Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Awareness of cultural issues and their influence of psychiatric presentations
• Enhanced CRB clearance
• Full GMC Registration and on the Specialist Register.
• Section 12 Approval
• Training in the full range of effective therapeutic techniques to include Psycho-education, medication, and Psychological Therapies

Desirable

• Level 3 Child Protection/Safeguarding & Adult Safeguarding Training
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• Experience of working in a high secure setting

Teaching (Experience in Teaching)

Essential

• Medical students, psychiatric trainees, other NHS Staff and police personnel
• Ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids

Desirable

• Presentation at conferences

Management and Audit

Essential

• Participation in Medical Audit

Desirable

• Management Training
• Management Skills
• Understanding of contracting, finance and activity monitoring

Service Development & IT Skills

Essential

• Negotiation skills
• Understanding of leadership
• Experience in data gathering and management
• Basic computer skills, including ability to use email and Internet

Desirable

• Experience in developing a service component
• Understanding of and experience in needs assessment

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and engage in multiagency work
• Willingness to comply with hospital security procedures and systems.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to the NHS but able to work constructively with other sectors.
• Capacity to respond positively to the constantly changing NHS environment

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor hospital

Broadmoor Hospital Way

Berkshire

RG45 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of theMedical Receptionist. There may occasionally be a requirement to carry out other duties depending on workload, operational needs, and staffing levels.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and process correspondence from hospitals, external healthcare providers, and other agencies.
• Scan and upload documents onto theEMISclinical system, ensuring accurate patient record management.
• Review and appropriately allocate documents withinEMIS, forwarding them to the relevant clinician for review and action.
• Initiate and respond to requests from patients, practice staff, and external healthcare agencies in a professional and timely manner.
• Photocopy and prepare documentation as required by clinicians and practice staff.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence to ensure continuity of service.
• Accurately input patient information and updates intoEMISwhere required.
• Manage and resolve patient queries efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient reception environment at all times.
• Support the clinical team with day-to-day operational tasks as required.
• Complete tasks relating to patient results, correspondence, and clinical letters where appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing workloads and priorities to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.
• UseEMISand other digital systems effectively for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and internal communication.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist may also be required to:

• Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system usingEMIS.
• Process appointment requests received in person, by telephone, and via online systems.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately or deal with enquiries where possible.
• Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or NHS service.
• Support practice audits and administrative reviews as directed by management.
• Process incoming electronic communications and documents where required.
• Scan and attach patient-related documentation accurately to patient records withinEMIS.
• Carry out opening and closing procedures in accordance with the practice rota and operational requirements.

No agencies or canvassers. We are managing this recruitment directly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above);
• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification;
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working on EMIS or System One
• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative duties;
• Experience working in a health care setting;

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Exmoor Surgery

Exmoor Street

London

Uinted Kingdom

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake acute and non-urgent clinical consultations, both face-to-face and via telephone.

• Carry out same-day acute triage using the clinical system during contracted hours [08:00 to 18:30].

• Process Electronic Prescription Service [EPS] requests accurately and efficiently.

• Review and action Docman tasks, including hospital letters and other clinical correspondence.

• Review pathology and blood test results, taking appropriate clinical action.

• Conduct structured medication reviews:- Face-to-face- Via telephone- For housebound patients- For patients in nursing and residential care homes

• Regularly review prescribing data to ensure clinical appropriateness and cost-effectiveness.

• Prescribe in accordance withGMMMG and local prescribing guidelines.

• Support clinical audits related to prescribing and medicines management.

• Plan and deliver seasonal flu vaccination clinics.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC
• Prescribing qualification [MPharm or equivalent]
• Training in acute and minor ailments
• Clinical triage and assessment skills

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience in patient care within general practice and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in patient consultations and working alongside GPs.
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a primary care setting.
• Strong critical appraisal skills.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding Level 3 for adults and children.
• Experience processing blood results, managing Docman (hospital letters, SCAs), conducting medication reviews, and supporting 2-cycle audits.

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF, local enhanced services, and contractual requirements.
• Experience in clinical research and optimising practice income.

General

Essential

• Maintain a professional appearance and act as an advocate for the practice.
• Be flexible and responsive to patient needs.
• Support medical students and other learners in the practice, including shadowing opportunities.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Conduct medication reviews, administer vaccinations, and triage acute medical issues for adults and children.
• Undertake audits, present findings in practice meetings, and adhere to GMMC guidelines.
• Work collaboratively within the practice to optimise income and maintain a positive workplace environment.
• Use initiative while functioning effectively as part of the wider primary care team.
• Liaise with local pharmacies, hospitals, secondary care providers, and the ICB MOT department.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with all practice staff, including the reception 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

BARDOC

Address

Rock Healthcare - Moorgate PCC

22 Derby Way

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.
• To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services.
• Support the Practice Nurse with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach.
• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Nurse GP or other member of the Primary HealthCare Team.
• Be able to undertake baseline observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, spirometry, blood glucose levels, diabetic feet check, participate in screening programmes and Annual Reviews for example in patients with Learning Disabilities
• Perform cervical smear screening on completion of additional training as guidance RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) training in cervical sample taking.
• Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions.
• Following agreed protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development implementation and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient medicals and NHS health checks.
• Document consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guideline
• Ensure awareness of statuary and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect.
• Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained.
• To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidenced based care of an allocated group of patients.
• Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency and recognise and work within the limits of their competency.
• To work as part of multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
• To deliver quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team.
• To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• Registered Nursing Associate
• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
• Essential
• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and 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.
• UK Registration
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Desirable

• Excellent IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Essential
• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of working in a GP practice.

Desirable

• Primary care experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

THE LAKES MEDICAL CENTRE

Address

21 Chorley Road

Swinton

Manchester

M27 4AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department.

The provision of high-quality care in all clinical settings, including theatres, outpatient clinics, wards,

and working well as part of a multidisciplinary team

To support the clinical decision making of resident medical and nursing staff

To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the department out of hours as per agreed protocols

2. Professional Development, Education and Training

To participate in ongoing training and personal development

To contribute to multi-disciplinary skills training

3. Management and Leadership

To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs

To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the

framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the department

To attend other departmental, divisional and Trust meetings as necessary

To attend regional and national meetings as necessary

To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualification in healthcare management or leadership

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project
• Ability to manage risk

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Clinical/Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Ability to lead emergency Gynaecology services in and out of hours

Desirable

• Experience in change management and innovation

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to work under stress
• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work in multi-professional 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.

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
• Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations, and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
• Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
• Taking messages and passing on information
• Filing and retrieving paperwork
• Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers
• Providing assistance to the practice staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning
• Ordering, re-ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies
• Dealing with clinical waste
• Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
• Providing clerical assistance to practice staff as required, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying, and scanning
• Cover sickness/annual leave and work reasonable overtime when required

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of call handling
• Touch typist

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• SystmOne experience
• Previous NHS experience including GP surgery or Pharmacy

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• IT 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

Billericay Medical Practice

Address

Billericay Health Centre

Stock Road

Billericay

Essex

CM12 0BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gps-billericayhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job is for 37.5 hours which can be considered as a job share.

Job responsibilities

Professional

Work effectively as part of a team.

Work under direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

Work to agreed protocols and procedures.

Solve routine problems within the scope of the role and competencies and escalate when required.

Must understand the concept of accountability and responsibility and be confident to accept delegated responsibility for a registered practitioner after necessary preparatory training.

Attend practice and group meetings within the practice.

Complete statutory training/updates and mandatory training as specified by the practice.

Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and identify gaps in knowledge and skills.

Inform line manager/registered nurse or practice manager if unable to perform any aspect of role competently.

Help support the development of other staff including pre-registration nurses.

Clinical Role

Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

Checking patient identification against in accordance with local policy.

Obtaining consent for the collection of a blood sample.

Adhering to chaperone policy.

Collection of samples(s) of blood in accordance with training and local policies and procedures.

Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity, ensuring correct packaging.

Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical system.

Ensuring all samples are stored in appropriate containers.

Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure.

Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.

Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff.

To undertake any other duties appropriate within the bounds of their own competency and in discussion with their line manager, including but not limited to:

To undertake infection prevention and control measures within the Practice.

To assist with ordering of clinical stock and supplies for the Practice as required.

To assist with monitoring and maintaining of medical equipment and devices.

Communication

Communicate clearly with patients, carers and or relatives about the reason for the investigation and ensure above are aware of how to obtain their results.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Work collaboratively with all colleagues and outside agencies.

Awareness of data protection issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Maintenance of up-to-date knowledge and skills in relation to roles undertaken
• Understanding of Infection prevention and Control measures
• Understanding of effective team working

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy / venepuncture

Skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide quality care.
• Basic IT skills.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of infection prevention and control measures in clinical practice.
• Experience of working in primary care.
• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Experience working with 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bartlett Group Practice

Address

Wharf Road

Ash Vale

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU12 5BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The post holder will have significant experience in Nursing / Quality service assurance / Safeguarding Children or Adults as appropriate.
• Significant experience of managing projects and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Experience of leading change projects.
• Experience of providing support and input into complex programmes.
• Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence, and particular interests.
• Experience of preparing briefing papers and correspondence at project board level.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Must understand the background and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this.
• Must understand the relationship between the Department of Health & Social Care and individual provider and commissioning organisations.

Qualifications

Essential

• The postholder must be a Registered Nurse in relation to Safeguarding Children posts or a Registered Professional in relation to Safeguarding Adults posts.
• Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent experience working at a commensurate band / level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to role.
• Member of relevant professional body

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

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Eyre St

Sheffield City Centre

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed, and complex health problems.

• Initiate, evaluate, and review treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies within your scope of practice.

• Manage a range of acute, minor, and long-term conditions independently, referring to or liaising with GPs or secondary care where appropriate.

• Undertake comprehensive physical assessments, using advanced clinical skills and decision-making.

• Perform and interpret relevant investigations, such as blood tests, ECGs, and other diagnostic procedures.

• Promote preventative healthcare and offer patient education, self-care advice, and health promotion.

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care, continuity, and efficiency.

• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, significant event analysis, and the development of local policies and protocols.

• Participate in service development and innovation, supporting quality improvement initiatives across the practice.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.

• Support junior staff and students through mentoring, supervision, and education where applicable.

• Work within local & national policies, procedures and guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Full GMC registration
• Performers List registration

Desirable

• Previous GP Practice 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.

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

Langton Medical Group

Address

Eastern Avenue

Lichfield

Staffs

WS13 7FA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and guidance for the reception and administration team
• Act as the communication link between the management team and reception staff
• Support the Practice Manager, Deputy Practice Managers and Reception Manager with continuous improvement change initiatives.
• Ensure that the reception team receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a caring, courteous and effective way
• Lead the team though positive role-modelling and example
• Ensure the implementation of practice procedures and policies
• Ensure all daily duties are completed before end of day
• Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors
• Assist the practice in achieving target based functions such as Quality and Outcomes Framework or Locally Commissioned Services
• Maintain a safe efficient working environment, have a thorough knowledge of practice procedures and ensure the reception team works in accordance with protocols
• Resolve queries/problems from patients
• Plan the reception rota together with the Reception Manager, ensuring there is adequate cover at all times, including during periods of staff absence and to accommodate lunch and staff breaks
• Quickly resolve any IT issues including issues with printers, EMIS system, calling board and check in machine
• Train new and existing staff to ensure they are able to undertake their role

Services

Maintain effective communication with the Practice Management Team

Develop and assist in the development of protocols, standard procedures and performance standards

General

Deal with general administrative issues

Attend regular and ad hoc staff meetings as required

Undertake other relevant duties assigned by the Practice Management Team from time to time, in order to ensure the smooth running of the practice

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health and Safety

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, as an employee, you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and for other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. The Act also states that you must not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare.

You will assist in promoting and maintaining your own and others health, safety and security as set out in applicable Practice polices and protocols. This will include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace as directed

Identifying risks involved in work activities and managing those risks

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas clean and assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness

Equality and Diversity

The practice is committed to developing, supporting and sustaining a diverse workforce, representative of the community it serves, through the creation of a work environment where staff are able to do their jobs to the best of their abilities without discrimination or harassment. The post-holder has a responsibility to ensure that they understand the standards we expect and to promote and adhere to the policies and measures adopted by the practice.

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues by:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights and that is consistent with practice policies and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a welcoming manner which is non-judgmental and respects the circumstances, feelings priorities and rights of others

Vulnerable Adults, Children & Young People

All members of staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people in all relevant areas of their work. This will include timely attendance at relevant training events and compliance with practice procedures.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training or development programme implemented by the practice as part of your employment. This will include:

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

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

Keeping abreast of legislative changes and guidance relating to your role

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage your own time, workload and resources

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-ordinate and lead a team to achieve goals
• Exemplary communication skills with patients
• Clear and professional written communication skills
• Ability to de-escalate situations and manage critical situations
• Ability to train and teach other staff
• Knowledge of internal processes and procedures
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and keep up with change
• Organisational and logistical skills

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience

Essential

• Abiliity to use EMIS
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and keep up with change

Desirable

• Ability to solve IT and technical issues independently

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

Morris House Group Practice

Address

239 Lordship Lane

London

N17 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

The post-holder will provide general medical services managing a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. The following outlines the key responsibilities but is not an exhaustive list.

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make them-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, ward rounds, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing advice and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

Other Responsibilities

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health, and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• Contributing to teaching where appropriate
• Attending practice team meetings

General Duties

The above responsibilities will be undertaken upholding the following:

To be available to take over the responsibility of patient care from the Out of Hours service at 0800 or where applicable maintain responsibility till the appropriate time when the Out of Hours service takes over care in the evening.

To continue to work until all clinical tasks have been completed. To arrange with others to cover when planning to leave before the end of the session.

At all times to behave in a professional way that encourages quality care and the development of a team spirit. 360-degree feedback is used to assess clinicians and you will be required to participate in this.

Communication and Relationships

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers and recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships will all key stakeholders e.g. Practice team members, PCN colleagues, Federation, Community Nursing Teams, Community Mental Health Care Teams, Social Services, statutory and voluntary services.

Safeguarding

• All members of staff have a responsibility to ensure the Safeguarding of patients
• Ensure knowledge of Safeguarding policies and training is up to date.
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, member practices, staff, and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Keep up to date with IG And GDPR legislation.

Quality

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

Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework

Follow the standards of Good Medical Practice

Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance, quality, and risk; participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews.

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Participate and contribute to the practice achieving other quality standards such as ISO 9001, Investors in People, RCGP Quality Practice award.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will ensure the promotion and management of their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the organisations Health & Safety policy and the Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Ensuring adherence to individual responsibilities for infection control and health and safety, using a system of observation, audit and check, hazard identification, questioning, reporting and risk management.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of health and safety and infection control statutory and best practice guidelines and ensure implementation of these across all areas.
• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to organisation guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards, and initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by GP Health Connect Limited/R Health PCN as part of this employment, with such training to include:

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

To undertake any identified training and development related to the post identified in annual review.

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

Ensure own actions contribute to the maintenance of a quality service provision.

Be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post.

Undertake statutory and mandatory training as well as role specific training deemed appropriate.

Contribution to the planning and implementation of services

Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.

Work with the colleagues to achieve standards of quality, performance standards, budgets, and targets without compromising levels of patient healthcare.

Contribute towards the development and implementation of new standards, policies and procedures that are/will be required of GP Practices now and in the future (as directed by NHS/ DoH/ NHS England, Commissioning Clinical Group, new legislation etc.)

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)

Desirable

• 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.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population.
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Commitment to education and training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care
• Confident in using Word and Excel.
• Confident in using Email and Internet
• Excellent time management
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Excellent patient manner
• Imaginative approach to problem solving and provision of services.

Desirable

• Fully conversant with EMIS and/or Blinx clinical IT system
• Able to conduct Minor Operations, Joint injection, Aspirations.
• Strong leadership skills

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.
• DBS Enhanced Disclosure
• Have had an annual NHS appraisal.

Desirable

• Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
• MRCGP
• DCH
• DRCOG
• CGP 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

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

GP Health Connect Limited

Address

Suite J, Axis House

Tudor Road, Manor Park

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 1BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception

Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice.

Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.

Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner, signposting as appropriate.

Explain Practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed.

Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery to intended recipient.

Advise patients of relevant charges for non-General Medical Services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.

Action e-consults and other online forms of communication received from patients daily

Assist with reviewing and processing information received via the Practice dashboard.

Hand out medication and collect prescription charges from patients, ensuring they are recorded.

Assist with checking prescriptions for signature/endorsements and sort for return to the Prescription Pricing Authority, as per standard operating procedure.

Dispensary:

Purchasing and Stock Control

Ordering stock from medication wholesalers.

Checking goods in from wholesaler deliveries and ensuring goods are stored appropriately.

Checking dispensary invoices against orders received, raise queries for any missing / damaged items.

Maintain adequate stocks at the surgeries, ensuring timely stock rotation.

Assist with 3 monthly expiry dates checks, removing out of date stock from shelves and refrigerators and flagging any drugs which are near their expiry date.

Checking and sending daily orders to each wholesaler, chasing up any medications on manufacture delay and returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers.

Annual stock takes in dispensaries.Assist with controlled drug checks.

To take prompt action in response to any drug alerts that may be received.

To ensure that fridge items are stored correctly, logging fridge temperatures daily.

Destruction of Drugs:

Recording and sorting returned medication from patients.

Dealing with uncollected medication.

Disposal of returned unused medications.

Dispensing:

Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 4 working days.

Processing prescription repeats via the telephone or online. Liaise with pharmacist / clinician for any medication changes.

Dispensing repeat and acute prescriptions and ordering any medications needed.

Ensure controlled drugs are entered into the CD register, as appropriate.

Checking colleagues dispensing i.e. second signing.

Handing out medication and collecting prescription charges from patients, ensuring they are recorded.

Assist with checking prescriptions for signature/endorsements and sort for return to the Prescription Pricing Authority, as standard operating procedure.

DSQS and CQC compliance.

At all times working in accordance with defined Standard Operating Procedures.

Premises:

Open up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, de-activate alarm and make all necessary preparations to receive patients.

When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is totally secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.

Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above)
• Good standard of general education

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role
• IT skills and experience using computer systems
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous dispensing experience
• Experience working within a GP dispensing practice
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience using clinical systems such as SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Rutland Health Partnership

Address

Market Overton Surgery

Thistleton Road

Market Overton

Rutland

LE15 7PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Team Leadership & Workforce Development

Lead, supervise and develop the research nursing team, providing line management, workforce planning, staff deployment, mentoring, training and performance support to maintain a skilled, motivated and high-performing workforce.

Clinical Research Delivery

Manage a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies, delivering participant-centred care, undertaking study procedures, ensuring protocol compliance, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting safe, high-quality research delivery across PML sites.

Service Leadership & Operational Delivery

Oversee day-to-day research operations, coordinate study allocation and staffing, support recruitment targets, implement new studies, resolve operational challenges and contribute to service development and research growth.

Governance, Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, research governance, SOPs and regulatory requirements. Support audits, monitoring visits, quality improvement, risk management, incident reporting and data protection standards.

Research Development & Growth

Promote research across PML, support study feasibility and implementation, strengthen partnerships with sponsors and research networks, and help expand research opportunities and participant recruitment.

Education, Training & Professional Development

Maintain professional registration and research knowledge, complete mandatory training, support staff education and share learning to promote continuous professional and service development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within research, primary care or other relevant clinical settings.
• Experience of supervising, supporting, mentoring or coordinating clinical staff.
• Experience of workforce coordination, workload management or operational oversight.
• Prior NHS experience.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional development.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience working in clinical research.
• Awareness of relevant obligatory regulations and legal requirements such as the Mental Capacity and Data Protection Act.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial delivery, ICH-GCP, research governance frameworks and regulatory requirements applicable to research conducted in primary care.

Desirable

• Previous line management experience.
• Significant experience of working in primary care.
• Experience of delivery commercial clinical trials.
• Experience contributing to service improvement, quality improvement or project delivery.
• Laboratory skills.
• Use of EMIS.

Other

Essential

• Self-motivated.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Strong desire to learn and develop self.
• Able to work autonomously whilst supporting collaborative team working.
• Prepared to attend appropriate training and development as required to perform the role.
• Demonstrates professionalism, resilience and a positive approach to leadership and change.
• Strong motivation to work within the field of research.
• Full driving licence/access to car.
• Able to travel independently and attend conferences/training events outside the region.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 registered nurse or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of post-registration learning and development

Desirable

• Postgraduate training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Competency in clinical skills (e.g. vaccine administration, venepuncture, ECG, vital signs).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and workloads.
• Proven IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confidence in learning new systems and databases.
• Demonstrable leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and feedback.
• Ability to identify risks, solve problems and escalate issues appropriately.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement, audit and continuous improvement methodologies.

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

Banbury Cross Health Centre

Address

Banbury Cross Health Centre

6 Oxford Road

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Thornford Park Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities.

You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities.

At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an Activities Coordinator you will be:

• Coordinating social and recreational activities for service users within the secure environment who are unable to freely access public services
• Obtaining information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests
• Observing general behaviour, ability, and response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members
• Under supervision documenting observations and progress in the service user's clinical notes
• Fulfilling the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Basic risk assessment on a day to day basis to individuals and groups of service users
• Ensuring that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to
• Effective skills of co-ordination and use of resources

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Basic group work skills
• Minimum of 12 months experience within a Mental Health setting (Desirable)
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework
• Initiative and motivation
• Awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning
• Solution-focused approach to problem-solving
• Good organisational skills
• Awareness of gender-specific needs
• Awareness of the cultural needs of service users
• Full UK Drivers License

Where you will be working:

Location: Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

Thornford Park is a 141 bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, offering a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats. The site supports men and women with complex Mental Health needs, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism—often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges.

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 £25,565
• 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 your next employer:

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

• Basic group work skills, minimum 12 months experience in Mental Health setting, effective communication, initiative, problem-solving skills, organisational skills, awareness of Mental Health and cultural needs, full UK Drivers License

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

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this job can be found under the supporting document section.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
• Evidence of a wide experience in Ophthalmology and UK experience
• Ability to run independent cataract lists
• Experience of supervision of Ophthalmology trainees

Desirable

• Evidence of logical thinking and an ability to make clear and balanced decisions
• Demonstrate an understanding of the development needs of trainees and how these can be met

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Organisational and leadership skills
• Clinical governance understanding
• Be caring and diplomatic
• Basic keyboard skills
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
• Knowledge and experience in application of IT in Ophthalmology

Desirable

• To work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure
• Show ability to learn from experience
• Demonstrate insight into managing a busy caseload
• Knowledge of Openeyes

Qualifications