCSE English grade 4 (C) or above

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience of working in customer service based role and/or working as part of a team within a very busy and, at times pressurised, office environment

Desirable

• 2 years of reception work
• Experience of working within General Practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, listening)
• IT Skills
• Clear, polite, telephone manner
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Confidential

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne IT system

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

Larwood Health Partnership

Address

56 Larwood Avenue

Worksop

Nottinghamshire

S81 0HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management of pts with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes framework.

Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice.

Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services.

Formulate reports as required for the practice management

Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.

Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.

Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other nurses & HCAs within the practice.

Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care team.

Clinical

• Work alongside Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomist to help develop their skills.
• Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Carry out ear examination and syringing, following appropriate training and assessment.

Undertake family planning assessments, give advice and refer patients appropriately - following appropriate training.

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training.

Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

To undertake such duties in specific chronic disease management. e.g. diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc.

Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Directions - following appropriate training if required.

Delivers travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training if required.

Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and is aware of local, referral procedures.

Ensure that current evidence based approaches to patient are standard practice

Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.

Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, eg burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a general practice.
• Understanding or experience of audits.
• Experience of managing clinics in a Primary Care setting.

Desirable

• Experience in the development of General Practice services.
• Able to demonstrate previous innovation in practice or service development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse or registered general nurse
• Long term condition qualification (eg respiratory medicine, diabetes diploma etc.)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate promotion of Best Practice through clinical governance mechanisms.
• Able to promote or create a climate of clinical inquiry within practice.
• Able to prioritise own workload.
• Able to manage own learning.
• Good interpersonal skills, including negotiation and communication.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Able to teach skills to all levels, to patients and health professionals.
• Organisational skills.

Desirable

• Good IT Skills
• Use of SystmOne

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to team and service needs.
• Flexible approach to change.
• Reliable and confident.
• Enthusiastic with a sense of humour.

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

Windsor House Group Practice

Address

Windsor House Surgery

2 Corporation Street

Morley, Leeds

LS27 9NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide safe, effective and caring nursing services to patients registered at the practice. The Practice Nurse will work as part of the wider practice team and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

• Provide a range of Practice Nurse clinics and appointments, assessing patients and delivering care within agreed protocols and professional competence.
• Carry out cervical screening, including taking cervical smear samples, providing appropriate advice and ensuring correct follow-up procedures are followed.
• Deliver childhood immunisation programmes in accordance with the current UK vaccination schedule and practice procedures.
• Provide routine adult vaccinations, including seasonal vaccination programmes and other vaccinations recommended under national guidance.
• Provide travel health advice, risk assessments and travel vaccinations in line with current guidance and practice protocols.
• Support the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions, including conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, in accordance with agreed care plans and the nurse's level of training and competence.
• Carry out health checks, reviews and basic nursing assessments, including blood pressure, weight, BMI and other clinical observations.
• Take blood samples and carry out other clinical investigations as required.
• Provide wound assessment and management, including dressings and the removal of sutures, staples or clips.
• Administer prescribed injections and medicines in accordance with Patient Specific Directions, Patient Group Directions and practice procedures, where appropriate.
• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, healthy eating, exercise and preventative healthcare.
• Recognise changes or concerns in a patient's condition and refer or escalate to a GP or other appropriate clinician when required.
• Maintain accurate, timely and clear clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and maintain high standards of cleanliness and clinical safety.
• Ensure clinical rooms, equipment, vaccines, medicines and stock are stored, checked and maintained appropriately, including cold-chain requirements.
• Participate in recalls, reviews and follow-up of patients where appropriate, including cervical screening, immunisations and long-term condition monitoring.
• Work closely with GPs, other Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, reception staff and the wider primary care team to provide coordinated patient care.
• Participate in clinical meetings, audits, quality improvement work and practice initiatives as required.
• Maintain professional competence through mandatory training, continuing professional development and appropriate clinical updates.
• Follow practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, consent, safeguarding, information governance, health and safety and professional conduct.

The postholder must work within the NMC Code, practice policies and relevant legal and professional requirements. Duties may be updated following discussion to meet the changing needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration
• Post basic qualifications in primary care related nursing practice including Chronic disease management.
• The post holder must have experience in cervical cytology and immunisations.
• Good working knowledge of infection control procedures, protocols and guidance
• Knowledge of evidence base and current best practice in primary care including health promotion strategies, self-care and prevention

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in managing long term conditions

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a primary care or community setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undertake further training for the advancement of the service where required

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Able to plan and organise, setting and maintaining goals and high standards for themselves and others
• Use EMIS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesDocument Management

• Scan, index and file patient documentation into the clinical system.
• Ensure all documents are accurately matched to the correct patient record.
• Process and manage document workflow tasks within EMIS.
• Maintain electronic patient records to a high standard of accuracy.
• Process document amendments and record updates as required.
• Redact patient information where appropriate and in accordance with data protection legislation.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, ensuring timely distribution and processing.
• Manage incoming and outgoing emails and correspondence.

• Clinically code patient information in accordance with Practice protocols and NHS coding standards.
• Summarise new patient medical records accurately and efficiently.
• Review and summarise historical patient records where required.
• Process and manage laboratory reports through EMIS workflows.
• Identify and escalate clinical information requiring urgent attention.

• Process online access requests for medical records.
• Manage proxy access applications in line with Practice policy and NHS guidance.
• Process Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Insurance/GP Reports (IGPR) in accordance with legal and contractual requirements.
• Ensure all record requests are completed within statutory timescales.

• Complete urgent and Two Week Wait (2WW) referrals accurately and within required timescales.
• Send referrals via appropriate systems and pathways.
• Monitor referral status and follow up on outstanding, delayed, or rejected referrals.
• Chase appointments and expedite referrals where clinically indicated.
• Process Advice and Guidance requests on behalf of clinicians.

• Type and format dictated correspondence using the Lexacom system.
• Prepare and format letters generated through Heidi and AccuRx systems.
• Draft, edit and format documents, reports and clinical correspondence.
• Respond to internal staff queries relating to document processing and patient records.
• Communicate with secondary care providers and consultants on behalf of GPs regarding patient care, appointments and clinical queries.

• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, Data Protection legislation, NHS Information Governance standards and Practice policies.
• Handle sensitive information securely and appropriately.
• Ensure records management processes comply with relevant NHS guidance and statutory requirements.

• Participate in team meetings and training activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, administrative staff, and the wider Practice team.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support Practice objectives.
• Provide support and cover for colleagues where appropriate.

• Undertake mandatory training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Maintain knowledge of current Practice procedures, NHS guidance and relevant legislation.
• Comply with Practice policies, procedures and Health and Safety requirements.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role
• Experience managing and prioritising a varied workload in a busy office environment

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP practice or NHS setting
• Experience using EMIS and other similar clinical systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics and English (C/4 or above)
• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy 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

Benchill Medical Practice

Address

Brownley Green Health Centre

171 Brownley Road

Wythenshawe

Manchester

M22 9UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Endeavour to maintain good standards of communication both in written and oral form.

Assess a wound and make appropriate dressing selection for the desired plan of care within local formulary and national guidelines.

Prescribe safely within the prescribing competency framework and undertake prescribing audits relevant to service (relevant to Non-Medical Prescribers)

To assess patients autonomously whilst remaining within scope of practice

Work within formally agreed arrangements where general practices provide specialised or extended clinical services (LES: Local Enhanced Services)

Show awareness of evidence-based practice in wound care

Improve access to wound care services

Provide short-term care of acute wounds Provide continuity of care and a consistent approach

Provide a comprehensive wound care management service Standardise adherence to the ICBs / Lancashire and South Cumbria wound care formulary working towards achieving an 80% compliance rate

Improve skills and knowledge of the workforce leading to a higher standard of care

Improve cost effective treatments

Enhance patient outcomes and reduce secondary care activity

Participate in promoting and implementing services to new sites when required by the ICB for the expansion of the service

Make entries on patient records to record clinical interventions

Make entries in the clinical notes using the service areas computer programme ADASTRA

Complete associated documents to accompany specimens using Cyberlab where available and label specimens

Work well within a small team

Be flexible with working pattern across the current locations to assist with teams Annual leave / sickness to ensure the service is covered at all times

Communicate with patients and carers in a polite and pleasant manner

Receive and deliver patient related information to and from other departments via the telephone/ emails

Conduct/partake in relevant audits to improve service provision

To ensure mandatory training is up to date

To be aware of any safeguarding issues and refer to local social services as appropriate. Staff should be trained to level 3 safeguarding through mandatory training

To keep self-updated on practice through educational events and guidelines both local and national

Acknowledge and accommodate barriers to communication and understanding including speech, hearing, language, and emotion

May be required to encourage patients to comply with programmes of care

Initiate emergency action when required

Inform the Clinical Manager of any untoward incidents and work safely under the clinical governance framework

Dispose of clinical waste in a safe manner

Contribute to infection control measures by adhering to infection control policies/procedures

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.

Our key expectations are:

Self-awareness Living authentically

Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation

Openness What you see is what you get

Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible

Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness

Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself

Our Why: To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Values:Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA:

Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become

Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done

Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity

Education and In Service Training

Be fully conversant in all the clinical computer systems used within the Wound Care Service

Attend relevant study/induction days, seminars, courses, self-development etc. for individual development and for the benefit of the service. Keep up to date with mandatory training.

Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged.

Confidentiality

In the course of your duties, you may have access to confidential information about patients, staff or health service business. On no account must such information be divulged to anyone who is not

authorised to receive it. Confidentiality of information must be always preserved whether at or away from work. FCMS has in place a Whistle blowers Policy for staff wishing to express concerns.

Data Protection Act, 1998

Carry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998.

Health and Safety At Work Act, 1974

Observe all responsibilities and carry out all duties, whether general to all employees or specific to the post, relating to Health and Safety in accordance with the Practice and Departmental Safety Policies and any statutory requirements.

Clinical & Corporate Governance/Quality Assurance

All employees are expected to comply with the clinical and corporate governance arrangements of FCMS. Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them.

Outside Employment/Outside Interests

If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of the Practice.

It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank

work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment.

Working Time Directive

You are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements.

Harassment and Bullying

The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a workplace where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias.

Equal Opportunities

In all the foregoing text any reference to one gender whether direct or implied equally includes the opposite gender unless specifically stated to be otherwise.

Fire Training

Each member of the staff has a statutory obligation to attend a Fire Lecture each year. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement.

No Smoking Policy

FCMS has a no smoking policy

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

DBS - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).

*Please note that our roles are not being considered for sponsorship at this time*

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

• Excellence oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle difficult situations

Desirable

• Previous experience using Adastra/SharePoint/Word/Excel

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure in intense conditions and within time constraints
• Have an understanding and awareness of CQC compliance and the essential standards of quality and safety
• Time management skills and ability to manage own case load
• Health promotion experience
• Challenges the norm and encourages team members
• Committed individual who supports others to develop change
• Good organisational and people skills
• Committed to their own personal development
• Wound care knowledge and local dressing regimes/ knowledge of national and local formulary/NICE guidance

Desirable

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the current issues affecting urgent and emergency care services
• Knowledge of the lower limb pathway

Qualifications

Essential

• Have an active NMC registration
• Good standards of general education
• Experience in wound care

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Completed the wound care alliance training
• TVN, LU, Sharp debridement
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Teamwork

Essential

• Adaptable to service need and requirements on a day-to-day basis
• Flexible to the need of the service
• Ability to work as a team

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

FCMS

Address

FCMS

Fleetwood Urgent Treatment Centre

Dock Street

Fleetwood

Lancashire

FY7 6HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:General Practitioner

Location:Shakespeare Medical Practice, Leeds

Salary:Up to £112,500 FTE depending on experience

Hours:6 sessions per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

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:

• Annual salary of up to £112,500 depending on experience and £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs.
• 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

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engagement in regular clinical work. Experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent. Knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and clinical systems like SystmOne or EMISweb.

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

Leeds

LS9 7TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Nursing

Essential

• NMC registration as an RGN

Desirable

• Prison experience

Security Vetting

Essential

• The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards

Nursing

Essential

• NMC registration as an RGN
• Experience in acute nursing
• Good communication skills
• To be able to demonstrate quality nursing care
• Evidence of Leadership Skills

Desirable

• Prison experience
• Acute care module
• Non medical prescriber

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Ranby

Straight Mile

Retford

DN22 8EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the receptionist. 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. Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment system

b. Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments

c. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

d. Signpost patients to the correct service

e. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies

f. Read code data on Emis Web

g. Photocopy documentation as required

h. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required

i. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

j. Direct requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team

k. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

l. Carry out system searches as requested

m. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

n. Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards

o. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the medical administrator may be requested to:

a. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Support administrative staff, providing cover during staff absences

c. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

e. Support in the management of repeat prescriptions, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently

f. Ordering and monitoring of stationery supplies

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of EMIS / Docman10 / accuRx

Desirable

• Experience working in Primary Care

Employer details

Employer name

Lonsdale Medical Group

Address

24 Lonsdale Road

London

NW6 6RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE:

The role of Clinical Coder will be to triage all incoming clinical documents and letters, adding the appropriate codes to the patients record in the clinical system, and then determining whether they should be forwarded to the GP or another member of the Practice team to action.

The post holder will play a significant and important role in reducing the administrative workload for GPs.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

- Downloading of electronic documents into the patients records in the clinical system

- Accurately coding the abovementioned documents, including diagnostic test results, follow up, etc.

- Undertaking triage to determine which documents need to be passed to a GP or other healthcare professional where their input is required

- Send tasks, as appropriate, to GPs and other healthcare professionals via the clinical system

- For paper documents which have been scanned, access these via the tasks that have been sent to the GP Assistant. Undertake the coding and triaging as outlined above for electronic documents

- Liaise and communicate, as appropriate, with other colleagues in the Practice, for example Secretaries, administrative staff by way of tasks sent from the clinical system

- Monitor the number of outstanding electronic documents and tasks, ensuring that these are actioned in a timely manner. Liaise with the Line Manager if there are any capacity issues in dealing with these so that support, as required, can be provided

- Aim to clear all electronic documents and tasks within one working day

- Participate in monthly audits

- Partake in practice meetings

- Liaise with outside organisations, such as hospitals/NHS111/Out of Hours provider, as

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Previous snomed coding 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

Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC

Address

Kirkholt Medical Practice

The strand

Kirkholt

OL11 2JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.hopecitadel.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person who has worked with the public and has good computer skills to join our friendly Practice team.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Manager

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

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

An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense. A proactive approach to change.

Excellent communication skills.

Be able to work additional and flexible hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Booking and updating appointments

Dealing with incoming calls from patients, doctors and hospital departments.

Liaising with patients, doctors and hospital departments.

Administrative support to the Practice as appropriate.

The successful candidate should preferably have:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

High attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Flexible approach

Team player with ability to work without direct supervision

Previous Reception/Customer Service experience

Relevant qualification would be beneficial however not essential.

20 hours per week

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of: Face to face customer service Telephone call handling Using computer systems

Desirable

• Desirable criteria
• Experience of working in a GP practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Westrop Medical Practice

Address

Moredon Surgery

Moredon Road

Swindon

SN2 2JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

Leadership, Management & Governance

Provide effective leadership and overall management of practice operations.

Work closely with GP Partners to support strategic planning, business development and implementation of agreed priorities.

Lead and coordinate management and staff meetings, ensuring actions are implemented and monitored.

Maintain effective communication throughout the practice and foster a positive and collaborative working culture.

Represent the practice at relevant external meetings and maintain productive relationships with NHS organisations and key stakeholders.

Support service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of the practice.

People Management & Workforce

Lead recruitment, onboarding and retention activities.

Oversee performance management, appraisals, staff wellbeing, sickness absence management and workforce planning.

Ensure mandatory training requirements are met and professional development opportunities are supported.

Authorise leave and support effective staffing arrangements across the practice.

Promote an inclusive, supportive and high-performing working environment.

Work with outsourced HR providers to ensure employment matters are managed effectively and consistently.

Quality, Compliance & Patient Experience

Maintain oversight of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance, including CQC requirements.

Lead the management of complaints, compliments, significant events and patient feedback.

Ensure compliance with information governance, GDPR, safeguarding and data protection requirements.

Maintain and regularly review practice policies, procedures and business continuity arrangements.

Ensure effective systems are in place to monitor and improve patient experience and service quality.

Promote a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement.

Contractual, Financial & Performance Management

Lead financial management, budgeting and resource planning.

Monitor income, expenditure and financial performance, supporting the long-term sustainability of the practice.

Oversee contractual obligations and service delivery requirements.

Support achievement of QOF, Enhanced Services and other contractual targets.

Liaise with the ICB, NHS England, Primary Care Network and other commissioning organisations as required.

Ensure accurate reporting, submissions and performance monitoring.

Premises, Business Continuity & Operations

Maintain overall responsibility for premises and facilities management.

Ensure safe, effective and efficient practice operations and service delivery.

Oversee business continuity planning and emergency preparedness.

Manage relationships with external contractors and service providers.

Support the resolution of operational issues and ensure risks are appropriately identified, managed and escalated.

Digital, IT & Service Development

Lead and support digital transformation and IT improvement initiatives.

Work with colleagues and external providers to ensure systems are utilised effectively, securely and efficiently.

Encourage innovation and service redesign that enhances patient care and operational effectiveness.

Support the implementation of new technologies, systems and ways of working.

Monitor developments within primary care and identify opportunities for future service improvement.

Clinical Governance & Service Development

Support clinical leaders in maintaining effective clinical governance processes.

Assist with the delivery and monitoring of enhanced services and commissioned programmes.

Contribute to service development projects and business growth opportunities.

Support audits, quality improvement programmes and initiatives that improve patient outcomes and service delivery.

Additional Responsibilities

Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders and partner organisations.

Maintain awareness of national and local developments affecting primary care.

Ensure statutory and NHS reporting requirements are fulfilled.

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as reasonably requested by the GP Partners.

Place of Work

Walderslade Surgery, Hoyland, Barnsley.

The role is primarily based on-site and requires a visible and accessible leadership presence within the practice.

Health & Safety

The postholder is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety, infection prevention and control, and risk management requirements.

This includes:

Confidentiality

In the course of their duties, the postholder will have access to confidential patient, staff and business information and must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality at all times.

All information relating to patients, colleagues and the business of the practice must be handled in accordance with legislation, NHS requirements and practice policies relating to confidentiality, GDPR and information governance.

Equality and Diversity

The postholder will actively support equality, diversity and inclusion by treating patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders with dignity, fairness and respect.

They will ensure that practice policies and procedures are applied consistently and in accordance with current legislation and best practice.

Personal/Professional Development

The postholder will participate fully in appraisal, training and professional development activities and take responsibility for maintaining and developing their knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the role.

This includes participating in annual performance reviews and contributing to a culture of learning and development across the practice.

Quality

The postholder will contribute to maintaining and improving quality throughout the practice by:

Communication

The postholder will demonstrate excellent communication skills and build positive working relationships with patients, colleagues, GP Partners, NHS organisations and external stakeholders.

They will ensure information is communicated clearly, professionally and appropriately, promoting collaboration and effective team working throughout the practice.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The role requires flexibility and adaptability, and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake additional responsibilities commensurate with the position and the evolving needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Professional, approachable and supportive leadership style.
• Highly organised and self-motivated.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Trustworthy, with a high level of integrity.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred services.

Desirable

• Experience leading organisational change and innovation within primary care.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant management, business, administration, healthcare management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• AMSPAR or equivalent Practice Management qualification.
• Leadership or management qualification.
• Training or qualifications in HR, finance, governance or health and safety.

Experience

Essential

• Significant leadership and management experience.
• Financial and budget management experience.
• Experience of managing and supporting staff.
• Experience of working within a healthcare environment or similarly complex organisation.
• Experience of managing competing priorities and delivering operational objectives.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Practice Manager, Deputy Practice Manager or Assistant Practice Manager.
• Experience within General Practice.
• Knowledge of NHS primary care contracts and funding mechanisms.
• Experience of CQC compliance and governance.
• Experience of service improvement, project management and business development.
• Premises and facilities management experience.
• Experience of working collaboratively with Primary Care Networks, Integrated Care Boards and wider NHS organisations.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Effective organisational, planning and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to build productive professional relationships and partnerships.
• Ability to lead change and support continuous service improvement.
• Strong IT and digital systems skills.

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web, Docman and NHS reporting systems.
• Knowledge of NHS contractual and performance frameworks.
• Experience implementing digital transformation initiatives.

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

Walderslade Surgery

Address

High Croft

Hoyland

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S74 9AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will contribute to the service in ensuring service users consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and achieve high professional standards. They will be required to actively contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.

They will be required to record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.

The post-holder will be required to work flexibly across a number of operational sites as required and work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This will include some evening and weekend working as determined by service user need.

The post-holder will be expected to take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision, appraisal. They will be required to engage fully in the process for revalidation.

Role-specific responsibilities

This post-holder will be responsible to the Clinical Lead /Consultant Psychiatrist or Regional Lead Consultant in fulfilling the following duties:

Good medical care

• To provide a clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation, of a wide range of substance misusers presenting to the service.
• In conjunction with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.
• To regularly review and monitor patients treatment progress (including results of urinalysis and other laboratory investigations).
• To keep accurate appropriate and up-to-date medical and administrative documentation including computer records. These should be entered on the same day or as soon as possible after the clinical consultation.
• To liaise closely with other relevant professionals and organisations including non-statutory addiction services, adult psychiatric services, general practitioners, medical colleagues, Social Services and Prison Services.
• To operate within guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to the post.
• To provide clinical advice, liaison and consultation as required to colleagues in primary care, community services and acute specialties in line with new ways of working
• Engaging with people who have substance misuse problems and providing them with general healthcare and general mental health assessments and contribute to the development of individual care plans.
• Provide specialist prescribing assessments to opiate, stimulant, tranquilizer, barbiturate, alcohol dependent clients, and those with novel psychoactive substance use.
• Initiate appropriate prescribing regimes to clients in line with national legislation and national and local guidance.
• Provide medical management and reviews of prescribed clients
• Provide sound evidence-based clinical practice to facilitate effective treatment decisions.
• Work with other team members to ensure effective administration in terms of record keeping, discharge summaries and correspondence to other relevant bodies. Work with management team to ensure all paperwork is regularly audited.
• Conduct phlebotomy tests if required and support nursing team in ensuring that the maximum number of service users are tested for BBVs and vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B.
• Be an active part of the management team to ensure service and organisational goals are met and that clinical standards are kept high.
• Support nursing team to titrate patients safely on to a treatment regime and ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best evidenced based practice in accordance with CGLs clinical guidelines.
• Support nursing team to offer wound care assessment.
• Promote understanding in relation to working with individuals suffering from addiction problems.
• Develop, review and audit recovery plans, provide health education especially in regard to harm minimisation, blood borne viruses and overdose prevention.
• Provide training, advice and support to other clinical staff to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings, promoting the nomination of named link workers and actively supporting the implementation of integrated care pathways.
• Support the provision of GP shared care in the locality where based.
• Be able when required to represent CGL at a range of meetings with other professionals and agencies in order to evaluate, monitor and develop treatment services for the service user group and minimise barriers to treatment.
• Take an active part in the implementation, adherence and development of internal and external clinical governance procedures.
• Will play a pivotal role in complete clinical audit process within service
• Support the service in carrying out research which will be of benefit to the future treatment of patients
• Utilise evidence-based psychosocial interventions such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural techniques and brief interventions in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services, encourage self-esteem, well-being, self-responsibility and enhanced motivation.
• When necessary, covering duties of their colleagues and other junior medical staff, in order to ensure continuity of medical care.
• To participate in cross-cover arrangements with medical colleagues from other CGL regional services.
• To provide guidance and support as appropriate to newly appointed and less experienced medical colleagues.
• To provide guidance and support as appropriate to Non Medical Prescribers.
• The post holder should also accept that he/she might be required to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseeable circumstances at the request of the Consultant/Associate Medical Director.

Maintaining good medical practice

• All doctors are expected to participate in continuing professional development, annual appraisal and revalidation and to join appropriate supervision and PDP groups for the role. Doctors are actively encouraged to take their CPD entitlement in line with Royal College Guidelines and to support the development needs identified in their PDP, Peer Group reviews and appraisal.
• The post-holder will attend the monthly Doctors Meeting; which includes an academic programme of CPD, and complex case discussions. They will also be able to attend any other CPD activities organised by this group. There will also be a monthly management meeting for doctors to attend, and this will be chaired by the Associate Medical Director for the region.
• The post-holder will have an annual (GMC) appraisal with an appropriately trained appraiser

Relationships with others

• To work in partnership with users and carers so that they are fully involved in and empowered to make decisions about their treatment and care.
• To work constructively with managers and clinical colleagues to maintain effective team working and service improvement.
• Establish good communication and effective working relationships with all relevant agencies in relation to individual patients and service development.
• Build a knowledge of and links with voluntary and independent service providers locally.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree and completing of Basic Medical Training Full GMC- UK Registration and Licence to Practice
• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent Section 12 approved

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering evidence based treatments in Substance Misuse Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting and with other Agencies

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

Change Grow Live

Address

Changing Lives

3 Blossom Street

YORK

YO24 1AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.changegrowlive.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is remunerated at GP02 1 session a week but there must be appropriate and reasonable flexibility as the demands of the role will not be uniform throughout the year.

This role is for an established TPD looking to extend their responsibilities.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner with a current licence to practise or hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (or equivalent) in Public Health (for roles in School of Public Health).
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association relevant to the advertised role's Specialty
• Applicants must be in current NHS clinical practice (or similar setting), or within 2 years of ceasing clinical practice, whilst in this post
• Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes.
• Applicants who are GPs are normally required to be on the National Performer's List (unless they are solely undertaking an educational management role).

Desirable

• Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Experience of working with learners and doctors in training in an educational context.
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, National Institute for Health Research and academic training, NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes.
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
• An understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate
• Proven negotiation skills
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate NHSE WT&E's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution
• Commitment to own personal development.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments

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

NHS England

Address

23 Stephenson Street

Birmingham

B2 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities of this advert can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English to at least Grade C, or equivalent.
• Venepuncture certification
• Knowledge on NHS Health Checks
• Qualified in vital observations

Desirable

• Recognised Health Trainer qualifications e.g. NHS Health checks or equivalent, or Understanding Health Improvement or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience in providing health-promoting initiatives/services in the local community.
• Experience in working at events
• Experience in working in community and GP settings.
• Knowledge in completing NHS Health checks.
• A good knowledge of the Rotherham area.
• You will need to be a people-person
• An enthusiast for how healthy lifestyles can impact positively on peoples health
• Someone who is fantastic at building rapport with an ability to persuade

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of challenges to achieving health improvement's amongst vulnerable and deprived communities.
• Good knowledge of application of behavioural change theoretical principles, to facilitate, motivate and empower individuals / local communities to make substantive and sustainable behaviour change
• Training can be considered for the right candidate.
• Knowledge and certificate on NHS Health checks

Special Conditions

Essential

• Full UK Driving license with access to a car with business travel insurance for work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC

Address

Valley Health Centre

Valley Health Centre, 2nd Floor

Rotherham

S65 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities of this advert can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Administrative / secretarial experience
• Good working knowledge of MS Office systems including: Word, Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection
• Strong organisational skills
• Knowledge of GP clinical systems (SystmOne)

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Primary Care / General Practice

Skills

Essential

• Data entry / keen eye for detail

Desirable

• Experience / Knowledge of NHS Issues

Communication Skills

Essential

• Able to maintain productive relationships with all levels of staff
• Effective team working
• Good standard of literacy/English language skills
• Able to maintain professionalism when dealing with stressful situations

Autonomy / Freedom to act

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload
• Used to working under pressure and to tight deadlines

Values & Behaviour

Essential

• Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
• Consistently thinks about how their work links to the patients of Rotherham and the services they rely on
• Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
• Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others

Equality, diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Other

Essential

• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust and an awareness of information governance requirements and data protection
• Professional, calm and efficient manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC

Address

Valley Health Centre

Valley Health Centre, 2nd Floor

Rotherham

S65 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate related qualification - or willingness to complete an apprenticeship appropriate to the Clinical Support Worker role.
• Completion of or working towards an apprenticeship and gaining qualification equivalent to level 3 or above in a subject relevant to the role of Healthcare Assistant
• To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices and to exhibit your knowledge and abilities
• Completion of or commitment to complete the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 3 months of start date)

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of need for confidentiality; empathy and sensitivity

Desirable

• Basic wound management
• Basic risk assessments and record keeping

Experience

Essential

• The ability to demonstrate good quality care, whilst adhering to Trust policies and procedures, and working towards completing Care Certificate.
• Experience of working collaboratively i.e., with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc
• Supporting others in a care setting, whether this is experience in a professional or lived experience (friend, family, voluntary etc.)

Desirable

• Basic clinical skills including: o Venepuncture o Skin care o Wound care o Clinical observations
• Experience of working in a community care setting including provision of personal care.

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fountains Health

Delamere Street

Chester

CH1 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)